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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

Stephen Polk, President and CEO, Highgate LLC

March 12, 2026 ~ Stephen Polk, President and CEO, Highgate LLC joins Paul W Smith live at 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.

Mar 12, 20264 minEp. 9352

IEA Releases 400 Million Barrels of Oil While Iran Threatens $200 per Barrel

March 12, 2026 ~ Paul Sankey, President and Lead Analyst at Sankey Research discusses IEA releasing 400 barrels of emergency oil while Iran threatens 200 dollars a barrel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 12, 20265 minEp. 9351

FBI Warns of Iranian Attacks in California

March 12, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt Colonel in the US Army discusses the FBI warning of Iranian drone attacks in California, Iran hits local company with cyber attack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 12, 202610 minEp. 9349

Chuck Binkowski, President and COO Barton Malow

March 12, 2026 ~ Chuck Binkowski, President and COO Barton Malow joins 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.

Mar 12, 20269 minEp. 9348

David Burritt, CEO of US Steel

March 12, 2026 ~ David Burritt CEO of US Steel joins Paul W. live at 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.

Mar 12, 20269 minEp. 9347

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ March 11, 2026 ~ Full Show

March 11, 2026 ~ Trump pledges aid to Michigan after meeting with Whitmer. Latest on Iran. Lions make moves in free agency. TSA lines getting long. Dale Warner found guilty for murder of Dee Warner 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 11, 20261 hr 16 minEp. 9346

Dee Warner's Husband Found Guilty for Her Murder

March 11, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing partner of Flood Law PLLC, host of "Behind the Bench" with Todd Flood on WJR discusses Dale Warner being found guilty for murder of his wife Dee Warner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 11, 20269 minEp. 9345

TSA Lines Getting Out of Hand

March 11, 2026 ~ David Shepardson, covers transportation, autos and aviation for Thomas Reuters discusses long TSA line as a result of the DHS shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 11, 202610 minEp. 9344

NFL Free Agency Begins with a Frenzy

March 11, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter discusses moves made by the Lions and other teams in free agency. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 11, 202611 minEp. 9343

War in Iran Wages On

March 11, 2026 ~ Peter Meijer, former congressman and army veteran discusses 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 11, 20268 minEp. 9342

Trump Pledges Help After Meeting with Whitmer

March 11, 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 meeting between Trump and Whitmer where Trump pledged help for storm victims up north and to fight Asian carp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 11, 20269 minEp. 9341

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

March 10, 2026 ~ Administration give conflicting predictions on Iran war. Two teenagers charged for trying to bomb Mamdani's house. Southwest Michigan continues to recover from multiple tornadoes. What are oil prices doing 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 10, 20261 hr 13 minEp. 9340

Mark Hollis Previews the Rocket Classic

March 10, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis, Tournament Director Rocket Classic, host or JR Sundays previews the Rocket Classic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 10, 20268 minEp. 9339

What Are Oil Prices Doing?

March 10, 2026 ~ Jay Young, Founder and CEO, King Operating Corporation tells us what oil prices are doing with the war 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 10, 20268 minEp. 9338

Southwest Michigan Still Recovering from Multiple Tornadoes

March 10, 2026 ~ Jennifer Wortz, State Rep. R-35th Representing Union City checks in on the recovery. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 10, 202613 minEp. 9337

Michigan Defense Expo Coming to Detroit

March 10, 2026 ~ Retired Lieutenant Colonel Misty Martin, Event Chair for Michigan Defense Expo previews the event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 10, 20267 minEp. 9336

Two Teenagers Charged for Trying to Bomb Mamdani Residence

March 10, 2026 ~ Andy Arena, Director of the Detroit Crime Commission, Former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit Office discusses the two suspects in the Mamdani attempted bombing case. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 10, 20269 minEp. 9335

Mixed Messages on War with Iran

March 10, 2026 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses mixed messages from the administration on the War 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 10, 20269 minEp. 9334

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

March 9, 2026 ~ 4 tornados confirmed in southwest Michigan. President Trump holds college sports roundtable. How long do health effects of Daylight Saving Time last? Iran selects new Supreme Leader. President Trump says he won't sign another bill until SAVE act passes 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 09, 20261 hr 18 minEp. 9333

Tim Walberg on the 4 Tornados That Hit His District

March 9, 2026 ~ Congressman Tim Walberg R-5th District discusses the tornados that hit his district over the weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 09, 20268 minEp. 9332

Iran Names New Supreme Leader

March 9, 2026 ~ Mike Rogers, Republican Senate Candidate, former Chair of the US Intelligence Committee discusses 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 09, 20268 minEp. 9330

How Long do Health Effects of Daylight Saving Time Last?

March 9, 2026 ~ Philp Cheng, PhD, sleep researcher with Henry Ford Health discusses how long health effects of Daylight Saving Time ends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 09, 20268 minEp. 9329

President Trump Holds College Sports Roundtable

March 9, 2026 ~ Jim Acho, Attorney, Partner at Cummings, McClorey, Davis and Acho, PLC discusses President Trump's roundtable on college sports at the White House. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 09, 202610 minEp. 9328

NWS Confirms 4 Touchdowns Confirmed in SW Michigan

March 9, 2026 ~ Meteorologist Scott Lawrimore, General manager of the Weather Channel Radio Network discusses the tornados that hit Michigan on 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.

Mar 09, 20269 minEp. 9327

Focus With Paul W. Smith ~ March 6, 2026 ~ Full Show

March 6, 2026 ~ Kristi Noem out. Russia helping Iran with intelligence. Judge rules companies entitled to Trump tariff refunds. War Powers Act fails in the house and the day's biggest headline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 09, 20261 hr 15 minEp. 9326

War Powers Act Fail in the House

March 6, 2026 ~ Congressman John James R-10th District, Gubernatorial Candidate discusses the War Powers Act not passing the house and his parents bill of rights. 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, 202610 minEp. 9325

Riger Reviews The Bride! and Young Sherlock

March 6, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews The Bride! in theaters and Young Sherlock on Prime. 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, 20268 minEp. 9324

Judge Rules Companies Are Entitled to Trump Tariff Refunds

March 6, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the ruling that says companies are entitled to Trump tariff refunds. 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, 202610 minEp. 9323

Perry Johnson Discusses Last Night's Debate

March 6, 2026 ~ Perry Johnson, Businessman, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate discusses last night's GOP Gubernatorial debate and his 4747 plan. 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, 202610 minEp. 9321
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