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NightSide with Mike Parsons

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NightSide with Mike Parsons takes a smart, conversational look at the stories shaping the day, blending real news with perspective that’s engaging, approachable, and sometimes a little unexpected. With an ear tuned to what’s impacting Michigan most, Mike brings context, clarity, and a steady voice to both local developments and the national conversation. It’s a program that keeps listeners informed, connected, and thinking, without ever feeling weighed down. Catch NightSide with Mike Parsons, Monday nights at 8 p.m. on 760 WJR, or on-demand wherever you get your podcasts.

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Sep 15, 2026

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First Thing With Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ July 26, 2024 26.07.2024

July 26, 2024 ~ France's high speed rail system hit by a number of arson attacks ahead of the Opening Ceremonies. Poll shows Harris and Trump neck and neck in Michigan. Officer Mohamed Said to be laid to rest today while his killer faces mutliple charges. Netanyahu meets with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris separately. Lansing farm makes giant corn maze in the image of Dan Campbell. Hosted by Simpleca...

Dan Campbell Maze Draws Fans to Choice Farm Market 26.07.2024

July 26, 2024 ~ Loretta Benjamin, co-owner of Choice Farm Market, shared how the Dan Campbell-themed corn maze, designed to celebrate the Detroit Lions’ previous successful season, was developed and approved by the Lions organization before going viral online. Find out more at https://www.facebook.com/ChoiceFarmMarket/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ July 25, 2024 25.07.2024

July 25, 2024 ~ Biden makes speech from the Oval Office. Netenyahu makes firey speech in front of Congress. Riverfront Conservancy sues former CFO for $40 million. Congress grills FBI director Christopher Wray over Trump shooting. Man who killed Melvindale police officer Mohamed Said could face charges today, memorial services scheduled for today and tomorrow. Court hearing on whether or not Micha...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ July 24, 2024 24.07.2024

July 24, 2024 ~ Macomb and Oakland Counties walloped by bad weather, Wayne County mostly spared. Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns. Netanyahu to address Congress today, Biden to address country tonight. Kamala Harris picks up more key endorsements. Smash and grab thieves sending children in to do their dirty work. It's Detroit's b-day! Simpsons predict another one. Jimmy Carter hoax...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ July 23, 2024 23.07.2024

July 23, 2024 ~ Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said remembered as suspect who shot him is arrested. Kamala Harris campaign off to a fast start. Secret Service Director testifies on Capitol Hill. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu making the rounds in Washington DC. Over 57,000 customers potentially affected by Michigan Medicine cyber attack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ July 22, 2024 22.07.2024

July 22, 2024 ~ Joe Biden drops out of the Presidential race. Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said is killed in the line of duty. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ July 19, 2024 19.07.2024

July 19, 2024 ~ Trump accepts nomination at convention, will democrats have a nominee at theirs? Split verdict in Samantha Woll murder trial. Massive Microsoft outage affecting airlines and a number of other companies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ July 18, 2024 18.07.2024

July 18, 2024 ~ Chants of "Go Blue" and "Ma-Maw" break out during JD Vance's speech at Republican National Convention. Mike sticks his foot in his mouth in a disasterous but hillarious way. Investigation into Trump shooting uncovers more failures. Nancy Pelosi meets privately with Biden to tell him he can't win. New law goes after flushable wipes. President Biden wants to make changes to the Supre...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ July 17, 2024 17.07.2024

July 17, 2024 ~ Fedora Man metal statue on I-96 near Milford has been vandalized. Iran's plot to assassinate President Trump uncovered. Senator Bob Menendez charged. Former Trump primary rivals speak at Republican convention. Biden and Trump campaigns coming to Michigan. Biden to support sweeping Supreme Court changes. New flushable wipe law. Mperks thief charged. Tenacious D may be done after Kyl...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ July 16, 2024 16.07.2024

July 16, 2024 ~ Donald Trump makes surprise appearance at Republican National Convention. JD Vance chose as VP running mate. Secret service continues to investigate how shooter got up on roof at Trump rally. Classified documents case thrown out. Republicans sue Jocelyn Benson and Gretchen Whitmer. Samantha Woll trial still deadlocked as alternate juror is called in. Morning Joe pulled off air yest...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ July 15, 2024 15.07.2024

July 15, 2024 ~ The Republican National Convention will go on as planned after Donald Trump was shot at a rally over the weekend. Airstrike kills 71 in Gaza. Richard Simmons, Dr. Ruth and Shannon Doherty have died. Jury deliberations continue in the Samantha Woll murder trial. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of pers...

Rocky Raczkowski on Donald Trump Assassination Attempt 15.07.2024

July 15, 2024 ~ Retired Lt. Col the US Army, Former State Rep. Former Chair of the Oakland County GOP Rocky Raczkowski joins Mike and Renee to talk about the shooting of Donald Trump and this week's Republican National Convention. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ July 12, 2024 12.07.2024

July 12, 2024 ~ How'd Biden's press confrence go? Mike has a Biden moment himself talking about the runaway success of the NFL draft. Auto makers get a big boost from the White House. Pier in Gaza built to provide humanitarian aide taken out of commission. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adverti...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ July 11, 2024 11.07.2024

July 11, 2024 ~ Detroit survives the remnants of Hurricane Beryl. It's 7-11 day. Israel orders evacuations ahead of bombing in Southern Gaza. No verdict in Samantha Woll trial. Suspect connected to murder of Oakland County Deputy Bradley Reckling to stand trial. New state budget has free community college for high school grads. George Clooney calls for Biden to step down, Senator Gary Peters says...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ July 10, 2024 10.07.2024

July 10, 2024 ~ Rain, rain and more rain. State Democrat calls for Joe Biden to step down. We are on verdict watch in the Samantha Woll murder trial. Ford loses some of it's incentive for Marshall battery plant. DOJ shuts down Russian misinformation bot farm. Mackinac Island getting a speed limit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our colle...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ July 9, 2024 09.07.2024

July 9, 2024 ~ Metro Detroit braces for the remnants of Tropical Storm Beryl. Detroit to crack down on illegal block parties. Governor Whitmer's new book comes out today. President Biden staying in the race as news of a Parkinson's expert visiting the White House multiple times comes to light. Gas prices down slightly. 5 people rescued from Lake Erie. We check in with "Trash the Clown" and NATO su...

Port Huron’s Trash the Clown: Environmental Champion with a Trash Pack 09.07.2024

July 9, 2024 ~ Trash The Clown has become a folk hero around Port Huron for cleaning up the city one piece of garage at a time. She is now organizing "Trash Bash" a city wide clean up and music festival July 20th. Find out more about Trash at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557042123100 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ July 8, 2024 08.07.2024

July 8, 2024 ~ Back from vacation. Block party shooting on Detroit's East Side kills 2, injures 19. Biden coming to Michigan. Samantha Woll murder trial resumes today. New Israel/Hamas cease fire deal on table. Last survivor of Rochester Hills splash pad shooting released from the hospital. Remnants of Hurricane Beryl may hit us mid week. Kevin Bacon goes out in public in disguise, hates it. Hoste...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 28, 2024 28.06.2024

June 28, 2024 ~ Disasterous night for Joe Biden in his first debate with Donald Trump. Hillsdale County deputy killed during a traffic stop. Oakland County Deputy Bradley Reckling's funeral today. Woman who crashed car into Swan Creek Boat Club killing two children to face trial. Supreme Court throws out opioid settlement, allows emergency abortions in Idaho. State passes $82 billion budget. Bronn...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 27, 2024 27.06.2024

June 27, 2024 ~ We wake Renee out of a dead sleep on her vacation to wish her a happy birthday. One suspect in Deputy Bradley Reckling's death charged, other two were out on bond for gun charges from traffic chases back in March. Samantha Woll murder trial takes another turn. SCOTUS leaks Idaho abortion ruling. Biden pardons gay service members from decades past. Pistons draft Ron Holland with 5th...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 26, 2024 26.06.2024

June 26, 2024 ~ Is youth voter apathy at an all time high? Candlelight Vigil and funeral arrangements announced for Deputy Bradley Reckling. Michigan judge blocks 24 hour waiting period for abortions. Michael Jackson Bolanos's cell phone data introduced in Samantha Woll murder case. UN tells Israel they'll stop humanitarian efforts in Gaza if they don't change strategy. ICC issues warrants for two...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 25, 2024 25.06.2024

June 25, 2024 ~ Julian Assange reaches plea deal with the United States. Riverfront Conservancy gets $35 million shot in the arm. Michael Jackson Bolanos's search history examined in Samantha Woll murder trial. Cargo ship that crashed in Key Bridge leaves Baltimore harbor. Feds suggest charges for Boeing. Gas prices down, July may be another hot month. Sheriff Michael Bouchard remembers Deputy Bra...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 24, 2024 24.06.2024

June 24, 2024 ~ Goodbye Lakeside Mall. Oakland County Sheriff's Deputy killed in the line of duty. Israel winding down operations in Gaza to focus on threat from the north. Auto dealers hit with huge cyber attack. Oil spill in Northville. Barry Sanders health scare. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data f...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 21, 2024 21.06.2024

June 21, 2024 ~ More storms blow through delaying DTE's effort to restore power. Defense turns tables on prosecution in Samantha Woll trial. Donald Sutherland dead at 88. Stellantis may make job cuts. RFK does not make debate stage. Are flip phones making a comeback? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

Volunteer in Detroit This Summer: 400+ Nonprofits 21.06.2024

June 21, 2024 ~ Jeanette Phillips, executive director of Share Detroit, highlights the “Need Doesn’t Get a Vacation” initiative aimed at boosting volunteer engagement with over 400 nonprofits during the busy summer months. Visit https://sharedetroit.org/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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