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Today, Colorado Sun arts and culture reporter Parker Yamasaki looks at the changing role that roller derby has within the sport but also in society. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/02/01/fort-collins-roller-derby-all-gender-league/  Photo by Seth McConnell, Special to The Colorado Sun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gov. Jared Polis is entering his last year leading Colorado. That means it's his last legislative session as head of the state. Colorado Sun political reporter Jesse Paul joined Bente Birkeland of Colorado Public Radio and Lucas Brady Woods of KUNC on the latest episode of the Purplish podcast to talk about what it all means. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/15/2026-colorado-state-of-the-state-annotated/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More than 6 million people now call Colorado home, and today Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang looks at how we got here despite more people leaving Colorado than coming in the past year and the state’s lower-than-usual growth rate. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/29/colorado-now-has-6-million-people/  AP Photo/David Zalubowski See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Sun outdoors reporter Jason Blevins talks about some of the more than 30 Colorado athletes headed to Italy for the Winter Olympics and what to watch for from the Colorado contingent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, author Tim Weed sits down with SunLit editor Kevin Simpson to talk about his forthcoming novel, The Gatepost. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Sun rural reporter Tracy Ross profiles the Colorado woman who is guiding the Colorado Cattlemen’s Association and why her role is so important right now for farmers and ranchers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today reporters John Ingold and Michael Booth talk about health insurance, eagle injuries and the coldest part of watching the Broncos lose the AFC title game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang puts context around a variety year-end reports and statistics, including the 1 million business in Colorado, the state’s GDP as it relates to job growth, and the growing vacancy rates for both downtown Denver office space and metro area apartments. https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/24/new-colorado-businesses-2025-but-slow-renewals-dissolutions/  https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/22/denver-downtown-office-vacancy-rate-tenants-workplace/  https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/21/apartments-in-metro-denver-reach-highest-vacancy-rate-in-16-years-pushing-down-rents-again/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, Sun reporter Olivia Prentzel looks at how community and moral courage came together on the Eastern Plains last month after strong winds sparked wildfires and farmers drove their tractors toward the flames to help firefighters. Read more: https://coloradosun.com/2026/01/25/yuma-county-colorado-fire-2025-farmers-firefighters-neighbors/ Photo by Jeremy Sparig, Special to The Colorado Sun See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music historian G. Brown, director of the Colorado Music Experience, joins us to share stories of Neil Diamond’s deep connection to Colorado. From legendary concerts to the ways the state shaped his music and his fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/outsider See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/outsider See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/outsider See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/outsider See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.