Episodes

  • First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ November 1, 2024

    First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ November 1, 2024
    Nov 1 2024
    November 1, 2024 ~ Halloween 2024 is in the books. White House releases revised transcript of Biden's "garbage" comment as Donald Trump wears garbage man vest on stage. Ford Idling F-150 Lightning Plant. Stellantis earnings down big. Jared Goff NFC Offensive Player of the Month. Detroit expecting big voter turn out. Fall back is this weekend.
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    37 mins
  • First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ October 30, 2024

    First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ October 30, 2024
    Oct 30 2024
    October 30, 2024 ~ Detroit Police opening internal investigation into traffic stop with Lions star Jameson Williams. Kamala Harris makes "closing arguments" in same spot Donald Trump gave January 6th speech. Big Ten closes door on investigation into fight between Michigan and Michigan State Football teams.
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    35 mins
  • First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ October 29, 2024

    First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ October 29, 2024
    Oct 29 2024
    October 29, 2024 ~ WDIV releases late October polling. Early voting numbers are high. Dan Campbell hints at a deal before the trade deadline. UM QB retires after 5th concussion. MSU Athletic Director calling for investigation into post game fight against Michigan. North Korea sending troops to Russia. Police still searching for missing River Rouge boy.
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    37 mins
  • Early Voting in Michigan Sees Huge Turnout

    Early Voting in Michigan Sees Huge Turnout
    Oct 29 2024
    October 29, 2024 ~ Theresa Vitale, Election Inspector, Precint Co-Chair and Renee's Mom talks to us about what she is seeing at her polling location in the middle of early voting.
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    11 mins
  • First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ October 28, 2024

    First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ October 28, 2024
    Oct 28 2024
    October 28, 2024 ~ Lions win one of the craziest football games we've seen in a long time. 8 days until the election. Israel launches air strikes on Iran and the day's biggest headlines.
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    25 mins
  • First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ October 25, 2024

    First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ October 25, 2024
    Oct 25 2024
    October 25, 2024 ~ Swatting call from the Netherlands causes lockdown at Oxford High School. Former Republican Congressman Fred Upton endorses Harris. Macomb man arrested for threatening federal judge. WDIV announces new anchor. Mike tries the Chicken Big Mac. Jameson Williams officially suspended.
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    34 mins
  • First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ October 24, 2024

    First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ October 24, 2024
    Oct 24 2024
    October 24, 2024 ~ Bill Gates backing Kamala Harris. Bombings continue in Lebanon as peace talks continue for Gaza. Judge who being sued for forcing teenager on field trip to wear prison uniform and face mock trial trying to get lawsuit dismissed. UAW rallies at Stellantis plant in Trenton.
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    35 mins
  • First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ October 23, 2024

    First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ October 23, 2024
    Oct 23 2024
    October 23, 2024 ~ Obama raps Eminem at his rally for Kamala Harris. Over 1 million absentee ballots returned. Shocking allegations against a Washtenaw County youth pastor. CEO of Abercrombie and Fitch arrested for human trafficking. Plans revealed for old Palace site. FTC to crack down on fake online reviews.
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    36 mins