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Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we’re sharing an in-depth look at one of our top stories, followed by a quick summary of important things happening in our state. For more visit us at https://coloradosun.com/.

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Yesterday · 26 min
G. Brown talks with Kevin Simpson about 150 Colorado music mileposts
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.
Thursday · 15 min
Phil Weiser makes his case for Colorado Governor
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 as Republican nominee Victor Marx declines The Sun’s invitation to participate in a live interview or debate. Stay informed about the elections at aarp.org/co Become a member at coloradosun.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Wednesday · 11 min
Inside the race for Congressional District 8
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 Become a member at coloradosun.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tuesday · 15 min
Colorado’s labor force participation rate shrinks to lowest since 1979
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 what it means for Colorado. Stay informed about the elections at aarp.org/co Become a member at coloradosun.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monday · 12 min
Colorado wildlife get $15M detour around I-25 traffic
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-wildlife-overpass-collisions-drop/ Stay informed about the elections at aarp.org/co Become a member at coloradosun.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 16 · 20 min
Cam Torrens on pursuing writing after his military career & his novel "HAVOC"
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 information.
October 15 · 15 min
Colorado Parks and Wildlife decision draws lawsuit
Two influential hunting organizations are suing the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission, saying a new rule reducing the daily limits on killing Colorado furbearers violated the State Administrative Procedure Act and its statutory wildlife management obligations. Today, rural reporter Tracy Ross breaks down the lawsuit and the pending implications. Story link: New lawsuit: https://coloradosun.com/2026/10/13/hunting-groups-sue-colorado-parks-wildlife-over-bag-limits/ July decision: https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/18/colorado-wildlife-commission-reduces-number-of-fur-bearing-animals-trappers-can-kill/ March CPW meeting: https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/04/tension-over-furbearer-hunting-prompts-increased-security-at-cpw-meeting/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 14 · 15 min
Rising flu cases & A state-sponsored fish giveaway
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.
October 13 · 18 min
Denver still a draw for new businesses
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 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 12 · 17 min
Will the Eldora deal ever get done?
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.com/support See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 10 · 18 min
BONUS: A cloud-seeding company claims it added 2 billion gallons of water in Utah. Experts have their doubts.
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? And check out more on our series "Can Colorado do more with less water?" https://coloradosun.com/more-with-less-water-series/ energyoutreach.org/give See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 9 · 27 min
Katie Rizzo talks about losing her son and her new book "The Trimesters of Grief"
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.
October 8 · 21 min
Breaking Free from Limerence with Amanda McCracken
Tracy talks to Amanda McCracken, a Boulder-based writer, runner, mother and author of When Longing Becomes Your Lover: Breaking from Infatuation, Rejection, and Perfectionism to Find Authentic Love: A True Story of Overcoming Limerence. denverartmuseum.org aarp.org/co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 7 · 16 min
Nancy Pelosi on Colorado Politics and the 2026 Midterms
Colorado Sun Public Policy Editor Justin George sits down with former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during her recent visit to Littleton. Pelosi was in Colorado for a fundraiser supporting U.S. Rep. Jason Crow’s reelection campaign in the 6th Congressional District. In this special edition of The Unaffiliated, George talks with Pelosi about the political landscape in Colorado and across the country heading into the 2026 midterms. denverartmuseum.org aarp.org/co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 6 · 11 min
Colorado “opportunity zones”program 2.0
Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/10/03/opportunity-zones-low-income-colorado-investors-tax-break/ Colorado is working on its next round of incentives to help low-income communities with its “opportunity zones” program, which first launched in 2018. Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross talks about the program’s 2026 plans and her conversation with Gov. Jared Polis. denverartmuseum.org aarp.org/co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 5 · 18 min
Ski swap season is here
Before the ski lifts start turning, there’s another Colorado tradition that will hit Colorado communities in the hills and on the Front Range: ski swaps. Parker Yamasaki looks into the history of swaps and the more than 20 going on across Colorado this fall. Sponsors: denverartmuseum.org, aarp.org/co See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 2 · 25 min
Author Krista Hanley on her Columbine experience and "How to Survive a Mass Shooting"
Author Krista Hanley sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss her Columbine experience and "How to Survive a Mass Shooting". https://honestlygood.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
October 1 · 21 min
Plastic Shamans, Haunted Places and the Women Who Write the West
Today the Sun's Tracy Ross talks to Annette McGivney and Betsy Gaines Quammen about their new books Plastic Shaman and This Haunted Land as well as the importance of representation, why Western women writers matter and a haunting in the Hemingway House. They'll be in discussion about their books at Boulder Bookstore on Wednesday, Oct 7th. https://honestlygood.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 30 · 16 min
Colorado Sun hosting candidate event
Today, Sun events specialist Kristina Pritchett and politics editor Justin George give us a preview of the Colorado Sun debates and candidate conversations as we head into the midterm election season. Events schedule: https://coloradosun.com/events/ Election coverage: https://coloradosun.com/colorado-election-2026/ https://honestlygood.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 29 · 18 min
Denver has a lot to brag about
Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down a new multimillion dollar marketing campaign dubbed “Denver: The best return on life.” Funded by local business leaders, the campaign is leaning into the good things that are going on. https://coloradosun.com/2026/09/26/denver-business-leaders-best-return-living-working/ https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/14/downtown-denver-commercial-real-estate-market/ https://honestlygood.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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