Cumulus Media Detroit
NightSide with Mike Parsons
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.
Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: first-thing-with-mike-parsons.simplecast.com
Author
Cumulus Media Detroit
Category
Podcast website
Latest episode
Sep 15, 2026
Where to listen?
Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soonPodcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts
Episodes
First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 11, 2025 11.06.2025 35:19
June 11, 2025 ~ Scary moments at Troy Beautmont due to a bomb threat. 300 gallons of oil spill in front of the Better Made plant. ICE protests expand to other cities around the country while National Guard's role expands on immigration raids. Big settlement between MSU and people injured during 2023's mass shooting. GM investing $4 billion to bring jobs back to the US and TSA warning people not to...
First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 10, 2025 10.06.2025 34:18
June 10, 2025 ~ Ed the Zebra has been found safe. Marines mobilized to clash between protesters and ICE in LA. War of words between Trump/Homan and Gavin Newsome. Detroit radio loses one of it's most trusted voices. June is birthday season and goodie bags are getting out of control. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use o...
First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 9, 2025 09.06.2025 33:51
June 9, 2025 ~ Los Angeles descends into chaos as National Guard is called in during protests turned riots. Bomb threat at Detroit Metro last week was called in by a guy trying not to miss his flight. Trump issues warning to Elon Musk. NCAA schools to pay athletes directly. Yuengling coming to Michigan this summer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for informati...
FirstThing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 6, 2025 06.06.2025 34:01
June 6, 2025 ~ Trump and Musk's knock down drag down. People waiting in line for the Nintendo Switch 2 was very nostalgic. Michigan Republicans suing Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. Pittsburgh Steelers sign Aaron Rodgers. 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 ~ June 5, 2025 05.06.2025 33:46
June 5, 2025 ~ Wet, sloppy morning commute. Elon Musk continues to voice displeasure with Big Beautiful Bill. Donald Trump issues travel bans on over a dozen countries. Injured toll rise in antisemitic terrorist attack in Colorado over the weekend. Former Biden press secretary writing tell all book. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our col...
First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 4, 2025 04.06.2025 33:26
June 4, 2025 ~ Canadian wildfires making our air stink again. UM scholars from China smuggle in dangerous pathogen via Metro Airport. Santa Ono denied new job at University of Florida. Fatal police involved shooting in Shelby Twp. 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 ~ June 3, 2025 03.06.2025 34:29
June 3, 2025 ~ Canada sending it's wildfire smoke to us again. New details in the Boulder antisemitic terrorist attack. Ukraine hits Russia with surprise drone attack. Trump asks SCOTUS to lift block on mass federal layoffs. King of the Hill actor shot and killed by neighbor. Exciting things coming to Michigan Central. Lions great Frank Ragnow retiring. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...
First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 2, 2025 02.06.2025 33:50
June 2, 2025 ~ Kyle Kirkwood wins tumultous Detroit Grand Prix. Antisemitic terrorist attack in Boulder Colorado. Trump vows to double traiffs on steel. MSU names new Athletic Director. MSU offering Adulting 101 courses. 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 ~ May 30, 2025 30.05.2025 33:54
May 30, 2025 ~ Whitmer reacts to news that President Trump is considering a pardon for two men in jail for plotting to kidnap her. Appeals court rules to keep Trump tariffs in place for the time being while another court blocks his foreign student ban. Body found in Clinton River and game times for first MSU/UM football games announced. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.ads...
First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 29, 2025 29.05.2025 34:11
May 29, 2025 ~ All American Rejects playing a backyard near you. US Judges strike down a number of Trump tariffs. Trump considers pardoning men convicted for trying to kidnap Governor Whitmer. Elon Musk officially leaving the White House. Marco Rubio says Government will start revoking Visas for Chinese students. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...
First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 28, 2025 28.05.2025 35:01
May 28, 2025 ~ There are more door to door scams with the weather warming up. Hamtramck city manager put on administrative leave after suspending police chief. Donald Trump implores federal agencies to end contracs with Harvard, cancels all interviews with international students trying to get visas. NPR suing White House over loss of funding. Day 1 of Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simpleca...
First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 27, 2025 27.05.2025 34:53
May 27, 2025 ~ The crew is disoriented after coming off a 3 day weekend. More escaped inmates from Louisana have been captured while another one breaks out in Arkansas. Trump running out of patience for Putin and Harvard. Tariff whiplash...AGAIN including smart phones. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal dat...
First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 23, 2025 23.05.2025 35:23
May 23, 2025 ~ Bigfoot sighting in Monroe. DNR warns people traveling up north for Memorial Day not to be shocked by lingering damage from March ice storms. House passes Big Beautiful Bill. Shooting of two Israeli embassy staffers being investigated as hate crime. Judge blocks Trump from dismantiling Department of Education. Foreign born students being kicked out of Harvard by Trump administration...
First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 22, 2025 22.05.2025 35:56
May 22, 2025 ~ Congress is meeting overnight again for some reason. Young couple dead after shooting outside Jewish Museum in Washington DC. President Trump ambuses President of South Africa in oval office. Two women charged for helping inmates escape prison in New Orleans. The Tush Push stays legal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...
First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 21, 2025 21.05.2025 34:23
May 21, 2025 ~ George Wendt passes away at 76. President Trump wants to build a Golden Dome missile defense system. President Biden hasn't had his prostate checked since 2014. Flint water deemed safe to drink. NFL players will be allowed to play in the olympics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a...
First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 20, 2025 20.05.2025 35:00
May 20, 2025 ~ Louisiana inmates still on the run. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson violated state campaign law according to AG Nessel. Trump speaks to both Putin and Zelenskyy. 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 ~ May 19, 2025 19.05.2025 33:51
May 19, 2025 ~ Eminem and Jelly Roll rip the roof off Ford Field. Joe Biden diagnosed with prostate cancer. Tall ship crashes into the Brooklyn Bridge. Suspect in alleged bombing of California fertility clinic is dead. 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 ~ May 16, 2025 16.05.2025 33:49
May 16, 2025 ~ How did we fare during last night's storms? Comey under investigation for Instagram post. Donald Trump wraps up Mideast trip. Russia/Ukraine peace talks pushed back to today. Woman who killed 2, injured a dozen driving into Monroe boat club sentenced. 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 ~ May 15, 2025 15.05.2025 34:39
May 15, 2025 ~ Lions full 2025 schedule is released. Undercover agents thwart a planned attack on TACOM in Warren. Trump's visit to the Mideast seems to be going well. Diddy trial update. 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 ~ May 14, 2025 14.05.2025 35:59
May 14, 2025 ~ Everything we've learned about the Diddy trial has been against our will. Donald Trump has busy first day in the Middle East. Some good news on inflation. Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson baseball ban lifted. Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. Menendez brothers could be eligible for parole. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our co...
First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 13, 2025 13.05.2025 35:27
May 13, 2025 ~ Mike and Renee are back from their hiatus. Mike has a million dollar idea: the wedding poncho. Donald Trump signs executive order to bring down price of drugs before leaving for his trip to the Mideast. China and the United States reach 90 day deal on tariffs. Last surviving US hostage released by Hamas. Donald Trump in hot water for considering accepting $400 million airplane as gi...
First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 6, 2025 06.05.2025 34:28
May 6, 2025 ~ NFL draft coming to Washington DC. Israel unveils aggressive plan for Gaza. Suspect killed, MSP trooper in hospital after gun battle. DHS to offer immigrants $1,000 and free plane ticket to self deport. 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 ~ May 5, 2025 05.05.2025 35:10
May 5, 2025 ~ Feliz Cinco De Mayo. Donald Trump has a busy weekend on social media but says he is not running for a third term. UM President Ono stepping down to take job at University of Florida. Warren Buffett to retire at 94. Mike Tirico is ok after an allergic reaction to nuts at the Kentucky Derby. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...
First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 2, 2025 02.05.2025 35:00
May 2, 2025 ~ President Trump signs executive order to defund NPR and PBS. Mike Waltz out as National Security Advisor, nominated for UN Ambassador. Pistons post season over after heartbreaking loss. GM adjusts profit projection by $5 billion due to tariffs. Jill Sobule singer of 1995 hit "I Kissed a Girl" dead at 66 due to a house fire. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.ad...
First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ! May 1, 2025 01.05.2025 35:22
May 1, 2025 ~ Renee returns to her alma mater to mold young minds. Ukraine mineral deal finally gets done. GDP shrinks for the first time since 2022. Columbia student protester freed. Wisconsin Judge who interfered with ICE arrest suspended. Governor Whitmer recieving backlash for working with Trump on Selfridge deal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for inform...
Similar podcasts
Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.