Today - We're sharing another excerpt from our post-legislative-session event earlier this month at the University of Denver. On today's episode, political reporter Jesse Paul interviews state Senator Jim Smallwood, a Parker Republican, and state Senator Kyle Mullica, a Thornton Democrat, about the 2024 lawmaking term and their broader tenures at the Capitol. 

Today - We're sharing another excerpt from our post-legislative-session event earlier this month at the University of Denver. On today's episode, political reporter Jesse Paul interviews state Senator Jim Smallwood, a Parker Republican, and state Senator Kyle Mullica, a Thornton Democrat, about the 2024 lawmaking term and their broader tenures at the Capitol.

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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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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Two state senators reflect on their time at the Colorado Capitol

Today, Colorado Sun arts and culture Parker Yamasaki highlights the latest installments of our Colorado 150 series celebrating the people, places and things that make Colorado so unique leading up to the 150th anniversary celebration of statehood.

Landing page:
https://coloradosun.com/colorado-150/ 
May 7 episode: 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colorado-150th-birthday-celebration-underway/id1529487340?i=1000766587825 
April 23 episode:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sun-getting-in-on-colorados-150th-anniversary/id1529487340?i=1000763215424 

Today, Colorado Sun arts and culture Parker Yamasaki highlights the latest installments of our Colorado 150 series celebrating the people, places and things that make Colorado so unique leading up to the 150th anniversary celebration of statehood.
Landing page: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/colorado-150/">https://coloradosun.com/colorado-150/</a>&nbsp; May 7 episode: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colorado-150th-birthday-celebration-underway/id1529487340?i=1000766587825">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/colorado-150th-birthday-celebration-underway/id1529487340?i=1000766587825</a>&nbsp; April 23 episode: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sun-getting-in-on-colorados-150th-anniversary/id1529487340?i=1000763215424">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sun-getting-in-on-colorados-150th-anniversary/id1529487340?i=1000763215424</a>&nbsp;

Colorado 150th statehood project full steam ahead

Today, we're bringing you a conversation on the Colorado gubernatorial race from the Purplish podcast. This week's episode features Colorado Sun Elections Editor Jesse Paul and Colorado Public Radio's Public Affairs Reporter Bente Birkeland and Investigative Reporter Ben Markus. Purplish is produced by CPR News and the Capitol News Alliance, a collaboration between KUNC News, Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain PBS, and The Colorado Sun and shared with Rocky Mountain Community Radio and other news organizations across the state.

Today, we're bringing you a conversation on the Colorado gubernatorial race from the Purplish podcast. This week's episode features Colorado Sun Elections Editor Jesse Paul and Colorado Public Radio's Public Affairs Reporter Bente Birkeland and Investigative Reporter Ben Markus. Purplish is produced by CPR News and the Capitol News Alliance, a collaboration between KUNC News, Colorado Public Radio, Rocky Mountain PBS, and The Colorado Sun and shared with Rocky Mountain Community Radio and other news organizations across the state.

A deep dive into the five who want to become Colorado's next governor

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down layoffs at the state office of IT, the most recent Colorado job numbers and other labor-related news across Colorado.

Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/27/colorado-overhauls-state-it-office-lays-off-employees/

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down layoffs at the state office of IT, the most recent Colorado job numbers and other labor-related news across Colorado.
Read more: <a href="https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/27/colorado-overhauls-state-it-office-lays-off-employees/">https://coloradosun.com/2026/05/27/colorado-overhauls-state-it-office-lays-off-employees/</a>

Two state senators reflect on their time at the Colorado Capitol

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