First Thing with Mike Parsons and Renee Vitale

March 12, 2024 ~ Haiti's Prime Minister stepping down after violent revolt. World is losing their mind over Princess Kate's poor photoshop skills. James Crumbley manslaughter trial day 3. Donald Trump asks to have Stormy Daniels hush money trial postponed until Supreme Court rules on presidential immunity. Trump may want to keep Tik Tok around to stick it Facebook. Bill in the Michigan legislature to get rid of the twice yearly time changes. Mackinac Bridge under construction. Talks of toll roads start up again in Lansing and does the state owe you lost money?

March 11, 2024 ~ Happy Daylight Saving Time. Congress passes another short term spending bill. James Crumbley's Door Dash activity analyzed in court on Friday. Rift between Biden and Netanyahu may be growing. US begins evacuating embassy in Haiti. Investigators have not been able to get into site of last week's explosion in Clinton Township. Justice Department opens investigation into Boeing and Alaska Airlines after door blows off mid flight. Pistons GM Troy Weaver gets into altercation with fan.

March 11, 2024 ~ Dr. Asha Shajahan, Family Doctor with Corewell Health talks to Mike and Renee about the health effects of springing forward.

March 8, 2024 ~ Bombshell revelation in James Crumbley manslaughter case. Biden came in hot during his State of the Union Address. Power company admits it may have started Texas wildfire. Israel/Hamas ceasefire talks may start up again next week. Lawmakers to vote on Tik Tok ban next week. Jason Kelce has trainer who missed his final game with cancer related complications has him tape up his ankles one last time. Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul is the fight no one asked for and previewing this weekend's St. Patrick's Day Parade.

March 8, 2024 ~ Ally Daniel, President of the Irish Gaelic League looks ahead to Sunday' St. Patrick's Day Parade in Corktown.

March 7, 2024 ~ Jury seated for James Crumbley manslaughter trial. Possible charges in the Clinton Township factory explosion that killed a 19 year old. Nikki Haley suspends her campaign. All eyes on Joe Biden's State of the Union tonight. Date set for oral arguments in Trump's presidential immunity claims. Elon Musk will not be donating to either Joe Biden or Donald Trump. Cease fire deal between Israel and Hamas seems to be off. 3 people killed by Houthi rocket attack in Red Sea. Visit Detroit unveils downtown set up for the NFL draft. Rust armorer found guilty of manslaughter in on set death of cinematographer. Police investigating fake cameras installed by early voting location as possible case of voter intimidation. Michigan property taxes going up AGAIN. Spineless politicians have a history of endorsing Donald Trump despite the fact that he's said insulting things about their wives and families. First black woman to visit every country on Earth is from right here in Detroit. Mitch Albom stuck in Haiti as gangs try to overthrow the government.

March 6, 2024 ~ We made it through the great Facebook and Instagram outage of 2024. New details on huge factory fire in Clinton Township that killed 1 man and injured a firefighter. Nikki Haley wins Vermont in an otherwise surpriseless Super Tuesday. No jurors selected yet for the James Crumbley manslaughter trial. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau slashes junk fees. Some relief for businesses struggling due to this year's mild winter. Jason Kelce reaches out to local artist about duct tape potrait he made of the future hall of famer and results of a 4 day work week are more positive than you might expect.

March 5, 2024 ~ Super Tuesday does not feel so super. Huge factory fire in Clinton Township heard and felt for miles. UN publishes report on sexual abuse of hostages by Hamas. Major jail break causing chaos in Haiti. Supreme Court keeps Donald Trump on all ballots. Over the counter birth control to be sold soon. James Crumbley manslaughter trial starts today. It's March, the tax deadline is coming up.

March 5, 2024 ~ Attorney and CPA Bruce Willey, founder of American Tax & Business Planning keeps us on track as we head into the final stretch of tax season.

March 4, 2024 ~ Record high temps expected in Michigan as wildfires continue to burn in Texas and California buried under a relentless blizzard. Israel cease fire coming soon? MSU board votes to punish members, send Larry Nassar documents to Attorney General. Donald Trump hush money trial still on track for March 25th, rest are in limbo. James Crumbley manslaughter trial to begin this week. Michigan Republican Party holds their convention without incident. CDC releases new COVID guidelines. Caitlin Clark becomes all time leading scorer in NCAA basketball history. Difference between real age and fitness age. Supreme Court to rule on Trumps eligibility on Colorado ballot.

March 4, 2024 ~ Leisa Hart, International Fitness Expert, Original Host of "Buns of Steel" joins Mike and Renee to talk about fitness age vs calendar age and what it can tell you about your health.

March 1, 2024 ~ Woman missing for 7 years rescued from motel in Inkster. Israel opens fire on hundreds of Palestinians tryring to get food from a truck carrying humanitarian aid. Biden and Trump make dueling visits to the border. Judge strikes down law that allows Texas law enforcement officials to arrest migrants. Kristina Karamo still trying to hold her convention. Justin Amash announces Senate run. Million dollar lotto ticket will expire soon if no one comes forward. New study shows men let themselves go the most after marriage. State Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou introduces new legislation to ban AI generated pornography.

March 1, 2024 ~ State Representative Penelope Tsernoglou D-75th district discusses new legislation she authored to put safeguards in place against AI generated porn.

Feb. 29, 2024 ~ Congress passes a deal to keep government open for a week. Texas wildfire claims a life. Authorities confirm 2 tornados in Michigan. Mitch McConnell stepping down from leadership position. Supreme Court to hear Trump's Presidential immunity claim as New York Court orders him to pay full $464 million fine. Hunter Biden testifies behind closed doors. 4 men charged in drive by shooting that killed 11 year old girl will face murder charges after she dies. Marianne Williamson unsuspends here Presidential campaign. Mackinac Island is hiring for the 2024 season and Wendy's back pedals on surge pricing.

Feb. 29, 2024 ~ Steph Castelein from the Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau talks about businesses on the island looking for staff for the 2024 summer season.

Feb. 28, 2024 ~ Storms blew through last night, tornado reported near Grand Blanc. Primary results a surprise to no one. Judge rules Kristina Karamo no longer chair of Michigan GOP. Israel ceasefire could last through Ramadan. Russia meeting with Palestinian leaders. Army reshuffling thousands of jobs. Biden and Harris meet with Congressional leaders in hopes of avoiding a shut down. Mike and Renee talk to WDVD's Program Director Michelle Matthews who has been living in different parts of the Metro Detroit area since moving here last summer. WJR's Chris Renwick talks to Donald Trump and FTC suing to block Kroger merger with Albertson's.

Feb. 28, 2024 ~ Michelle Matthews, Program Director of WJR's sister station 963 WDVD moved to Detroit last summer and has been taking turns living in different parts of Metro Detroit before deciding where to put down stakes.