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The Daily Sun-Up
Playlist by The Daily Sun-UpWelcome 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 stat…Follow the podcast:
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Colorado real estate market remains flat
Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang digs into the latest real estate report from the first half of 2026 in the Denver metro area, and talks about why the market continues to be flat across Colorado.
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Too much poop in the Colorado high country
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks into the growing concerns around hikers relieving themselves in the Colorado mountains and how federal cuts to the Forest Service could mean “wag bags” will have an even greater role in keeping the lands clean.
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The Rev. Dr. Nancy Niero on her connection to Silas Soule and her book "Witness at Sand Creek"
The Rev. Dr. Nancy Niero, author of "Witness at Sand Creek", sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss her connection to Silas Soule and her book "Witness at Sand Creek".
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Colorado River: Tiny bubbles, big problems
Today, Colorado Sun water reporter Shannon Mullane looks at how tiny bubbles in the Colorado River are posing big problems for water officials at the Glen Canyon and Hoover dams. https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/06/supercharged-bubbles-are-threatening-lake-powells-dam/
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Did Colorado get hit with an anti-incumbent wave on primary night?
Progressives surprised many in Colorado’s primary elections in late June, including a shocking upset for a democratic socialist candidate who ousted a longtime incumbent in Denver in a race that grabbed national headlines. Did Colorado get hit with an anti-incumbent wave on primary night? Colorado …
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Colorado homeowners hit hard with insurance premiums
Colorado continues to have some of the highest homeowners insurance in the country. Today, business reporter Tamara Chuang talks about why that is, the sharp increases in the past five years and how homeowners are coping. https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/10/wildfires-insurance-homeowners-regulation…
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Colorado's outdoor community finding a singular voice
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins talks about how those who enjoy the outdoors are flexing their collective muscle to have a say in politics related to the trillion-dollar industry, from the local level to D.C. https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/08/boulder-open-space-limit-mountain-bikes/
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BONUS: Are less-thirsty crops a solution to Colorado’s growing water problems?
Introducing our new podcast, Can Colorado Do More With Less Water? Join The Colorado Sun to explore what may or may not be possible in creating water solutions across the state. In this episode we focus on Colorado’s resilient, adaptable farmers who can raise just about anything and use less water…
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James Ellroy chats about his latest novel, the L.A.-centered "Red Sheet"
James Ellroy, legendary crime fiction author, chats with the Sun's Kevin Simpson about his latest novel, the L.A.-centered "Red Sheet".
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Colorado ranchers moving herds around wildfires
Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross talks about how ranchers are dealing with the wildfires burning across Colorado and what might be in store after they return and survey the damage. https://coloradosun.com/2026/07/08/colorado-wildfires-ranchers-cattle-livestock-aspen-acres/
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