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/.

The Daily Sun-Up

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

The Colorado Sun's rural reporter Tracy Ross talks with rangeland conservationist and wolf advocate Matt Barnes about the new film documentary In the Company of Wolves, some interesting evidence he's seen around using cattle to fend off wolves, and how he thinks Colorado's wolf reintroduction is going, coming on three years after Colorado Parks and Wildlife brought the first 10 wolves from Oregon to the state.

The Colorado Sun's rural reporter&nbsp;Tracy&nbsp;Ross talks with rangeland conservationist and wolf advocate Matt Barnes about the new film documentary In the Company of Wolves, some interesting evidence he's seen around using cattle to fend off wolves, and how he thinks Colorado's wolf reintroduction is going, coming on three years after Colorado Parks and Wildlife brought the first 10 wolves from Oregon to the state.

Matt Barnes on what three years of wolf reintroduction have taught Colorado

Today reporters John Ingold and Mike Booth have tips for keeping you safe around bears, as well as an update on a tuberculosis investigation at the immigration detention center.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/19/geo-group-lawsuit-tuberculosis/ 
https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/20/geo-group-immigrant-detention-center-public-health/ 

Today reporters John Ingold and Mike Booth have tips for keeping you safe around bears, as well as an update on a tuberculosis investigation at the immigration detention center.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/19/geo-group-lawsuit-tuberculosis/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/19/geo-group-lawsuit-tuberculosis/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/20/geo-group-immigrant-detention-center-public-health/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/20/geo-group-immigrant-detention-center-public-health/</a>&nbsp;

Staying Safe Around Bears & Investigating Tuberculosis in ICE Detention

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang gives us her first-person account of riding in a new driverless Waymo vehicle, which will be available to the general public soon in the downtown Denver area.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/21/waymo-cars-denver-map-laws-autonomous/

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang gives us her first-person account of riding in a new driverless Waymo vehicle, which will be available to the general public soon in the downtown Denver area.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/21/waymo-cars-denver-map-laws-autonomous/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/21/waymo-cars-denver-map-laws-autonomous/</a>

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

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