Today - SunLit editor Kevin Simpson talks with a former college basketball coach who turned his career toward writing and produced a satire of big-time college athletics set at a fictional Colorado university.

Today - SunLit editor Kevin Simpson talks with a former college basketball coach who turned his career toward writing and produced a satire of big-time college athletics set at a fictional Colorado university.

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&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 Rus Bradburd discusses his new satirical novel about college athletics "Big Time"

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;
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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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Why the Trump administration is targeting Colorado

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang puts the latest inflation numbers in perspective and what Coloradans are cutting back on as they adjust their spending.

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/14/denver-consumer-prices-cpi-inflation-tariffs/

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Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang puts the latest inflation numbers in perspective and what Coloradans are cutting back on as they adjust their spending.
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/14/denver-consumer-prices-cpi-inflation-tariffs/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/14/denver-consumer-prices-cpi-inflation-tariffs/</a>
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Author Rus Bradburd discusses his new satirical novel about college athletics "Big Time"

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