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/.

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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

G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience, and the Sun's Kevin Simpson discuss the Grammy maker, Studio C and other music topics.

G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience, and the Sun's Kevin Simpson discuss the Grammy maker, Studio C and other music topics.

G. Brown and Kevin Simpson on the Grammy maker, Studio C and other music topics

Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross breaks down a couple of recent decisions by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife related to the hunting and sale of 17 furbearing animals including coyotes, foxes, bobcats, beavers and martens.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/18/colorado-wildlife-commission-reduces-number-of-fur-bearing-animals-trappers-can-kill/

Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross breaks down a couple of recent decisions by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife related to the hunting and sale of 17 furbearing animals including coyotes, foxes, bobcats, beavers and martens.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/18/colorado-wildlife-commission-reduces-number-of-fur-bearing-animals-trappers-can-kill/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/18/colorado-wildlife-commission-reduces-number-of-fur-bearing-animals-trappers-can-kill/</a>

Colorado Parks and Wildlife hunting decisions spark big debate

Today reporters John Ingold and Michael Booth talk about whether Denver water users are cutting back enough, as well as a contempt of court allegation against Children's Hospital Colorado.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/20/denver-water-drought-shortage-consumers-not-saving/ 
https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/20/childrens-hospital-colorado-contempt-gender-affirming-care/ 
https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/21/2-large-hospital-systems-partner-up-in-colorado/

 

Today reporters John Ingold and Michael Booth talk about whether Denver water users are cutting back enough, as well as a contempt of court allegation against Children's Hospital Colorado.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/20/denver-water-drought-shortage-consumers-not-saving/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/20/denver-water-drought-shortage-consumers-not-saving/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/20/childrens-hospital-colorado-contempt-gender-affirming-care/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/20/childrens-hospital-colorado-contempt-gender-affirming-care/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/21/2-large-hospital-systems-partner-up-in-colorado/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/21/2-large-hospital-systems-partner-up-in-colorado/</a>
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Nini Berndt on "There Are Reasons for This", a Denver-based dystopian novel

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