The Daily Sun-Up

Introducing our new podcast, Can Colorado Do More With Less Water?  Join The Colorado Sun to explore what may or may not be possible in creating water solutions across the state. In this episode we focus on Colorado’s resilient, adaptable farmers who can raise just about anything and use less water doing it. But will enough people buy what they produce? Learn more: https://coloradosun.c...

James Ellroy, legendary crime fiction author, chats with the Sun's Kevin Simpson about his latest novel, the L.A.-centered "Red Sheet". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross talks about how ranchers are dealing with the wildfires burning across Colorado and what might be in store after they return and survey the damage. https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/08/colorado-wildfires-ranchers-cattle-livestock-aspen-acres/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Today's Sun-Up, John Ingold and Michael Booth offer some air quality tips for an unhealthy wildfire season, and introduce a surprising study of exactly how long moose have roamed Colorado. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks into the expanding role of private AI programs and how a southern Colorado hospital is jumping into the artificial intelligence world to help with billing issues. https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/06/huerfano-county-health-facility-iterate-ai-trial-recover-insurance-payments/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at the record number of people getting out to enjoy nature but has warnings from local officials as wildfires rage in Colorado and fire restrictions are sweeping across the state. https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/02/recreating-during-drought-wildfires/   https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/01/mesa-county-search-and-rescue-ruby-horsethief/ See omnyst...

Colorado Sun Public Policy Editor Justin George, is joined by political reporter Colleen Slevin to discuss the surprising results of Tuesday’s races. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we’re checking in on our Colorado 150 series with culture and arts reporter Parker Yamasaki to talk about some of Colorado’s great venues (think Red Rocks) and mining towns (think Crystal Mill). Our series celebrates 150 awesome things about Colorado as we countdown to the Aug. 1 statehood day. Colorado 150 landing page https://coloradosun.com/colorado-150/   Reader suggest...

Author Rachel Feder sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss the gothic influences on her new novella, "The Turn". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s the holiday week, so today Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang talks about the prices for this year’s Fourth of July cookout celebrations and how Coloradans plan to celebrate within their budget. https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/27/fraser-arts-center-economic-development/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins breaks down the recent one-day spike in the stock price for Vail Resorts shares and how the company's leader is responding. https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/26/takeover-reports-vail-resorts-stock/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author John Andrews sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss his World War I novel, "An American Nurse in Paris". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Colorado Sun education reporter Erica Breunlin has updates on the new state law instructing all Colorado districts and charter schools to create a policy that spells out when and how students can use cellphones during the school day. https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/18/colorado-school-districts-student-cellphone-policy-state-law/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, reporters Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about a new Colorado factory that is 3-D printing homes, as well as a Colorado program trying to import prescription drugs from Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks into the high prices of beef and the challenges for ranchers and the industry right now. https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/20/beef-hamburgers-prices-inflation-agriculture/   https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/22/ready-for-your-next-steak-these-ranchers-are-battling-drought-to-bring-it-to-you/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at the “Rural Is Rad” collective of Colorado outdoor companies working together to promote their rural Colorado roots around the world while staying grounded in their smaller communities. https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/19/rural-is-rad-collective/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience, and the Sun's Kevin Simpson talk rock music books and other goings on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang talks about the recent Colorado Sun series looking into the real estate troubles in downtown Denver and how the city and the Downtown Development Authority are trying to revive the heart of Colorado’s biggest city. What the heck is going on downtown? https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/14/downtown-denver-commercial-real-estate-market/   Civ...

Today we’re talking to Brian Eason, a Colorado Sun investigative reporter and the assistant editor of our politics and policy team. Last week, the Colorado Sun published a stunning investigation by Brian into huge bonuses worth six figures given to investment managers at Colorado PERA, the largest public pension plan in the state. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/08/colorado-pera-s...

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks at the latest inflation numbers in Colorado and the rippled down effect on affordability in a state that’s already one of the most expensive to live in. https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/10/denver-area-inflation-increases-5-percent-2026/   https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/13/inflation-affordability-denver-colorado-gas-prices/  ...

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins discusses an idea in Boulder County that would limit mountain bike access on some trails around Lyons on certain days and the pushback the idea is bringing. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/12/lyons-mountain-bikers-boulder-county-proposal/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Nina McConigley sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss her debut novel, "How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross continues to track news from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, including a rancher who says an employee killed a wolf as well as the governor’s latest appointments to the CPW commission. https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/04/ranch-owner-says-employee-killed-king-mountain-wolf/   https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/10/colorado-parks-and-wildlife-new-comm...

Temperature newsletter wranglers Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about a keystone court case pitting drug companies against the state of Colorado, and a new Sun "solutions" series on where Colorado can save water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks at how Colorado teens are facing new challenges to landing some of the traditional summertime jobs. Read more:  https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/06/colorado-teenagers-summer-jobs-employers/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.