Today, SunLit editor Kevin Simpson chats with the author of a book by a distant relative of one of history’s most notorious pirates who explores the complex narrative behind the man and his exploits on the high seas.

Today, SunLit editor Kevin Simpson chats with the author of a book by a distant relative of one of history&rsquo;s most notorious pirates who explores the complex narrative behind the man and his exploits on the high seas.

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/.

Our intro music is by Matt Skellenger Group: https://mattskellenger.bandcamp.com/album/subspace-transmission 

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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Samuel Marquis untangles the legend of Captain Kidd in his new book 

Author Meg Wingerter joins the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss her debut novel, "The Silence that Remains".

Author Meg Wingerter joins the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss her debut novel, "The Silence that Remains".

Author Meg Wingerter on her debut novel, "The Silence that Remains"

Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross talks about why two of three people appointed by the governor to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife commission didn’t keep their seats and how the state agency is coming under more and more scrutiny.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/24/one-colorado-parks-wildlife-commissioner-confirmed-two-resign/ 
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/22/did-polis-stack-cpw-commission-with-anti-hunting-interests/ 

Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross talks about why two of three people appointed by the governor to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife commission didn&rsquo;t keep their seats and how the state agency is coming under more and more scrutiny.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/24/one-colorado-parks-wildlife-commissioner-confirmed-two-resign/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/24/one-colorado-parks-wildlife-commissioner-confirmed-two-resign/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/22/did-polis-stack-cpw-commission-with-anti-hunting-interests/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/22/did-polis-stack-cpw-commission-with-anti-hunting-interests/</a>&nbsp;

Colorado Parks and Wildlife commission setback

Today, Sun reporter Jennifer Brown discusses how a leader of a nonprofit who was being investigated for theft but the attorney general's office got hired as a deputy commissioner for the state’s Behavioral Health Administration.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/24/behavioral-health-deputy-commissioner-hiring-theft-scheme/ 
https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/22/casa-nonprofit-scheme-du-tuition/ 

Today, Sun reporter Jennifer Brown discusses how a leader of a nonprofit who was being investigated for theft but the attorney general's office got hired as a deputy commissioner for the state&rsquo;s Behavioral Health Administration.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/24/behavioral-health-deputy-commissioner-hiring-theft-scheme/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/24/behavioral-health-deputy-commissioner-hiring-theft-scheme/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/22/casa-nonprofit-scheme-du-tuition/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/04/22/casa-nonprofit-scheme-du-tuition/</a>&nbsp;

Samuel Marquis untangles the legend of Captain Kidd in his new book

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