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 

Today, Colorado Sun education reporter Erica Breunlin has updates on the new state law instructing all Colorado districts and charter schools to create a policy that spells out when and how students can use cellphones during the school day.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/18/colorado-school-districts-student-cellphone-policy-state-law/

Today, Colorado Sun education reporter Erica Breunlin has updates on the new state law instructing all Colorado districts and charter schools to create a policy that spells out when and how students can use cellphones during the school day.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/18/colorado-school-districts-student-cellphone-policy-state-law/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/18/colorado-school-districts-student-cellphone-policy-state-law/</a>

Colorado school districts enacting cellphone policies

Today, reporters Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about a new Colorado factory that is 3-D printing homes, as well as a Colorado program trying to import prescription drugs from Canada.

Today, reporters Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about a new Colorado factory that is 3-D printing homes, as well as a Colorado program trying to import prescription drugs from Canada.

3-D Printed Homes & Prescription Drugs From Canada

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks into the high prices of beef and the challenges for ranchers and the industry right now.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/20/beef-hamburgers-prices-inflation-agriculture/ 
https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/22/ready-for-your-next-steak-these-ranchers-are-battling-drought-to-bring-it-to-you/

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks into the high prices of beef and the challenges for ranchers and the industry right now.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/20/beef-hamburgers-prices-inflation-agriculture/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/20/beef-hamburgers-prices-inflation-agriculture/</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/22/ready-for-your-next-steak-these-ranchers-are-battling-drought-to-bring-it-to-you/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/06/22/ready-for-your-next-steak-these-ranchers-are-battling-drought-to-bring-it-to-you/</a>

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

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