Today - once again time for a look at Colorado’s literary landscape. This week Sun writer and editor Kevin Simpson chats with author Jeff Lelek (LEL-ek), whose latest book is a thriller built around an unlikely protagonist.

 

Today - once again time for a look at Colorado&rsquo;s literary landscape. This week Sun writer and editor Kevin Simpson chats with author Jeff Lelek (LEL-ek), whose latest book is a thriller built around an unlikely protagonist.
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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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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 Jeff Lelek chats with the Sun's Kevin Simpson about his newest thriller, "Sinai Surrender."

Democrats are debating dueling data center bills in the Colorado legislature this year. One focuses on tax incentives for businesses that build the sprawling buildings. The other seeks to address their environmental impacts. Colorado Sun political reporter Taylor Dolven talked about the measures on the latest edition of Purplish with CPR News reporter Sam Brasch and KUNC's Lucas Brady Woods. 

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/23/colorado-data-center-bills-incentives-regulations/ 

Photo by Kathryn Scott, Special to The Colorado Sun

Democrats are debating dueling data center bills in the Colorado legislature this year. One focuses on tax incentives for businesses that build the sprawling buildings. The other seeks to address their environmental impacts. Colorado Sun political reporter Taylor Dolven talked about the measures on the latest edition of Purplish with CPR News reporter Sam Brasch and KUNC's Lucas Brady Woods.&nbsp;
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/23/colorado-data-center-bills-incentives-regulations/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/23/colorado-data-center-bills-incentives-regulations/</a>&nbsp;
Photo by Kathryn Scott, Special to The Colorado Sun

Dueling data center bills in the Colorado legislature

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang gets into a new report that looks at the state of Denver restaurant scene and possible suggestions to help out restaurateurs and service industry workers.

Photo by Corey Robinson, Special to The Colorado Trust

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang gets into a new report that looks at the state of Denver restaurant scene and possible suggestions to help out restaurateurs and service industry workers.
Photo by Corey Robinson, Special to The Colorado Trust

Report shows Denver restaurants scene is shrinking

Today we're talking with Laura Clellan, the newly confirmed director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife about some of her background and goals in her new position. This is part of a longer conversation, the rest of which we'll share soon.

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/23/laura-clellan-named-colorado-parks-and-wildlife-director-cpw/ 

Today we're talking with Laura Clellan, the newly confirmed director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife about some of her background and goals in her new position. This is part of a longer conversation, the rest of which we'll share soon.
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/23/laura-clellan-named-colorado-parks-and-wildlife-director-cpw/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/23/laura-clellan-named-colorado-parks-and-wildlife-director-cpw/</a>&nbsp;

Author Jeff Lelek chats with the Sun's Kevin Simpson about his newest thriller, "Sinai Surrender."

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