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
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 9, 2025
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.

Mar 17, 2025
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 10, 2025
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!

Oct 30, 2024
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 22, 2024
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.






