Today - This Friday it’s once again time for a look at Colorado’s literary scene. This week SunLit editor Kevin Simpson chats with a bestselling author who has a new Denver-based mystery on bookstore shelves.

Today - This Friday it’s once again time for a look at Colorado’s literary scene. This week SunLit editor Kevin Simpson chats with a bestselling author who has a new Denver-based mystery on bookstore shelves.

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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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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Author Cynthia Swanson talks with SunLit editor Kevin Simpson about her mystery "Anyone But Her"

Author Tom Mowle sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson and describes his experience in the second Iraq war in "Chaos in the Green Zone"

Author Tom Mowle sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson and describes his experience in the second Iraq war in "Chaos in the Green Zone"

Author Tom Mowle on his experience in the second Iraq war

Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross has updates from Fort Morgan and the labor standoff at the Cargill meat packing facility, one of the largest employers in the area, and what it means for the town's coffers and national supply chain.

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/27/cargills-lockout-of-workers-sends-ripples-through-supply-chain/ 

Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross has updates from Fort Morgan and the labor standoff at the Cargill meat packing facility, one of the largest employers in the area, and what it means for the town's coffers and national supply chain.
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/27/cargills-lockout-of-workers-sends-ripples-through-supply-chain/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/27/cargills-lockout-of-workers-sends-ripples-through-supply-chain/</a>&nbsp;

Colorado workers, Cargill at odds over contract

Today, Sun reporters Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about the threat to ponderosa pine trees in Colorado, as well as a state Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/25/colorado-pine-beetles-ponderosa-2025-growth/ 
https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/18/childrens-hospital-colorado-supreme-court/

Today, Sun reporters Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about the threat to ponderosa pine trees in Colorado, as well as a state Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/25/colorado-pine-beetles-ponderosa-2025-growth/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/25/colorado-pine-beetles-ponderosa-2025-growth/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/18/childrens-hospital-colorado-supreme-court/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/18/childrens-hospital-colorado-supreme-court/</a>

Author Cynthia Swanson talks with SunLit editor Kevin Simpson about her mystery "Anyone But Her"

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