NightSide with Mike Parsons
by Cumulus Media Detroit
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.
Episodes
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NightSide with Mike Parsons ~ September 15, 2026
September 15, 2026 ~ What will you do with your $5,000 from President Trump? Is AI going to kill us? Dearborn invites Mackelmore to perform after being dropped from Ed Sheeran tour. Paul and Mike remember 9/11. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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NightSide with Mike Parsons ~ August 31, 2026
August 31, 2026 ~ Paul W and Kim are back from the 3 week cruise. Is Lindsay Clancy going to spend the rest of her life in prison or at a mental institution? RIP Dolly Parton. No one is going to call it Lake Michigan. Tarik Skubal takes back his espresso machine and blames it on his wife. for...
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Kevin O'Neill Discusses His 80's Hit "No More Madonna"
August 24, 2026 ~ Kevin O'Neill from the Mitch Albom show tell us about his cult 80's hit "No More Madonna." for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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NightSide with Mike Parsons ~ August 24, 2026
August 26, 2026 ~ Why are kids going back to school so early? Why was Columbia house still in business? Why is some weirdo chasing people around in a Chucky mask in Philadelphia. Josh and Jase coming back to Michigan. Dearborn kept the peace last week. Neutrogena facing backlash for firing Hayden...
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NightSide with Mike Parsons ~ August 17, 2026
August 17, 2026 ~ Is an angry internet mob coming to Dearborn? Josh and Jace meet and greet. Shocking murder up north. Hayden Panettiere dead at 36. Brawl breaks out at Woodward Dream Cruise. Who leaked the Taryn Asher video? for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
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NightSide with Mike Parsons ~ August 10, 2026
August 10, 2026 ~ Fall out from last week's primary. Why is Traverse City treating Josh and Jase poorly? Robert Pattinson to play Chris Hansen in movie about "To Catch a Predator." University of Michigan doing away with grades for some classes. for information about our collection and use of...
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NightSide with Mike Parsons ~ July 27, 2026
July 27, 2026 ~ Gordie Howe Bridge finally opens. One of the biggest concert weekends in recent memory happened last weekend. Jason Alexander apologizes to Courtney Stodden for inapropriate skit back when she was a minor. Elon Musk wants to make his own Odyssey movie using AI. for information…
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NightSide with Mike Parsons ~ July 20, 2026
July 20, 2026 ~ Sad to see the World Cup go. Tom Brady's stupid publicity stunt. President Trump's teleprompter operator busted for betting on his speeches. Kevin O'Neill on writing parodies. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Kevin O'Neill on the Art of the Parody
July 20, 2026 ~ Detroit radio legend Kevin O'Neill from the Mitch Albom Show discusses the art of the parody and his hit record from the mid 80's. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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NightSide with Mike Parsons ~ July 14, 2026
July 14, 2026 ~ Lindsey Graham's death is a good reminder to get checked out if something feels off. Are we closing in on the cause of cyclosporiasis? 2 shootings at 2 different shopping malls in 2 weeks. What are some dealbreakers that make you walk out of movies and will the man who confessed…
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NightSide with Mike Parsons ~ July 6, 2026
July 6, 2026 ~ Folarin Balogun will play against Belgium after a Presidential phone call. Are the Empire State Building climbers America's new favorite engaged couple now that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married? The people who put on the American 250 State Fair have probably never been to…
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NightSide with Mike Parsons ~ June 29, 2026
June 29, 2026 ~ Paul W. Smith reflects back on 30 years since coming back full time to WJR. Is Jobbie Nooner still a thing? What was Terrion Arnold thinking? What would you show European soccer fans in America that would blow their mind? Is getting married at Madison Square Garden bad branding…
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NightSide with Mike Parsons ~ June 15, 2026
June 15, 2026 ~ MSU loses their Athletic Director shortly after losing their President. Will the Iran peace deal make it to Friday's signing ceremony. Someone get Timothée Chalamet out of the NY Knicks's locker room. Spencer Pratt goes off the deep end. Is Myspace making a comeback? for…
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NightSide with Mike Parsons ~ June 8, 2026
June 8, 2026 ~ Mike sounds off on a controversial social media story that’s sparked a wider conversation about values and public reaction. He's also got news on a possible opening date for the Gordie Howe Bridge and the latest twists in celebrity politics in Los Angeles. Plus, talk of the Chicago...
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NightSide with Mike Parsons ~ June 1, 2026
June 1, 2026 ~ Another Mackinac Policy Conference in the books. The song of the Summer is AI generated. No one wants to play the America 250 concert. Roller coaster nightmares. Trump wants his face on the $250 bill, who would you put on it? for information about our collection and use of personal...
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NightSide with Mike Parsons ~ May 18, 2026
May 18, 2026 ~ Pistons in trouble but will be on local TV next year. Will Spencer Pratt be the next Mayor of LA? Mike goes to traffic court. Washtenaw County Sheriff caught with a roach, say's it's not hers. Kid almost shot pointing realistic water gun at police. for information about our...
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NightSide with Mike Parsons ~ May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026 ~ Hantavirus and cruise ships, no thanks. Blue dot fever, we're glad overpriced music tours are being cancelled. More UFO files released and blind ranking fast food items. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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NightSide with Mike Parsons ~ May 4, 2026
May 4, 2026 ~ RIP Spirit Airlines. It's lonely not being a Star Wars fan on May the 4th. Pistons making a run, Tigers bit by injury bug. Costco not raising prices on hot dogs. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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NightSide with Mike Parsons ~ April 27, 2026
April 27, 2026 ~ Attempted shooting at White House Correspondents dinner brought everyone closer together for a brief moment. Another earthquake Mike did not feel. Mistress of former Michigan head football coach goes on Good Morning America. for information about our collection and use of…
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 20, 2025
June 20, 2025 ~ Final episode of First Thing, Mike, Renee and Jason reflect on the past two years. A number of Downriver communities went on lockdown after two police officers were shot, they have since been released from the hospital. Donald Trump to decide on getting involved in Iran/Israel...
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 18, 2025
June 18, 2025 ~ Hold on to your butts weather alert. Big boy turning 89. MAGA world divided over Donald Trump considering getting involved in Iran vs Israel. Traffic lights coming to an on-ramp near you. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025 ~ A number of Michigan lawmakers on the hit list of man suspected of killing two lawmakers in Minnesota. Last night's Mayoral debate was very civil until the end. Donald Trump tells all of Tehran to evacuate. Tragedy in Harrison twp. Tom Leonard announces run for Governor. Trump...
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 16, 2025
June 16, 2025 ~ Manhunt for suspect who shot two Minnesota lawmakers is over. Few incidents and No Kings Protests but remained overall peaceful. Donald Trump holds military parade in Washington DC. President directs immigration crackdowns in cities controlled by democrats. Bombings between Israel...
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 13, 2025
June 13, 2025 ~ Israel attacks iran. One man survives plane crash that kills over 240 people. Trump signs bill to kill California EV mandate. Today is Friday the 13th. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 12, 2025
June 12, 2025 ~ Quieter night in LA but protests breaks out throughout the country. Brian Wilson dead at 82. Tensions between Israel and Iran are at a tipping point. Elon Musks regrets some posts during his feud with Donald Trump over the Big Beautiful Bill. US and China agree to framework of a...
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 11, 2025
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...
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 10, 2025
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. for…
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 9, 2025
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...
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FirstThing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 6, 2025
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. for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 5, 2025
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...
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 4, 2025
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. for information about our collection and use of personal data for...
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 3, 2025
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…
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ June 2, 2025
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. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 30, 2025
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…
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 29, 2025
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...
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 28, 2025
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...
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 27, 2025
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. for information about our...
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 23, 2025
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...
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 22, 2025
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...
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 21, 2025
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. for information about our…
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 20, 2025
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. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 19, 2025
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. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 16, 2025
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. for information about our...
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 15, 2025
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. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 14, 2025
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...
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 13, 2025
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...
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 6, 2025
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. for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 5, 2025
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...
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 2, 2025
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…
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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ! May 1, 2025
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...
About this show
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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