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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Telluride drama continues
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks into the continuing fallout in Telluride after the 13-day patroller strike, including an offer by a local group to buy 51% of Telluride ski area. https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/14/telluride-owner-rejects-offer-to-sell/ https://chambermusic.com - P…
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Devon O'Neil on his new book, "The Way Out: A True Story of Survival in the Heart of the Rockies"
Author Devon O'Neil talks with The Sun's Kevin Simpson about his new book, "The Way Out: A True Story of Survival in the Heart of the Rockies".
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Wolves and wolverines: Colorado reintroduction plans under review
Today, Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross has the latest updates on Colorado’s wolf reintroduction program as it heads into year three facing more road bumps, and talks about early plans for a proposed wolverine reintroduction. https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/06/colorado-wolf-pipeline-collapsing/ htt…
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A new legislative session begins in Colorado
Colorado's 2026 legislative session starts today. Lawmakers will be working under the gold dome in Denver for the next 120 days. In anticipation of the new session, we're sharing the latest edition of Purplish, the podcast from Colorado Public Radio and the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. The Sun i…
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Breaking down Colorado unemployment numbers
Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks at the latest unemployment report for Colorado and how the labor force in the state is changing and other trends in the newest data. https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/09/colorado-professional-jobs-tech-workers/ Photo provided by Activate Work
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Stress can weigh heavy for Colorado ski patrollers
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at a new mental health program at Winter Park ski area to help patrollers manage the many stresses of their job, and Jason has updates on the end of the Telluride ski patroller strike. Photo by Brett Schreckengost, Special to The Colorado Sun
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Mystery writers Becky Clark and Holly Harris talk about collaborating on "Colorado Mystery Merge"
Today - The Sun's Kevin Simpson talks to mystery writers Becky Clark and Holly Harris talk about collaborating on "Colorado Mystery Merge".
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Colorado mountain lion fatal attack updates
Today, Sun reporter Olivia Prentzel discusses the fatal mountain lion attack on a hiker in northern Colorado, the investigation and what officials are saying about the rare event. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/05/human-dna-fatal-mountain-lion-attack/
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Vaccine schedule changes & A federal coal extension
Today - The Sun's Michael Booth talks with John Ingold about a controversial new vaccine schedule, and what a federal order extending coal power plants means for Colorado.
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Changes for 2026 for Colorado workers
As we start the first full week of 2026, Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang has updates on a number of issues related to Colorado workers, including the state-administered retirement savings plan, new minimum wage numbers and an addition to the state’s paid family leave program. Read more: https:…
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