First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale

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 conflict over the next 2 weeks. Gordie Howe Bridge almost done.

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.

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 organization to launch mobile phone company.

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 and Iran continue.

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.

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 trade deal.

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 use their Costco Cards as real IDs.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. Aidan Hutchinson say he feels like he's back to his old self. Last order of pennies to be manufactured.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 gift from Qatar.

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.

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.

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.

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.

April 30, 2025 ~ President Trump marks his 100 days in office in Michigan with good news for Selfridge and an executive order easing tariffs. Pistons hang on to beat the Knicks sending series back to LCA. Amazon denies reports they will list tariff surcharges and the debate dividing the internet could one silverback gorilla beat 100 men in a fight?

April 29, 2025 ~ President Trump coming to Michigan on his 100th day in office. Liberal Party has big election night in Canada. Congressman Shri Thanedar facing primary challenges as he introduces an impeachment resolution. Date for Conclave set.

April 28, 2025 ~ Referees admit Pistons got screwed. Pope Francis laid to rest. Trump and Zelenskyy meet at the Vatican. Son of NFL coach admits responsibility for prank Sheddeur Sanders phone call. Suspect arrested in Vancouver car attack that has killed at least 11 people. 2 year old citizen deported. Judge in Wisconsin arrested for allegedly interfering with ICE arrest. Sad update in case of missing teenager.

April 25, 2025 ~ Lions stay put at pick 28, draft Ohio State defensive tackle Tyleik Williams. Over 120,000 people have come to pay resepect to Pope Francis ahead of his funeral. Pistons lose a close on in game 3 against the Knicks. FBI raids on homes of Palestinian activists explained by Dana Nessel. Former Riverfront Conservancy CFO sentenced to nearly 20 years in jail. President Trump coming to Macomb County next week.

April 24, 2025 ~ It's NFL draft night. Over 50,000 people have paid their respects to Pope Francis at the Vatican. 12 states file lawsuit against Donald Trump and his tariffs. Trump blames Zelenskyy for slow progress on deal between Russia and Ukraine. Missing 16 year old girl found safe. Man who got off on wrong exit at Ambassador bridge deported.

April 23, 2025 ~ Pope has been moved to Saint Peter’s Basilica, his last words were "thank you." Elon Musk to step back from DOGE to concentrate on Tesla. Haley Stevens to run for Senate. Trump says he has no plans to fire Jerome Powell, tariffs against China to come down significantly, eventually. Officials say air is safe to breath after Roseville building fire. Marco Rubio to overhaul state department.

April 22, 2025 ~ Pope Francis cause of death revealed, funeral date set. Pistons win first playoff game since 2008. Conflicting reports about Pete Hegseth's future. Ice Bucket Challenge is back.

April 21, 2025 ~ Pope Francis dead at 88. Pete Hegseth accused of sharing sensitive information in another group chat from before he was confirmed. Judge blocks another Trump deportation order.

April 18, 2025 ~ 2 dead at least 6 injured and bizarre details emerge from mass shooting on the campus of Florida State University. Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen gets a meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Luigi Mangione back in court. Trump's war of words with Jerome Powell.

April 17, 2025 ~ Road construction in Corktown leads to debate over the bricks. Trump administration could be found in contempt in two courts over deportation. DOJ releases court records regarding domestic violence accusations against Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Trump wants to revoke tax exempt status from Harvard. Line 5 permitting process could be sped up.

April 16, 2025 ~ Wishing Guy Gordon the best. Legal battle to bring back man wrongly deported to El Salvadorian prison heats up, as does the back and forth between the Trump administration and Letitia James. Mike Cox announces run for governor. Another case of measles reported in Michigan.

April 15, 2025 ~ It's Tax Day. Katy Perry and Gayle King back on Earth. El Salvador's President won't return man wrongly deported. President Trump may ease off some auto tariffs. Adam Hollier making another run for Congress, Mike Rogers making another run for Senate. Teenager arrested for killing his parents, planning assassination of Trump. New gameshow will show people isolated since inauguration day headlines, contestants have to guess what is real and what is fake.

April 14, 2025 ~ Katy Perry and Gayle King are heading to space. Rory gets his career Grand Slam. WMU Men's Hockey wins the natty. Tech tariffs paused and unpaused. Jackson County first in Michigan to sign agreement with ICE. Some positive movement in negotiations between the United States and Iran.

April 11, 2025 ~ Tragedy on the Hudson. Another close call at Reagan International. China raises tariffs on America. Russian American ballerina freed from Russian prison. Supreme Court orders Trump administration to bring back man wrongly deported to prison in El Salvador. Congress passes SAVE Act. Mike Johnson says he has votes for Big Beautiful Bill. Macomb County says Oakland County released a bunch of sewage into Red Run. Whitmer faces backlash for Oval Office appearance with Donald Trump.

April 10, 2025 ~ There's snow on the ground in April. Donald Trump pauses tariffs on everyone but China. State Supreme Court hears case about a divorced couple and their frozen embryos. Governor Whitmer gets a shout out from Donald Trump in the oval office. More judges rule against deportations under Alien Enemies Act. It's distracted driving awareness month. RIP to Rusty the Camel.

April 9, 2025 ~ Bioscience company clones extinct wolf species, wants to bring back wooly mammoth next. Tariffs against China now total 104%. SCOTUS overturns lower court block of mass federal layoffs. Student Visas being revoked all over Michigan and the country. Tragic update in the house fire deaths of 3 children in West Bloomfield. Man accused of killing ex-girlfriend, her mother and 9 year old niece arrested. Judge says Trump administration must grant access to Associated Press after Gulf of America vs Gulf of Mexico dust up.

April 8, 2025 ~ John James enters the gubernatorial race. President Trump meets with Netanyahu, threatens more tariffs on China, is willing to negotiate. Supreme Court says Trump can use wartime act to deport migrants. Chief Justice Roberts suspends deadline to bring wrongly deported man back for El Salvador. Florida wins NCAA basketball national championship. How crowded is your inbox?

April 7, 2025 ~ Opening Day was a nice distraction from another terrible day on Wall Street. Nationwide protests against Donald Trump and Elon Musk took place over the weekend. Trump administration ordered to return man wrongfully deported to El Salvador. Four foreign students at UM have their student Visas revoked. Michigan couple freed from Mexican prison.

April 3, 2025 ~ No severe weather overnight but some flooding. Trump announces liberation day tariffs. Congressman Tom Barrett visits with Michigan family detained in Mexico. Elon Musk leaving the administration in the next few months? State Senator Mallory McMorrow throws hat in ring for Senate.