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."

Today, Colorado Sun education reporter Erica Breunlin breaks down the recent teachers strike that disrupted Sheridan School District for more than three weeks and what the resolution looks like, thanks to the governor’s office stepping in.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/29/colorado-sheridan-school-district-consolidation-teacher-strike/ 

Today, Colorado Sun education reporter Erica Breunlin breaks down the recent teachers strike that disrupted Sheridan School District for more than three weeks and what the resolution looks like, thanks to the governor&rsquo;s office stepping in.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/29/colorado-sheridan-school-district-consolidation-teacher-strike/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/29/colorado-sheridan-school-district-consolidation-teacher-strike/</a>&nbsp;

Teachers strike divides small Colorado district

Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins has been following the legal challenges to skier liability waivers for years, and today he breaks down another case before the Colorado Supreme Court questioning the language in those waivers.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/27/ski-pass-waivers/ 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colorado-jury-pushes-back-on-liability-waivers/id1744182140?i=1000725487892 

Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins has been following the legal challenges to skier liability waivers for years, and today he breaks down another case before the Colorado Supreme Court questioning the language in those waivers.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/27/ski-pass-waivers/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/27/ski-pass-waivers/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colorado-jury-pushes-back-on-liability-waivers/id1744182140?i=1000725487892">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colorado-jury-pushes-back-on-liability-waivers/id1744182140?i=1000725487892</a>&nbsp;

Colorado Supreme Court revisits skier liability waivers

Author Meg Wingerter joins the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss her debut novel, "The Silence that Remains".

Author Meg Wingerter joins the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss her debut novel, "The Silence that Remains".

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

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