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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

OU Med School's Match Day

March 20, 2026 ~ Dr. Chris Carpenter, Dean of the Oakland University Medical School of Medicine discusses match day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 20, 20265 minEp. 9382

Kaitlyn Buss on GOP Primaries and Hegseth's Rhetoric

March 20, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses her columns on the primaries and Pete Hegseth's rhertoric. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 20, 202610 minEp. 9381

Latest from Iran

March 20, 2026 ~ Eben Brown, Fox News Correspondent, WJR Contributor gives Paul W. the latest from 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 20, 202610 minEp. 9380

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

March 19, 2026 ~ JD Vance visits. Markwayne Mullin grilled. Oakland County offers free defense courses for houses of worship. Post office may run out of money. NCAA tournament starts for MSU. Latest on Iran war and energy prices plus 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 19, 20261 hrEp. 9379

Hegseth Gives Update on War

March 19, 2026 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, born in Israel, served in Israeli military discusses Pete Hegseth's press conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 19, 20266 minEp. 9378

Fed Rate Stays Put, Energy Prices Soar Due to Attack on Infrastructure

March 19, 2026 ~ Patrick Anderson, Founder and CEO of Anderson Economic Group discusses the fed interest rate not changing and oil price trouble brewing due to 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 19, 20265 minEp. 9377

MSU Opens NCAA Tournament

March 19, 2026 ~ Nic Fardella, WJR's MSU digital sports reporter previews the NCAA tournament. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 19, 20267 minEp. 9376

Post Office Could Run Out of Money, Airports May be Forced to Close

March 19, 2026 ~ David Shepardson, covers transportation, autos and aviation for Reuters discusses the post office running low on money and some airports may be forced to close due to 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 19, 20263 minEp. 9375

Oakland County Offering Free Security Classes to House of Worship

March 19, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the free security classes Oakland County is offering to houses of worship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 19, 202610 minEp. 9374

JD Vance in Town, Markwayne Mullin Grilled

March 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 JD Vance's visit to Auburn Hills yesterday and Markwayne Mullin's hearing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 19, 20269 minEp. 9373

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

March 18, 2026 ~ Senate debates SAVE act, Pam Bondi subpoenaed again. Lawmakers push back on antisemitism. Latest in Iran. Cuba still in the dark. Latest on gas prices 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 18, 202659 minEp. 9372

Ford Buys Back 32 Million Shares of It's Own Stock

March 18, 2026 ~ Keith Naughton. Bloomberg Auto Business Auto Business Report discusses Ford buying back 32 million shares of it's own stock. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 18, 20267 minEp. 9371

Latest on Oil Prices

March 18, 2026 ~ Patrick DeHaan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at Gas Buddy discusses the latest on oil prices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 18, 20267 minEp. 9370

Joe Kent Resigns, Cuba Still in the Dark

March 18, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses the latest in foreign policy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 18, 20264 minEp. 9369

Lawmakers Team Up to Fight Antisemitism

March 18, 2026 ~ Noah Arbit, State Representative D-West Bloomfield and Commerce Twp discusses the push by lawmakers to fight antisemitism. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 18, 20267 minEp. 9368

Senate Debate SAVE Act, House Oversight Committee Subpoenas Bondi

March 18, 2026 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University discusses the latest in the SAVE act and Pam Bondi being subpoenaed by the 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 18, 20265 minEp. 9367

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

March 16, 2026 ~ Latest on Temple Israel investigation. People accused of being false electors sue Dana Nessel. Latest in Iran. FCC threatens networks over Iran war coverage 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 16, 20261 hr 5 minEp. 9366

FCC Chair Brendan Carr Threatens to Revoke Broadcast Licenses over Iran Coverage

March 16, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the threats from the FCC to networks over Iran war coverage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 16, 202611 minEp. 9365

6 Airman Identified and the Latest in Iran

March 16, 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 16, 20268 minEp. 9364

People Accused of Being False Electors

March 16, 2026 ~ Erick Karrdal Esq, Partner at Mohrman Kaardal and Erickson PA is the lead attorney for a group of people accused of being false electors who are suing 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.

Mar 16, 20266 minEp. 9362

The Latest in the Temple Israel Investigation

March 16, 2026 ~ Andy Arena, Director of the Detroit Police Commission, Former Special Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit Office discusses the latest in the Temple Israel investigation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 16, 20267 minEp. 9361

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 13, 2026 ~ March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026 ~ Community reacts to attack at Temple Israel. US troops die in plane crash. TSA workers to miss first paycheck 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 13, 20261 hr 9 minEp. 9360

Riger Reviews Reminders of Him in Theaters and Previews the Oscars

March 13, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews Reminders of Him in theaters and previews the Oscars this 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 13, 202614 minEp. 9359

Jewish Community on Edge After Temple Israel Attack

March 13, 2026 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, born in Israel discusses yesterday's Temple Israel 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 13, 20269 minEp. 9358

Temple Israel Attacker Stopped by Synagogue Security

March 13, 2026 ~ Aaron Tobin, Founder of Magen Security gives his insight on the Temple Israel attack 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 13, 20265 minEp. 9357

Congressman Barrett on Temple Israel, The Shutdown and Iran

March 13, 2026 ~ Congressman R-7th District Tom Barrett gives his thoughts on the Temple Israel, Iran and the 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 13, 20269 minEp. 9356

Sheriff Mike Bouchard on Yesterday's Temple Israel Attack

March 13, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the law enforcement response to the Temple Israel 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 13, 202613 minEp. 9355

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ March 12, 2026 ~ Full Show

March 12, 2026 ~ Paul W. Smith broadcasts live from the Masonic Temple for another Detroit Economic Club 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 12, 20261 hr 7 minEp. 9354

Daniel Howes, Senior Editor, Business & Columnist, Detroit News

March 12, 2026 ~ Daniel Howes, Senior Editor, Business & Columnist, Detroit News discusses today's DEC event which he moderated. 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. 9353
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