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The Daily Sun-Up

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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 coloradosun.com/.

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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.

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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 Color... more

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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 interes... more

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Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down the upcoming increases to minimum wage next year in Colorado and select cities, including Denver and Boulder, which have their own rate.

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Recent Guests

Justin George
The Sun's new editor of Politics and Policy
Colorado Sun
Episode: Colorado’s November ballot measures lining up
Jason Blevins
Sun Outdoors reporter, focused on winter and summer taxable sales in mountain towns near ski areas
The Colorado Sun
Episode: Taxable sales are down in Colorado ski towns. Here's why.
Betsy Welch
Reporter who covered the snow blankets story for The Daily Sun-Up
The Colorado Sun
Episode: BONUS: Aspen Snowmass hopes to battle warmer winters by storing snow. Here’s how.
Ame Warner
Executive Director, Sawatch County Sustainable Environment and Economic Development (Succeed)
Sawatch County Sustainable Environment & Economic Development (Succeed)
Episode: Ame Warner helps keep the San Luis Valley economy running
Heather Hansman
Author of Fierce Country,
Author, Fierce Country
Episode: Heather Hansman discusses her new book on three women who pioneered the outdoors
Nancy Niero
Reverend, author of Witness at Sand Creek
United Church of Christ; author
Episode: The Rev. Dr. Nancy Niero on her connection to Silas Soule and her book "Witness at Sand Creek"
Heather Dutton
Manager of the San Luis Valley Water Conservation District and co-founder of the Rye Resilience Project
San Luis Valley Water Conservancy District
Episode: BONUS: Are less-thirsty crops a solution to Colorado’s growing water problems?
Joel Sneecloth
Former water specialist, Colorado State University's Water Center
Colorado State University
Episode: BONUS: Are less-thirsty crops a solution to Colorado’s growing water problems?
Troy Waters
Farmer on the Western Slope, seed crop producer for other corporations
Western Slope farm
Episode: BONUS: Are less-thirsty crops a solution to Colorado’s growing water problems?

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

4.8 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 Statesa year 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.
Many appreciate the balanced, non-sensational reporting and clear delivery.
Overall, feedback highlights strong local value and trust in the reporting.
Some listeners critique writing craft or script quality, urging tighter editing or smoother narration.

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Talking Points

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Colorado’s November ballot measures lining up
Q: Can you first start with a bit of Politics 101 on how these measures make it on to the Colorado ballot?
ballot measures reach voters mainly through citizen petitions or legislative referral, with constitutional amendments needing additional hurdles; citizen initiatives require signatures and a title from the state, while legislatively referred measures come from lawmakers and follow different thresholds for approval.
Ian Patterson Discusses His New Novel, Fruits of Our Labor
Q: What's your approach to structure with three viewpoints and multimedia inserts, and how do you keep timelines coherent?
The theme guides the plot, and I use organized timelines and editor help to ensure historical events line up; the process is collaborative and iterative to maintain coherence across decades.
Ian Patterson Discusses His New Novel, Fruits of Our Labor
Q: How do you balance belief with imagination in a speculative premise and when do you know you've crossed into 'shark-jumping' territory?
I aim to strike a sweet spot where the premise remains plausible enough to invite thought experiments; if readers can imagine it realistically, it remains credible and engaging rather than fantastical for its own sake.
Ian Patterson Discusses His New Novel, Fruits of Our Labor
Q: Tell us how you settled on parthenogenesis as the narrative vehicle and how it helps you explore near-future society.
Parthenogenesis provides a dramatic way to examine bodily autonomy and who gets to write the future, and the three perspectives across decades let the story map societal shifts while weaving in present-day echoes and political concerns.
BONUS: Aspen Snowmass hopes to battle warmer winters by storing snow. Here’s how.
Q: What are the environmental implications, particularly regarding water returning to watersheds?
Experts say stored snow represents a relatively small portion of overall water use, with sublimation and the scale of storage limiting long-term water retention, effectively making it a net-zero over multiple years.

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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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