Today, SunLit editor Kevin Simpson chats with the author of a Colorado Book Awards finalist in the novel category for his story that follows a character trying to unravel the mystery behind a remarkable piece of early 20th-century music.

Today, SunLit editor Kevin Simpson chats with the author of a Colorado Book Awards finalist in the novel category for his story that follows a character trying to unravel the mystery behind a remarkable piece of early 20th-century music.

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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Tune in for interviews with some of the best Colorado authors that not only spin engaging narratives but also illuminate who we are as a community.

Tune in for interviews with some of the best Colorado authors that not only spin engaging narratives but also illuminate who we are as a community.

SunLit Author Interviews with Kevin Simpson

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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Author Edward Hamlin discusses novel "Sonata in Wax"

Lawmakers finish drafting Colorado’s budget with final round of major cuts to address roughly $1.5 billion shortfall. Medicaid took the brunt of the final reductions, include a reimbursement rate cut for providers and a cap on Cover All Coloradans, which provides health care to immigrants who are children or pregnant.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/01/colorado-budget-draft-billion-shortfall-2026/

Lawmakers finish drafting Colorado&rsquo;s budget with final round of major cuts to address roughly $1.5 billion shortfall.&nbsp;Medicaid took the brunt of the final reductions, include a reimbursement rate cut for providers and a cap on Cover All Coloradans, which provides health care to immigrants who are children or pregnant.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/01/colorado-budget-draft-billion-shortfall-2026/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/01/colorado-budget-draft-billion-shortfall-2026/</a>

What's in the state budget being finalized by Colorado's legislature

New York Times editor Dean Baquet will be the keynote speaker at our fourth annual Colorado SunFest, which is May 1st at the University of Denver. He joins Colorado Sun publisher and co-founder Larry Ryckman to preview their SunFest conversation and talk about the state of media in America.

https://coloradosun.com/colorado-sunfest/

https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/13/colorado-sunfest-2026-keynote-speaker-new-york-times-dean-baquet/

Photo: Dean Baquet, former New York Times editor. (Courtesy)

New York Times editor Dean Baquet will be the keynote speaker at our fourth annual Colorado SunFest, which is May 1st at the University of Denver. He joins Colorado Sun publisher and co-founder Larry Ryckman to preview their SunFest conversation and talk about the state of media in America.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/colorado-sunfest/">https://coloradosun.com/colorado-sunfest/</a> <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/13/colorado-sunfest-2026-keynote-speaker-new-york-times-dean-baquet/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/13/colorado-sunfest-2026-keynote-speaker-new-york-times-dean-baquet/</a>
Photo: Dean Baquet, former New York Times editor. (Courtesy)

SunFest Preview with Dean Baquet on the state of media in America

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at the growing mental health concerns in Colorado’s mountain towns as communities come off the worst snow season in state history and the stresses that come with it.

Drew Petersen 2024 SunFest conversation:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF-_J3rPWtc

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at the growing mental health concerns in Colorado&rsquo;s mountain towns as communities come off the worst snow season in state history and the stresses that come with it.
Drew Petersen 2024 SunFest conversation: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF-_J3rPWtc">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qF-_J3rPWtc</a>

Author Edward Hamlin discusses novel "Sonata in Wax"

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