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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

Another Shooting in Minnesota

January 26, 2026 ~ Daniel Roberts, Former Special Agent in Charge of the Detroit FBI, retired police chief in Franklin and Bingham Farms discusses another shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 26, 20269 minEp. 9136

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ January 23, 2026 ~ Full Show

January 23, 2026 ~ Jack Smith testifies on Capitol Hill. 5 year old taken into ICE custody. Trump sues JP Morgan. Officials from US, Ukraine and Russia hold first trilateral peace talks. Michigan Senate approves school cell phone ban. Winter weather heading our way 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.

Jan 23, 20261 hr 17 minEp. 9135

Riger Reviews Mercy and Mel Brooks the 99 Year Old Man

January 23, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews Mercy in theaters and Mel Brooks the 99 Year Old Man on HBO Max. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 23, 202610 minEp. 9134

Michigan and the US to Be Hit With Huge Winter Storm Over The Weekend

January 23, 2026 ~ Meteorologist Scott Lawrimore, General Manager of the Weather Channel radio network tells us what we are in for this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 23, 20266 minEp. 9133

Michigan Senate Passes Cell Phone Ban in School

January 23, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News with an update on the proposed state cell phone ban in schools. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 23, 20268 minEp. 9132

President Trump Suing JP Morgan, Officials from US, Ukraine and Russia to Meet for First Time

January 23, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses President Trump suing JP Morgan and first trilateral meeting taking place since the war between Russia and Ukraine began. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 23, 20268 minEp. 9131

Jack Smith on Capitol Hill, 5 Year Old Taken into ICE Custody

January 23, 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 Jack Smith's testimony and the controversy surrounded a 5 year old being taken in ICE custody. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 23, 202610 minEp. 9130

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ January 22, 2026 ~ Full Show

January 22, 2026 ~ President Trump says he has a framework for a deal on Greenland. House panel votes to hold the Clintons in contempt. Another federal officer involved in a shooting. Uvalde school police officer acquitted. SCOTUS hears arguments on Federal Reserve Governor Trump is trying to fire. Murder suspect pleads guilty during jury duty 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 per...

Jan 22, 20261 hr 12 minEp. 9129

Man Accused of Killing Local Neurosurgeon Pleads Guilty During Jury Selection

January 22, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Desmond Burks pleading guilty to the murder of Devon Hoover during jury selection. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 22, 20266 minEp. 9128

SCOTUS Hears Arguments on Trump Trying to Fire Lisa Cook from Fed

January 22, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law PLLC, host of "Behind the Bench" with Todd Flood on WJR discusses the Supreme Court hearing arguments on Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 22, 202610 minEp. 9127

Federal Agent Fires Gun in LA, Uvalde School Officer Acquitted

January 22, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses another shooting involving a federal agent and one of the police in the Uvalde shooting being acquitted. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 22, 20269 minEp. 9126

House Panel Votes to Hold Clintons in Contempt Over Epstein Investigation

January 22, 2026 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University discusses the vote to hold the Clintons in contempt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 22, 20268 minEp. 9125

President Trump Says He Has Framework for Greenland Deal

January 22, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt Colonel in the US Army discusses the deal Trump says he has with Greenland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 22, 20268 minEp. 9124

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ January 21, 2026 ~ Full Show

January 21, 2026 ~ President Trump arrives in Greenland. DOJ issues Minnesota officials subpoenas. Heart risks in winter weather. Tom Leonard is calling for one year moratorium on data centers. Trump threatens to sue CBS 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.

Jan 21, 20261 hr 14 minEp. 9123

President Trump Threatens to Sue CBS if They Edit Interview

January 21, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses President Trump threatening to sue CBS if they don't air Dearborn interview in full. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 21, 20269 minEp. 9122

Tom Leonard Calls for Moratorium on Data Center Subsidies

January 21, 2026 ~ Tom Leonard, Partner at Plunkett Cooney, Former Michigan House Speaker, running for Governor as a Republican is calling for a one year moratorium on data center subsidies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 21, 20268 minEp. 9121

Heart Risks Go Up in Bad Winter Weather

January 21, 2026 ~ Dr. Joel Kahn, Integrative Cardiologist at the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity discusses heart risks that increase in the cold and snow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 21, 20268 minEp. 9120

DOJ Subpoenas Minnesota Officials

January 21, 2026 ~ Jeff Monosso, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses subpoenas issued to Minnesota officials by the DOJ over allegations they interfered with ICE operations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 21, 202610 minEp. 9119

President Trump in Davos

January 21, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses President Trump in Davos amid tensions over Greenland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 21, 20269 minEp. 9118

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ January 20, 2026 ~ Full Show

January 20, 2026 ~ 100 car pile up closes freeway in West Michigan yesterday. Michigan drops tax revenue projections by $1 billion. Indiana wins national title, Lions hire new offensive coordinator. Trump ties Greenland plans to Nobel prize snub 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.

Jan 20, 20261 hr 9 minEp. 9117

Trump Heads to Davos Ties Greenland Plans to Nobel Prize Snub

January 20, 2026 ~ January 20, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell discusses President Trump heading to the World Economic Forum at odds with allies over Greenland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 20, 202610 minEp. 9116

Indiana Wins National Championship, Lions Hire Offensive Coordinator

January 20, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Director breaks down last night's national championship game and gives his thoughts on the Lions new offensive coordinator. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 20, 20267 minEp. 9115

Dr. Tom Rifai on the Flex5 Food Pyramid

January 20, 2026 ~ Dr. Tom Rifai, President and CEO Reality Meets Science Inc. Past President US National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists discusses the new food pyramid, what they got wrong and what they missed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 20, 20268 minEp. 9114

Michigan Drops Tax Revenue Projections by $1 Billion

January 20, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses Michigan adjusting their tax revenue projections by $1 billion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 20, 20268 minEp. 9113

100 Car Pile Up Closed I-196 Near Grand Rapids

January 20, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses a 100 car pile up on the west side of the state yesterday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 20, 20267 minEp. 9112

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ January 19, 2026 ~ Full Show

January 19, 2026 ~ Trump threatens NATO allies who don't agree with Greenland takeover. DOJ opens probe into Minnesota Governor and Minneapolis Mayor. Recapping NFL action and looking ahead to tonight's national title game. How Detroit played a role in Martin Luther King Jr.'s I have a Dream Speech. Judge freezes the spending of $645 million cut from budget by State House GOP and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information ab...

Jan 19, 20261 hr 11 minEp. 9111

Judge Freezes Spending of $645 million Cuts Approved by State GOP

January 19, 2026 ~ Matt Hall, State Representative R-42nd District, Michigan House Speakers discusses a judge siding with the Michigan House GOP on $645 million budget cuts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 19, 20268 minEp. 9110

I Have a Dream's Detroit Roots

January 19, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I have a Dream" speech's Detroit origins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 19, 20265 minEp. 9109

NFC/AFC Title Games Set, College Football National Championship is Tonight

January 19, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino recaps this weekend's NFL action and looks ahead to tonight's national championship game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 19, 20268 minEp. 9108

DOJ Opens Investigation of Frey and Walz

January 19, 2026 ~ Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, federal criminal defense attorney and former federal prosecutor discusses the Department of Justice opening an investigation of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for interfering with ICE operations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jan 19, 20269 minEp. 9107
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