Breaking Points: Tom Cotton Pushes Back on Trump's Daylight Saving Time Fight

A fight over daylight saving time turns into a debate about sleep science, school mornings, and how much politicians should meddle with the clock. In the full Breaking Points episode, Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti break down Ryan’s live call to Tom Cotton, who defends blocking permanent daylight saving time and argues Arkansas families should come first. This summary trims the discussion down from the full episode to a fast recap of the key points: Trump’s pressure campaign, the Sunshine Protection Act, why standard time is considered healthier for circadian rhythm and recovery, and why permanent daylight saving time could leave winter mornings in the dark. You’ll also hear the bigger political and policy arguments behind the time-change debate, from kids commuting before sunrise to the history of failed clock changes in the U.S. and abroad. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.