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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 https://coloradosun.com/.

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.

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