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Why Are Car Dealerships Closed on Sundays?
28:33 - 35:52 (07:18)
Car dealerships are closed on Sundays because of an old law prohibiting the sale of certain items on that day. Additionally, it helps with traffic and gives employees time off.
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During a podcast, Joe Rogan expresses his admiration for the team behind 60 Minutes, mentioning Scott Pelli, Anderson Cooper, and Sharon Alfonsi while wondering if any of the old crew members such as Morley Safer are still around.
28:33 - 29:29 (00:55)
Summary
During a podcast, Joe Rogan expresses his admiration for the team behind 60 Minutes, mentioning Scott Pelli, Anderson Cooper, and Sharon Alfonsi while wondering if any of the old crew members such as Morley Safer are still around.
ChapterWhy Are Car Dealerships Closed on Sundays?
EpisodeWhat are blue laws?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Certain states still have laws prohibiting car dealerships from being open on Sundays.
29:29 - 33:03 (03:34)
Summary
Certain states still have laws prohibiting car dealerships from being open on Sundays. These laws originated from a time when there were no exceptions to businesses being closed on Sundays, and car dealerships didn't want the law to change as it gave them a day off.
ChapterWhy Are Car Dealerships Closed on Sundays?
EpisodeWhat are blue laws?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The Blue Laws are a set of laws that prohibit certain activities on Sundays to help businesses, particularly mom and pop stores, and to some extent, to enforce religious observances.
33:03 - 35:52 (02:48)
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The Blue Laws are a set of laws that prohibit certain activities on Sundays to help businesses, particularly mom and pop stores, and to some extent, to enforce religious observances. Bergen County's blue laws, implemented in the 1950s, have helped protect small businesses from larger chain stores and shopping malls.