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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Tune in for interviews with some of the best Colorado authors that not only spin engaging narratives but also illuminate who we are as a community.

Tune in for interviews with some of the best Colorado authors that not only spin engaging narratives but also illuminate who we are as a community.

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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 Cynthia Swanson sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss her collection stories focused on women's challenges over the last century.

Author Cynthia Swanson sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss her collection stories focused on women's challenges over the last century.

Cynthia Swanson on her collection stories about women's challenges over the last century

Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross puts perspective on the recent Colorado Parks and Wildlife meetings where talk of possible hunting limits and commercial sales of furbearers became heated and confusing for many.

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/06/parks-and-wildlife-commission-accepts-petition-to-ban-colorado-fur-sales-in-embarrassing-out-of-control-meeting/ 

Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross puts perspective on the recent Colorado Parks and Wildlife meetings where talk of possible hunting limits and commercial sales of furbearers became heated and confusing for many.
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/06/parks-and-wildlife-commission-accepts-petition-to-ban-colorado-fur-sales-in-embarrassing-out-of-control-meeting/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/06/parks-and-wildlife-commission-accepts-petition-to-ban-colorado-fur-sales-in-embarrassing-out-of-control-meeting/</a>&nbsp;

Going behind the CPW meetings

Today Colorado Sun reporters Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about a grouping of measles cases in Broomfield and big swings in fossil fuel policies and prices.

Today Colorado Sun reporters Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about a grouping of measles cases in Broomfield and big swings in fossil fuel policies and prices.

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

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