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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

Pete Lucido on Dating Service Apps Targeting Seniors

February 13, 2026 ~ Pete Lucido, Macomb County Prosecutor discusses some Valentines Day scams to look out for. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 13, 20268 minEp. 9228

Members of Congress Demand DOJ Stop Tracking Epstein Searches

February 13, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses members of congress demanding DOJ stop tracking their searches of the Epstein files. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 13, 20268 minEp. 9227

What the Constitution Means To Me at Meadow Brook

February 13, 2026 ~ Cheryl Turski and Dani Cochrane are both playing Heidi in "What the Constitution Means to Me" playing at Meadowbrook Theatre until March 8th. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 13, 20268 minEp. 9225

ICE Pulling out of Minnesota, Latest on Nancy Guthrie

February 13, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses ICE pulling out of Minnesota and the latest in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 13, 202610 minEp. 9226

Shutdown Watch, Again

February 13, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the latest on shutdown talks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 13, 202610 minEp. 9224

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ February 12, 2026 ~ Full Show

February 12, 2026 ~ Pam Bondi testifies in contentious hearing on Epstein files. Whitmer reveals her final budget. Two black gloves found near Nancy Guthrie's home. Save Act passes the House, Canadian tariffs do not. Another shutdown deadline looms. Why was El Paso airspace closed 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 12, 20261 hr 8 minEp. 9223

Why Was El Paso Airspace Closed?

February 12, 2026 ~ Jeff Monosso, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor gives us the latest on what happened with El Paso's airspace. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 12, 20267 minEp. 9222

Congressman Walberg on SAVE Act, Tariff Vote and Looming Shutdown

February 12, 2026 ~ Congressman Tim Walberg, R-5th district discusses votes on the SAVE Act, Canadian tariffs and another looming shutdown deadline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 12, 20269 minEp. 9221

Black Gloves Found Near Nancy Guthrie's Home

February 12, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses new potential evidence found in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 12, 20266 minEp. 9220

Whitmer Announces Final Budget, State Rep Testifies on Election Integrity

February 12, 2026 ~ Ann Bollin, State Representative R-49th district discusses Governor's Whitmer's budget and her testimony on election integrity in front of Congress earlier this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 12, 20269 minEp. 9219

Pam Bondi's Contentious Hearing, Oxford Center CEO to Face Trial

February 12, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, managing partner of Flood Law, PLLC Host of “Behind the Bench” with Todd Flood on WJR discusses yesterday's hearing with Pam Bondi and Oxford Center CEO and workers to face trial. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 12, 20269 minEp. 9218

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ February 11, 2026 ~ Full Show

February 11, 2026 ~ Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testifies on Epstein. Grand Jury does not indict Slotkin. Latest on Trump's standoff with the Gordie Howe Bridge. Mass shooting in Canada. Latest on Nancy Guthrie case. Justin Verlander returns just in time for pitchers and catchers reporting 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 11, 20261 hr 10 minEp. 9217

Verlander Returns as Pitchers and Catchers Report to Lakeland

February 11, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of "SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino" discusses the return of Justin Verlander and what's next for the Tigers after leaving Fan Duel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 11, 20269 minEp. 9216

Person Questioned and Released In Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

February 11, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the latest in Nancy Guthrie case including images of masked person caught on ring camera. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 11, 20268 minEp. 9215

10 Dead Including Shooter, At Least 25 Injured in Canadian School Shooting

February 11, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses a mass causality shooting at a school in Canada. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 11, 20268 minEp. 9214

Latest on Trump's Standoff with Gordie Howe Bridge

February 11, 2026 ~ Glenn Stevens, Vice President of the Detroit Regional Chamber and MichAuto Executive Director gives his thoughts on Trump's threats to block opening of 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.

Feb 11, 20269 minEp. 9213

Commerce Secretary Lutnick Testifies on Epstein, Grand Jury Does not Indict Slotkin

February 11, 2026 ~ Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic discusses Trump administration officials testifying on Epstein and grand jury does not indict Slotkin. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 11, 20269 minEp. 9212

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ February 10, 2026 ~ Full Show

February 10, 2026 ~ Trump threatens opening of Gordie How Bridge. Ghislaine Maxwell pleads the 5th without clemency promise in Epstein investigation. Savannah Guthrie releases 3rd video after 2nd ransom deadline. Dow passes 50,000 for the first time. Number of popular candies test positive for toxic levels of arsenic. Michigan athletes to watch in the Olympics and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

Feb 10, 202647 minEp. 9211

Michigan Athletes to Watch in the Olympics

February 10, 2026 ~ Janelle D. James, Breaking News Reporter at Bridge Michigan discusses her piece “Michigan athletes go for gold in Winter Olympics. Who and when to watch.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 10, 20266 minEp. 9210

Emmy Award Winning Comedian Paul Mecurio Playing The Comedy Castle

February 10, 2026 ~ Paul Mecurio, Emmy Award winning comedian featured on the Late Show w/Stephen Colbert, HBO and Netflix is coming to the Comedy Castle in Royal Oak this week including a special show on February 11th for Salvation Army. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 10, 20269 minEp. 9209

Number of Popular Candies Test Positive for Toxic Arsenic

February 10, 2026 ~ Tom M. Rifai MD, FACP, DipABLM, President & CEO Reality Meets Science Inc. Past President, US National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists discusses a number of candies testing positive for toxic levels of arsenic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 10, 20267 minEp. 9208

Dow Breaks 50,000 for the First Time

February 10, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses the Dow breaking 50,000 points for the first time ever. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 10, 20266 minEp. 9207

Savannah Guthrie Posts Another Video After 2nd Ransom Deadline

February 9, 2026 ~ Tonya J. Powers, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the latest in the search for Nancy Guthrie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 10, 20269 minEp. 9206

Trump Threatens Opening of Howe Bridge, Maxwell Won't Talk Without Clemency

February 10, 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 Trump threatening to block opening of Gordie Howe Bridge and Ghislaine Maxwell refusing to testify in Epstein investigation without clemency. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of perso...

Feb 10, 20268 minEp. 9205

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ February 9, 2026 ~ Full Show

February 9, 2026 ~ Lindsey Vonn out for the Olympics. Super Bowl recap. Members of Congress gain access to unredacted Epstein files. President Trump face backlash over social media post about the Obamas. Latest on the search for Nancy Guthrie 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 09, 20261 hr 5 minEp. 9204

Latest on Search for Nancy Guthrie

February 9, 2026 ~ Ingrid Jacques, Columnist USA Today talks about the latest in the search for Nancy Guthrie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 09, 20266 minEp. 9203

Breaking Down This Year's Super Bowl Commercials

February 9, 2026 ~ Catherine Cuckovich, Assistant Professor of Teaching at Wayne State University breaks down this year's Super Bowl commercials. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 09, 202611 minEp. 9202

Members of Congress Gain Access to Unredacted Epstein Files, Trump Takes Down Obama Post

February 9, 2026 ~ Debbie Dingell, US Congresswoman of Michigan's 6th District discusses congress gaining access to unredacted Epstein files and the push back to President Trump's post on the Obamas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 09, 20267 minEp. 9201

Seattle Beats New England 29-13 in Super Bowl 60

February 9, 2026 ~ Lomas Brown, Detroit Lions Legend, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino, Weeknights at 6pm, Super Bowl champion discusses last night's 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 09, 20268 minEp. 9200

Lindsey Vonn Out For Olympics After Crash

February 9, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News on Lindsey Vonn's devastating injury. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 09, 20266 minEp. 9199
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