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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Ski industry giants facing antitrust lawsuits filed in Denver
Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins has covered the evolution of lift ticket pricing for decades and today he breaks down three antitrust lawsuits filed in Denver against the ski industry’s four largest players, arguing the operators conspired to inflate lift ticket prices. https://coloradosun.com…
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G. Brown & Kevin Simpson on Harry Tuft, Dolly Parton and Colorado music history
G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience, sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss Harry Tuft, Dolly Parton and Colorado music history.
22:26
Matt Barnes on what three years of wolf reintroduction have taught Colorado
The Colorado Sun's rural reporter Tracy Ross talks with rangeland conservationist and wolf advocate Matt Barnes about the new film documentary In the Company of Wolves, some interesting evidence he's seen around using cattle to fend off wolves, and how he thinks Colorado's wolf reintroduction is go…
21:56
Staying Safe Around Bears & Investigating Tuberculosis in ICE Detention
Today reporters John Ingold and Mike Booth have tips for keeping you safe around bears, as well as an update on a tuberculosis investigation at the immigration detention center. https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/19/geo-group-lawsuit-tuberculosis/ https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/20/geo-group-immigra…
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Waymo rides close to starting in Denver
Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang gives us her first-person account of riding in a new driverless Waymo vehicle, which will be available to the general public soon in the downtown Denver area. https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/21/waymo-cars-denver-map-laws-autonomous/
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New Colorado River water cuts hit Lower Basin state
Today, Colorado Sun water reporter Shannon Mullane breaks down a new federal plan on how to share Colorado River water over the next two years as the states continue to remain at loggerheads over a bigger long-term plan. https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/21/colorado-river-water-restrictions-cuts-fed…
18:50
Sec. Ken Salazar on his new book "Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America"
Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar joins us to discuss his new book, Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America. Salazar reflects on his life, career and the experiences that shaped his vision for a more inclusive country.
20:41
Breaking down this year's Colorado student testing scores
Today, Colorado Sun education reporter Erica Breunlin has the results from the annual Colorado Measures of Academic Success assessment and breaks down this year’s data and what it means for educators, administrators, parents and students across Colorado. https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/19/colorado…
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Ballot-box democracy is being bought
Justin George, public policy editor for The Colorado Sun, sits down with Colorado Sun political reporter Colleen Slevin to discuss why Colorado’s citizen-initiative process — designed more than a century ago to give voters a check on powerful interests — is increasingly shaped by special interest g…
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Minimum wage increases headed to Colorado for 2027
Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down the upcoming increases to minimum wage next year in Colorado and select cities, including Denver and Boulder, which have their own rate. https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/15/colorado-minimum-wage-2027-impact-data/
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