Episodes

  • First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 14, 2025

    First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 14, 2025
    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 parole.
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    36 mins
  • First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 13, 2025

    First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 13, 2025
    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 hostage released by Hamas. Donald Trump in hot water for considering accepting $400 million airplane as gift from Qatar.
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    35 mins
  • First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 6, 2025

    First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 6, 2025
    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.
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    34 mins
  • First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 5, 2025

    First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 5, 2025
    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 Derby.
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    35 mins
  • First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 2, 2025

    First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ May 2, 2025
    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 Kissed a Girl" dead at 66 due to a house fire.
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    35 mins
  • First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ! May 1, 2025

    First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ! May 1, 2025
    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 Trump on Selfridge deal.
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    35 mins
  • First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ April 30, 2025

    First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ April 30, 2025
    Apr 30 2025
    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?
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    35 mins
  • First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ April 29, 2025

    First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale ~ April 29, 2025
    Apr 29 2025
    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.
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    35 mins