Focus with Paul W. Smith
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Focus with Paul W. Smith
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...
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 12, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 12, 2025 ~ two healthcare bills fail to pass the senate. Latest in the Sherrone Moore saga. Tensions escalate between the US and Argentina. C...
Riger Reviews Ella McCay and Wake Up Dead Man
December 12, 2025 ~ Dave Riger reviews Ella McCay in theaters and Wake Up Deadman A Knives Out Mystery on Netflix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...
Tensions Escalate between the US and Argentina
December 12, 2025 ~ Retired Brigadier General Doug "Odie" Slocum, Former Air Wing Commander for the 127th Fighter Group at Selfridge Air National Guar...
Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Appears in Court
December 12, 2025 ~ Eben Brown, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the first court appearance of the Charlie Kirk murder suspect. H...
Jim Brandstatter on the Michigan Football Controversy
December 12, 2025 ~ Michigan Legend Jim Brandstatter gives his thoughts on the Michigan football controversy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...
Senate Votes down Dueling Healthcare Bills
December 12, 2025 ~ Bill Ballenger, Editor of the Ballenger Report discusses the two partisan healthcare bills that failed to pass the senate. Hosted...
Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 10, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 10, 2025 ~ Trump touts economy in Pennsylvania. Michigan lawmaker introduces bill to restrict social media use for minors. Court case for hig...
Mitch Albom Gearing Up for Another SAY Detroit Radiothon
December 10, 2025 ~ Mitch Albom checks in with Paul ahead of tomorrow's SAY Detroit Radiothon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://p...
Speaker Hall Proposing Price Controls for Hospitals
December 10, 2025 ~ Michigan Speaker Matt Hall discusses his call for price controls on hospitals and asking the Michigan Supreme Court to hear stalle...
Judge Unseals Ghislaine Maxwell Grand Jury Material
December 10, 2025 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law PLLC discusses the unsealing of Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury materials. Hosted by Simpl...
Murder Case for Northern Michigan Woman Has Been Delayed
December 10, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the court case in the murder of Rebecca Park being delayed....
Proposed Bill to Age Restrict Social Media in Michigan
December 10, 2025 ~ Mark Tisdel, R-Rochester Hills, State Representative in Michigan's 55th District sponsoring a bill to restrict social media use fo...
Trump Touts Economy in Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland Unive...
Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 9, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 9, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski in for Paul W Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Delphi Retirees Still Reeling
December 9, 2025 ~ Ron Beeber, Delphi Retiree Association Member discusses the continued fall out from losing their pension. Hosted by Simplecast, an...
Prices of Cars Going Up
December 9, 2-25 ~ Thad Czott, CEO Szott Automotives discusses the rising prices of cars. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.ad...
Congress Unveils Defense Bill that Curbs Chinese Tech Investments
December 9, 2025 ~ Captain Bob Carey, National Defense Committee Executive Director discusses a new defense bill that curbs Chinese tech investments....
Political Roundup with Craig Mauger and Steve Mitchell
December 9, 2025 ~ Craig Mauger, State and Government reporter for the Detroit News and Steve Mitchell, CEO Mitchell Research and Communications Inc....
Local Meijer Clerk Goes Viral Receives $1.7 Million from GoFundMe
December 9, 2025 ~ Edmund Bambas, 88 year old Meijer clerk who had to go back to work after losing his pension and taking care of his sick wife receiv...
Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 8, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 8, 2025 ~ Paul W Smith broadcasts live from Soundboard inside Motor City Casino for the Detroit Economic Club's exit interview with Mayor Mik...
Sam Klemet, Executive Director of The Detroit Auto Show and Detroit Auto Dealers Association
December 8, 2025 ~ Sam Klemet, Executive Director of The Detroit Auto Show and Detroit Auto Dealers Association joins Paul W Smith live from the Detro...
Hussein Berry, Vice President Airport Operations DTW, Delta Airlines
December 8, 2025 ~ Hussein Berry, Vice President Airport Operations DTW, Delta Airlines joins Paul W Smith live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted...
Congressman Barrett on Securing the Release of Hmong Refugee
December 8, 2025 ~ Tom Barrett, Congressman R-7th District discusses how he secured the release of a Hmong refugee who was wrongfully detained. Hosted...
Melanie Duquesnel's New Job
December 8, 2025 ~ Melanie Duquesnel, former President and CEO of the Better Business Bureau discusses her new job as CEO of United Community Family S...
SCOTUS to Hear Arguments over fired FTC Commissioner, Trump May Intervene in Netflix Deal
December 8, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses SCOTUS hearing case over FTC Commissioner Trump fired, Trump sa...
Tricia Keith, President and CEO of BCBSM
December 8, 2025 ~ Tricia Keith, President and CEO of BCBSM joins Paul live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Before his Exit Interview
December 8, 2025 ~ Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan joins Paul before his exit interview in front of the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...
Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 5, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 5, 2025 ~ SCOTUS allows Texas to keep congressional maps. Admiral who ordered second drug boat strikes answers lawmaker questions. DC pipe bo...
Congressman John James Introduces Bill to Put Age Limits on App Store
December 5, 2025 ~ John James Congressman R-10th District, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate discusses his bill to put age limits on the app store an...
Riger Reviews 5 Nights at Freddy's and Stranger Things Season 5
December 5, 2025 ~ Dave Riger reviews 5 Nights at Freddy's and Stranger Things Season 5. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.ads...
WJR Digital Sports Reporter Nick Lundberg on Lions Big Win
December 5, 2025 ~ WJR Digital Sports Director Nick Lundberg breaks down the Lions win last night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https...
Frankie Scinta Coming to Andiamo Celebrity Showroom
December 5, 2025 ~ Frankie Scinta, The Showman previews his performance at Andiamo Celebrity Showroom. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See h...
Paul is Joined by The Three Ghosts from a Christmas Carol
December 5, 2025 ~ Mary Magyari Spirit of Christmas Past, Tamara Della Anderson Spirit of Christmas Present and Sean Ryan Spirit of Christmas Future d...
DC Bombing Suspect Arrested After Nearly 5 Years
December 5, 2025 ~ Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, Federal Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Federal Prosecutor discusses the arrest of the DC pi...
SCOTUS Allows Texas to Keep Maps and Drug Boat Admiral Faces Questioning
December 5, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Po...
Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 4, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 4, 2025 ~ Pentagon watchdog group says Hegseth endangered troops with signal app messages. President Trump rolls back Biden era fuel economy...
Lingenfelter Collection Hosting 6th Annual Toy Drive
December 4, 2025 ~ Ken Lingenfelter, Owner of the Lingenfelter Collection talks about his holiday open house and toy drive this weekend. Hosted by Si...
Large Turnout for Last Night's Virtual Hearing on Saline Data Center
December 4, 2025 ~ Summer Ballentine, Reporter for the Detroit News talks about the battle over a new AI date center out in Saline Township. Hosted by...
Detroit PAL Checks in with Paul W Smith
December 4, 2025 ~ Fred Hunter Detroit PAL CEO discusses year end fundraising goals and plans for 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
President Trump Rolls Back Biden Era Fuel Economy Standards
December 4, 2025 ~ Keith Naughton, Bloomberg Auto Business Reporter discusses yesterday's oval office meeting where President Trump rolled back Biden...