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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

President Trump Calls for Suspension of Gas Tax

May 12, 2026 ~ Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at Gas Buddy discusses President Trump calling to suspend gas tax. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 12, 20264 minEp. 9658

Wayne County Launching Gun Safety Campaign

May 12, 2026 ~ Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy discusses the newly launched gun safety campaigned. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 12, 20269 minEp. 9657

Looking Ahead to Trump's China Trip

May 12, 2026 ~ Jason Roe, Principal at Roe Strategic looks ahead at President Trump's trip to China. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 12, 20269 minEp. 9656

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 11, 2026 ~ Full Show

May 11, 2026 ~ Mike Duggan checks in from campaign trail. Trump rejects latest offer from Iran. Putin says Russia - Ukraine war is almost over. More states joining redistricting fight. Large water main break leaves many Oakland County residents without water. Pentagon releases UFO files 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.

May 11, 20261 hr 12 minEp. 9655

Pentagon Releases Large Swath of UFO Files

May 11, 2026 ~ Mike Murray, Astronomer and Manager of the Delta College Planetarium discusses the latest release of UFO files. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 11, 20267 minEp. 9654

Large Water Main Break in Oakland County Leaves Thousands Without Water

May 11, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the large water main break in Auburn Hills. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 11, 20268 minEp. 9653

More States Enter Redistricting Battle

May 11, 2026 ~ Stephen Henderson, Founder BridgeDetroit, host of “American Black Journal” on PBS, 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 more states that are entering fight over redistricting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 11, 20269 minEp. 9652

Mike Duggan Checks in from the Campaign Trail

May 11, 2026 ~ Mike Duggan, former Mayor of Detroit now running for governor as an independent checks in from the campaign trail. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 11, 202610 minEp. 9650

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 8, 2026 ~ Full Show

May 8, 2026 ~ Broadcasting live from the Detroit Golf Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 08, 20261 hr 51 minEp. 9649

Riger Reviews It ~ Mortal Kombat 2 and Star Wars Maul The Shadow Lord

May 8, 2026 ~ Kyle Emmi in for Dave Riger reviewing Mortal Kombat 2 in theaters and Star Wars Maul The Shadow Lord on Disney Plus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 08, 202613 minEp. 9648

Doug Buser, VP Sports and Entertainment at Rocket

May 8, 2026 ~ Doug Buser, VP Sports and Entertainment at Rocket joins 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.

May 08, 20269 minEp. 9647

Pistons Head to Cleveland Up 2-0

May 8, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino, weeknights at 6 on WJR discusses the Pistons being up 2-0 heading to Cleveland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 08, 20268 minEp. 9646

James and Johnson Signatures Called into Question

May 8, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses John James and Perry Johnson's petition signatures being called into question. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 08, 20268 minEp. 9645

Rocket Classic Announces First Wave of Golfers

May 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis Tournament Director for 2026 Rocket Classic discusses the first wave of golfers that have been announced. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 08, 20269 minEp. 9644

Spirit Collapse Could be Financial Hit for Metro

May 8, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the latest with Spirit Airlines and Metro Airports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 08, 20269 minEp. 9643

Senate quietly bans lawmakers from betting on prediction markets

May 6, 2026 ~ Eben Brown, Fox News Correspondent, WJR Contributor discusses Senate banning their members from betting on prediction markets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 08, 20269 minEp. 9642

Autonomy Event and Congressional Testimony

May 8, 2026 ~ Michael Robbins, CEO of Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International previews the XPONENTIAL event at Huntington Place and his testimony in front of congress. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 08, 20268 minEp. 9641

Court Rules Against Tariffs, Refunds Set to go Out Next Week

May 8, 2026 ~ Patrick Anderson, Founder & CEO of Anderson Economic Group discusses more court rulings against Trump tariffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 08, 20269 minEp. 9640

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

May 7, 2026 ~ Broadcasting live from Mattaei Botanical Gardens presented by Destination Ann Arbor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 07, 20261 hr 43 minEp. 9639

Chad Wiebesick, Director of Media Relations at Destination Ann Arbor

May 7, 2026 ~ Chad Wiebesick, Director of Media Relations at Destination Ann Arbor discusses National Travel and Tourism Week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 07, 20267 minEp. 9638

Latest in Iran

May 7, 2026 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, Born in Israel 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.

May 07, 20268 minEp. 9637

Katie Scott, Washtenaw County Commissioner District 9

May 7, 2026 ~ Katie Scott, Washtenaw County Commissioner District 9 discusses Washtenaw County's 200th Anniversary. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 07, 202610 minEp. 9636

Marco Rubio Meets with Pope Leo

May 7, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News recaps Marco Rubio's visit with Pope Leo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 07, 20267 minEp. 9635

Alleged Epstein Suicide Note Released

May 7, 2026 ~ Bill Ballenger, Editor of the Ballenger report discusses the alleged Epstein suicide note. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 07, 202610 minEp. 9634

Dave Cicotte, Marketing and Events at Michigan Brewers Guild

May 7, 2026 ~ Dave Cicotte, Marketing and Events at Michigan Brewers Guild discusses this summer's beer festival. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 07, 20267 minEp. 9633

Executive Chef Joe VanWagner

May 7, 2026 ~ Executive Chef Joe VanWagner discusses Ann Arbor's dining scene. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 07, 20269 minEp. 9632

Latest on the Hantavirus Outbreak on a Cruise Ship

May 7, 2026 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the latest on the cruise ship where Hantavirus has broken out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 07, 20268 minEp. 9631

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

May 6, 2026 ~ Broadcasting live from Midland Center For the Arts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 06, 20261 hr 45 minEp. 9629
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