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Thriller author Carter Wilson on his latest release, "When They Find Me" Nov 06, 2026

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Carter Wilson, bestselling thriller author of "When They Find Me", sits down with the Sun's Kevin Simpson to discuss his latest release.

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We're breaking down Colorado’s election night results Nov 05, 2026

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Today, Colorado Sun politics and policy editor Justin George talks about the big election night Tuesday for Democrats across the state and also what it means going forward on a state and national level. https://coloradosun.com/colorado-election-2026/

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Inflation in Colorado is 4%. Does it feel higher? Nov 04, 2026

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Inflation is hovering around 4% in Denver. But for a lot of folks, it certainly feels higher. Today, Colorado Sun business reporter Tamara Chuang breaks down the latest inflation numbers and what goes into calculating it for Colorado.

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Election Day preview and what to watch for Nov 03, 2026

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Today, Colorado Sun elections editor Jesse Paul previews Election Day and talks about surprises this cycle, races to watch tonight and when election results will start rolling in and how those races are called by The Associated Press.

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Colorado ski season is back! Nov 02, 2026

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Colorado’s ski season is underway after Arapahoe Basin won the race to be the first resort in the state to open. Colorado Sun reporter Parker Yamasaki was there for the opening day runs and today talks about the friendly rivalry among a trio of resorts to try to be the first to open and what those bragging rights come with.

https://coloradosun.com/2026/10/29/colorado-ski-season-opens-arapahoe-basin-2026/

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Historian Scott Spillman on his book about the history of scholarship around the topic of slavery Oct 30, 2026

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Historian Scott Spillman discusses his book Making Sense of Slavery: America’s Long Reckoning, from the Founding Era to Today, which traces how scholars have studied and interpreted slavery throughout American history.

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CPW to consider ban on hunting prairie dogs on public lands Oct 29, 2026

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife commissioners are scheduled to discuss a potential ban on the recreational shooting of prairie dogs. Rural reporter Tracy Ross talks about the issue and how it’s another example of the divide between hunting and animal agriculture groups and wildlife welfare groups.

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Breaking down Colorado’s gender surgery measure & Denver water restrictions Oct 28, 2026

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Today, reporters John Ingold and Michael Booth talk about a ballot measure that would ban certain gender-related surgeries, as well as new drought rules from Denver Water

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The Great Colorado Ballot-O-Rama Part 2 Oct 27, 2026

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In part two of Purplish Live’s “Great Colorado Ballot-O-Rama,” reporters from the Colorado Capitol News Alliance take on some of the state’s trickiest ballot measures in a live game-show format. Topics include fentanyl crime penalties, social issues and election rules, followed by a bonus round and a final showdown to crown the Ballot-O-Rama champion.

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The Great Ballot-O-Rama Part 1 Oct 26, 2026

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Colorado voters face a crowded ballot this November, with measures addressing criminal penalties, taxes, wildlife policy and constitutional rights. In the first of two episodes, reporters from the Colorado Capitol News Alliance take the stage for “The Great Colorado Ballot-O-Rama,” a live game-show-style breakdown of the issues. The team tackles proposals involving fentanyl-related crimes, government revenue and the right to hunt and fish.

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