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

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.

G. Brown and Kevin Simpson talk rock music, books, and more

Today Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang talks about the recent Colorado Sun series looking into the real estate troubles in downtown Denver and how the city and the Downtown Development Authority are trying to revive the heart of Colorado’s biggest city.

What the heck is going on downtown?
https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/14/downtown-denver-commercial-real-estate-market/ 
Civic Center park revamp
https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/16/the-plan-for-reviving-civic-center-park-denver/ 
Denver Pavilions new approach
https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/17/denver-pavilions-new-era/ 

Today Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang talks about the recent Colorado Sun series looking into the real estate troubles in downtown Denver and how the city and the Downtown Development Authority are trying to revive the heart of Colorado&rsquo;s biggest city.
What the heck is going on downtown? <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/14/downtown-denver-commercial-real-estate-market/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/14/downtown-denver-commercial-real-estate-market/</a>&nbsp; Civic Center park revamp <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/16/the-plan-for-reviving-civic-center-park-denver/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/16/the-plan-for-reviving-civic-center-park-denver/</a>&nbsp; Denver Pavilions new approach <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/17/denver-pavilions-new-era/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/17/denver-pavilions-new-era/</a>&nbsp;

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

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