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.