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Focus with Paul W. Smith

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National Radio Hall of Fame Inductee Paul W. Smith takes middays live and local for a show that goes in-depth with the newsmakers who are shaping the future of Southeast Michigan. Tune in as Paul connects with politicians, business and community leaders, entrepreneurs, and entertainers for longform conversations about why the efforts behind the headlines really matter. Accessible, informative, balanced, and bold, with diverse voices and thought-provoking questions that bring it all into Focus.
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Episodes

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 4, 2026 ~ Full Show

June 4, 2026 ~ Dave LewAllen in for Paul W. Smith. President Trump to nominate Todd Blanche for AG permanently. Latest on the turmoil within 60 minutes. Public voting for Michigan Sports Hall of Fame now open. National Donut day brings a new Dutch Girl location to the new center. Rainbow Connection awards 20 more scholarships and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

Jun 04, 20261 hr 6 minEp. 9781

Rainbow Connection Awards 20 New Scholarships

June 4, 2026 ~ Ingrid Todt, executive director, Rainbow Connection discusses the 25 new scholarships they awarded this morning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 04, 20268 minEp. 9780

New Dutch Girl Donuts Location and National Donut Day

June 4, 2026 ~ Paddy Lynch, owner of Dutch Girl Donut discusses their new location in The New Center which opens tomorrow, national donut day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 04, 20269 minEp. 9779

House Votes to Limit Trump's War Powers

June 4, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses the house vote to limit President Trump's war powers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 04, 20268 minEp. 9778

Public Voting for Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Now Open

June 4, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman, co-owner of Tanner Friedman, Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Board member discusses the public vote now open. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 04, 20268 minEp. 9777

Latest in 60 Minutes CBS News Turmoil

June 4, 2026 ~ Bill Carey, former news director at WXYZ-TV, WCBS-TV and WBBM-TV discusses the firing of Scott Pelley from 60 minutes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 04, 20269 minEp. 9776

President Trump to Nominate Todd Blanche as AG Officially

June 4, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses President Trump nominating acting AG Todd Blanche for full time AG. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 04, 20268 minEp. 9775

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 3, 2026 ~ Full Show

June 3, 2026 ~ Did Spencer Pratt survive the primary? Search for Lynette Hooker resumes. Are AI stocks boom or bust? Brad Galli on his new venture. Are kill switches coming to cars and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 03, 20261 hr 4 minEp. 9774

Are Kill Switches Coming to a Car Near You?

June 3, 2026 ~ Ingrid Jacques, Columnist USA Today discusser her column “Kill switch' law means your next car could be watching you.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 03, 20267 minEp. 9773

Brad Galli Launching "The Brad Galli Show"

June 3, 2026 ~ Brad Galli, former WXYZ TV Sports Director, Three-time Michigan Sportscaster of the Year talks about his new venture "The Brad Galli Show." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 03, 20268 minEp. 9772

AI Stocks Boom or Bubble?

June 3, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills tells Paul W. Smith whether AI stocks are a good idea or not. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 03, 20267 minEp. 9771

Search for Missing Michigan Woman Now a Murder Investigation

June 3, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the resumed search for Lynette Hooker, the Michigan woman who went missing in the Bahamas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 03, 20268 minEp. 9770

Latest on LA's Wild Mayoral Race

June 3, 2026 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University discusses the Spencer Pratt primary in LA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 03, 20266 minEp. 9769

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 2, 2025 ~ Full Show

June 2, 2026 ~ President Trump backs off $1.8 billion lawfare fund. Mike Rogers talks campaign and Iran. June is gun violence awareness month. Huge data center breaks ground in Saline. New drug could be game changer for pancreatic cancer and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 02, 20261 hr 5 minEp. 9768

New Drug Could Be Breakthrough for Pancreatic Cancer

June 2, 2026 ~ Dr. Philip Philip, World Renowned Oncologist with Henry Ford Health discusses the new drug that could be a game changer in fighting pancreatic cancer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 02, 20268 minEp. 9767

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Attends Saline Barn Data Center Groundbreaking

June 2, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the data center groundbreaking in Saline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 02, 20267 minEp. 9766

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month

June 2, 2026 ~ Dr. Joseph Sakran, Trauma Surgeon at Johns Hopkins University & Gun Violence Survivor discusses gun violence awareness month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 02, 20266 minEp. 9765

Mike Rogers Checks in From His Campaign, Discusses Iran

June 2, 2026 ~ Mike Rogers, Republican Senate Candidate Veteran, Former FBI Agent, former Chairman of the US Intelligence Committee in Congress discusses his campaign and latest in Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 02, 20269 minEp. 9764

Trump Backs off on $1.8 Billion Lawfare Fund

June 2, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell D-6th District discusses President Trump backing away from his $1.8 billion lawfare fund. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 02, 20269 minEp. 9763

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 1, 2026 ~ Full Show

June 1, 2026 ~ Judge blocks $1.9 Trump's billion lawfare fund. President Trump scraps 250 concert. UAW declares strike against American Axle. Memorial Day to Labor Day is the 100 most deadliest days on the road. US and Iran exchange new fire. Metro airports adds new barricades and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 01, 20261 hr 4 minEp. 9762

Bud Denker Looks Ahead to Freedom 250 After Detroit Grand Prix

June 1, 2026 ~ Bud Denker, President of Penske Corporation recaps the weekend's Grand Prix and looks ahead to the Freedom 250. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 01, 20266 minEp. 9761

US and Iran Exchange New Attacks

June 1, 2026 ~ Dr. Frank Richter PhD former adviser to Saudi Arabia on Mideast terrorism, Iran and Israel discusses the latest between Iran and the United States. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 01, 20268 minEp. 9759

100 Deadliest Days of Summer

June 1, 2026 ~ Steve Kiefer, Founder of the Kiefer Foundation discusses the 100 deadliest days of summer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 01, 20269 minEp. 9758

UAW Declares Strike Against American Axle

June 1st, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the latest UAW strike. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 01, 20266 minEp. 9757

Judge Blocks Trump's Warfare Fund, Trump May Cancel 250 Concert

June 1, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses a judge blocking President Trump's $1.9 billion lawfare fund and the cancellation of the America 250 concert. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 01, 20267 minEp. 9756

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 29, 2026 ~ Full Show

May 29, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds fills in for Paul live from the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 20261 hr 8 minEp. 9755

Bud Denker, Chairman of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear

May 29, 2026 ~ Bud Denker, Chairman of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear joins Jamie Edmonds in for Paul W. Smith live from the Grand Prix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 20269 minEp. 9754

Eric Larson, CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership

May 29, 2026~ Eric Larson, CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership joins Jamie Edmonds in for Paul W. Smith live from the Grand Prix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 20267 minEp. 9753

Todd Christensen, Director of Marketing at Chevrolet Motorsports

May 29, 2026 ~ Todd Christensen, Director of Marketing at Chevrolet Motorsports joins Jamie Edmonds in for Paul W. Smith live from the Grand Prix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 20269 minEp. 9752
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