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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/.

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17:58

Snowpack across Colorado remains at historic lows

The Daily Sun-Up ·

2026/01/22

Today, Sun water reporter Shannon Mullane looks at the state of the state’s abysmal snowpack and how water managers across Colorado are keeping an eye on the clouds and the dwindling reservoirs. https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/21/big-storms-needed-huge-snow-supply-gap-colorado-water-experts/https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/16/federal-plans-no-state-input-colorado-river/ https://chambermusic.com - Promotions tab: CHAMBER SUN coloradosun.com/outsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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32:46

Jared Polis on his final year as governor and what's...

The Daily Sun-Up ·

2026/01/21

Gov. Jared Polis is entering his final year in office. Ahead of the 2026 legislative session, he joined Colorado Sun political reporter Jesse Paul at an event at the University of Denver to talk about the year ahead, his legacy and what he's thinking about his future after his current term ends. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/15/2026-colorado-state-of-the-state-annotated/ https://chambermusic.com - Promotions tab: CHAMBER SUN coloradosun.com/outsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for

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16:03

Colorado has a new "junk fee" law

The Daily Sun-Up ·

2026/01/20

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down the new Colorado law targeting deceptive pricing — or junk fees. As she explains, fees are still allowed, they just have to be disclosed. Read more:https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/17/junk-fees-colorado-consumer-protection-tickets-rents-prices/ https://chambermusic.com - Promotions tab: CHAMBER SUN coloradosun.com/outsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:55

Telluride drama continues

The Daily Sun-Up ·

2026/01/19

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks into the continuing fallout in Telluride after the 13-day patroller strike, including an offer by a local group to buy 51% of Telluride ski area. https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/14/telluride-owner-rejects-offer-to-sell/ https://chambermusic.com - Promotions tab: CHAMBER SUN coloradosun.com/outsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:25

Devon O'Neil on his new book, "The Way Out: A True...

The Daily Sun-Up ·

2026/01/16

Author Devon O'Neil talks with The Sun's Kevin Simpson about his new book, "The Way Out: A True Story of Survival in the Heart of the Rockies".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:12

Wolves and wolverines: Colorado reintroduction plans...

The Daily Sun-Up ·

2026/01/15

Today, Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross has the latest updates on Colorado’s wolf reintroduction program as it heads into year three facing more road bumps, and talks about early plans for a proposed wolverine reintroduction. https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/06/colorado-wolf-pipeline-collapsing/ https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/08/us-fish-wildlife-backtracks-on-colorado-wolves/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:48

A new legislative session begins in Colorado

The Daily Sun-Up ·

2026/01/14

Colorado's 2026 legislative session starts today. Lawmakers will be working under the gold dome in Denver for the next 120 days. In anticipation of the new session, we're sharing the latest edition of Purplish, the podcast from Colorado Public Radio and the Colorado Capitol News Alliance. The Sun is a member of the alliance. Photo by Jesse Paul, The Colorado SunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:28

Breaking down Colorado unemployment numbers

The Daily Sun-Up ·

2026/01/13

Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks at the latest unemployment report for Colorado and how the labor force in the state is changing and other trends in the newest data. https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/09/colorado-professional-jobs-tech-workers/ Photo provided by Activate WorkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:38

Stress can weigh heavy for Colorado ski patrollers

The Daily Sun-Up ·

2026/01/12

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins looks at a new mental health program at Winter Park ski area to help patrollers manage the many stresses of their job, and Jason has updates on the end of the Telluride ski patroller strike. Photo by Brett Schreckengost, Special to The Colorado SunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24:30

Mystery writers Becky Clark and Holly Harris talk...

The Daily Sun-Up ·

2026/01/09

Today - The Sun's Kevin Simpson talks to mystery writers Becky Clark and Holly Harris talk about collaborating on "Colorado Mystery Merge".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:12

Colorado mountain lion fatal attack updates

The Daily Sun-Up ·

2026/01/08

Today, Sun reporter Olivia Prentzel discusses the fatal mountain lion attack on a hiker in northern Colorado, the investigation and what officials are saying about the rare event. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/05/human-dna-fatal-mountain-lion-attack/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:58

Vaccine schedule changes & A federal coal extension

The Daily Sun-Up ·

2026/01/07

Today - The Sun's Michael Booth talks with John Ingold about a controversial new vaccine schedule, and what a federal order extending coal power plants means for Colorado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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20:49

Changes for 2026 for Colorado workers

The Daily Sun-Up ·

2026/01/06

As we start the first full week of 2026, Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang has updates on a number of issues related to Colorado workers, including the state-administered retirement savings plan, new minimum wage numbers and an addition to the state’s paid family leave program. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/03/colorado-retirement-growth-private-401-savings/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:14

Telluride ski patroller strike stretches on

The Daily Sun-Up ·

2026/01/05

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins has the latest in the ski patroller strike in Telluride that shut down the ski area and why the rest of the industry is watching closely. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/01/telluride-ski-patroller-strike-resort-closure/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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18:23

Colorado Sun events taking shape for 2026

The Daily Sun-Up ·

2026/01/02

Today, events specialist Kristina Pritchett maps out some of The Sun’s in-person events for 2026, including our 4th annual Colorado Sunfest on May 1, our upcoming state legislative session preview and gatherings for first time homebuyers and would-be high-country hikers. https://coloradosun.com/events/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:38

Colorado professor on the new science of happiness

The Daily Sun-Up ·

2025/12/31

Today we revisit a conversation about happiness with Dr. June Gruber. Dr. Gruber is a clinical psychologist and full Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she directs the Positive Emotion and Psychopathology Laboratory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:57

The Sun’s supporters are helping us grow

The Daily Sun-Up ·

2025/12/30

Today, Sun director of development Alyssa Pinkerton looks at the growth in support for The Sun this year and what plans are ahead as the newsroom and operations teams plan to grow and cover even more of Colorado. coloradosun.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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23:19

Conor Hall on Navigating Colorado's outdoor economy

The Daily Sun-Up ·

2025/12/29

Today, we're revisiting our conversation with Conor Hall, director of Colorado’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Office and a Colorado native. Hall talks about leading and growing the state’s $65 billion outdoor economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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21:58

A conversation with Colorado Author, Christina Holbrook

The Daily Sun-Up ·

2025/12/26

Today, we’re revisiting a 2023 conversation with Christina Holbrook, who rushed to self-publish her first novel after a brain cancer diagnosis made her worry the traditional publishing timeline wouldn’t move fast enough to bring her book into the world. The leap paid off: the novel went on to win a Colorado Book Award for romance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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29:40

The Colorado woman behind thousands of visits with Santa

The Daily Sun-Up ·

2025/12/24

Today – we’re revisiting a talk about holiday cheer, as Sun writer Kevin Simpson chats with the Colorado woman behind thousands of visits with that jolly old elf, Santa Claus.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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