

The Daily Sun-Up
The Colorado Sun
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/.
Episodes
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Aug 22, 2025 • 26min
David Wroblewski on his Colorado Book Award-winning novel, "Familiaris"
Author David Wroblewski talks about his Colorado Book Award-winning novel, "Familiaris," as well as his previous, bestselling related book "The Story of Edgar Sawtelle."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 21, 2025 • 18min
Back-to-school season is here: What we’ll be keeping an eye on
Today we're talking to Chalkbeat Colorado bureau chief Melanie Asmar about all-things education as a new school year unfolds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 20, 2025 • 36min
State lawmakers' conduct is back in the headlines
Today we're sharing the latest episode of Purplish, the politics and policy podcast produced by Colorado Public Radio and the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. The Sun is a member of the alliance. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/07/14/ryan-armagost-expenses-mileage-reimbursement/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 19, 2025 • 14min
What do jobs reports really tell us in Colorado?
Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/08/16/job-data-revisions-colorados-growth-bls-economy/ Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks at all the talk lately around the jobs reports and how and why they get revised, and what that means for Colorado business owners and employees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 18, 2025 • 14min
Who's enjoying the Colorado outdoors?
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at the latest numbers of people hitting Colorado 14ers, who’s going outside around the country and what that all means for a $1 trillion outdoor industry. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/08/15/colorado-14ers-2024/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 15, 2025 • 28min
Heart's Nancy Wilson talks with G. Brown about her Colorado gigs & more
Today: Heart's Nancy Wilson talks with G. Brown (https://colomusic.org/) about her Colorado gigs and lots more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 14, 2025 • 19min
New Sun COO talking business
The Colorado Sun has a new chief operating officer, and today Lamont Browne jumps on the Sun-Up to discuss how he got from Philly to Denver, bowling a 299 and his new role and what he plans to bring to The Sun.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 13, 2025 • 17min
Dam delays in Colorado & Deadly risks of unlocked firearms
On today's Temerpature episode Michael Booth talking about a troubled dam project in northern Colorado, and John Ingold detailing dangers to kids who have easy access to loaded guns. Sign up for the Temperature newsletter: https://coloradosun.com/temperature/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 12, 2025 • 19min
Broadband, internet folks descend on Denver
Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang shares her insights from the annual Mountain Connection internet and broadband conference last week in Denver and what those in the industry are saying about changes to the BEAD program under the Trump administration. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/08/09/google-expands-gigabit-internet-colorado/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 11, 2025 • 13min
Public lands preservation is having a moment
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins talks about the momentum building to preserve and safe public lands and the new Keep Parks Public campaign that starts this week and has a couple of stops in Colorado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.