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 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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    Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 14, 2026 ~ Full Show

    May 14, 2026 ~ President Trump visits with Xi. Pistons lose to the Cavs. CIA Whistleblower testifies on COVID. Alex Murdaugh murder conviction overturned 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.

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    South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Murdaugh Conviction

    May 14, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner at Flood Law PLLC, host of "Behind the Bench" with Todd Flood on WJR discusses the overturning of Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    Yesterday's CIA Whistleblower Hearing on COVID

    May 14, 2026 ~ Eben Brown, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses yesterday's hearing with a CIA whistleblower on COVID. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    Bad No Call and 4th Quarter Collapse Lead to Pistons Loss to Cavs

    May 14, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino, weeknights at 6pm discusses last night's Pistons loss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    Chris Swanson Checks in from the Campaign Trail

    May 14, 2026 ~ Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, Running for Governor as a Democrat 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.

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    Trump Meets with Xi, Congresswoman Dingell Introduces Legislation to Ban Chinese Cars

    May 14, 2026 ~ Debbie Dingell, Congresswoman D-6th District discusses Trump's China trip and her legislation to ban Chinese cars. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 13, 2026 ~ Full Show

    May 13, 2026 ~ Trump lands in China. New polling on president, governor and senate. Progress being made on giant water main break. Black bear sighted in Wayne and Monroe County. California Mayor turns out to be a Chinese asset 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.

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    New Texting Scam and COVID Era Tax Rebates

    May 13, 2026 ~ Susan Tompor, Personal Finance Columnist for the Detroit Free Press discusses her columns “Michigan drivers hit again by texts for unpaid tolls” and “You could be owed IRS refund from COVID‑era penalties — if you act soon” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    California Mayor Confesses to Being an Agent for China

    May 13, 2026 ~ Andy Arena, Director of the Detroit Crime Commission, former special agent in charge of the Detroit FBI discusses the California mayor who has been working for China. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    Two Black Bear Sightings in Monroe and Wayne County

    May 13, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses two black bear sightings in Southeast Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    Trump Lands in China, New Polling for Governor, Senate and President

    May 13, 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 President Trump landing in China and new polling on Governor, President and Senate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    Crews Replace Giant Pipe in Oakland County

    May 13, 2026 ~ David Coulter, Oakland County Executive discusses what's next after a giant water main is replaced in Oakland County. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 12, 2026 ~ Full Show

    May 12, 2026 ~ Looking ahead to Trump's China trip. Wayne County launches new gun safety campaign. Will President Trump suspend the gas tax? Latest on the Oakland County water main break. Pistons drop game 4 to the Cavs 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.

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    Cavs Even Up Series with Piston 2-2

    May 12, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter recaps last night's Pistons game and reacts to early Lions schedule leaks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    Mike Bouchard on Water Main Break and Arrest Using Drone

    May 12, 2026 ~ Mike Bouchard, Oakland County Sheriff gives us an update on the big water main break and discusses an arrest made over the weekend using one of their drones. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    President Trump Rejects Offer From Iran, Putin Says Russia Ukraine War Could be Over Soon

    May 11, 2026 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the latest on two wars. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    Anthony Kolenic, Director of the U-M’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum

    May 7, 2026 ~ Anthony Kolenic, Director of the U-M’s Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum 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.

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    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.

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    Kayla Pionk, Director, PR + Leisure Tourism - Go Great Lakes Bay

    May 6, 2026 ~ Kayla Pionk, Director, PR + Leisure Tourism - Go Great Lakes Bay 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.

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    Detroit to get a PWHL Team

    May 6, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Detroit getting a professional women's hockey team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    Nicki Bailey, Assistant Director of Hotel Operations- The Mill at Zehnder’s Park - Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth

    May 6, 2026 ~ Nicki Bailey, Assistant Director of Hotel Operations- The Mill at Zehnder’s Park - Zehnder’s of Frankenmuth 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.

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    William Pavlov, Manager, Bay City Boat Lines

    May 6, 2026 ~ William Pavlov, Manager, Bay City Boat Lines 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.

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    Is Operation Epic Fury Over?

    May 6, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt. Colonel in the US Army 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.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

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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Cumulus Media Detroit

Produced by Curtis Paul

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