Today – It’s time for another conversation about Colorado’s vibrant literary landscape. This week Sun writer Kevin Simpson talks with a longtime Colorado library director who has written a book on censorship.

Today – It’s time for another conversation about Colorado’s vibrant literary landscape. This week Sun writer Kevin Simpson talks with a longtime Colorado library director who has written a book on censorship.

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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Meet longtime Colorado library director who wrote a book on censorship

Today, Colorado Sun water reporter Shannon Mullane breaks down a new federal plan on how to share Colorado River water over the next two years as the states continue to remain at loggerheads over a bigger long-term plan.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/21/colorado-river-water-restrictions-cuts-federal-management-plan/

Today, Colorado Sun water reporter Shannon Mullane breaks down a new federal plan on how to share Colorado River water over the next two years as the states continue to remain at loggerheads over a bigger long-term plan.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/21/colorado-river-water-restrictions-cuts-federal-management-plan/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/21/colorado-river-water-restrictions-cuts-federal-management-plan/</a>

New Colorado River water cuts hit Lower Basin state

Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar joins us to discuss his new book, Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America. Salazar reflects on his life, career and the experiences that shaped his vision for a more inclusive country.

Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar joins us to discuss his new book, Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America. Salazar reflects on his life, career and the experiences that shaped his vision for a more inclusive country.

Sec. Ken Salazar on his new book "Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America"

Today, Colorado Sun education reporter Erica Breunlin has the results from the annual Colorado Measures of Academic Success assessment and breaks down this year’s data and what it means for educators, administrators, parents and students across Colorado.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/19/colorado-students-cmas-psat-sat-results-standardized-testing/

Today, Colorado Sun education reporter Erica Breunlin has the results from the annual Colorado Measures of Academic Success assessment and breaks down this year&rsquo;s data and what it means for educators, administrators, parents and students across Colorado.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/19/colorado-students-cmas-psat-sat-results-standardized-testing/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/19/colorado-students-cmas-psat-sat-results-standardized-testing/ </a>

Meet longtime Colorado library director who wrote a book on censorship

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