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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/.

The Daily Sun-Up

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

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;

Efforts amp up to revive downtown Denver

Today we’re talking to Brian Eason, a Colorado Sun investigative reporter and the assistant editor of our politics and policy team. Last week, the Colorado Sun published a stunning investigation by Brian into huge bonuses worth six figures given to investment managers at Colorado PERA, the largest public pension plan in the state.

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/08/colorado-pera-staff-bonuses-shrinking-pension-fund-analysis/

Today we&rsquo;re talking to Brian Eason, a Colorado Sun investigative reporter and the assistant editor of our politics and policy team. Last week, the Colorado Sun published a stunning investigation by Brian into huge bonuses worth six figures given to investment managers at Colorado PERA, the largest public pension plan in the state.
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/08/colorado-pera-staff-bonuses-shrinking-pension-fund-analysis/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/08/colorado-pera-staff-bonuses-shrinking-pension-fund-analysis/</a>

As Colorado’s pension suffered, investment managers’ bonuses grew

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks at the latest inflation numbers in Colorado and the rippled down effect on affordability in a state that’s already one of the most expensive to live in.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/10/denver-area-inflation-increases-5-percent-2026/ 
https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/13/inflation-affordability-denver-colorado-gas-prices/ 
https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/z1/dataviz/dfa/distribute/table/

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks at the latest inflation numbers in Colorado and the rippled down effect on affordability in a state that&rsquo;s already one of the most expensive to live in.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/10/denver-area-inflation-increases-5-percent-2026/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/10/denver-area-inflation-increases-5-percent-2026/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/13/inflation-affordability-denver-colorado-gas-prices/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/13/inflation-affordability-denver-colorado-gas-prices/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/z1/dataviz/dfa/distribute/table/">https://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/z1/dataviz/dfa/distribute/table/</a>

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

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