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Today - It’s Friday, and once again time for a look at Colorado’s literary landscape. This week Sun writer and editor Kevin Simpson chats with an author whose new book takes readers on a virtual roller coaster ride through Denver history.

Today - It’s Friday, and once again time for a look at Colorado’s literary landscape. This week Sun writer and editor Kevin Simpson chats with an author whose new book takes readers on a virtual roller coaster ride through Denver history.

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.

SunLit Author Interviews with Kevin Simpson

David Forsyth on his book about the lost history of 19th-century Denver amusement park

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks into the continuing drop in average rent in Denver and why it’s trending that way.

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/25/denver-renters-market-average-rents/

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks into the continuing drop in average rent in Denver and why it&rsquo;s trending that way.
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/25/denver-renters-market-average-rents/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/25/denver-renters-market-average-rents/</a>

What does Denver’s $1,578/month really look like?

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at how a change in Telluride’s affordable housing rules has riled a folks in town. As housing continues to challenge mountain town workers, was it an overcorrect?

https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/19/telluride-rent-regulations-renters-affordability-shandoka-sunnyside-voodoo-apartments/ 
https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/31/colorado-sunfest-2026-panel-housing-crisis-in-high-country/ 

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at how a change in Telluride&rsquo;s affordable housing rules has riled a folks in town. As housing continues to challenge mountain town workers, was it an overcorrect?
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/19/telluride-rent-regulations-renters-affordability-shandoka-sunnyside-voodoo-apartments/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/19/telluride-rent-regulations-renters-affordability-shandoka-sunnyside-voodoo-apartments/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/31/colorado-sunfest-2026-panel-housing-crisis-in-high-country/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/31/colorado-sunfest-2026-panel-housing-crisis-in-high-country/</a>&nbsp;

High-country housing stress continues to challenge Colorado communities

Today, Colorado Sun events specialist Kristina Pritchett previews our fourth annual Colorado SunFest, which is May 1 at the University of Denver, and how it’s evolved from an idea to a day of conversations and ways to make Colorado even better.

https://coloradosun.com/colorado-sunfest/

 

Today, Colorado Sun events specialist Kristina Pritchett previews our fourth annual Colorado SunFest, which is May 1 at the University of Denver, and how it&rsquo;s evolved from an idea to a day of conversations and ways to make Colorado even better.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/colorado-sunfest/">https://coloradosun.com/colorado-sunfest/</a>
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David Forsyth on his book about the lost history of 19th-century Denver amusement park

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