Today, we're bringing you a conversation on the Colorado gubernatorial race from the Purplish podcast. This week's episode features Colorado Sun Elections Editor Jesse Paul and Colorado Public Radio's Public Affairs Reporter Bente Birkeland and Investigative Reporter Ben Markus. Purplish is produced by CPR News and the Capitol News Alliance, a collaboration between KUNC News, Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain PBS, and The Colorado Sun and shared with Rocky Mountain Community Radio and other news organizations across the state.

Today, we're bringing you a conversation on the Colorado gubernatorial race from the Purplish podcast. This week's episode features Colorado Sun Elections Editor Jesse Paul and Colorado Public Radio's Public Affairs Reporter Bente Birkeland and Investigative Reporter Ben Markus. Purplish is produced by CPR News and the Capitol News Alliance, a collaboration between KUNC News, Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain PBS, and The Colorado Sun and shared with Rocky Mountain Community Radio and other news organizations across the state.

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-transmission 

Welcome to The Colorado Sun's daily podcast, The Daily Sun-Up. Every day we&rsquo;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 <a href="https://coloradosun.com/">https://coloradosun.com/</a>.
Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: <a href="https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission">https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission</a>&nbsp;

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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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A deep dive into the five who want to become Colorado's next governor

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-commissioners-jared-polis/ 

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&rsquo;s latest appointments to the CPW commission.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/04/ranch-owner-says-employee-killed-king-mountain-wolf/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/04/ranch-owner-says-employee-killed-king-mountain-wolf/</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/10/colorado-parks-and-wildlife-new-commissioners-jared-polis/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/10/colorado-parks-and-wildlife-new-commissioners-jared-polis/</a>&nbsp;

CPW investigates Colorado wolf shot by ranch hand

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.

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.

The lawsuit that could reshape drug prices & A solutions series on saving water

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/

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:&nbsp;<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/06/colorado-teenagers-summer-jobs-employers/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/06/colorado-teenagers-summer-jobs-employers/</a>

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