The Daily Sun-Up
The Daily Sun-Up
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/. Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmissionSocial links:
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Colorado mountain tragedy is teaching lessons
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins talks about how the new book “The Way Out” by Colorado author Devon O’Neil can be a model to help advance the conversation on what we learn from mountain tragedies and dealing with the fallout and trauma.
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Co-author of "On the Origin of Being" chats with SunLit editor Kevin Simpson
Author Jenny Powers joins SunLit editor Kevin Simpson to discuss "On the Origin of Being".
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Colorado holiday markets provide unique finds
Today, Sun arts and culture reporter Parker Yamasaki digs into the growing number of holiday markets around Colorado and places where you can still find that unique gift while helping local small businesses. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/colorado-holiday-markets/
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Colorado is stuck in cycle of annual $1 billion budget shortfalls
Colorado lawmakers were recently warned that the state is stuck in a cycle of annual billion-dollar budget shortfalls. Colorado Sun political reporter Jesse Paul discussed the situation with Arlo Pérez Esquivel on the Colorado Today podcast from Colorado Public Radio Read more: https://coloradosun…
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Colorado’s Patent Office shuts down & the west waits for a new site
Today we look into the rocky future of the Rocky Mountain Regional Patent Office, which was slated to close during the shutdown and shift remaining employees to Virginia, and now may be relocated somewhere else in the West. Tamara Chung joins to explain what these shifting federal decisions could m…
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Colorado trio burning off methane to help climate
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins takes us up to the hills outside of Paonia for updates on a project to turn potent methane leaking from an abandoned coal mine into less harmful carbon dioxide. Celebrating the DPS Experience
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Supporting The Sun has never been easier
Today, Sun director of development Alyssa Pinkerton and membership manager Danika Worthington discuss ways listeners like you can get involved in supporting Colorado with free, trustworthy news by supporting nonprofit journalism. Gift membership: https://coloradosun.com/gift-membership Black Frid…
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Mark Easter on his book "The Blue Plate: A Food Lover’s Guide to Climate Chaos"
Author Mark Easter chats with The Colorado Sun's Kevin Simpson about his book "The Blue Plate: A Food Lover’s Guide to Climate Chaos".
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Historian Derek Everett explains how Colorado celebrated two Thanksgivings
Historian Derek Everett joins The Colorado Sun’s Kevin Simpson to explain the strange years when Colorado celebrated two Thanksgivings.
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The cost of the Thanksgiving meal in Colorado in 2025
Today we're talking with Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang about the cost of the Thanksgiving meal in Colorado this year. Many expected costs to be higher this year, but they're not. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/11/22/thanksgiving-dinner-prices-colorado-grocery-2025/
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