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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

SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump Tariffs

February 20, 2026 ~ Patrick Anderson, CEO of Anderson Economic Group discusses the Supreme Court decision on Trump's tariffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 20, 20269 minEp. 9258

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

February 19, 2026 ~ Former Prince Andrew arrested. DOJ investigating 3 Michigan school districts. Mark Zuckerberg takes stand in social media addiction trail. More skiers found dead after avalanche in Lake Tahoe. Rod Wood retiring as President and CEO of the Lions 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 19, 20261 hr 9 minEp. 9257

Lions President and CEO Rod Wood Retiring

February 19, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of “SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino” weeknights at 6 on WJR discusses Rod Wood retiring as Lions President and CEO. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 19, 202611 minEp. 9256

8 of 9 Missing Skiers Found Dead After Avalanche in Lake Tahoe

February 19, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the missing skiers found dead after a Lake Tahoe avalanche. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 19, 20268 minEp. 9255

Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit Needs Your Help

February 19, 2026 ~ Diane Charles, President and CEO of Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit talks about how people can help them help people in need. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 19, 20266 minEp. 9254

Mark Zuckerberg Takes Stand in Social Media Addiction Trial

February 19, 2026 ~ Tonya J Powers, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in landmark social media addiction 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 19, 20267 minEp. 9253

Former Prince Andrew Arrested, DOJ Investigating 3 Michigan School Districts

February 19, 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 the arrest of former Prince Andrew and the DOJ investigating 3 Michigan school districts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 19, 20268 minEp. 9252

Inside UMCU’s All‑Star Day with Tiffany Ford

Feb. 19, 2026 ~ UMCU’s Ann Arbor headquarters turned into a lively courtside set as Sports Wrap hosted President and CEO Tiffany Ford during a special visit from the top‑ranked Michigan Wolverines. Ford discussed the event’s community impact, UMCU’s partnerships, and the role her team plays in bringing people together. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 18, 202612 minEp. 9252

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

February 18, 2026 ~ Sherrone Moore's legal team scores early victory. Stephen Colbert says CBS spiked one of his interviews. 9 skiers missing after avalanche. Gardner White opening 9 new stores. Live check in from the Olympics. Celebrating Black History Month 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 18, 20261 hr 2 minEp. 9251

Celebrating African American History Month and the Life of Jesse Jackson

February 18, 2026 ~ Lance Wheeler, Vice President of Learning and Engagement, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History discusses the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson and talks about what The Wright has going on for black history month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 18, 20266 minEp. 9250

Christine Brennan Checks in from the Olympics

February 18, 2026 ~ Christine Brennan, Sports Columnist USA Today checks in from Italy while covering the Olympics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 18, 20269 minEp. 9249

Gardner White Opening 9 New Stores

February 18, 2026 ~ Rachel Stewart, CEO of Gardner White discusses the opening of 9 new stores. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 18, 20269 minEp. 9248

9 Skiers Missing 6 Found After Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe

February 18, 2026 ~ Dr. Solomon Cogan, Medical Director & Founder, The Nerve Disc Institute discusses the skiers who went missing in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 18, 20267 minEp. 9247

Stephen Colbert Says CBS Spiked Interview with James Talarico

February 18, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communication discusses Stephen Colbert saying CBS killed one of his interviews under threat from the FCC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 18, 20269 minEp. 9245

Sherrone Moore's Legal Team Scores Early Victory

February 18, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law PLLC, Host of "Behind the Bench" on WJR discusses Sherrone Moore being granted an evidentiary hearing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 18, 20267 minEp. 9244

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

February 17, 2026 ~ Reverend Jess Jackson passes away. US and Iran hold another round of nuclear talks. A number of long term road projects are set to start. ICE confirms plans for a detention center in Romulus. 3 dead and 3 wounded in shooting at Rhode Island high school hockey game. Democrats introduce bill to stop President Trump from blocking the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for inform...

Feb 17, 20261 hr 4 minEp. 9243

ICE Confirms Detention Facility Plan for Romulus

February 17, 2026 ~ Kirk Pinho, Senior Commercial Real Estate Reporter for Crain's Detroit Business discusses plans for an ICE detention facility in Romulus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 17, 20268 minEp. 9240

Number of Long Term Road Projects Set to Begin and Navigating Pothole Season

February 17, 2026 ~ Diane Cross, Spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Transportation gives us a heads up on some major long term road projects coming up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 17, 20265 minEp. 9239

US and Iran Hold Another Round of Nuclear Talks

February 17, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt Colonel in the US Army discusses the newest round of Iranian nuclear 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 17, 20267 minEp. 9238

Jesse Jackson Passes Away. Guthrie Search Should be the Norm

February 17, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News gives her thoughts on the passing of Jesse Jackson and her column "The Guthrie Search Shows What's Possible. Can We Make it the Standard?" Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 17, 20267 minEp. 9237

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

February 16, 2026 ~ Marco Rubio lays out Trump administration's foreign policy agenda. Aric Nesbitt weighs in on Whitmer's latest budget and calls for federal investigation of state run non profits. Colorectal cancer has become the number one killer of people under 50. President Trump threatens to sign executive order on voter ID. Government is partially shut down again. Possible DNA match on glove found near Nancy Guthrie's home and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz ...

Feb 16, 20261 hr 2 minEp. 9236

Possible DNA Match on Glove Near Nancy Guthrie's Home

February 16, 2026 ~ Andy Arena, Director of the Detroit Crime Commission, Former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit office 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 16, 20267 minEp. 9235

President Trump Floats Executive Order on Voter ID and the Government is Shutdown Again

February 16, 2026 ~ Bill Ballenger, Editor of the Ballenger Report discusses President Trump floating an executive order on voter ID and the newest government shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 16, 20269 minEp. 9234

Colorectal Cancer Has Become the Number One Cause of Death of People Under 50

February 16, 2026 ~ Dr. Sumit Singla, MD, Senior Staff, Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy. Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Henry Ford Health discusses the spike in colorectal cancer deaths in people under 50 after James Van Der Beek dies at 48. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 16, 20267 minEp. 9233

Aric Nesbitt on Whitmer Budget, Calling for Federal Audit of State Non Profits

February 16, 2026 ~ Aric Nesbitt, Michigan's Senate Minority Leader and Republican Gubernatorial Candidate gives his thoughts on Whitmer's budget and discusses his call for a federal audit of state non profit programs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 16, 20267 minEp. 9232

Rubio Lays out Administration's Agenda in Munich

February 16, 2026 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Marco Rubio's speech in Munich. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 16, 20267 minEp. 9231

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ February 13, 2026 ~ Full Show

February 13, 2026 ~ Are we closer to a funding deal? President Trump repeals greenhouse gas findings. ICE pulling out of Minnesota. Latest on search for Nancy Guthrie. Members of Congress demand DOJ stop tracking their Epstein files searches. Valentines Day scams to look out for 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 13, 20261 hr 12 minEp. 9230
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