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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

Sheriff Bouchard on Failed Shooting at White House Correspondents' dinner

April 27, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard gives his thoughts on the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents' dinner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 27, 20268 minEp. 9569

How Delta is Mitigating High Fuel Prices with Their Own Refinery

April 24, 2026 ~ How Delta airlines is protecting itself against surging fuel prices with their own oil refinery. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 24, 20262 minEp. 9567

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 24, 2026 ~ Full Show

April 24, 2026 ~ Member of US special forces arrested after betting on Maduro raid. Latest on Operation Epic Fury. Senator Peter wants answers on failed tornado sirens. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson discusses the DOJ asking for all 2024 Wayne County ballots and addresses allegations against her in a recent lawsuit 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 advertisin...

Apr 24, 20261 hr 10 minEp. 9566

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on Lawsuits and DOJ Demanding Wayne County Ballots

April 24, 2026 ~ Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State and Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate for Governor discusses court dismissing lawsuit over eligibility of oversea voters, accusations against her office in a discrimination lawsuit and the DOJ demanding Wayne County ballots from the 2024 election. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 24, 20268 minEp. 9565

Senator Peters Grills Lutnick on Failed Tornado Sirens

April 24, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the back and forth between Senator Peters and Secretary Lutnick about failed tornado sirens during a hearing yesterday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 24, 20266 minEp. 9564

Hegseth Gives Update on Operation Epic Fury

April 24, 2026 ~ Peter Meijer, former congressman and army veteran discusses the latest from the middle east. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 24, 202610 minEp. 9563

Million Dollar Quartet at Meadow Brook Theatre

April 24, 2026 ~ Stephen Blackwell, portraying Sam Phillips and Chris Blisset, Music Director, playing Brother Jay in Million Dollar Quartet running at Meadow Brook Theatre through May 17th. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 24, 202610 minEp. 9562

Riger Reviews It ~ Michael and Hulk Hogan Real American

April 24, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews Michael in theaters and Hulk Hogan Real American on Netflix Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 24, 202612 minEp. 9561

Member of US Special Forces Arrested for Betting on Maduro Bust

April 24, 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 US special forces soldier who got arrested after allegedly winning $400,000 on Maduro raid. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 24, 202610 minEp. 9560

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 23, 2026 ~ Full Show

April 23, 2026 ~ Trump administration reclassifies marijuana. Senate passes budget plan to reopen DHS. Michigan residents go to Lansing to voice concerns over AI data centers. Previewing night one of the NFL draft. Will government bail out spirit airlines 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.

Apr 23, 20261 hr 4 minEp. 9559

Will Government Bail Out Spirit Airlines?

April 23, 2026 ~ David Shephardson, covers transportation, autos and aviation for Reuters discusses the possible government bailout of Spirit Airlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 23, 20268 minEp. 9558

Previewing Night One of the NFL Draft

April 23, 2026 ~ Lomas Brown Jr., Detroit Lions Legend, co-host of "SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino" previews night one of the NFL draft. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 23, 20269 minEp. 9557

Michigan Residents Voice Concerns Over Data Centers

April 23, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the hearing on data centers at the State Capitol yesterday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 23, 20267 minEp. 9556

Senate Passes DHS Funding Plan

April 23, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the senate passing a budget plan to reopen DHS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 23, 20268 minEp. 9555

Trump Administration Reclassifies Marijuana

April 23, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law PLLC, Host of "Behind the Bench" with Todd Flood on WJR discusses the reclassification of marijana. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 23, 20267 minEp. 9554

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 22, 2026 ~ Full Show

April 22, 2026 ~ Paul W. Smith is back. President Trump extends the ceasefire deal. Virginia redistricts. Carlson's regret. New Fed chair hearing 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.

Apr 22, 20261 hr 5 minEp. 9553

4 People Rescued After Boat Capsized Near Gordie Howe Bridge

April 22, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses 4 men rescued from the Detroit River. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 22, 20269 minEp. 9552

Rick Snyder Releases the Michigan Roadmap

April 22, 2026 ~ Rick Snyder, Founder and CEO of SensCy Cyber Security and Former Governor of Michigan discusses his Michigan road map for candidates. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 22, 202610 minEp. 9551

Bookstock Kicks Off This Weekend

April 22, 2026 ~ Neal Rubin, Free Press Columnist and Honorary Chair of Bookstock looks ahead to 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.

Apr 22, 20267 minEp. 9550

Congresswoman Stevens on ceasefire, Kevin Warsh hearing and her campaign

April 22, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Haley Stevens, D-11th district, Senate Candidate discusses President Trump's ceasefire extension, Trump's choice of fed chair faces a hearing and her campaign. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 22, 20268 minEp. 9549

President Trump Extends Ceasefire, Virginia Redistricting, Tucker Carlson's Remorse

April 22, 2026 ~ Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic discusses President Trump extending the Iran ceasefire. Virginia votes to redistrict in favor of the Democrats and Tucker Carlson sorry for helping Trump get reelected. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Apr 22, 202611 minEp. 9548

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 21, 2026 ~ Full Show

April 21, 2026 ~ Kelly William Cobb senior strategist at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News fill 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 21, 20261 hr 6 minEp. 9547

Nicole Cook, Opinion Editor at the Detroit News

April 21, 2026 ~ Nicole Cook, Opinion Editor joins Kelly Cobb and Kaitlyn Buss 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 21, 20267 minEp. 9546

Katherine Bussard, Salt and Light Global

April 21, 2026 ~ Katherine Bussard, Salt and Light Global joins Kelly Cobb and Kaitlyn Buss 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 21, 20269 minEp. 9545

Tim Golding, State Director AFP Michigan

April 21, 2026 ~ Tim Golding, State Director AFP Michigan joins Kelly Cobb and Kaitlyn Cobb 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 21, 20268 minEp. 9543

Adrian Hemond, CEO, Grassroots Midwest

April 21, 2026 ~ Adrian Hemond, CEO, Grassroots Midwest joins Kelly Cobb and Kaitlyn Buss 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 21, 20269 minEp. 9542

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 20, 2026 ~ Full Show

April 20, 2026 ~ Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber 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 20, 20261 hr 8 minEp. 9541

Mary Sheffield Mayor of Detroit

April 20, 2026 ~ Mary Sheffield, Mayor of Detroit joins Sandy Baruah 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 20, 202610 minEp. 9538

Jeff Donofrio, President and CEO Business Leaders for Michigan

April 20, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio, President and CEO Business Leaders for Michigan joins Sandy Baruah 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 20, 202610 minEp. 9540
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