The Daily Sun-Up

Today Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about election results and lingering questions in Colorado issues related to health care, the environment and transportation. Get your tickets today at denverartmuseum.org Learn more at  Alpinebank.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colorado continues to grow and has topped 6 million residents. But the way Colorado is growing has slowed and changed over the past few years. Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down the latest state demography report on the makeup of Colorado and how things are changing: https://coloradosun.com/2026/11/09/colorado-population-growing-state-demographers-data/   Get your ticket...

Today, outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at why Vail Resorts continues to struggle to get its stock to rebound, and how the board of directors is facing a fight on the board’s makeup when shareholders meet in December. https://coloradosun.com/2026/11/05/vail-resorts-faces-fight-over-business-strategy/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carter Wilson, bestselling thriller author of "When They Find Me", sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss his latest release. Become a member by visiting coloradosun.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Colorado Sun politics and policy editor Justin George talks about the big election night Tuesday for Democrats across the state and also what it means going forward on a state and national level. https://coloradosun.com/colorado-election-2026/ Become a member by visiting coloradosun.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation is hovering around 4% in Denver. But for a lot of folks, it certainly feels higher. Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down the latest inflation numbers and what goes into calculating it for Colorado. https://coloradosun.com/2026/10/27/denver-inflation-rate-consumer-prices-gas/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Colorado Sun elections editor Jesse Paul previews Election Day and talks about surprises this cycle, races to watch tonight and when election results will start rolling in and how those races are called by The Associated Press. https://coloradosun.com/colorado-election-2026/ Become a member by visiting coloradosun.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colorado’s ski season is underway after Arapahoe Basin won the race to be the first resort in the state to open. Colorado Sun reporter Parker Yamasaki was there for the opening day runs and today talks about the friendly rivalry among a trio of resorts to try to be the first to open and what those bragging rights come with. https://coloradosun.com/2026/10/29/colorado-ski-season-opens-arapaho...

Historian Scott Spillman discusses his book Making Sense of Slavery: America’s Long Reckoning, from the Founding Era to Today , which traces how scholars have studied and interpreted slavery throughout American history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners are scheduled to discuss a potential ban on the recreational shooting of prairie dogs. Rural reporter Tracy Ross talks about the issue and how it’s another example of the divide between hunting and animal agriculture groups and wildlife welfare groups. https://honestlygood.org Stay informed about the elections at  aarp.org/co See omnystudio.com/...

Today, reporters John Ingold and Michael Booth talk about a ballot measure that would ban certain gender-related surgeries, as well as new drought rules from Denver Water See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part two of Purplish Live’s “Great Colorado Ballot-O-Rama,” reporters from the Colorado Capitol News Alliance take on some of the state’s trickiest ballot measures in a live game-show format. Topics include fentanyl crime penalties, social issues and election rules, followed by a bonus round and a final showdown to crown the Ballot-O-Rama champion. See omnystudio.com/lis...

Colorado voters face a crowded ballot this November, with measures addressing criminal penalties, taxes, wildlife policy and constitutional rights. In the first of two episodes, reporters from the Colorado Capitol News Alliance take the stage for “The Great Colorado Ballot-O-Rama,” a live game-show-style breakdown of the issues. The team tackles proposals involving fentanyl-related cri...

G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience, talks with Kevin Simpson about 150 Colorado music mileposts. Stay informed about the elections at aarp.org/co Become a member at  coloradosun.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democratic gubernatorial nominee Phil Weiser makes his case for leading Colorado in a live conversation with Colorado Sun Elections Editor Jesse Paul. Weiser discusses his plans to address affordability, health care, water, transportation and the state’s budget challenges. He also weighs in on ballot measures, Medicaid spending and the importance of public engagement. The conversation comes...

Colorado’s 8th Congressional District is one of the nation’s most competitive House races, with an outcome that could help determine control of Congress. Colorado Public Radio’s Mateo Schimpf talks with Colorado Sun elections editor Jesse Paul about the candidates, key issues and what to watch as voters head to the polls. Stay informed about the elections at  aarp.org/co Bec...

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/10/16/colorado-labor-force-shrinks-lowest-jobs-numbers-unemployment/ Colorado’s labor force participation rate is down to levels last seen in 1979. More Colorado workers left the state’s labor force last month, likely due to retirement, moving away or possibly just giving up the search. Sun business and tech reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down wha...

Drivers along I-25 south of Denver might have noticed few backups in the past 10 months and a lot of that can be attributed to new wildlife passages that were constructed to give animals from toads to elk a safer way to navigate the area. Today, Sun reporter Olivia Prentzel breaks down the $15 million project and the impressive results. Read more:  https://coloradosun.com/2026/10/14/i25-wildl...

Author Cam Torrens joins the podcast to discuss his journey from a career in the military to writing fiction. He shares what inspired him to become an author, the challenges of transitioning to a creative career, and the story behind his latest novel, HAVOC: Trouble on the Trail , a Colorado Book Award finalist. Sponsor:  https://honestlygood.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

Members of a group opposing a ballot initiative that would enshrine hunting and fishing in the Colorado constitution are accusing Colorado Parks and Wildlife of using public funds to influence the election. Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross has been following the call for an investigation into violations by the Colorado Wildlife Council and breaks it down in today’s episode. See omnystudio.com/l...

Today, reporters Michael Booth and John Ingold discuss rising flu cases in Colorado as well as a state-sponsored fish giveaway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The struggle continues with downtown Denver office vacancies, but it’s certainly not all bad news. Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang talks about companies that are moving or expanding in downtown and the metro area and why they are setting up shop in Colorado.  https://coloradosun.com/2026/10/10/denver-workforce-wages-tech-employers-relocation/ https://honestlygood.org...

The pending sale of Eldora ski area in Boulder County to the town of Nederland has been going on for roughly two years. Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins breaks down the latest updates from the town, their change in strategy, and if the patience of the seller is wearing thing. https://coloradosun.com/2026/10/08/nederland-eldora-ski-area-purchase-donations-bonds/ aarp.org/co coloradosun.co...

Communities in the struggling Colorado River Basin looking for ways to shore up water supplies after decades of drought are turning to new forms of cloud seeding. Is it snake oil or science? energyoutreach.org/give See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katie Rizzo, author of "The Trimesters of Grief", sit's down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss the loss of her son and her new book. denverartmuseum.org aarp.org/co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.