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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 ~ February 6, 2026 ~ Full Show

February 6, 2026 ~ Senator Slotkin will not sit for DOJ interview. Latest on Nancy Guthrie. Stafford wins MVP, Skubal wins arbitration, who will win Sunday 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.

Feb 06, 20261 hr 10 minEp. 9198

Bud Denker on the Freedom 250

February 6, 2026 ~ Bud Denker, President of Penske Corporation discusses the upcoming 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.

Feb 06, 20269 minEp. 9197

Riger Reviews Melania and Field Generals History of the Black Quarterback

February 6, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews Melania in theaters and Field Generals History of the Black Quarterback on Peacock. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 06, 20265 minEp. 9195

Stafford Wins MVP, Who Will Win on Sunday?

February 6, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter discusses Matthew Stafford winning NFL MVP and looks ahead to Sunday's big game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 06, 20268 minEp. 9194

Latest on Nancy Guthrie and Stabbing at Oakland University

February 6, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the latest on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie and the stabbing at Oakland University. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 06, 202610 minEp. 9193

Senator Slotkin Won't Sit for DOJ Interview

February 6, 2026 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University discusses Senator Elissa Slotkin refusing to sit for DOJ interview and this week's event featuring 4 former governors discusses civility. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 06, 20268 minEp. 9192

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ February 5, 2026 ~ Full Show

February 5, 2026 ~ Dave LewAllen fills in for 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.

Feb 05, 20261 hr 4 minEp. 9191

Colin Bird, Consul General Canada

February 5, 2026 ~ Colin Bird, Consul General Canada joins Dave LewAllen in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 05, 20267 minEp. 9189

Shatica McDonald , Managing Director, Accenture

February 5, 2026 ~ Shatica McDonald , Managing Director, Accenture joins Dave LewAllen in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 05, 20268 minEp. 9188

4 Former Governors Call for Civility

February 5, 2026 ~ Rick Snyder, former Governor of Michigan, current CEO of SensCy Cyber Security discusses yesterday's event where 4 former Governors got together to discuss civility in today's political climate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 05, 20269 minEp. 9187

DTW Adds Barricades, 2nd Person of Interest Sought in Goodwill Skull Donation

February 5, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the new barricade being put up at DTW and the latest in the skull Goodwill donation mystery. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 05, 20268 minEp. 9186

Savannah Guthrie Appeals to Kidnapper, 700 ICE Agents Pulling Out of Minnesota

February 5, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses the latest in the search for Nancy Guthrie and 700 ICE agents pulling out of Minnesota. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 05, 20269 minEp. 9185

Nuclear Weapon Treaty Between Russia and the US Expires

February 5, 2026 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the nuclear weapon treaty between Russia and the US expiring with Dave LewAllen in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 05, 20268 minEp. 9184

Barbara McQuade, Former US Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan

February 5, 2026 ~ Barbara McQuade, Former US Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, Currently a Professor at the University of Michigan Law School joins Dave LewAllen in for 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.

Feb 05, 20268 minEp. 9183

Secretary of State, Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate Jocelyn Benson

February 5, 2026 ~ Secretary of State, Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate Jocelyn Benson joins Dave LewAllen in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 05, 20268 minEp. 9182

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ February 4, 2026 ~ Full Show

February 4, 2026 ~ House votes to end shutdown. President Trump suggest nationalizing elections. House cancels contempt vote against the Clintons. Latest on search for Nancy Guthrie. US shoots down Iranian drone 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.

Feb 04, 20261 hr 2 minEp. 9181

US Shoots Down Iranian Drones

February 4, 2026 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist discusses the latest between Israel and Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 04, 20268 minEp. 9180

City Council President James Tate

February 4, 2026 ~ Newly appointed City Council President James Tate checks in with Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 04, 20266 minEp. 9179

Latest on Search for Nancy Guthrie and Federal Agents to Wear Body Cameras

February 4, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard on search for Nancy Guthrie and federal agents wearing body cameras per Kristi Noem. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 04, 20263 minEp. 9178

House Cancels Contempt Vote After Clintons Agree to Testify on Epstein

February 4, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law PLLC, Host of "Behind The Bench" with Todd Flood on WJR discusses the Clintons agreeing to testify in Epstein investigation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 04, 20268 minEp. 9177

House Votes to End Shutdown. President Trump Suggests Nationalizing Elections

February 4, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses the House voting to end the shutdown and President Trump suggesting the nationalization of elections. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 04, 20267 minEp. 9176

February 3, 2026 ~ Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ FULL SHOW

February 3, 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.

Feb 03, 20261 hr 10 minEp. 9175

He has Been to Every Super Bowl

February 3, 2026 ~ Businessman Greg Eaton talks with Paul W about how he has been to every Super Bowl. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 03, 20269 minEp. 9174

Marketing and the Big Game

February 3, 2026 ~ Tanner Friedman Co-Founder Matt Friedman chats with Paul W about how local companies are using marketing during the big game to promote their image. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 03, 202610 minEp. 9173

The State of Oakland County

February 3, 2026 ~Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter joins Paul W talk about what he presented at least week's Detroit Policy Conference about 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.

Feb 03, 20268 minEp. 9172

February 2, 2026 ~ Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ FULL SHOW

February 2, 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.

Feb 02, 20261 hr 6 minEp. 9170

A Rivalry Renewed

February 2, 2026 ~ Sports Wrap Co-Host Anthony Bellino recaps the Michigan/Michigan State game from Friday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 02, 20269 minEp. 9169

A Column on Dana Nessel

February 2, 2026 ~ Detroit News Editorial Page Editor Nolan Finley chats with Paul W about his current column on Dana Nessel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 02, 20267 minEp. 9171

The Continuing Problems in Minnesota

February 2, 2026 ~ Former Detroit police Chief Ike McKinnon joins Paul W to talk about his Op Ed column in the Detroit Free Press about the continuing issues in Minnesota. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 02, 20266 minEp. 9168
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