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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

Tyler Loftis, Executive Director, ArtPrize

April 8, 2026 ~ Tyler Loftis, Executive Director, ArtPrize joins 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.

Apr 08, 20269 minEp. 9475

Helen Taylor, State Director, The Nature Conservancy

April 8, 2026 ~ Helen Taylor, State Director, The Nature Conservancy joins 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.

Apr 08, 20269 minEp. 9474

Hilary Doe, President & CEO of Move Detroit

April 8, 2026 ~ Hilary Doe, President & CEO of Move Detroit joins 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.

Apr 08, 20268 minEp. 9473

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 7, 2026 ~ Full Show

April 7, 2026 ~ Ryan Goldberg President & Chief Executive Officer at DFCU Financial fills in for 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.

Apr 07, 20261 hr 4 minEp. 9472

Austan D. Goolsbee President and CEO of Federal Reserve Chicago

April 7, 2026 ~ Austan D. Goolsbee President and CEO of Federal Reserve Chicago joins Ryan Goldberg live at the Detroit Econmic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 07, 20269 minEp. 9471

Ronia Kruse, President and CEO OpTech

April 7, 2026 ~ Ronia Kruse, President and CEO of OpTech joins Ryan Goldberg 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.

Apr 07, 20267 minEp. 9470

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April 7, 2026 ~ Lt. Mike Shaw of the Michigan State Police discusses Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 07, 20269 minEp. 9469

Detroit on the Clock for 2027 Final 4

April 7, 2026 ~ Marty Dobek, Executive Director at the Detroit Sports Commission looks ahead to next year's Final 4 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.

Apr 07, 20268 minEp. 9468

Artimis ii Heading Home

April 7, 2026 ~ Michael Narlock, The Cranbrook Institute's Head of Astronomy on Artemis ii heading home. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 07, 20269 minEp. 9467

Michigan Wins National Championship, Pistons Clinch The Number 1 Seed

April 7, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino discusses Michigan winning the national championship and Pistons thriving without Cade Cunningham. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 07, 20268 minEp. 9466

Tony Michaels, President and CEO of the Parade Company

April 7, 2026 ~ Tony Michaels, President and CEO of the Parade Company joins Ryan Goldberg 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.

Apr 07, 20267 minEp. 9465

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 6, 2026 ~ Full Show

April 6, 2026 ~ Dave LewAllen 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 06, 20261 hr 19 minEp. 9463

Michigan Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Mail in Voting Order

April 6, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law, PLLC and host of "Behind the Bench" with Todd Flood on WJR discusses Michigan joining lawsuit against Trump's mail in voting Executive Order. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 06, 20267 minEp. 9461

Detroit on Clock for Final 4

April 6, 2026 ~ Dave Beachnau, CEO, Detroit Local Organizing Committee looks ahead to the 2027 Final 4 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.

Apr 06, 20267 minEp. 9462

Savannah Guthrie Returns to the Today Show

April 6, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses Savannah Guthrie's return to the Today Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 06, 202611 minEp. 9459

Restoring Belle Isle Boat House

April 6, 2026 ~ David Carleton, Principal of Stuart-Pitman, inc. discusses his plans to restore the Belle isle boat house. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 06, 20269 minEp. 9458

Airman Rescued from Iran, Trump Gives Another Deadline

April 6, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses President Trump's newest ultimatum and second US airman rescued from inside Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 06, 20269 minEp. 9457

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

April 3, 2026 ~ Steve Courtney fills in for Paul W. Smith on Opening Day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 03, 20261 hr 18 minEp. 9456

Riger Reviews It ~ Best Baseball Movies

April 3, 2026 ~ Dave Riger of Riger Reviews it discusses his favorite baseball movies with Steve Courtney. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 03, 202610 minEp. 9455

Kevin Dietz Live From The Final 4 in Indianapolis

April 3, 2026 ~ Kevin Dietz, Host of All Talk with Kevin Dietz weekdays 9am-Noon is live in Indianapolis for the Final 4. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 03, 20269 minEp. 9454

Party Outside Comerica and Michigan Season to Remember Basketballs

April 3, 2026 ~ Justin Valentine, WJR opening day correspondent comes to us live from the festivities outside Comerica Park and Randy Karraker PR Director Nikco Sports Memorabilia and Sports Collectibles on Nicko's Michigan season to remember licensed basketballs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 03, 20265 minEp. 9453

Checking in From Inside Comerica Park Before First Pitch

April 3, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter checks in with Steve Courtney from inside Comerica Park ahead of first pitch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 03, 20268 minEp. 9452

Tigers Play by Play Voice Dan Dickerson

April 3. 2026 ~ Dan Dickerson, play by play voice of the Detroit Tigers checks in with Steve Courtney ahead of first pitch on opening day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 03, 202614 minEp. 9451

Who Are The Top 400 Tigers of All Time?

April 3, 2026 ~ Tom Gage, Tigers beat writer from 1979-2015 discusses his new book “Your Detroit Tigers: The Great, The Good, The Top 400" that he co-wrote with former Tigers Catcher Alex Avila. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 03, 202610 minEp. 9449

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

April 2, 2026 ~ 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, 20261 hr 4 minEp. 9448

Nadina Hassan, Stage and Screen Actress

April 2, 2026 ~ Nadina Hassan, actress whose credits include Regina George in the national touring production of Mean Girls as well as a number of other stage, film and television productions 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, 20268 minEp. 9446

Mary Culler, President of Ford Philanthropy

April 2, 2026 ~ Mary Culler, President of Ford Philanthropy 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, 20268 minEp. 9445
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