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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.
Episodes
Focus with Paul W. SmithSenate Votes for Immigration Enforcement and Trump Says Pulte New Role is Temprary
June 5, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political…
Focus with Paul W. SmithCars & Cigars Smoke Detroit 2026
June 4, 2026 ~ 760 WJR’s Paul W. Smith, Lomas Brown, and Anthony Bellino broadcast live from the Celani Family Foundation’s Cars & Cigars Smoke Detroit at the…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 4, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 4, 2026 ~ Dave LewAllen in for Paul W. Smith. President Trump to nominate Todd Blanche for AG permanently. Latest on the turmoil within 60 minutes. Public…
Focus with Paul W. SmithRainbow Connection Awards 20 New Scholarships
June 4, 2026 ~ Ingrid Todt, executive director, Rainbow Connection discusses the 25 new scholarships they awarded this morning. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Focus with Paul W. SmithNew Dutch Girl Donuts Location and National Donut Day
June 4, 2026 ~ Paddy Lynch, owner of Dutch Girl Donut discusses their new location in The New Center which opens tomorrow, national donut day. Hosted by…
Focus with Paul W. SmithHouse Votes to Limit Trump's War Powers
June 4, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses the house vote to limit President Trump's war powers. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Focus with Paul W. SmithPublic Voting for Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Now Open
June 4, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman, co-owner of Tanner Friedman, Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Board member discusses the public vote now open. Hosted by Simplecast…
Focus with Paul W. SmithLatest in 60 Minutes CBS News Turmoil
June 4, 2026 ~ Bill Carey, former news director at WXYZ-TV, WCBS-TV and WBBM-TV discusses the firing of Scott Pelley from 60 minutes. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Focus with Paul W. SmithPresident Trump to Nominate Todd Blanche as AG Officially
June 4, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses President Trump nominating acting AG Todd Blanche for full time AG. Hosted…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 3, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 3, 2026 ~ Did Spencer Pratt survive the primary? Search for Lynette Hooker resumes. Are AI stocks boom or bust? Brad Galli on his new venture. Are kill…
Focus with Paul W. SmithAre Kill Switches Coming to a Car Near You?
June 3, 2026 ~ Ingrid Jacques, Columnist USA Today discusser her column “Kill switch' law means your next car could be watching you.” Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Focus with Paul W. SmithBrad Galli Launching "The Brad Galli Show"
June 3, 2026 ~ Brad Galli, former WXYZ TV Sports Director, Three-time Michigan Sportscaster of the Year talks about his new venture "The Brad Galli Show."…
Focus with Paul W. SmithAI Stocks Boom or Bubble?
June 3, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills tells Paul W. Smith whether AI stocks are a good idea or not…
Focus with Paul W. SmithSearch for Missing Michigan Woman Now a Murder Investigation
June 3, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the resumed search for Lynette Hooker, the Michigan woman who went missing in the Bahamas. Hosted…
Focus with Paul W. SmithLatest on LA's Wild Mayoral Race
June 3, 2026 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 2, 2025 ~ Full Show
June 2, 2026 ~ President Trump backs off $1.8 billion lawfare fund. Mike Rogers talks campaign and Iran. June is gun violence awareness month. Huge data center…
Focus with Paul W. SmithNew Drug Could Be Breakthrough for Pancreatic Cancer
June 2, 2026 ~ Dr. Philip Philip, World Renowned Oncologist with Henry Ford Health discusses the new drug that could be a game changer in fighting pancreatic…
Focus with Paul W. SmithOpenAI CEO Sam Altman Attends Saline Barn Data Center Groundbreaking
June 2, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the data center groundbreaking in Saline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
Focus with Paul W. SmithJune is Gun Violence Awareness Month
June 2, 2026 ~ Dr. Joseph Sakran, Trauma Surgeon at Johns Hopkins University & Gun Violence Survivor discusses gun violence awareness month. Hosted by…
Focus with Paul W. SmithMike Rogers Checks in From His Campaign, Discusses Iran
June 2, 2026 ~ Mike Rogers, Republican Senate Candidate Veteran, Former FBI Agent, former Chairman of the US Intelligence Committee in Congress discusses his…
Focus with Paul W. SmithTrump Backs off on $1.8 Billion Lawfare Fund
June 2, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell D-6th District discusses President Trump backing away from his $1.8 billion lawfare fund. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 1, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 1, 2026 ~ Judge blocks $1.9 Trump's billion lawfare fund. President Trump scraps 250 concert. UAW declares strike against American Axle. Memorial Day to…
Focus with Paul W. SmithBud Denker Looks Ahead to Freedom 250 After Detroit Grand Prix
June 1, 2026 ~ Bud Denker, President of Penske Corporation recaps the weekend's Grand Prix and looks ahead to the Freedom 250. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
Focus with Paul W. SmithMetro Airport Adds More Barriers After Another Car Drives Into Evans Terminal
June 1, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses the latest car crash into Metro Airport. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
Focus with Paul W. SmithUS and Iran Exchange New Attacks
June 1, 2026 ~ Dr. Frank Richter PhD former adviser to Saudi Arabia on Mideast terrorism, Iran and Israel discusses the latest between Iran and the United…
Focus with Paul W. Smith100 Deadliest Days of Summer
June 1, 2026 ~ Steve Kiefer, Founder of the Kiefer Foundation discusses the 100 deadliest days of summer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithUAW Declares Strike Against American Axle
June 1st, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the latest UAW strike. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithJudge Blocks Trump's Warfare Fund, Trump May Cancel 250 Concert
June 1, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses a judge blocking President Trump's $1.9 billion lawfare fund and the…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 29, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 29, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds fills in for Paul live from the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithBud Denker, Chairman of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear
May 29, 2026 ~ Bud Denker, Chairman of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear joins Jamie Edmonds in for Paul W. Smith live from the Grand Prix…
Focus with Paul W. SmithEric Larson, CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership
May 29, 2026~ Eric Larson, CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership joins Jamie Edmonds in for Paul W. Smith live from the Grand Prix. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Focus with Paul W. SmithTodd Christensen, Director of Marketing at Chevrolet Motorsports
May 29, 2026 ~ Todd Christensen, Director of Marketing at Chevrolet Motorsports joins Jamie Edmonds in for Paul W. Smith live from the Grand Prix. Hosted by…
Focus with Paul W. SmithMichael 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithPatrick 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithMichael 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithJohn 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithLetty 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…
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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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithSandy 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithWarren 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithRachel 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithDavid 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithAric 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithGovernor 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithNeil 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithDavid 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithKatrina 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithMacomb 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithOra 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFormer 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithSenator 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…
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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…
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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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithJohn 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithTom Kelly, CEO of Automation Alley and Tony Michaels, President and CEO of the Parade Company
May 27, 2026 ~ Tom Kelly, CEO of Automation Alley and Tony Michaels, President and CEO of the Parade Company join Paul W. Smith live at the Mackinac Policy…
Focus with Paul W. SmithKrista 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithJared 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithDavid 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithTricia 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…
Focus with Paul W. SmithMegan Spanitz, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer for the Detroit Regional Chamber
May 27, 2026 ~ Megan Spanitz, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Strategy Officer for the Detroit Regional Chamber joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac…