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Colorado Parks and Wildlife commission setback
Colorado Behavioral Health Administration dealing with internal issues
What does Denver’s $1,578/month really look like?
High-country housing stress continues to challenge Colorado communities
Colorado SunFest is just around the corner. Here's why you should go!
Sun getting in on Colorado’s 150th anniversary
Colorado's primary ballots are pretty much set
Surprising jump for new Colorado business filings, and a lot more
Colorado mountain town housing solutions
G. Brown and Kevin Simpson put the just completed tax season to music
Riverstone Academy, Colorado's first "public Christian school", is stirring up controversy
What's in the state budget being finalized by Colorado's legislature
SunFest Preview with Dean Baquet on the state of media in America
Horrible snow season is exacerbating mental health concerns
Former Denver judge Jacqueline St. Joan on her upcoming memoir, "Your Verdict"
Devaki Murch hosts a Boulder gathering on Operation Babylift 50 years later
How Coloradans Are Using Legal Psilocybin & Just How Bad the Drought Has Gotten
The Colorado job market is tightening
Wading into Colorado’s river access fight
Author Mark Stevens on serial killers and his new thriller, "Two Truths and a Lie"
Author Mark Stevens talks with the Sun's Kevin Simpson about serial killers and his new thriller, "Two Truths and a Lie"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colorado display of gems and minerals going dark
Today, Colorado Sun arts and culture reporter Parker Yamasaki discusses the big changes coming at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science as they prepare to close the popular gem and mineral hall for a major renovation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Medicaid and the state budget
Medicaid is driving the $1.5 billion state budget shortfall Colorado lawmakers are trying to address this year. Colorado Sun reporter Jesse Paul joined Bente Birkeland of CPR News and Seth Klamann of The Denver Post on the latest episode of Purplish to explore why and what's being done to try to rein in spending on the health care program for low income Coloradans. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2025/12/01/colorado-medicaid-spending-state-budget/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colorado small businesses finding way amid tariff ruling
Today we’re checking in with Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang about Colorado companies are navigating the Supreme Court decision that the Trump administration’s tariffs are illegal. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/30/colorado-importers-tariff-refunds/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Turning the page on Colorado's ski season
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins puts a bow on a challenging ski season with a check-in on the ever-changing closing dates for Colorado resorts, plus a new lawsuit challenging the Ikon and Epic mega passes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Author Derek Lowstuter on his book detailing his experience as a Peace Corps volunteer
Author Derek Lowstuter talks to the Sun's Kevin Simpson about his book "Fiddler on the Roof of Africa", detailing his experience as a Peace Corps volunteer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How are Indigenous tribes getting back to native foods?
Indigenous people have had serious health issues since forced assimilation onto reservations in the 1800s changed their food sources. Today, Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross talks about a program the Navajo tribe and doctors are using to change eating habits to address those health concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Signs of climate change in Colorado & New python research from CU Boulder
Today, reporters John Ingold and Michael Booth talk about the signs of climate change already visible in Colorado, as well as some new research by CU Boulder on pythons. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/22/10-signs-of-climate-change-in-colorado/ https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/19/weight-loss-drugs-pythons-study/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feds plan to remove 1,100 wild horses from Colorado
Sun reporter Jennifer Brown has been covering the federal government’s roundup of wild horses in Colorado and across the West for years. Today, Jennifer breaks down the BLM plan for corralling more than 1,100 horses this summer in Colorado and 14,000 across the West. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/23/wild-horses-blm-roundups-2026/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
E-bikes gaining traction on Colorado trails
As e-bikes continue to rise in popularity, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at how communities and agencies that manage forest land are opening up more trails and working on awareness instead of banning the pedal-assisted bikes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Music authority G. Brown and the Sun's Kevin Simpson talk Irish music
G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience, and the Sun's Kevin Simpson talk Irish music.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colorado water and snow levels will bring challenges
Today, Sun water reporter Shannon Mullane takes a look at what state water officials are bracing for as drought conditions across Colorado worsen and a March heat waves come on top of a historically low snow season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AI chatbots could face new regulations in Colorado
Colorado Sun political reporter Jesse Paul appeared on the Colorado Today podcast recently to discuss with host Haylee May a bill that would add regulations for AI chatbots accessible in Colorado. The podcast is produced by Colorado Public Radio. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/25/colorado-chatgpt-chatbot-regulations/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Swipe fees back before Colorado lawmakers
Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down legislation going through the Colorado Capitol that would take sales tax out of the equation for swipe fees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colorado ski season 2025-26, we hardly knew ya
As we limp into the final weeks of winter, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins has insights on the latest Vail Resorts earnings, a change at Alterra and the world’s most social hermit citizen scientist who has been collecting snow data for more than 50 years above Crested Butte.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cynthia Swanson on her collection stories about women's challenges over the last century
Author Cynthia Swanson sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss her collection stories focused on women's challenges over the last century.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Going behind the CPW meetings
Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross puts perspective on the recent Colorado Parks and Wildlife meetings where talk of possible hunting limits and commercial sales of furbearers became heated and confusing for many. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/06/parks-and-wildlife-commission-accepts-petition-to-ban-colorado-fur-sales-in-embarrassing-out-of-control-meeting/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tracking measles in Broomfield & Fossil fuel prices on the move
Today Colorado Sun reporters Michael Booth and John Ingold talk about a grouping of measles cases in Broomfield and big swings in fossil fuel policies and prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Imposter-scam complaints decline in Colorado, but overall complaints hit record
From unauthorized subscriptions and rental agreements to debt collector abuse and cable bills, overall consumer complaints were up 10% last year to the Colorado attorney general’s office. Today, Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down the recently released annual report. https://riverside.com/dashboard/studios/daily-sun-up-podcast/projects?redirect_num=1See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Big patch of western Colorado land becomes public
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins breaks down what a major $7 million BLM land acquisition in western Colorado means for outdoor enthusiasts as it gets added to the Dominguez-Escalante National Conservation Area. https://coloradosun.com/2026/03/06/blm-acquires-escalante-ranch/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Author Hillary Rosner on her new book "Roam" and the issue of wildlife corridors
Author Hillary Rosner talks to the Sun's Kevin Simpson about her new book "Roam" and the issue of wildlife corridors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pt. II: Meet Laura Clellan, new director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Today we're talking with Laura Clellan, the newly confirmed director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife about some of her background and goals in her new position. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/23/laura-clellan-named-colorado-parks-and-wildlife-director-cpw/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dueling data center bills in the Colorado legislature
Democrats are debating dueling data center bills in the Colorado legislature this year. One focuses on tax incentives for businesses that build the sprawling buildings. The other seeks to address their environmental impacts. Colorado Sun political reporter Taylor Dolven talked about the measures on the latest edition of Purplish with CPR News reporter Sam Brasch and KUNC's Lucas Brady Woods. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/23/colorado-data-center-bills-incentives-regulations/ Photo by Kathryn Scott, Special to The Colorado SunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Report shows Denver restaurants scene is shrinking
Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang gets into a new report that looks at the state of Denver restaurant scene and possible suggestions to help out restaurateurs and service industry workers. Photo by Corey Robinson, Special to The Colorado TrustSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Meet Laura Clellan, new director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Today we're talking with Laura Clellan, the newly confirmed director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife about some of her background and goals in her new position. This is part of a longer conversation, the rest of which we'll share soon. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/23/laura-clellan-named-colorado-parks-and-wildlife-director-cpw/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Author Aaron Simmons on the book he "co-authored" with his late wife, Polly
Author Aaron Simmons sits down with The Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss the book he co-authored with his late wife, Polly, titled "widow- widower- widowest-: a grief mosaic".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why is Nederland still waiting for fire cleanup?
Today, Colorado Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross has updates on the pile of rubble still in the parking lot of the Nederland shopping center that burned down in early October. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/23/nederland-closer-to-removing-fire-debris-future-uncertain/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A big fight over data centers & Questions around the search for new CSU chancellor
Today, Sun reporters John Ingold and Michael Booth talk about a big fight over data centers, plus questions around the search for a new CSU chancellor.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colorado companies react to SCOTUS tariff ruling
Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks at how Colorado small businesses and big companies are responding to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that the Trump administration’s tariffs are illegal. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/20/supreme-court-trump-tariff-colorado-implications/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colorado ski season insights and some great Colorado Olympic moments
Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins gets us caught up on the Colorado ski season, from the latest backcountry conditions after last week’s storm cycles, to wondering if the resorts can recover from a tough year and his favorite moments for the Colorado Olympians. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/18/avalanche-danger-spikes/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
G. Brown of the Colorado Music Experience talks breakup songs
G. Brown of the Colorado Music Experience and the Sun's Kevin Simpson talk breakup songs. https://cossa.co/conference https://coloradosun.com/outsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.