Today - Since it’s Friday, it’s time once again for a look at Colorado’s literary landscape. This week Sun writer and editor Kevin Simpson chats with an author whose latest book examines democracy, both in online spaces and beyond.

Today - Since it’s Friday, it’s time once again for a look at Colorado’s literary landscape. This week Sun writer and editor Kevin Simpson chats with an author whose latest book examines democracy, both in online spaces and beyond.

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 Nathan Schneider talks about his book examining online networks and democracy

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks into the high prices of beef and the challenges for ranchers and the industry right now.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/20/beef-hamburgers-prices-inflation-agriculture/ 
https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/22/ready-for-your-next-steak-these-ranchers-are-battling-drought-to-bring-it-to-you/

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks into the high prices of beef and the challenges for ranchers and the industry right now.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/20/beef-hamburgers-prices-inflation-agriculture/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/20/beef-hamburgers-prices-inflation-agriculture/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/22/ready-for-your-next-steak-these-ranchers-are-battling-drought-to-bring-it-to-you/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/22/ready-for-your-next-steak-these-ranchers-are-battling-drought-to-bring-it-to-you/</a>

Beef might be what’s for dinner, but it’s gonna cost Coloradans more

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at the “Rural Is Rad” collective of Colorado outdoor companies working together to promote their rural Colorado roots around the world while staying grounded in their smaller communities.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/19/rural-is-rad-collective/ 

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at the &ldquo;Rural Is Rad&rdquo; collective of Colorado outdoor companies working together to promote their rural Colorado roots around the world while staying grounded in their smaller communities.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/19/rural-is-rad-collective/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/19/rural-is-rad-collective/</a>&nbsp;

For some Colorado outdoor businesses, Rural Is Rad

G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience, and the Sun's Kevin Simpson talk rock music books and other goings on.

G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience, and the Sun's Kevin Simpson talk rock music books and other goings on.

Author Nathan Schneider talks about his book examining online networks and democracy

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