SumItUp

Can you learn more about Colorado’s laws, policies and politics in under 30 minutes? Join Summer Nettles as she discusses local news, finds out its impact on communities throughout the state and talks to lawmakers, change makers and innovators to summarize news you need from a woman of color’s perspective.

Episodes

May 14, 2025

41 min

Republicans and Democrats alike are calling out the mismanagement of funds by the Executive Branch, but only one group seems willing to hold it accountable. Americans didn't realize that disabilities fall under DEI. We're talking through all the ways diversity, equity and inclusion benefits ALL United States citizens. Finally, we wrestle with the idea of what actually makes America great. 

May 14, 2025

41 min

May 9, 2025

42 min

As the administration guts funding and announces new and different "celebrations" the most vulnerable populations are being scapegoated. Even Republicans recognize spending is soaring. How are we spending more money, but employing fewer people? Let's talk about it. 

May 9, 2025

42 min

Mar 17, 2025

47 min

Elon is playing "let's make a deal" with Starlink that could leave us without the internet. Backroom deals spell the end for BLM Plaza and Colorado schools and farmers will be hit by cuts to USDA funding on this week's episode of Sum It Up!

Mar 17, 2025

47 min

Mar 10, 2025

44 min

Are you struggling to manage the impact of this presidency on your everyday life? We are too! Join Summer and Dr. Tara Jae talking about the dismissal of federal employees, the fact that immigrants pay taxes, Ebola and more on this weeks SumItUp Podcast! 

Mar 10, 2025

44 min

Oct 30, 2024

23 min

It's Halloween and for many the spookiest part of the season is the Presidential Election. We're talking with Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser about the skills VP Kamala Harris would bring to the White House as the former Attorney General of California, the injunction his office placed on the merger of Kroger and Albertsons and why we shouldn't be to scared of the election getting stolen. All that in under 30 minutes. This is SumItUp!

Oct 30, 2024

23 min

Oct 22, 2024

26 min

Some would argue, despite having the right to vote, actual access to voting has been out of reach for folks awaiting a hearing in Colorado. We're talking to Jefferson County Clerk Amanda Gonzalez about the way pre-trial detainees are being given access to voting for the first time this year. 

Oct 22, 2024

26 min

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