As Americans adjusted to “falling back” over the weekend, a pair of familiar metro Detroit voices split on whether it’s time to end the twice-yearly ritual.
Appearing on “Live in the D,” Lauren Crocker of the “Blaine and Lauren Show” on 96.3 WDVD said the extra evening light belongs later in the year. “But what if we had the extra daylight in the fall? I would love that,” Crocker said.
Mary Liz Curtin, owner of Leon & Lulu and Three Cats Restaurant in Clawson, argued for picking a single time and ending the switch. “The big thing is we should eventually just choose one and stick with it because it’s driving everybody crazy twice a year,” Curtin said.
The discussion echoed a familiar national debate. Daylight saving time began during World War I to conserve energy by shifting daylight into evening hours. Supporters say longer light boosts retail and recreation, while critics point to disrupted sleep, health concerns and a spike in traffic and workplace accidents during the changeovers.
Arizona doesn’t observe daylight saving time, adding to confusion across time zones and highlighting the patchwork of policies. Efforts in Congress to make daylight saving time permanent have stalled amid divided public opinion.
On the show, panelists noted the local trade-offs: later sunsets delight after-work shoppers and diners, while parents and early risers often prefer lighter mornings. Whether the country springs forward permanently, sticks with standard time or keeps changing clocks, the chorus to “lock the clock” is getting louder - even if there’s little agreement on which time to lock in.
To watch the segment, click on the video above.