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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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ICE Will Sell Romulus Detention Center, Latest in Iran

June 19, 2026 ~ Debbie Dingell, Congresswoman D-6th district discusses ICE selling Romulus detention center and her thoughts on the Iran deal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 19, 20266 minEp. 9844

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 18, 2026 ~ Full Show

June 18, 2026 ~ Memorandum of Understanding signed by Iran and America. New polling released on governor and senate race. Checking in with Detroit City Football Club. Previewing Monday's fireworks. Interest rates stand pat and they 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 18, 20261 hr 2 minEp. 9842

Interest Rates Stand Pat

June 18, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses Kevin Warsh keeping interest rates steady. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 18, 20265 minEp. 9841

Looking Ahead to The Ford Fireworks

June 18, 2026 ~ Tony Michaels, Parade Company President and CEO looks ahead to the fireworks Monday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 18, 20268 minEp. 9840

New Polling on Governor and Senate Races

June 18, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political Divide” by Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson With Lynne Golodner discusses new polling in the Gubernatorial and Senate races. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 18, 20268 minEp. 9838

US and Iran Sign Memorandum of Understanding

June 18, 2026 ~ Peter Meijer, Former Congressman and Army Veteran discusses the details of the Iran deal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 18, 20269 minEp. 9837

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 17, 2026 ~ Full Show

June 17, 2026 ~ New details on Iran deal. Michigan Gubernatorial primary getting close on the republican side. Detroit city council votes to change curfew for fireworks. NASCAR and Ford to honor military families. Michigan launching "Look to Michigan" initiative 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 17, 20261 hr 10 minEp. 9836

The Look to Michigan Initiative

June 17, 2026 ~ Domenico Grasso, President University of Michigan discusses the Look to Michigan Initiative. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 17, 20268 minEp. 9835

Ford and NASCAR to Honor Military Families

June 17, 2026 ~ Nick Ford, Director of Corporate Strategy at Ford Motor Company and Tim Clark, NASCAR EVP & Chief Brand Officer discusses Ford, NASCAR + Zac Brown Band to honor military families aboard USS Midway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 17, 202610 minEp. 9834

Detroit City Council Votes to Change Curfew for Fireworks

June 17, 2026 ~ Scott Benson, Detroit City Councilman District 3 discusses the vote to change the curfew for the fireworks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 17, 20268 minEp. 9833

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 16, 2026 ~ Full Show

June 16, 2026 ~ Full Show. Paul W. Smith broadcasts live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 16, 20261 hr 2 minEp. 9830

Dustin Walsh, Senior Reporter for Crain’s Detroit Business

June 16, 2026 ~ Dustin Walsh, Senior Reporter for Crain’s Detroit Business joins Paul W. Smith live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 16, 20264 minEp. 9829

Steve Davis, Region President, Michigan at Fifth Third Bank

June 16, 2026 ~ Steve Davis, Region President, Michigan at Fifth Third Bank joins Paul W. Smith live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 16, 20266 minEp. 9828

Dearborn Heights Said Attempted Teen Takeover Chose the Wrong City

June 16, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses the attempted teen takeover in Dearborn Heights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 16, 20269 minEp. 9827

Two Adopt a Road Signs Come Down After Sparking Controversy

June 16, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses controversy over 2 road sides in Oakland County. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 16, 20267 minEp. 9826

Trump Arrives at G7, Newsom's Wife Being Investigated

June 16, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Trump at the G7 and the investigation into Gavin Newsom's wife. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 16, 20268 minEp. 9825

Ryan Goldberg, President & Chief Executive Officer at DFCU Financial

June 16, 2026 ~ Ryan Goldberg, President & Chief Executive Officer at DFCU Financial joins Paul W. Smith live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 16, 20269 minEp. 9824

Diane Swonk, Chief Economist and Managing Director at KPMG

June 16, 2026 ~ Diane Swonk, Chief Economist and Managing Director at KPMG joins Paul live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 16, 20269 minEp. 9823

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 15, 2026 ~ Full Show

June 15, 2026 ~ US and Iran to sign peace deal on Friday. House Speaker calling for better deal on Gordie Howe Bridge. MSU AD J Batt heading to Kentucky. Did Whitmer ignore public concerns on data centers? Big weekend in sports 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 15, 20261 hr 3 minEp. 9822

US Beats Paraguay, Knicks win Title

June 15, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, Co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino, weeknights at 6 on WJR discusses the weekend in sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 15, 20267 minEp. 9821

Buss: Whitmer admits to blowing off public data center concerns

June 15, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for The Detroit News discusses her piece “Whitmer admits to blowing off public data center concerns.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 15, 20267 minEp. 9820

J Batt Leaving MSU for Kentucky

June 15, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the news that MSU AD J Batt is leaving for Kentucky. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 15, 20266 minEp. 9819

Speaker Hall Calls for Better Deal Before Opening Gordie Howe Bridge

June 15, 2026 ~ Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall discusses his calls for a better deal before opening the Gordie Howe Bridge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 15, 20269 minEp. 9818

US and Iran Scheduled to Sign Peace Deal on Friday

June 15, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses the peace deal between Iran and America expected to be signed on Friday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 15, 20266 minEp. 9817

Autotown on WJR

June 12, 2026 ~ Autotown host Jamie Butters talks with Paul W about his new show heard Saturday mornings at 7am on WJR. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 12, 20263 minEp. 9815

Bringing Soccer to the United States

June 12, 2026 ~ Author Roger Faulkner talks to Paul W about his new book, "You Can't Get There from Here: My Soccer Journey from Derby to Detroit" and the start of The World Cup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 12, 20267 minEp. 9814

The 2026 Rocket Classic

June 12, 2026 ~ Rocket Entertainment COO and Rocket Classic Tournament Director Mark Hollis previews the upcoming 2026 Rocket Classic with Paul W. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 12, 20268 minEp. 9813

The Bridge is NOT Open Yet

June 12, 2026 ~ Detroit New Editorial Page Editor Nolan Finley chats with Paul W about the Gordie Howe Bridge opening being delayed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jun 12, 202610 minEp. 9812

June 12, 2026 ~ Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ FULL SHOW

June 12, 2026 ~ Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ FULL 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 12, 20261 hr 5 minEp. 9816
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