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First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale

Cumulus Media Detroit

760 WJR’s Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale presents the news and information you need to start your day, with fresh perspectives and commentary on everything from politics to pop-culture.

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00:36:31

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2024/11/01

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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00:34:52

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2024/10/30

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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00:36:48

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2024/10/29

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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00:10:59

Early Voting in Michigan Sees Huge Turnout

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2024/10/29

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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00:25:19

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2024/10/28

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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00:33:51

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2024/10/25

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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00:35:18

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2024/10/24

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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00:35:48

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2024/10/23

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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00:35:07

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2024/10/22

October 22, 2024 ~ 2 weeks until election day. Man sues Wayne County Jail saying he was detained 6 days past release date because jail couldn't find him. Big semi-conductor plant coming to Michigan. Antony Blinken back in the Mid East. Body found in Rouge River in Wayne. Jameson Williams suspended for two games and Dan Campbell reacts to Chris Christie calling him "classless."

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00:34:58

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2024/10/21

October 21, 2024 ~ Lions eek out a gutsy win against undefeated Minnesota in their first game without Aidan Hutchinson. Michigan has been and will continue to be busy with candidate visits heading into the election. Drone targeted Benjamin Netanyahu's home over the weekend. Woman kills son in murder suicide in Warren. Runner collapses and dies during the Free Press Marathon. Paul Whelan does first interview since being released from Russian prison.

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00:35:30

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2024/10/18

October 18, 2024 ~ Both Presidential campaigns in Michigan today. Israel takes out top Hamas leader. New report calls for massive overhauls within the secret service. Judge admonishes new defense team for Oxford High School shooter. Body discovered in two pieces in the Rouge River. 2nd man charged for impersonating utility worker, killing Rochester Hills man. Execution of autistic man accused of killing daughter by shaken baby syndrome delayed.

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00:35:42

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2024/10/17

October 17, 2024 ~ Kamala Harris sits down for an interview with Fox News. Chief James White gets a new job. Jimmy Carter lives long enough to vote for Kamala Harris. Heavy campaigning in Michigan as we hit the final stretch of the election. FTC introduces new rules to make it easier to unsubscribe to things. Shocking death of one of the members of One Direction.

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00:35:13

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2024/10/16

October 16, 2024 ~ Devin Scillian announces his retirement. Michigan Department of Health & Human Services forced to pay $13 million to people involved in unannounced active shooter drill at children's psychiatric hospital. Kamala Harris's interview with Fox News airs tonight. Walgreens, 7-11 and True Value all announce massive closures. Attorney General Dana Nessel issues cease and desist letter to Congressional Candidate Tom Barrett after one of his newspaper ads has wrong election date.

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00:36:35

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2024/10/15

October 15, 2024 ~ Off duty police officer dead after getting into a shoot out with two on duty police officers. FEMA suspends some operations in North Carolina due to threats against workers. Aidan Hutchinson eyeing a possible return if Lions get to the Super Bowl. Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin debate.

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00:35:50

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2024/10/14

October 14, 2024 ~ Lions roll the Cowboys but Aidan Hutchinson most likely lost for the season. Tigers magical run comes to an end in Cleveland. One man arrested for murdering a man in his own home while posing as utility worker, 2nd suspect still on the run. Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin to to debate tonight at 7pm on WXYZ. Man arrested with mutliple weapons near Trump rally. Governor Whitmer apologizes for viral video that offended some Catholics.

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00:35:01

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2024/10/11

October 11, 2024 ~ ALDS goes back to Cleveland for do or die game 5. Latest on Hurricane Milton. Donald Trump says rest of country will be like Detroit if Kamala Harris is elected.

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00:35:43

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2024/10/09

October 9, 2024 ~ Tigers to host their first playoff game today. Tomorrow's Red Wings season opener pushed back an hour due to tomorrow's game 4 of the ALDS. Afghan national arrested for election day terrorist plot. Monroe man fights off home invader with a cross bow. Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin face off in their first Senate debate. Some Spirit Halloweens to stay open as Christmas stores.

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00:36:14

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2024/10/08

October 8, 2024 ~ Tigers win a thriller yesterday to even up their series against Cleveland. Hurricane Milton downgraded to a category 4 but still extremely dangerous. Jewish Federation building vandalized along with the homes of University of Michigan officials. Detroit Free Press Tigers beat writer booked honeymoon in August when Tigers had 0.2% chance of winning. Dan Campbell vs AJ Hinch, who has the better locker room victory speech?

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00:34:53

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2024/10/07

October 7, 2024 ~ Mike comes back to town, Tigers lose their first playoff game. Today marks one year since Hamas's attack on Israel. Hundreds of anti-semitic fliers found in Oakland County. On the heels of Hurricane Helene devastation, Hurricane Milton set to hit Florida this week. Stellantis files lawsuit against Stellantis. Bernie Sanders walks picket line with striking Marathon workers. Donald Trump and JD Vance both in town this week. How hard are political differences on a marriage?

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00:00:08

First Thing is Off AGAIN?! Until Oct 9th

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2024/09/29

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