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

G. Brown of the Colorado Music Experience and the Sun's Kevin Simpson talk breakup songs.

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G. Brown of the Colorado Music Experience and the Sun's Kevin Simpson talk breakup songs.
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G. Brown of the Colorado Music Experience talks breakup songs

Today, we're tuning in behind the scenes of a new series The Colorado Sun is reporting on the state's struggling child care system. The series, funded by a grant from Gary Community Ventures, will explore why child care has become too expensive for many families, the reasons why many child care providers are scraping by and what solutions might make child care more accessible.

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/15/colorado-child-care-unaffordable-out-of-reach-school-families/ & https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/17/new-mexico-is-making-child-care-free-for-all-working-parents-why-isnt-colorado/ 

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Today, we're tuning in behind the scenes of a new series The Colorado Sun is reporting on the state's struggling child care system. The series, funded by a grant from Gary Community Ventures, will explore why child care has become too expensive for many families, the reasons why many child care providers are scraping by and what solutions might make child care more accessible.
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/15/colorado-child-care-unaffordable-out-of-reach-school-families/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/15/colorado-child-care-unaffordable-out-of-reach-school-families/</a> &amp;&nbsp;<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/17/new-mexico-is-making-child-care-free-for-all-working-parents-why-isnt-colorado/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/17/new-mexico-is-making-child-care-free-for-all-working-parents-why-isnt-colorado/</a>&nbsp;
Photo by Jeremy Sparig, Special to The Colorado Sun
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Child care costs are pricing out both Colorado families and providers

The Trump administration has rolled back hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for Colorado among other punitive actions directed toward the state. Colorado Sun reporter Taylor Dolven explored why alongside Colorado Public Radio reporters Bente Birkeland and Caitlyn Kim on the latest edition of Purplish. Purplish is a production of CPR News and the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. The Colorado Sun is a member of the alliance.

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/08/04/colorado-attorney-general-phil-weiser-lawsuits-trump/

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The Trump administration has rolled back hundreds of millions of dollars in funding for Colorado among other punitive actions directed toward the state. Colorado Sun reporter Taylor Dolven explored why alongside Colorado Public Radio reporters Bente Birkeland and Caitlyn Kim on the latest edition of Purplish.&nbsp;Purplish is a production of CPR News and the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. The Colorado Sun is a member of the alliance.
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2025/08/04/colorado-attorney-general-phil-weiser-lawsuits-trump/">https://coloradosun.com/2025/08/04/colorado-attorney-general-phil-weiser-lawsuits-trump/</a>
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Author Nathan Schneider talks about his book examining online networks and democracy

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