Focus with Paul W. Smith

August 17, 2026 ~ Chris Alberta and Jason Roe fill in for Paul W. Smith discusses the big topics and stories of the day, Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 17, 2026 ~ Roger Hauck, new GOP leader of the State Senate joins Chris Alberta and Jason Roe 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.

August 17, 2026 ~ Jonathan Martin, Senior National Political Reporter at Politico joins Chris Alberta and Jason Roe 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.

August 14, 2026 ~ Eric Larson CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership fills in for Paul W. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 14, 2026 ~ Carol Coletta, Bloomberg Public Innovation Fellow joins Eric Larson 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.

August 14, 2026 ~ Dave Riger of Reviews it, reviews End of Oak Street and Reacher Season 4 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 14, 2026 ~ Peter Scher, Vice Chairman, JP Morgan Chase and Terrah Opferman, Managing Director, Michigan & Ohio Region Manager, Commercial Banking, J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, DDP Board Member, Current JP Morgan Chase market leader in Detroit and the state of Michigan join Eric Larson 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.

August 14, 2026 ~ Gretchen Awad, Executive Director, Northwest Ohio & Michigan, Susan G. Komen joins Eric Larson 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.

August 14, 2026 ~ Colin Bird, Consul General of Canada in Detroit joins Eric Larson if 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.

August 14, 2026 ~ Bud Denker, President, Penske Corp, DDP Board Member and DDP Board Member joins Eric Larson 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.

August 14, 2026 ~ Ethan Kent, Executive Director of Placemaking X joins Eric Larson 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.

August 13, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss and Kelly Cobb 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.

August 13, 2026 ~ Special Victims Prosecutor Christina Hines, MI-10 Dem Candidate checks in with Kaitlyn Buss and Kelly 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.

August 13, 2026 ~ Rep. Bryan Posthumus, Majority Floor Leader joins Kaitlyn Buss and Kelly 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.

August 13, 2026 ~ Tony Michaels, Parade Company President and CEO looks ahead to the Woodward Dream Cruise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 13, 2026 ~ Brian Pannebecker, Auto Workers for Trump, joins Kaitlyn Buss and Kelly Cobb in for Paul W. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 13, 2026 ~ Michael Bouchard, Captain in the National Guard, Republican Congressional Candidate for the 10th district talks to Kaitlyn Buss and Kelly 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.

August 12, 2026 ~ Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Democrat Candidate for Governor joins Jeff Donofrio 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.

August 12, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio 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.

August 12, 2026 ~ Sandy Baruah, President & CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber joins Jeff Donofrio 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.

August 12, 2026 ~ Rachel Stewart, CEO of Gardner White Furniture joins Jeff Donofrio 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.

August 12, 2026 ~ Chad Livengood, Politics Editor & Columnist, Detroit News joins Jeff Donofrio 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.

August 12, 2026 ~ Chandra Madafferi, President & CEO of Michigan Education Association joins Jeff Donofrio 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.

August 12, 2026 ~ David Knezek, President of Henry Ford College joins Jeff Donofrio 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.

August 12, 2026 ~ Congressman John James, Republican Candidate for Governor joins Jeff Donofrio 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.

August 12, 2026 ~ Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Community District joins Jeff Donofrio 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.

August 11, 2026 ~ Todd Flood in for Paul W. Smith. Looking at the latest in some of the big statewide races. President Trump secretly moved to military plane on way home from Turkey. Police issues warning about posting back to school pictures on social media 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.

August 11, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News has her latest America 250 piece on the film incentive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 11, 2026 ~ Brad Galli, Three-time Michigan Sportscaster of the Year, host of “The Brad Galli Show” on YouTube and Facebook check in with Todd Flood 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.

August 11, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis, chief operating officer for Rock Entertainment Group, Tournament Director 2026 Rocket Classic recaps the tournament with Todd Flood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 11, 2026 ~ Eben Brown, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses new warnings about posting back to school pictures on social media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 11, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel for the US Army discusses the plot to sneak President Trump out of Turkey after threats following NATO summit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 11, 2026 ~ Peter Trumbore, Chair of Political Science at Oakland University discusses some of the big state races with Todd Flood 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.

August 10, 2026 ~ Dave LewAllen in for Paul. Obama and El-Sayed discuss Democrat unity. Detroit Open is coming to Detroit. We look ahead at this week's Perseid Meteor Shower and eclipse. Israel rejects President Trump's 15 point peace plan. Hunter Biden says Joe Biden's cancer has spread to his bones. Update on US/Canadian relations after the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge 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.

August 10, 2026 ~ Drew Dilkens, Mayor of Windsor gives us an update on the Gordie Howe Bridge after pedestrian path opens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 10, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Hunter Biden saying former President Joe Biden's cancer has spread to his bones. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 10, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News correspondent and WJR Contributor on Israel rejecting President Trump's 15 point peace plan for Gaza. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 10, 2026 ~ Michael Narlock, the Cranbrook Institute’s Head of Astronomy discusses this week’s Perseid meteor shower and eclipse. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 10, 2026 ~ Tom Webb, CMO of The Association of Pickleball Players discusses the Detroit Open coming to the Vibe Credit Union Showplace August 19–23. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 10, 2026 ~ Dennis Darnoi, Founder of Densar Consulting discusses the phone call between Barack Obama and Abdul El-Sayed to discuss unifying the Democrat party. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 7, 2026 ~ President Trump signs executive orders on birthright citizenship. President Trump refutes reports that US is running low on munitions. Senate panel votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt 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.

August 7, 2026 ~ Tom Leonard, Partner at Plunkett Cooney discusses the senate panel voting to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 7, 2026 ~ Dave Riger, Riger Reviews it is reviewing One Night Only in theaters and Ted Lasso on Apple TV. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 7, 2026 ~ Lew LaPaugh, President Ted Lindsay Foundation discusses the 26th Annual Ted Lindsay Foundation Celebrity Golf Outing will take place on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Great Oaks Country Club Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 7, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel for the US Army discusses President Trump refuting reports that US is running out of long range missiles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 7, 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 his piece on Abdul El-Sayed and President Trump's executive orders on immigration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 6, 2026 ~ Big takeaways from the primary. Family feud inside congress. SpaceX sends rocket into moon. Lions hire new President and CEO. FAA investigating multiple incidents involving Marine One 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.

August 6, 2026 ~ Brian McClory, co-chair of Sweetest Heart of Mary Pierogi Festival, the 45th annual Pierogi festival is this weekend Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 6, 2026 ~ David Shepardson, covers transportation, autos and aviation for Reuters, formally of the Detroit News discusses a number of incidents involving Marine One. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 6, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, Co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino, weeknights at 6 on WJR discusses the Lions hiring Richard Haddad as their new President and CEO. Red Wings hire outside agency to find replacement for Steve Yzerman. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.