Author Nini Berndt joins the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss There Are Reasons for This, her Denver-based dystopian novel. They talk about the inspirations behind the book, her writing process, and how the city of Denver shaped the story’s atmosphere.

Author Nini Berndt joins the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss There Are Reasons for This, her Denver-based dystopian novel. They talk about the inspirations behind the book, her writing process, and how the city of Denver shaped the story&rsquo;s atmosphere.

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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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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Nini Berndt on "There Are Reasons for This", a Denver-based dystopian novel

Author Nina McConigley sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss her debut novel, "How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder".

Author Nina McConigley sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss her debut novel, "How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder".

Nina McConigley on her debut novel, "How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder"

Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross continues to track news from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, including a rancher who says an employee killed a wolf as well as the governor’s latest appointments to the CPW commission.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/04/ranch-owner-says-employee-killed-king-mountain-wolf/ 

https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/10/colorado-parks-and-wildlife-new-commissioners-jared-polis/ 

Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross continues to track news from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, including a rancher who says an employee killed a wolf as well as the governor&rsquo;s latest appointments to the CPW commission.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/04/ranch-owner-says-employee-killed-king-mountain-wolf/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/04/ranch-owner-says-employee-killed-king-mountain-wolf/</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/10/colorado-parks-and-wildlife-new-commissioners-jared-polis/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/10/colorado-parks-and-wildlife-new-commissioners-jared-polis/</a>&nbsp;

CPW investigates Colorado wolf shot by ranch hand

Temperature newsletter wranglers Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about a keystone court case pitting drug companies against the state of Colorado, and a new Sun "solutions" series on where Colorado can save water.

Temperature newsletter wranglers Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about a keystone court case pitting drug companies against the state of Colorado, and a new Sun "solutions" series on where Colorado can save water.

Nini Berndt on "There Are Reasons for This", a Denver-based dystopian novel

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