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/.
Today – we’re checking in with Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang about the latest year-over-year inflation numbers and what we’re seeing in Denver and Colorado.
Today – we’re catching up with Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins about uproar in the climbing community concerning a recent claim of the fastest ascent of all of Colorado’s 14,000-foot mountains.
Today - Sun writer and SunLit editor Kevin Simpson sits down with another Colorado author -- this time, one who specializes in historical fiction.
Today – Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth explains why state regulators are looking to large buildings to work on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while reporter John Ingold talks about efforts to lower the cost of some prescription drugs.
Today - The Colorado GOP met over the weekend to debate whether to pass an amendment to the party's bylaws making it easier for Republicans to opt out of the state's 2024 primaries. The amendment failed, but not before hours of dramatic debate. Colorado Sun political reporter and editor Jesse Paul was there. He spoke with reporter Sandra Fish about what he saw — and what comes next for the Colorado GOP.
Today – we’re talking with Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang about some new revenue streams for startup companies in Colorado that are in the very early stages.
Today – we're catching up with reporter Kevin Simpson as part of our "Behind the Sun" feature to give listeners an insight to the people who make up The Colorado Sun.
Today, Sun writer and SunLit editor Kevin Simpson sits down with another Colorado author – Christina Holbrook. Note: In an earlier version of the podcast, the title of Christina Holbrook's surgeon, Dr. Kevin Lillehei, was misstated. He is director of the Neurosurgery Neuro-Oncology laboratory at UCHealth Neurosciences Center - Anschutz Medical Campus.
Today – Michael Booth and Colorado Sun expand on their weekly Temperature newsletter with conversations about precarious hospital finances in Colorado, and the latest trouble for Suncor refinery.
Today - Sandra Fish talks with Elliott Wenzler about the state sales tax exemption for diapers and menstrual products and how people still pay local taxes on the items.
Today – we’re checking in with Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang about Colorado companies that help consumers recycle odd items but also hire those who might struggle to find work.
Today – we’re catching up with outdoors reporter Jason Blevins about some of Colorado’s tallest peaks reopening to the public as well as an off-road program for disabled adventurers.
Today - we're talking to Colorado Sun Editor Larry Ryckman about The Colorado Sun's SunFest, the keynote speaker and other panelists.
Today – Sun reporters John Ingold and Michael Booth talk about the latest in climate and health news, including new data on a rise in abortions in Colorado.
Today - political reporter Elliott Wenzler speaks with water reporter Shannon Mullane about the negotiations on the Colorado River.
we’re talking with Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang about the latest survey that shows Denver in the top 10 cities for technology workers.
we’re catching up with Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins about the growing popularity of surf wave features at whitewater parks around Colorado.
Sun writer and SunLit editor Kevin Simpson sits down with another Colorado author – Will Betke-Brunswick.
Today – Shannon Mullane and Michael Booth talk about home water use and the Colorado River drought, and how people can make the connection between the two.
Today - Sun Political reporters Sandra Fish and Elliott Wenzler discuss Denver's new mayor and his plan to address homelessness.
Today – we’re talking with Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang about signs the labor crisis might be easing in Colorado but also who is not looking for a job right now and why.
Today – we’re talking to Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins about the well-known Leadville racing series that will see changes this year due liability concerns of a landowner whose property is part of the racecourses.
Today - it’s time to talk music again with Sun writer Kevin Simpson and G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience.
Today – Colorado Sun reporters John Ingold and Michael Booth talk about the latest in health and climate news, including why you may soon not be able to buy a gas-powered lawn mower on the Front Range.
Denver Mayor-elect Mike Johnston joined political reporters Jesse Paul and Sandra Fish for a final interview before he's sworn into office on Monday. Johnston talked about how he's preparing for his new job, the pressures he's facing and how the Mile High City's migrant crisis is forcing him to rethink some of his policy plans.
Today – we’re joined again by freelance writer Ann Marie Awad in the second part of our series on the history and future of Japanese American farms in Colorado.
Today – we’re talking with freelance writer Ann Marie Awad in the first of a two-episode series on the history of Japanese American farms and farmers in Colorado.
Today - Sun writer and SunLit editor Kevin Simpson chats with Colorado author Nathanial White, whose debut novel was the Colorado Book Award winner for science fiction and fantasy.
Today – Sun reporter John Ingold talks with his colleague Jennifer Brown about her recent reporting on the Colorado Mental Health Institute.
Today - political reporter Elliott Wenzler talks with Sandra Fish about how dark money impacts elections in Colorado.
For the holiday today we’re re-sharing a previous conversation to introduce the inaugural Sunfest – taking place this September in downtown Denver. Since this May 26th episode, we have confirmed Colorado big-mountain skier and mountaineer Chris Davenport will be our keynote conversation.
Today – we’re talking with Sun reporter Jason Blevins about the recent psychedelics conference that drew 12,000 people to Denver and what’s next for Colorado.
Today - we're starting a new feature to meet the people who make up the Colorado Sun. On our first installment of "Behind the Sun" we catch up with our main technology boss and Colorado native Eric Lubbers.
Today – Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth and John Ingold are talking about the latest health and environment news in the state, including big news about Xcel Energy's goals to use more renewable power sources.
Today - political reporters Jesse Paul and Sandra Fish discussed recent Colorado Republican Party drama. The GOP has a new, bombastic leader and the party is struggling to fundraise amid infighting questions about how Republicans can reverse three election cycles of defeat in Colorado.
Today - we’re talking with Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang about how Colorado Springs has become such a major player in the cybersecurity industry.
Today – we’re catching up with Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins about a new partnership between the ski industry and Colorado Mountain College in Steamboat to quickly train lift mechanics.
Today - it’s time for the Sun’s monthly music conversation with Sun writer Kevin Simpson and G. Brown of the Colorado Music Experience.
Today – John Ingold walks through crucial tips on how to get help with overwhelming medical bills, and Michael Booth puts in perspective a new study about potential dangers of benzene from your kitchen stove.
Today - Political reporter Elliott Wenzler speaks with Sandra Fish about what the voting data from this year's lawmaking session says about Colorado lawmakers
Today - we’re catching up with Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang about recent economic reports on jobs, housing and inflation as we close in on the end of the fiscal year.
Today – we’re catching up with our technology and strategy director Eric Lubbers about what it took to get the Sun’s new app online and the reader experience.
Today - Sun writer and SunLit editor Kevin Simpson talks to Colorado author Finn Murphy, whose new book recounts his misadventures in trying to stake out a place in Colorado’s hemp industry.
Today – Sun reporters John Ingold and Michael Booth are talking about the latest in climate and health news, including a new study that looks at whether electric pickups are able to do "truck stuff."
Today - Colorado Sun reporters Jesse Paul and Olivia Prentzel discuss their reporting on the fatal Aurora police shooting earlier this month of 14-year-old Jor'Dell Richardson. Officers who chased Jor'Dell didn't know he had committed a robbery when they started running after him through an Aurora alley. The chase ended in the fatal shooting. Jesse and Olivia explored whether police had a legal basis to begin the chase.
Today - we’re talking to Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang about the decline in Colorado teens who are working summer jobs.
Today – we’re talking to Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins about a Colorado-based company coming under fire for its Native American inspired mittens.
Sun writer and SunLit editor Kevin Simpson introduces us to a Colorado author whose latest book recounts how one man’s life in the military segued into a profound influence on the state’s sporting landscape.
Today – Sun reporters Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about their latest environment and health reporting, including details about a health insurance company that is going out of business.
Today - we’ll hear from political reporter Elliott Wenzler who went out to a polling location to talk with voters about the Denver mayoral election.