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 17, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 17, 2025 ~ President Trump to give prime time address tonight. Trump's Chief of Staff gives interview to Vanity Fair. Nick Reiner charged wit...
Trump Orders Total Blockade on Oil Tankers Coming in and Out of Venezuela
December 17, 2025 ~ Peter Meijer, Former Congressman and Army Veteran talks about the latest escalation by President Trump against Venezuela. Hosted...
Michigan Senate Votes to Restore $634 million Cut by GOP Lead House
December 17, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the Michigan Senate voted to restore $634 million that was c...
Tickets for AutoGlow Presented by Ford to Benefit the Children's Center on Sale Now
December 17, 2025 ~ Desiree Jennings, President and CEO of The Children's Center talks to Paul about their big fundraiser coming up Hosted by Simpleca...
Rob Reiner's Son Charged with Two Counts of First Degree Murder
December 17, 2025 ~ Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, federal criminal defense attorney and former federal prosecutor discusses the charges against Ni...
Trump to Give Primetime Address and Chief of Staff Gives Vanity Fair Interview
December 17, 2025 ~ Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic previews Donald Trump's primetime address and discusses the Vanity Fair interview with his C...
Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 16, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 16, 2025 ~ Are there splits within the MAGA movement? Manhunt continues for shooter at Brown University. FBI thwarts terrorist plot. Presiden...
Doron Levin Checks in from Israel on Antisemitic Attack in Australia
December 16, 2025 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Israeli born Journalist, checks in from Israeli and discusses latest in Bondi beach attack. Hosted by Simp...
President Trump suing BBC for $10 billion
December 16, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses President Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the British Br...
FBI Thwarts New Years Eve Terrorist Threat in LA
December 16, 2025 ~ Daniel Roberts, Former Special Agent in Charge of the Detroit FBI discusses the thwarted terrorist plot in LA. Hosted by Simpleca...
WJR Cares Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries
December 16, 2025 ~ Dr. Chad Audi, President and CEO of Detroit Rescue Missions Ministries joins Paul W. for WJR Cares Day. Hosted by Simplecast, an...
Images of Person of Interest in Brown University Shooting Released
December 16, 2025 ~ Eben Brown, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor with the latest on the manhunt after the Brown University shooting. Hosted...
Conservatives Condemn Trump's Post on Reiner, Erika Kirk and Candace Owens Meet
December 16, 2025 ~ Peter Trumbore, Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at Oakland University discusses some of the splits that...
Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 15, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 15, 2025 ~ Person of interest released in Brown University shooting. At least 15 dead in antisemitic attack in Australia. Lions lose ground i...
3 Americans Killed in Syria and Witkoff Meets with Zelenskyy
December 15, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt Colonel in the US Army discusses the three Americans killed in Syria and Witkoff's meeting with Zelensky...
Rob Reiner and His Wife Found Dead
December 15, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife as well as his piece on M...
Former DTE Exec Launches Employment Initiative for Disabled Adults
December 15, 2025 ~ Dave Meador, former DTE Executive discusses Trove Marketplace the first e-commerce employment initiative for adults with disabilit...
Lions Lose to the Rams and How is the Michigan Football Job Viewed by Candidates?
December 15, 2025 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of "SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino" weeknights at 6 breaks down the Lions loss and the p...
Mike Bouchard on Mass Shootings at Brown University and in Australia
December 15, 2025 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard discusses the mass shootings at Brown University and at a Hannukah celebration in Australi...
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...