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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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Jul 7, 2026

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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Jan. 30, 2024 30.01.2024

Jan. 30, 2024 ~ Lloyd Austen returns to work. Drone that killed 3 Americans in Jordan may have been mistaken for one of ours. IDF raids hospital in the West Bank. Day 3 of Jennifer Crumbley trial: guidance counselor testifies more interrogation video released. I-75 HOV lane rules go into effect today. Gas prices dip down below $3. Shawn Fain and Donald Trump get into a war of words. Alex Murdaugh...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Jan. 29, 2024 29.01.2024

Jan. 29, 2024 ~ Lions lose a heartbreaker, blow 17 point lead at halftime, miss the Super Bowl. Day 2 of Jennifer Crumbley trial focuses on text messages. Iran backed militia group kills 3 Americans. UN workers fired for role in Oct. 7th attack on Israel. Sherrone Moore named Michigan's new head football coach. Trump tells House Republicans to vote down border deal for his campaign, Democrats now...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Jan. 26, 2024 26.01.2024

Jan. 26, 2024 ~ Heavy rain, melting and flooding all over area. Dramatic first day of testimony in Jennifer Crumbley manslaughter trial. Economy finished 2023 strong. MSU shooting survivors to get free mental health care. FAA allows Max 9 to fly again but halts further Boeing product expansion. Lions getting some love for post season awards. Netflix raising prices again. Horrendous accusations aga...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Jan. 25, 2024 25.01.2024

Jan. 25, 2024 ~ Jim Harbaugh going to the Chargers. We recap a pun-filled State of the State. Oxford High School Shooter's mother trial begins today. Russia blaming Ukraine for plane crash that killed 65 Ukranian POWs. Joe Biden gets his endorsement from the UAW. Lions fans will be out in force in San Francisco on Sunday. Jon Stewart back at the Daily Show, kind of. PETA wants to replace Punxsutaw...

First Thing With Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Jan. 24, 2024 24.01.2024

Jan. 24, 2024 ~ We beat the ice now it's onto the fog. NH primary results were predictable. Jim Harbaugh close to a deal with the Chargers? Jury selection continues for Jennifer Crumbley's manslaughter trial. Judge unsure of evidence in Samantha Woll murder case. Governor Whitmer to call for free community college at tonight's State of the State. Airplane carrying Ukranian soldiers on way to a pri...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Jan, 23, 2024 23.01.2024

Jan. 23, 2024 ~ Another wintry mess out there today. Jennifer Crumbley will be tried first, son won't testify at either trial. Supreme Court rules that border agents can cut barbed wire. Israel offers 2 month cease fire in exchange for all hostages. Lions watch party sells out fast. Going to San Francisco to watch the NFC Championship game is too expensive, stay home. Lions sign TE Zach Ertz. Dona...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Jan. 22, 2024 22.01.2024

Jan. 22, 2024 ~ The Lions are going to the NFC Championship and the whole city is amped. Ron DeSantis drops out of Presidential race, will Nikki Haley be far behind? Anti-Karamo wing of Michigan GOP elects Pete Hoekstra as new leader. Oxford High School Shooter parents' jury selection begins tomorrow. US servicemen attacked in Iraq. Renewed hostage talks to take place this week. Public comment ope...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Jan. 19, 2024 19.01.2024

Jan. 19, 2024 ~ Winter week from hell continues. Congress reaches another deal to keep the government open for two months. Uvalde shooting report is released. Conflict in the Middle East is expanding. An average parking space will cost you well north of $100 for Sunday's playoff game. OC Ben Johnson will interview with 4 teams this weekend. Hunter Biden will testify behind closed doors after all....

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Jan. 16, 2024 16.01.2024

Jan. 16, 2024 ~ It's a bit warmer out but the roads are worse. Lions vs Bucs is set. Trump wins Iowa, early. Lloyd Austin out of the hospital. Joe Biden running out of patience with Benjamin Netanyahu. Houthis hit American cargo ship. Boeing getting sued. Free pizza at Shields today. Harbaugh meets with the Chargers. How cold does it have to be to close school? Fake 911 call made from the White Ho...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Jan. 15, 2024 15.01.2024

Jan. 15, 2024 ~ Detroit Lions win first home playoff game in over 30 years. Andy Reid's mustache freezes over. Buffalo Bills invite any and everyone to shovel snow ahead of today's game against the Steelers. Saturday's winter storm did not keep people away from Michigan's National Championship parade. JJ McCarthy declares for the draft. Will Harbaugh be back? Most people have their power back. WIl...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Jan. 12, 2024 12.01.2024

Jan. 12, 2024 ~ The snowstorm hangs over our head like a pendulum. Detroit police officer shot overnight expected to be OK. The US and British military attack Iran backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. South Africa brings genocide charges against Israel. Good news for Selfridge. Donald Trump and Hunter Biden both appear in court. Sam LaPorta practices. Sean McVay tries to apologize. Lions playoff game sc...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Jan. 11, 2024 11.01.2024

Jan. 11, 2024 ~ The winter storm is coming. Michigan retires Jim Harbaugh. Dramatic scene at the Hunter Biden contempt hearing later today. Chris Christie drops out of the race. Emagine theaters showing Sunday's game. Matt Stafford discusses his return to Detroit. Dana Nessel looking into DTE rate hikes. Pat McAfee ends "Aaron Rodgers Tuesday." Bonus hot mic content about 27:30 in just like Chris...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Jan 10, 2024 10.01.2024

Jan. 10, 2024 ~ We dodged a weather bullet here in Michigan but we have tornadoes in Florida and a foot of snow in Iowa ahead of the caucus. Lloyd Austin diagnosed with prostate cancer. Blinkin meeting with Palestinian authority today. Jim Harbaugh leads country in bonuses after winning the natty. Lions/Rams most expensive ticket in NFL. Mark Dantonio heading to the hall of fame. Jimmy Kimmel and...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Jan. 9, 2024 09.01.2024

Jan. 9, 2024 ~ Michigan getting it's first dose of winter weather. Michigan wins the national championship. High ranking Hezbollah official killed in air strike. Republicans calling for Lloyd Austin to lose his job. Donald Trump asks for immunity in Georgia. Classes resume at MSU in hall where two students were murdered. The airplane that lost it's door in mid flight was advised to not fly over wa...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Jan. 8, 2024 08.01.2024

Jan. 8, 2024 ~ Matthew Stafford coming back to Ford Field for Lion's first playoff home game since 1991. SCOTUS agrees to hear Trump's Colorado ballot case. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has been in the hospital, no one knew for days. Congressional leaders pass spending agreement for the rest of the legislature to argue over. Governor Whitmer has friendly wager with Washington's governor over ton...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Jan. 5, 2024 05.01.2024

Jan. 5, 2024 ~ Less than a week into the new year and we have our first high school shooting in Iowa. US kills Iranian back militia leader in Iraq. Fighting escalates in the Red Sea. ISIS takes responsibility for deadliest bombing in Iran since 1979. Gordie Howe Bridge open date pushed back. mPerks info sold out the dark web. New Epstein documents released. Pat McAfee apolgizes for Aaron Rodgers s...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Jan. 4, 2024 04.01.2024

Jan 4, 2024 ~ Attempted Christmas Eve kidnapping in Trenton thwarted by intended victim's family. Release of first 40 Epstein documents is pretty anti-climatic. Aaron Rodgers accuses Jimmy Kimmel of being "on the list." A lot of Lions made the Pro Bowl roster. 100 people killed in bombing outside Iranian general's tomb. Multiple State Capitols evacuated yesterday because of a bomb threat. Oxford H...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Jan. 3, 2024 03.01.2024

Jan. 3, 2024 ~ Brad Allen's officiating crew will be back next week, in prime time. Michigan v Alabama drew huge numbers in the Rose Bowl. ESPN apologizes for airing flasher during the Cotton Bowl. If you thought December was unseasonably warm, you were right. Mickey Mouse has entered the public domain so of course there is going to be a horror movie starring him as the serial killer. Harvard Pres...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Jan. 2, 2024 02.01.2024

Jan. 2, 2024 ~ $842 million Power Ball ticket sold in Grand Blanc. Lions get screwed in Dallas AGAIN. Michigan going to the natty. Israel pulling troops out of Gaza. Fighting in the Red Sea escalates. Japan earthquake death toll rising. Donald Trump will remain on primary ballot in Michigan. Is a New Year just another month on the calendar? Gypsy Rose didn't get to meet Taylor Swift. Bill Clinton...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Dec. 22, 2023 22.12.2023

Dec. 22, 2023 ~ Detroit News obtained recordings of former President Trump pressuring Wayne County Canvassers to not certify 2020 election. Israeli discovers Hamas command center under Gaza as cease fire talks fade. Single occupancy vehicles are using HOV lanes on I-75. Most of the last 65 Christmases in Michigan have not been white. AAA brings back their tow to go program and we get through 4 of...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Dec 21, 2023 21.12.2023

Dec 21, 2023 ~ Live from StartUp Nation in downtown Birmingham. Today is the shortest day of the year. Detroit radio legend Ken Calvert passes away. Venezuela releases 10 American prisoners. A lot of names tied to Jeffrey Epstein to be released soon. Michigan recieves more bad news from the NCAA. Maury Povich does a paternity test for an orangutang. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ht...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Dec. 20, 2023 20.12.2023

Dec. 20, 2023 ~ Macomb County's Mound Rd nightmare is over. People in Iceland unbothered by volcano. Donald Trump ordered off ballot in Colorado. Texas signs controversial new border legislation. America trying to do something about the Red Sea cargo ship attacks. Google facing huge anti-trust fine. People are mad about Lions season ticket increases. Piston, Wings and Tigers might be moving to Ama...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Dec. 19, 2023 19.12.2023

Dec. 19, 2023 ~ Matt Patricia keeps the Lions out of the playoffs AGAIN. 20-30 car pile on Telegraph up sends over 10 people to the hospital. Macomb County Sheriff's department makes huge human trafficing bust. Pope to allow for blessings of same sex couples. Man who hit Presidential motorcade was drunk. We are learning more details about the man who died in the duct work at Macomb Community Colle...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Dec. 18, 2023 18.12.2023

Dec. 18, 2023 ~ Lions on the brink of a playoff berth. Israel accidentally kills 3 of it's own hostages. Secret Service vehicle hit by runaway driver. US officials in Mideast trying to broker a new cease fire. MSU makes large settlement with families of students killed during February's mass shooting. MSU to reopen building where two students were killed in January. Senate in Washington DC over th...

First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ Dec. 15, 2023 16.12.2023

Dec. 15, 2023 ~ Renee will be filling in for Jim Harper this weekend. New details in Samantha Woll murder, state sent two detectives to assist in investigation, Detroit Police fired them. Putin says talks continue to release local man Paul Whelan. Marine from Royal Oak dies in training exercise. 700,000 Michiganders to recieve rebate checks in February. New polling says voters luke warm on a Trump...

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