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 – reporters John Ingold and Michael Booth talk about the latest in health and environment news, including a new analysis on how living near airports may affect the amount of lead in the blood of kids.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/04/23/colorado-property-tax-overhaul-2024/ Today - The long-awaited bill overhauling Colorado’s property tax system is set to be introduced in the legislature in the coming days. Colorado Sun political reporters Jesse Paul and Brian Eason got a sneak preview of what will be in it.c
https://coloradosun.com/2024/04/18/shares-denver-ibotta-open-ipo/ Today – Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang discusses the rise of Ibotta from its small Denver offices to going public and what’s next for other Colorado startups.
Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins breaks down his recent conversation with the head of one of the ski industry’s biggest players, Jared Smith of Alterra Mountain Company.
Today - it’s time to talk music again with Sun writer Kevin Simpson and G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience.
Today – Reporter Michael Booth talks with fellow Sun reporter John Ingold about the latest in health and climate news.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/04/14/colorado-assault-weapons-ban-passes-house/ Today - Colorado Sun political reporters Brian Eason and Jesse Paul discuss the so-called assault weapons bill embroiling the Capitol — and the big roadblocks the bill has ahead.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/04/14/shoshone-power-plant-colorado-river-environmental-water-rights/ Today – Sun water reporter Shannon Mullane talks about what’s at stake for some major water rights on the Colorado River and how it would affect millions of Colorado residents.
Despite tragic accident, Colorado backcountry mostly safe this seasonhttps://coloradosun.com/2024/04/10/skier-killed-trying-jump-berthoud-pass/ Today – Colorado Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins talks about the 21-year-old skier who died trying to jump the highway up Berthoud Pass and has updates on the backcountry deaths this winter.
Today - Once again, it’s time for a look at Colorado’s literary landscape. This week Sun writer and editor Kevin Simpson chats with an author whose new book references a popular movie and also reminds us about the promise of flying cars.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/04/10/epa-colorado-forever-chemicals-pfas-limits-funding/ https://coloradosun.com/2024/04/09/suncor-water-permit-appeal-colorado-forever-chemicals/ https://coloradosun.com/2024/04/10/colorado-pesticides-local-control-state-legislature/ https://coloradosun.com/2024/04/10/carbon-dioxide-climate-change-growing-boulder-noaa/ Today – Colorado Sun reporter Michael Booth talks with fellow Sun reporter John Ingold about forever chemicals in drinking water, local regulations on pesticides and a new report on greenhouse gas emissions.
Today - Sandra Fish talks with Colorado Sun policy reporter Brian Eason about the next steps for the state budget.
https://coloradosun.com/category/news/business/ Today – Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang talks about a recently announced data breach of consumer information and is there any end in sight or will they keep occurring?
Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins talks about his yearslong project looking at skier safety, why he’s been following it and what resorts and law enforcement have to say.
Today - It’s Friday, and once again time for a look at Colorado’s literary landscape. This week Sun writer and editor Kevin Simpson chats with an author whose new book takes readers on a virtual roller coaster ride through Denver history.
Today – our Temperature episode has Michael Booth and John Ingold talking about medical debt burdens on Coloradans, how much Colorado River water is used to grow alfalfa, and a preview of a Sun panel on expanding train transit.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/04/01/trisha-calvarese-ken-buck-4th-congressional-district-special-election/ Today - Colorado Sun political reporters Brian Eason and Jesse Paul talk about the latest in the June 25 special election in the 4th Congress District that will determine who serves out the rest of U.S. Rep. Ken Buck's term. Democrats and Republicans have their nominees for the contest. Jesse and Brian talk about who they are and what's ahead.
Today – Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down the recent changes in real estate agent commissions and what it means for those selling and buying a home. https://coloradosun.com/2024/03/30/real-estate-agent-commissions-home-buyers/
https://coloradosun.com/2024/03/29/leadville-mill-arkansas-river/ Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins talks about a controversial milling proposal in Leadville to clean up old mining piles and see if they can extract any gold or silver using cyanide.
Today - it’s time once again for a look at Colorado’s literary landscape. This week Sun writer and editor Kevin Simpson chats with an author whose latest book takes the psychological thriller to new heights.
Today – Colorado Sun editor David Krause talks with health reporter John Ingold about an exciting breakthrough for people suffering from severe food allergies — and the Colorado research connections that helped make it happen.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/03/26/the-unaffiliated-20240326/ Today - Politics reporters Jesse Paul and Brian Eason discuss who will replace Ken Buck in the 4th congressional district.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/03/24/eagle-rock-ranch-monetize-conservation/ Today – Colorado Sun reporter Tracy Ross gives her insight on a ranching couple in Park County who isn’t looking at their bottom line as much as being stewards of the land and conservation.
Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins talks about housing plans in Steamboat with a vote Tuesday related to a big affordable housing project and also news of a private ski resort coming to the area.
Today – John Ingold and Michael Booth talk about some eye-opening Great Outdoors Colorado grants, and families winning better treatment from the state Medicaid system.
Today - Brian Eason talks with Sandra Fish about the state budget and why it's so tight in a strong economy.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/03/13/states-colorado-river-plans-water-experts-impacts-to-colorado/ Today – Colorado Sun water reporter Shannon Mullane wades through the latest round of negotiations for how the Colorado River water is allocated during dry years.
https://coloradosun.com/category/news/outdoors Today – With the ski season at full speed for spring break, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins hits on a number of topics, from snowpack to indoor skiing to skier numbers for this season.
Today - we're hearing from Colorado Sun Marketing & Events Specialist Kristina Pritchett about the most recent event, Denver's Migrant Crisis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzQCnkeZkEk https://coloradosun.com/events
Today – Sun reporters John Ingold and Michael Booth talk about Colorado's efforts to import lower-cost prescription drugs, as well as a new study on the most environmentally friendly modes of transportation.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/03/12/ken-buck-congress-departure-march-22/ Today - Congressman Ken Buck's surprise announcement on Tuesday that he would leave Congress on March 22nd is scrambling the already highly contentious and competitive race to replace him in the 4th Congressional District. Lauren Boebert is at the center of that contest. Political reporters Brian Eason and Jesse Paul break down what happens next. *Additional audio in this episode comes from CNN.
Today – business reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down the revisions to the state’s 2023 unemployment rate and what they mean to the Colorado economy.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/03/08/colorado-parks-wildlife-commission-gary-skiba/ Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins talks about the recent challenges by some state senators to the governor’s appointments for three spots on the Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners board.
Today - It’s time for another chat with a Colorado author! This week Sun writer and SunLit editor Kevin Simpson sits down with a couple whose latest book takes a look at the fate of a massive California ski development proposed by Walt Disney in the 1960s, and the environmental movement that mobilized in opposition.
Today – the Sun's John Ingold talks with environment reporter Michael Booth about new water-quality requirements for a controversial oil refinery.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/03/04/garcia-school-san-luis-valley-colorado-schoolhouse/ The Rise & Sun journalism camp for high school students: https://coloradosun.com/2024/03/04/colorado-sun-rise-and-shine-journalim-workshop/ Today - we hear from Erica Breunlin, The Colorado Sun's education reporter who spent time in Southern Colorado to learn more about an old schoolhouse built in the 1860s in the town of Garcia. After being vacant for the past few decades, the old schoolhouse is now getting retooled for school.
Today – business reporter Tamara Chuang and cultural reporter Parker Yamasaki talk about what's really been happening with labor union organizing in Colorado and why some employees, such as Starbucks workers, haven't been able to reach an employment contract while others, like Meow Wolf workers have.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/02/23/colorado-lawmakers-amend-recreational-use-statute/ Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins talks about the new changes to a state statute that will help private landowners who open up their properties for public recreation.
Today - Since it’s Friday, it’s time once again for a look at Colorado’s literary landscape. This week Sun writer and editor Kevin Simpson chats with an author whose latest book examines democracy, both in online spaces and beyond.
Today – Leap into the future with our Temperature episode where we focus on the potential of hydrogen beneath our feet, and why we haven't fulfilled our potential with telehealth.
http://coloradosun.com/2024/02/12/colorado-presidential-primary-caucuses/ Colorado's presidential primary is Tuesday and Colorado Sun political reporters Jesse Paul and Brian Eason are here to break down how to cast your vote, who's on the ballot and what they'll be watching on Election Day. *This episode has been edited to correct the list of Republican candidates who have dropped out of the race.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/02/24/techstars-alumni-boulder-denver-startup-community/ Colorado Sun tech reporter Tamara Chuang about what the changes at Boulder-based Techstars group means to the startup community and the Denver area.
Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins takes us to Silverton Mountain ski area in southwestern Colorado where he caught up with the new owners of the humble operations.
Today - This Friday it’s time to talk music again with Sun writer Kevin Simpson and G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/02/19/uchealth-debt-collectors/ Today – The Sun's Michael Booth talks with health reporter John Ingold about a new investigation into how often the state's largest hospital system sues patients.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/02/20/transit-oriented-communities-bill/ Today - The housing conversation at the Colorado Capitol is heating up and political reporters Brian Eason and Jesse Paul are here to break down what it all means for the state. The latest bill would withhold state dollars from communities that don’t tie housing to transit.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/02/14/albertsons-kroger-merger-colorado-lawsuit/ Today – Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang updates on the Colorado lawsuit to try to stop the merger between Kroger and Albertsons, which combined have more than 250 stores in the state, and what it means for Colorado communities and the thousands of workers and local suppliers.
https://coloradosun.com/2024/02/16/colorado-supreme-court-ski-resort-waivers/ Today – Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins explains how a liability case before the Colorado Supreme Court could have major effects for the skiing industry and other outdoor recreation companies.
Today - Sun writer Kevin Simpson chats with an independent journalist in Boulder who has written a book about measures all over the world regarded as solutions to climate-related disasters — but that have sometimes led to unintended consequences.