Today we’re talking to Brian Eason, a Colorado Sun investigative reporter and the assistant editor of our politics and policy team. Last week, the Colorado Sun published a stunning investigation by Brian into huge bonuses worth six figures given to investment managers at Colorado PERA, the largest public pension plan in the state.

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/08/colorado-pera-staff-bonuses-shrinking-pension-fund-analysis/

Today we&rsquo;re talking to Brian Eason, a Colorado Sun investigative reporter and the assistant editor of our politics and policy team. Last week, the Colorado Sun published a stunning investigation by Brian into huge bonuses worth six figures given to investment managers at Colorado PERA, the largest public pension plan in the state.
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/08/colorado-pera-staff-bonuses-shrinking-pension-fund-analysis/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/08/colorado-pera-staff-bonuses-shrinking-pension-fund-analysis/</a>

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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As Colorado’s pension suffered, investment managers’ bonuses grew

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks at the latest inflation numbers in Colorado and the rippled down effect on affordability in a state that’s already one of the most expensive to live in.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/10/denver-area-inflation-increases-5-percent-2026/ 
https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/13/inflation-affordability-denver-colorado-gas-prices/ 
https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/z1/dataviz/dfa/distribute/table/

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks at the latest inflation numbers in Colorado and the rippled down effect on affordability in a state that&rsquo;s already one of the most expensive to live in.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/10/denver-area-inflation-increases-5-percent-2026/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/10/denver-area-inflation-increases-5-percent-2026/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/13/inflation-affordability-denver-colorado-gas-prices/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/13/inflation-affordability-denver-colorado-gas-prices/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/z1/dataviz/dfa/distribute/table/">https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/z1/dataviz/dfa/distribute/table/</a>

Coloradans work to manage inflation and affordability

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins discusses an idea in Boulder County that would limit mountain bike access on some trails around Lyons on certain days and the pushback the idea is bringing.

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/12/lyons-mountain-bikers-boulder-county-proposal/

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins discusses an idea in Boulder County that would limit mountain bike access on some trails around Lyons on certain days and the pushback the idea is bringing.
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/12/lyons-mountain-bikers-boulder-county-proposal/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/12/lyons-mountain-bikers-boulder-county-proposal/</a>

Boulder County looks at idea to limit mountain bike access on some trails

Author Nina McConigley sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss her debut novel, "How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder".

Author Nina McConigley sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss her debut novel, "How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder".

As Colorado’s pension suffered, investment managers’ bonuses grew

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