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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. SmithAttorney Gary Collins and Attorney Dan Denault
April 9, 2026 ~ Attorney Gary Collins,Collins & Blaha Law & Attorney Don Denault, O’Reilly Rancilio Law join Dr. Robert Livernois in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted…
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Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 8, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 8, 2026 ~ Rachel Stewart, CEO of Gardner White in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for…
Focus with Paul W. SmithJeff Donofrio, President & CEO, Business Leaders for Michigan
April 8, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio, President & CEO, Business Leaders for Michigan joins Rachel Stewart in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
Focus with Paul W. SmithClaude Molinari, President & CEO, Visit Detroit
April 8, 2026 ~ Claude Molinari, President & CEO, Visit Detroit joins Rachel Stewart in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithRandy Thelen, President & CEO, The Right Place
April 8, 2026 ~ Randy Thelen, President & CEO, The Right Place joins Rachel Stewart in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithMark Hackel, Macomb County Executive
April 8, 2026 ~ Mark Hackel, Macomb County Executive joins Rachel Stewart in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithLaTrice McClendon, Director/Detroit, Knight Foundation and Board President, Detroit Public Schools Community District
April 8, 2026 ~ LaTrice McClendon, Director/Detroit, Knight Foundation and Board President, Detroit Public Schools Community District joins Rachel Stewart in…
Focus with Paul W. SmithTyler Loftis, Executive Director, ArtPrize
April 8, 2026 ~ Tyler Loftis, Executive Director, ArtPrize joins Rachel Stewart in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithHelen Taylor, State Director, The Nature Conservancy
April 8, 2026 ~ Helen Taylor, State Director, The Nature Conservancy joins Rachel Stewart in for Paul. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithHilary Doe, President & CEO of Move Detroit
April 8, 2026 ~ Hilary Doe, President & CEO of Move Detroit joins Rachel Stewart in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 7, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 7, 2026 ~ Ryan Goldberg President & Chief Executive Officer at DFCU Financial fills in for Paul W. Smith live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by…
Focus with Paul W. SmithAustan D. Goolsbee President and CEO of Federal Reserve Chicago
April 7, 2026 ~ Austan D. Goolsbee President and CEO of Federal Reserve Chicago joins Ryan Goldberg live at the Detroit Econmic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Focus with Paul W. SmithRonia Kruse, President and CEO OpTech
April 7, 2026 ~ Ronia Kruse, President and CEO of OpTech joins Ryan Goldberg at the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithApril is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April 7, 2026 ~ Lt. Mike Shaw of the Michigan State Police discusses Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithDetroit on the Clock for 2027 Final 4
April 7, 2026 ~ Marty Dobek, Executive Director at the Detroit Sports Commission looks ahead to next year's Final 4 in Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Focus with Paul W. SmithArtimis ii Heading Home
April 7, 2026 ~ Michael Narlock, The Cranbrook Institute's Head of Astronomy on Artemis ii heading home. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithMichigan Wins National Championship, Pistons Clinch The Number 1 Seed
April 7, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino discusses Michigan winning the national championship and Pistons…
Focus with Paul W. SmithTony Michaels, President and CEO of the Parade Company
April 7, 2026 ~ Tony Michaels, President and CEO of the Parade Company joins Ryan Goldberg live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Focus with Paul W. SmithNicole Sherard-Freeman, President and CEO of Commuinty Foundation for Southeast Michigan
April 7, 2026 ~ Nicole Sherard-Freeman, President and CEO of Commuinty Foundation for Southeast Michigan joins Ryan Goldberg live from the Detroit Economic…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 6, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 6, 2026 ~ Dave LewAllen fills in for Paul W. Smith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
Focus with Paul W. SmithMichigan Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Mail in Voting Order
April 6, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law, PLLC and host of "Behind the Bench" with Todd Flood on WJR discusses Michigan joining lawsuit…
Focus with Paul W. SmithDetroit on Clock for Final 4
April 6, 2026 ~ Dave Beachnau, CEO, Detroit Local Organizing Committee looks ahead to the 2027 Final 4 in Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
Focus with Paul W. SmithSavannah Guthrie Returns to the Today Show
April 6, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses Savannah Guthrie's return to the Today Show. Hosted by…
Focus with Paul W. SmithRestoring Belle Isle Boat House
April 6, 2026 ~ David Carleton, Principal of Stuart-Pitman, inc. discusses his plans to restore the Belle isle boat house. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
Focus with Paul W. SmithAirman Rescued from Iran, Trump Gives Another Deadline
April 6, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses President Trump's newest ultimatum and second US airman rescued from inside Iran…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 3, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 3, 2026 ~ Steve Courtney fills in for Paul W. Smith on Opening Day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information…
Focus with Paul W. SmithRiger Reviews It ~ Best Baseball Movies
April 3, 2026 ~ Dave Riger of Riger Reviews it discusses his favorite baseball movies with Steve Courtney. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithKevin Dietz Live From The Final 4 in Indianapolis
April 3, 2026 ~ Kevin Dietz, Host of All Talk with Kevin Dietz weekdays 9am-Noon is live in Indianapolis for the Final 4. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
Focus with Paul W. SmithParty Outside Comerica and Michigan Season to Remember Basketballs
April 3, 2026 ~ Justin Valentine, WJR opening day correspondent comes to us live from the festivities outside Comerica Park and Randy Karraker PR Director…
Focus with Paul W. SmithChecking in From Inside Comerica Park Before First Pitch
April 3, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter checks in with Steve Courtney from inside Comerica Park ahead of first pitch. Hosted by Simplecast…
Focus with Paul W. SmithTigers Play by Play Voice Dan Dickerson
April 3. 2026 ~ Dan Dickerson, play by play voice of the Detroit Tigers checks in with Steve Courtney ahead of first pitch on opening day. Hosted by…
Focus with Paul W. SmithMike Land, Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio Regional President, John Sherman, Commercial Region Manager
April 3, 2026 ~ Mike Land, Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio Regional President, John Sherman, Commercial Region Manager join Steve Courtney live at…
Focus with Paul W. SmithWho Are The Top 400 Tigers of All Time?
April 3, 2026 ~ Tom Gage, Tigers beat writer from 1979-2015 discusses his new book “Your Detroit Tigers: The Great, The Good, The Top 400" that he co-wrote…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 2, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 2, 2026 ~ Dr. Sonia Hassan in for Paul W. Smith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
Focus with Paul W. SmithJohn Beilein, College Basketball Analyst Big Ten Network, former University of Michigan Men’s Basketball Coach
April 2, 2026 ~ John Beilein, College Basketball Analyst Big Ten Network, former University of Michigan Men’s Basketball Coach joins Dr. Sonia Hassan in for…
Focus with Paul W. SmithNadina Hassan, Stage and Screen Actress
April 2, 2026 ~ Nadina Hassan, actress whose credits include Regina George in the national touring production of Mean Girls as well as a number of other stage…
Focus with Paul W. SmithMary Culler, President of Ford Philanthropy
April 2, 2026 ~ Mary Culler, President of Ford Philanthropy joins Dr. Sonia Hassan in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithRickey Jackson Jr. First Gentleman City of Detroit
April 2, 2026 ~ Rickey Jackson Jr. First Gentleman City of Detroit joins Dr. Sonia Hassan in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithChris Ilitch, CEO Ilitch Holdings and Tigers Chairman and CEO
April 2, 2026 ~ Chris Ilitch, CEO Ilitch Holdings and Tigers Chairman and CEO joins Dr. Sonia Hassan in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
Focus with Paul W. SmithDr. Pooja Green, Principal Investigator SOS MATERNITY Network, Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, Trinity Health Ypsilanti
April 2, 2026 ~ Dr. Pooja Green, Principal Investigator SOS MATERNITY Network, Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, Trinity Health Ypsilanti joins Dr. Sonia…
Focus with Paul W. SmithBob Riney, CEO Henry Ford Health System
April 2, 2026 ~ Bob Riney, CEO Henry Ford Health Systems joins Dr. Sonia Hassan in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 1, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 1, 2026 ~ Steve Grigorian, President and CEO of the Detroit Economic Club fills in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFred Hunter, CEO Detroit PAL
April 1, 2026 ~ Fred Hunter, CEO Detroit PAL joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com…
Focus with Paul W. SmithTim Travis, Founder Goldner Walsh Nursery
April 1, 2026 ~ Tim Travis, Founder Goldner Walsh Nursery joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithCynthia Jones, Director of Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
April 1, 2026 ~ Cynthia Jones, Director of Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Focus with Paul W. SmithJeff Rachar, Director of Golf at Oakland University
April 1, 2026 ~ Jeff Rachar, Director of Golf at Oakland University joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithDavid Cowan, Chief Public Spaces Officer at the Downtown Detroit Partnership
April 1, 2026 ~ David Cowan, Chief Public Spaces Officer at the Downtown Detroit Partnership joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast…
Focus with Paul W. SmithHilary Doe, President and Chief Growth Officer, MI-Go
April 1, 2026 ~ Hilary Doe, President and Chief Growth Officer, MI-Go joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithJJ Buchanan, President Authentique Travel
April 1, 2026 ~ JJ Buchanan, President Authentique Travel joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithHussein Berry, VP of Delta Airlines
April 1, 2026 ~ Hussein Berry, VP of Delta Airlines joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 31, 2026 ~ Full Show
March 31, 2026 ~ Tony Michaels and Rachel Stewart in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information…
Focus with Paul W. SmithJared Fleisher CEO of Bedrock
March 31, 2026 ~ Jared Fleisher, CEO of Bedrock joins the show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
Focus with Paul W. SmithMichael Montri, President of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear
March 31, 2026 ~ Michael Montri, President of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear checks in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithMark Hollis, Tournament Director 2026 Rocket Classic
March 31, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis, Tournament Director 2026 Rocket Classic looks ahead to this year's event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithDetroit Police Chief Todd Bettison
March 31, 2026 ~ Todd Bettison, Detroit Police Chief joins the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information…
Focus with Paul W. SmithHilary Doe, President Chief Growth Officer for the Michigan Institute for Growth and Opportunity
March 31, 2026 ~ Hilary Doe, President Chief Growth Officer for the Michigan Institute for Growth and Opportunity joins the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Focus with Paul W. SmithDave Beachnau, CEO, Detroit Local Organizing Committee
March 31, 2026 ~ Dave Beachnau, CEO, Detroit Local Organizing Committee looks ahead to the 2027 Final Four in Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
Focus with Paul W. SmithButch Hollowell Checks in With Tony Michaels and Rachel Stewart
March 31, 2026 ~ Butch Hollowell, Former Corporate Counsel for the City of Detroit, head of Mayor Mary Sheffield's transition team talks to Tony Michaels and…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 30, 2026 ~ Full Show
March 30, 2026 ~ Stephen Henderson, Founder of BridgeDetroit, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political Divide” fills in…
Focus with Paul W. SmithPreserving Detroit's History
March 30, 2026 ~ Dan Austin, Founder of HistoricDetroit.org on preserving Detroit History. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…