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The Daily Sun-Up

The Colorado Sun
Colorado
Colorado Sun
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Denver
Artificial Intelligence
Colorado Music Experience
Tariffs
Affordable Housing
Colorado River
Thanksgiving
Colorado Health Insurance
Tourism
Bureau Of Land Management
Colorado River Access
Denver Metro Area
Lodging Tax
Matthew Modine
Trump Administration
Wolf Reintroduction
Mental Health

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 coloradosun.com/.

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On Today's Sun-Up, John Ingold and Michael Booth offer some air quality tips for an unhealthy wildfire season, and introduce a surprising study of exactly how long moose have roamed Colorado.

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Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks into the expanding role of private AI programs and how a southern Colorado hospital is jumping into the artificial intelligence world to help with billing issues.

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Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at the record number of people getting out to enjoy nature but has warnings from local officials as wildfires rage in Colorado and fire restrictions are sweeping across the state.

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Colorado Sun Public Policy Editor Justin George, is joined by political reporter Colleen Slevin to discuss the surprising results of Tuesday’s races.

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Recent Guests

John Andrews
Author of An American Nurse in Paris
Author, historical fiction
Episode: Author John Andrews on his World War I novel, "An American Nurse in Paris"
Tamara Chung
Sun business and tech reporter
The Colorado Sun
Episode: Beef might be what’s for dinner, but it’s gonna cost Coloradans more
Nina McConigley
Author of How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder; teaches at Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Episode: Nina McConigley on her debut novel, "How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder"
Matthew Prince
Tech entrepreneur, founder of Cloudflare
Cloudflare
Episode: Shocking Colorado skier visitation numbers; Utah billionaire challenging Vail Resorts
Marianne Rabalais Sulser
Author of Like Snow Before Sun
Self-published author / The Colorado Sun interview
Episode: Author Marianne Rabalais Sulser on her first novel, "Like Snow Before Ice"
Ben Markus
CPR News investigative reporter
CPR News
Episode: A deep dive into the five who want to become Colorado's next governor
Tom Mowle
Author of Chaos in the Green Zone, My Time as an Iraq War Strategist
Author, Chaos in the Green Zone
Episode: Author Tom Mowle on his experience in the second Iraq war
Zak Podmore
Award-winning author and environmental journalist
Author, Life after Dead Pool
Episode: The controversial arguments to retire an giant Colorado River dam
Lucas Brady Woods
journalist from KUNC
KUNC
Episode: A look back at the 2026 Colorado Legislative Session

Hosts

Kevin Simpson
Host of The Daily Sun-Up; editor of the Sunlit feature
David Krauss
Host of The Daily Sun-Up; Team editor introducing episode and guiding the interview

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 188 ratings
  • Excellent local journalism

    I look forward to the excellent reporting on this Show. This is a quintessential daily listen to inform any Coloradan.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    loucatbuj
    United States9 months ago
  • Exceptional, balanced and grounded

    As a Colorado native living abroad I look forward to listening to The Daily Sun-Up each and every morning to connect me with what is going on back home!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dazillion
    Australiaa year ago
  • Carbon emissions in flux

    What was the purpose of reporting on the report?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    80221
    United Statesa year ago
  • Report all of the news

    There is a lot going on in this state especially Denver and you aren’t reporting it

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MsTish22
    United States2 years ago
  • Relevant succinct & informative

    Great coverage

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ElyseKe
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the show as a reliable source of local Colorado news and a concise morning briefing.
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Overall, feedback highlights strong local value and trust in the reporting.
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For some Colorado outdoor businesses, Rural Is Rad
Q: What's going on with Camp Colorado and Rural Is Rad at Outside Days Festival?
Jason explains that Camp Colorado was a focal point at Outside Days where many small brands showcased their products to consumers, creating exposure and potential investor connections, which is the core idea behind Rural Is Rad.
Coloradans work to manage inflation and affordability
Q: How do economists like Jack Buffington frame the relationship between inflation and affordability for Coloradans?
Buffington and others emphasize that affordability is driven by how inflation translates into housing costs, transportation, and daily expenses, with the realization that rising prices don't impact everyone equally; for some, even stable or lower inflation can still mean worse affordability due to housing costs or lack of wealth.
Coloradans work to manage inflation and affordability
Q: Tamara, give our listeners a rundown of the most recent inflation numbers for the Denver metro area.
The Denver metro area price index rose 5% year over year in May, which is higher than the national rate of 4.2%. This is notable because it's the first time it's at or above 5% since September 2023, signaling that inflation has not just moved up and down but remains persistent in ways that affect local households.
Colorado school districts enacting cellphone policies
Q: What are the big challenges schools face with student cell phone use under the new law?
School leaders are negotiating how to tailor policies to local needs, balancing classroom focus with the learning benefits of device use, and planning for enforcement across varied school levels and community contexts.
Efforts amp up to revive downtown Denver
Q: What kinds of projects have been approved so far and what's the scale?
Around $225 million in approvals have been made by the DDA, with some projects already under construction and others still in planning, focused on converting vacant office space into housing, public safety improvements, and park/redevelopment efforts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Daily Sun-Up

What is The Daily Sun-Up about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show provides a daily, tightly produced briefing on top Colorado stories, followed by quick context across state news, policy, economy, education, and local events. Episodes emphasize local governance, public policy, and practical impacts on residents—ranging from school device rules and pension governance to inflation, housing, and outdoor recreation—often pairing reporting with expert guests. A notable strength is its compact, state-focused coverage delivered in a clear, accessible format, with recurring segments that help listeners connect headlines to everyday life. The mix of investigative context and timely policy updates makes it useful for professionals evaluating local-market trends, partners seeking relevant Colorado audiences... more

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2. Tamara Chung
3. Nina McConigley
4. Matthew Prince
5. Marianne Rabalais Sulser
6. Ben Markus
7. Tom Mowle
8. Zak Podmore

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