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

Today, Sun freelance reporter Betsy Welch discusses the uptick in bear activity this summer in Colorado’s high country, and how town and wildlife officials are addressing the increased interactions.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/14/feeding-bears-illegal-colorado-penalties/

 

Today, Sun freelance reporter Betsy Welch discusses the uptick in bear activity this summer in Colorado&rsquo;s high country, and how town and wildlife officials are addressing the increased interactions.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/14/feeding-bears-illegal-colorado-penalties/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/14/feeding-bears-illegal-colorado-penalties/</a>
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Bears very active this summer in Colorado mountain towns

Author Ian Patterson discusses his new speculative novel, Fruits of Our Labor, which imagines a future where women can reproduce without men.

Author Ian Patterson discusses his new speculative novel, Fruits of Our Labor, which imagines a future where women can reproduce without men.

Ian Patterson Discusses His New Novel, Fruits of Our Labor

Today, Sun politics and policy editor Justin George has a primer for the November 3 midterm election and talks about some of the statewide measures that have made it on the ballot.

Colorado Sun politics home page: https://coloradosun.com/category/news/politics/ 
SOS Initiatives page: https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Initiatives/titleBoard/ 

Today, Sun politics and policy editor Justin George has a primer for the November 3 midterm election and talks about some of the statewide measures that have made it on the ballot.
Colorado Sun politics home page:&nbsp;<a href="https://coloradosun.com/category/news/politics/">https://coloradosun.com/category/news/politics/</a>&nbsp; SOS Initiatives page: <a href="https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Initiatives/titleBoard/">https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/Initiatives/titleBoard/</a>&nbsp;

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

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