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 

Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar joins us to discuss his new book, Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America. Salazar reflects on his life, career and the experiences that shaped his vision for a more inclusive country.

Former U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar joins us to discuss his new book, Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America. Salazar reflects on his life, career and the experiences that shaped his vision for a more inclusive country.

Sec. Ken Salazar on his new book "Borderlands: My Fight for an Inclusive America"

Today, Colorado Sun education reporter Erica Breunlin has the results from the annual Colorado Measures of Academic Success assessment and breaks down this year’s data and what it means for educators, administrators, parents and students across Colorado.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/19/colorado-students-cmas-psat-sat-results-standardized-testing/

Today, Colorado Sun education reporter Erica Breunlin has the results from the annual Colorado Measures of Academic Success assessment and breaks down this year&rsquo;s data and what it means for educators, administrators, parents and students across Colorado.
<a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/19/colorado-students-cmas-psat-sat-results-standardized-testing/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/08/19/colorado-students-cmas-psat-sat-results-standardized-testing/ </a>

Breaking down this year's Colorado student testing scores

Justin George, public policy editor for The Colorado Sun, sits down with Colorado Sun political reporter Colleen Slevin to discuss why Colorado’s citizen-initiative process — designed more than a century ago to give voters a check on powerful interests — is increasingly shaped by special interest groups with money. We also discuss just how successful ballot initiatives are.

Justin George, public policy editor for The Colorado Sun, sits down with Colorado Sun political reporter Colleen Slevin to discuss why Colorado&rsquo;s citizen-initiative process &mdash; designed more than a century ago to give voters a check on powerful interests &mdash; is increasingly shaped by special interest groups with money. We also discuss just how successful ballot initiatives are.

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

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