Today - Sun writer Kevin Simpson introduces listeners to an award-winning Colorado writer whose latest novel melds her real-life experience with the state’s largest wildfire with the illuminating power of fiction.

Today - Sun writer Kevin Simpson introduces listeners to an award-winning Colorado writer whose latest novel melds her real-life experience with the state’s largest wildfire with the illuminating power of fiction.

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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Tune in for interviews with some of the best Colorado authors that not only spin engaging narratives but also illuminate who we are as a community.

Tune in for interviews with some of the best Colorado authors that not only spin engaging narratives but also illuminate who we are as a community.

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Colorado author Laura Pritchett talks about her new novel "Playing with (Wild)fire"

Today we're talking with Laura Clellan, the newly confirmed director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife about some of her background and goals in her new position.

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/23/laura-clellan-named-colorado-parks-and-wildlife-director-cpw/ 

Today we're talking with Laura Clellan, the newly confirmed director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife about some of her background and goals in her new position.
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/23/laura-clellan-named-colorado-parks-and-wildlife-director-cpw/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/23/laura-clellan-named-colorado-parks-and-wildlife-director-cpw/</a>&nbsp;

Pt. II: Meet Laura Clellan, new director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife 

Democrats are debating dueling data center bills in the Colorado legislature this year. One focuses on tax incentives for businesses that build the sprawling buildings. The other seeks to address their environmental impacts. Colorado Sun political reporter Taylor Dolven talked about the measures on the latest edition of Purplish with CPR News reporter Sam Brasch and KUNC's Lucas Brady Woods. 

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/23/colorado-data-center-bills-incentives-regulations/ 

Photo by Kathryn Scott, Special to The Colorado Sun

Democrats are debating dueling data center bills in the Colorado legislature this year. One focuses on tax incentives for businesses that build the sprawling buildings. The other seeks to address their environmental impacts. Colorado Sun political reporter Taylor Dolven talked about the measures on the latest edition of Purplish with CPR News reporter Sam Brasch and KUNC's Lucas Brady Woods.&nbsp;
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/23/colorado-data-center-bills-incentives-regulations/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/23/colorado-data-center-bills-incentives-regulations/</a>&nbsp;
Photo by Kathryn Scott, Special to The Colorado Sun

Dueling data center bills in the Colorado legislature

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang gets into a new report that looks at the state of Denver restaurant scene and possible suggestions to help out restaurateurs and service industry workers.

Photo by Corey Robinson, Special to The Colorado Trust

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang gets into a new report that looks at the state of Denver restaurant scene and possible suggestions to help out restaurateurs and service industry workers.
Photo by Corey Robinson, Special to The Colorado Trust

Colorado author Laura Pritchett talks about her new novel "Playing with (Wild)fire"

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