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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

Kristi Noem Out as DHS Secretary

March 6, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses the ouster of DHS secretary 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.

Mar 06, 20269 minEp. 9320

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

March 5, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski in for Paul Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 05, 20261 hr 6 minEp. 9319

Importance of Having a Will and Trust

March 5, 2026 ~ Jessica Hallmark, Attorney at Adkinson, Need, Allen and Rentrop PLLC discusses the importance of having a will and trust. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 05, 20268 minEp. 9318

What's Hot in Artificial Intelligence

March 5, 2026 ~ Randall Thompson, President Pulse Communications discusses what's hot in AI. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 05, 20268 minEp. 9317

Walz and Noem Face Congress

March 5, 2026 ~ John Gizzi, Senior White House Correspondent for Newsmax Magazine discusses Tim Walz and Kristi Noem facing congressional hearings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 05, 20268 minEp. 9316

Checking in on Big Stories and Big Races in Lansing

March 5, 2026 ~ Craig Mauger, State Politics Reporter at the Detroit News discusses some of the key races and big stories in Lansing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 05, 20267 minEp. 9315

New Ballot Initiatives Gains Record Amount of Signatures

March 5, 2026 ~ Ruth Johnson State Senator R-24th District former Secretary of State discusses the Americans for citizen voting ballot initiative. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 05, 20266 minEp. 9314

General Keith Kellogg on the Latest in Iran

March 5, 2026 ~ General Keith Kellogg joins Rocky Raczkowski to discuss the latest in Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 05, 20269 minEp. 9313

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 4, 2026 ~ Full Show

March 4, 2026 ~ War rages on in Iran. Rod Wood checks in ahead of his retirement. Pentagon IDs 4 soldiers killed in war with Iran. Kristi Noem grilled by senate. Michigan house fast tracks $152 for Selfridge upgrades 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.

Mar 04, 20261 hr 12 minEp. 9312

State House Approves $152 million for Selfridge

March 4, 2026 ~ Ron Robinson, State Representative R-58th District discusses the new money coming to Selfridge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 04, 20266 minEp. 9311

Kristi Noem Grilled by Senate

March 4, 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 recaps yesterday's contentious senate hearing on Kristi Noem's leadership of the Department of Homeland Security. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 04, 202610 minEp. 9310

Pentagon IDs 4 US Soldiers Killed in War with Iran

March 4, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the 4 US soldiers killed in the war with Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 04, 20265 minEp. 9309

Rod Wood, Detroit Lions President and CEO

March 4, 2026 ~ Rod Wood, Detroit Lions President and CEO discusses his retirement after 11 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 04, 202612 minEp. 9308

Iran War Continues On

March 4, 2026 ~ Captain Michael Bouchard, Army Paratrooper, Bronze Stare Recipient, Running for Congress in the 10th district discusses the latest in the Iranian war. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 04, 20266 minEp. 9307

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 3, 2026 ~ Full Show

March 3, 2026 ~ Conflict in Iran rages on, markets react. Clinton Epstein testimony video released. Marie Osborne investigates accusation against a women's prison 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.

Mar 03, 20261 hr 9 minEp. 9306

Lawmakers Hold Hearings on Conditions Inside Women's Prison

March 3, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the treatment of inmates at women's prison, a story she's been covering for over 25 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 03, 20268 minEp. 9305

Markets React to Conflict in Iran

March 3, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses how the market is reacting to the Iranian conflict. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 03, 20266 minEp. 9304

Detroit Regional Dollars For Scholars Holding Annual Luncheon

March 3, 2026 ~ Christa Funk, Executive Director Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars discusses their 13th annual celebration luncheon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 03, 20269 minEp. 9303

Videos of Bill and Hillary Clinton's Epstein Testimony Released

March 3, 2026 ~ Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic discusses the videos of the Clintons' Epstein testimony that were released yesterday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 03, 20268 minEp. 9302

Latest in Iran and How Much of a Threat are Sleeper Cells?

March 3, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses the latest in Iran and how real are the threats of sleeper cells Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 03, 20269 minEp. 9301

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 2, 2026 ~ Full Show

March 2, 2026 ~ United States and Israel launches strike on Iran. Former President Clinton testifies on Epstein. Pentagon makes deal with Pentagon 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.

Mar 02, 20261 hr 18 minEp. 9300

US on High Alert for Attacks After Iran Strike

March 2, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the shooting in Texas being investigated as terrorism and the US on high alert after the attack on Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 02, 20267 minEp. 9299

Pentagon Strikes Deal with OpenAI

March 2, 2026 ~ Brent Yax, CEO Awecomm Technologies discusses OpenAI's deal with the pentagon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 02, 202611 minEp. 9298

Members of Congress Calling for Vote on War Powers After Iran Strike

March 2, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell D-6th district discusses President Trump striking Iran without Congressional approval. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 02, 202610 minEp. 9297

Children's Center Celebrates 313 Day

March 2, 2026 ~ Desiree Jennings, President and CEO at the Children's Center discusses their 313 Day initiative. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 02, 20267 minEp. 9296

Former President Clinton Testifies on Epstein Ties

March 2, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Bill Clinton's testimony on Epstein. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 02, 202611 minEp. 9295

US and Israel Launches Massive Strike on Iran

March 2, 2026 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, born in Israel, served in Israeli Military discusses the US military strike in Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 02, 202611 minEp. 9294

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ February 26, 2026 ~ Full Show

February 26, 2026 ~ Governor Whitmer gives final State of the State. Gary Peters is back from his overseas trip. Cuban border guards kill 4 on boat registered to the US. US and Iran hold indirect talks 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 26, 20261 hr 3 minEp. 9293

US and Iran Holds Indirect Talks in Geneva

February 26, 2026 ~ Dr. Frank Richter PhD, former adviser to Saudi Arabia on Mideast terrorism, Iran and Iran discusses today's talks between the US 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 26, 20266 minEp. 9292

Cuban Border Guards Kill 4 on Boat Registered to the US

February 26, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Cuban border agents killing 4 on a US registered boat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Feb 26, 20266 minEp. 9291
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