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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

Michael Montri, Detroit Grand Prix President

May 29, 2026 ~ Michael Montri, Detroit Grand Prix President joins Jamie Edmonds in for Paul W. Smith live from the Grand Prix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 20268 minEp. 9751

Patrick Wright, CEO of Racing for Kids

May 29, 2026 ~ Patrick Wright, CEO of Racing for Kids joins Jamie Edmonds in for Paul W. Smith live from the Grand Prix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 20268 minEp. 9750

Michael Young, Announcer on the INDYCAR Radio Network

May 29, 2026 ~ Michael Young, Announcer on the INDYCAR Radio Network joins Jamie Edmonds live from the Grand Prix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 20268 minEp. 9749

John Doonan, IMSA Racing Series President

May 29, 2026 ~ John Doonan, IMSA Racing Series President joins Jamie Edmonds in for Paul W. Smith live from the Grand Prix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 202610 minEp. 9748

Letty Azar, Grand Prix VP of Community Affairs

May 29, 2026 ~ Letty Azar, Grand Prix VP of Community Affairs talks to Jamie Edmonds in for Paul W. Smith live from the Grand Prix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 29, 20268 minEp. 9747

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 28, 2026 ~ Full Show

May 28, 2026 ~ Day 2 of the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 20261 hr 6 minEp. 9745

Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber

May 28, 2026 ~ Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber recaps the Mackinac Policy Conference with 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 28, 20267 minEp. 9744

Warren Evans, Wayne County Executive and Assad Turfe, Deputy Wayne County Executive

May 28, 2026 ~ Warren Evans, Wayne County Executive and Assad Turfe, Deputy Wayne County Executive join Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 20265 minEp. 9743

Rachel Stewart, CEO Gardner White

May 28, 2026 ~ Rachel Stewart, CEO Gardner White joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 20262 minEp. 9742

David Jurcak, President of the Grand Hotel

May 28, 2026 ~ David Jurcak, President of the Grand Hotel joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 20264 minEp. 9741

Aric Nesbitt, Michigan Senate Minority Leader, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate

May 28, 2026 ~ Aric Nesbitt, Michigan Senate Minority Leader, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 20264 minEp. 9740

Governor Gretchen Whitmer

May 28, 2026 ~ Governor Gretchen Whitmer joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 202611 minEp. 9739

Neil MacKinnon, President Central Michigan University

May 28, 2026 ~ Neil MacKinnon, President Central Michigan University joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 20265 minEp. 9738

David Coulter, Oakland County Executive

May 28, 2026 ~ David Coulter, Oakland County Executive joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 20263 minEp. 9737

Katrina McCree, new CEO of THAW, The Heat and Warmth Fund

May 28, 2026 ~ Katrina McCree, new CEO of THAW, The Heat and Warmth Fund joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 20264 minEp. 9736

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel

May 28, 2026 ~ Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 20264 minEp. 9735

Ora Hirsch Pescovitz President of Oakland University

May 28, 2026 ~ Ora Hirsch Pescovitz President of Oakland University joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 20263 minEp. 9734

Former Attorney General Mike Cox Now Running for Governor

May 28, 2026 ~ Former Attorney General Mike Cox Now Running for Governor as a Republican joins Paul W. Smith live at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 20264 minEp. 9733

Senator Gary Peters

May 28, 2026 ~ Senator Gary Peters joins Paul W. Smith live at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 202610 minEp. 9732

Paul W. Smith w/ Estate Planning Legal Services

May 28, 2026 ~ Paul W. Smith sits down with Estate Planning Legal Services Managing Partner, Jeff Sharp, to discuss the overall importance of estate planning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 28, 202621 minEp. 9746

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

May 27, 2026 ~ Paul W. Smith broadcasts live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 27, 20261 hr 4 minEp. 9730

John James and Tom Leonard

May 27, 2026 ~ John James, US Congressman R-10th District, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate and Tom Leonard, Partner at Plunkett Cooney, former Republican Gubernatorial Candidate join Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 27, 20267 minEp. 9729

Krista Tanner, President and CEO of ITC Holdings Corp.

May 27, 2026 ~ Krista Tanner, President and CEO of ITC Holdings Corp. joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 27, 202610 minEp. 9726

Jared Fleisher CEO of Bedrock

May 27, 2026 ~ Jared Fleisher CEO of Bedrock joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 27, 20264 minEp. 9724

David Miller, CEO of Michigan Medicine

May 27, 2026 ~ David Miller, CEO of Michigan Medicine joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 27, 20266 minEp. 9731

Tricia Keith, President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

May 27, 2026 ~ Tricia Keith, President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 27, 20267 minEp. 9723

Rick Snyder and Doug Ross on Education

May 27, 2026 ~ Rick Snyder, CEO and co-founder of SensCy, Former Republican Governor of Michigan and Doug Ross, President at American Promise Schools, former Democrat State Senator talks education with 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 27, 20264 minEp. 9721

Bill Wild, CEO of MIRA Midwest Independent Retailers Association

May 27, 2026 ~ Bill Wild, CEO of MIRA Midwest Independent Retailers Association joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 27, 20265 minEp. 9720
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