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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

Rickey Jackson Jr. First Gentleman City of Detroit

April 2, 2026 ~ Rickey Jackson Jr. First Gentleman City of Detroit joins Dr. Sonia Hassan in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 02, 20267 minEp. 9444

Chris Ilitch, CEO Ilitch Holdings and Tigers Chairman and CEO

April 2, 2026 ~ Chris Ilitch, CEO Ilitch Holdings and Tigers Chairman and CEO joins Dr. Sonia Hassan in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 02, 20269 minEp. 9443

Bob Riney, CEO Henry Ford Health System

April 2, 2026 ~ Bob Riney, CEO Henry Ford Health Systems joins Dr. Sonia Hassan in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 02, 202610 minEp. 9441

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 1, 2026 ~ Full Show

April 1, 2026 ~ Steve Grigorian, President and CEO of the Detroit Economic Club fills in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 01, 20261 hr 11 minEp. 9439

Fred Hunter, CEO Detroit PAL

April 1, 2026 ~ Fred Hunter, CEO Detroit PAL joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 01, 20269 minEp. 9438

Tim Travis, Founder Goldner Walsh Nursery

April 1, 2026 ~ Tim Travis, Founder Goldner Walsh Nursery joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 01, 202610 minEp. 9437

Cynthia Jones, Director of Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation

April 1, 2026 ~ Cynthia Jones, Director of Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 01, 20268 minEp. 9436

Jeff Rachar, Director of Golf at Oakland University

April 1, 2026 ~ Jeff Rachar, Director of Golf at Oakland University joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 01, 20268 minEp. 9435

David Cowan, Chief Public Spaces Officer at the Downtown Detroit Partnership

April 1, 2026 ~ David Cowan, Chief Public Spaces Officer at the Downtown Detroit Partnership joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 01, 20269 minEp. 9440

Hilary Doe, President and Chief Growth Officer, MI-Go

April 1, 2026 ~ Hilary Doe, President and Chief Growth Officer, MI-Go joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 01, 20269 minEp. 9434

JJ Buchanan, President Authentique Travel

April 1, 2026 ~ JJ Buchanan, President Authentique Travel joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 01, 20269 minEp. 9433

Hussein Berry, VP of Delta Airlines

April 1, 2026 ~ Hussein Berry, VP of Delta Airlines joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 01, 20268 minEp. 9432

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 31, 2026 ~ Full Show

March 31, 2026 ~ Tony Michaels and Rachel Stewart in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 31, 20261 hr 10 minEp. 9431

Jared Fleisher CEO of Bedrock

March 31, 2026 ~ Jared Fleisher, CEO of Bedrock joins the show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 31, 20268 minEp. 9425

Mark Hollis, Tournament Director 2026 Rocket Classic

March 31, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis, Tournament Director 2026 Rocket Classic looks ahead to this year's 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 31, 202610 minEp. 9429

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison

March 31, 2026 ~ Todd Bettison, Detroit Police Chief joins the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 31, 20268 minEp. 9428

Dave Beachnau, CEO, Detroit Local Organizing Committee

March 31, 2026 ~ Dave Beachnau, CEO, Detroit Local Organizing Committee looks ahead to the 2027 Final Four in Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 31, 202610 minEp. 9426

Butch Hollowell Checks in With Tony Michaels and Rachel Stewart

March 31, 2026 ~ Butch Hollowell, Former Corporate Counsel for the City of Detroit, head of Mayor Mary Sheffield's transition team talks to Tony Michaels and Rachel Stewart 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 31, 20267 minEp. 9424

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 30, 2026 ~ Full Show

March 30, 2026 ~ Stephen Henderson, Founder of BridgeDetroit, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political Divide” fills in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 30, 20261 hr 15 minEp. 9423

Preserving Detroit's History

March 30, 2026 ~ Dan Austin, Founder of HistoricDetroit.org on preserving Detroit History. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 30, 202621 minEp. 9422

Congresswoman Dingell on the Shutdown and Iran

March 30, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell D-6th district discusses the latest on the shutdown 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.

Mar 30, 202618 minEp. 9421

Jamie Butters Heading to the New York Auto Show

March 30, 2026 ~ Jamie Butters, longtime automotive writer previews the New York Auto Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 30, 20269 minEp. 9420

Planned Megasite Near Flint That Never Materialized

March 30, 2026 ~ Paula Gardner, BridgeMichigan Reporter on the planned Megasite near Flint that never came to pass. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 30, 20268 minEp. 9419

Republicans Held Convention Over the Weekend

March 30, 2026 ~ Chad Livengood, Detroit News Political Editor recaps the Michigan Republican convention 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 30, 20269 minEp. 9418

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 27, 2026 ~ Full Show

March 27, 2026 ~ Michael Hensley President and CEO of the Blue Water Area CVB fills in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 27, 20261 hr 2 minEp. 9417

Bridge to Bay Trail

March 27, 2026 ~ Sheri Faust, Executive Director As Co-Founder and Executive Director of Friends of the St. Clair River discusses the Bridge to Bay Trail. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 27, 20268 minEp. 9416
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