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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. SmithPresident Trump Says Threat from Iran Led to Bombers Being Pulled from UK Air Base
October 6, 2026 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondents and WJR Contributor. President Trump says threat from Iran led to bombers being pulled from UK air…
Focus with Paul W. SmithObama to Campaign in Michigan, First Gubernatorial Debate Tonight
October 6, 2026 ~ Dennis Darnoi, Founder of Densar Consulting. President Obama to campaign with Benson and El-Sayed. Jocelyn Benson and John James to debate…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ October 5, 2026
October 5, 2026 ~ Will this year's election be a repeat of 2018? Latest in Cornell rape investigation. New details on co-pilot who tried to hijack plane. Is…
Focus with Paul W. SmithLions Lose to Carolina 32-26
October 5, 2026 ~ Lomas Brown Jr., Detroit Lions Legend, co-host of “Sports Wrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino” weeknights at 6, color analyst for the…
Focus with Paul W. SmithDevin Scillian on His Play "Bastard" at the Purple Rose Theater
October 5, 2026 ~ Devin Scillian, Retired Legendary Anchor at WDIV Local 4, Journalist, author, musician and now playwright discusses his play “Bastard”…
Focus with Paul W. SmithIs There a Serial Killer in Lansing?
October 5, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News on the string of murders of homeless people that have taken place over the past…
Focus with Paul W. SmithLatest on Cornell Investigation and Co-Pilot Who Tried to Hijack Middle East Flight
October 5, 2026 ~ Andy Arena, Director of the Detroit Crime Commission, Former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit office. Latest on Cornell rape…
Focus with Paul W. SmithWill This Year's Election Be a Repeat of 2018?
October 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. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ October 2, 2026 ~ Full Show
October 2, 2026 ~ President Trump says Iran may have been behind attempted hijacking in Middle East. Sprint to the primary a month out. Parents of toddler who…
Focus with Paul W. SmithRiger Reviews It: Digger and Veritas
October 2, 2026 ~ Dave Riger of Riger Reviews It reviewing “Digger” and “Verity” both in theaters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithSenator Aric Nesbitt on Early Voting and State Gas Tax Holiday
October 2, 2026 ~ State Senator Aric Nesbitt R-20th district, Michigan Senate Minority Leader wrote an oped in the Detroit News about early voting. Senate does…
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DTE Energy | Focus with Paul W. Smith
October 2nd, 2026 ~ Paul W. Smith sits down with Jeremy Cappello, John Marks, and Todd Keel to discuss DTE's Energy Efficiency Program and how it can benefit…
Focus with Paul W. SmithSailing Grace the Catholic Cruise
October 2, 2026 ~ John Hale, President Corporate Travel, launching Sailing Grace: the Catholic Culture Cruise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithParents of Toddler Who Brought Gun to Daycare Center Charged
October 2, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News. Two parents charged after toddler brings loaded gun to Canton Twp daycare…
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Estate Planning Legal Services | Paul W. Smith
October 2, 2026 ~ Paul W. Smith connects once again with Estate Planning Legal Services Managing Partner, Jeff Sharp, to discuss the overall importance of…
Focus with Paul W. SmithSprint Towards Midterm and Trump Says Iran May Be Behind Attempted Hijacking
October 2, 2026 ~ Tim Walberg, Republican Congressman 7th District. President Trump says Iran may have been involved in attempted hijacking. Midterm blitz is…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ October 1, 2026 ~ Full Show
October 1, 2026 ~ Latest in attempted high jacking in the Middle East. Latest in the Cornell rape accusations. Woman survives two doses of lethal injection…
Focus with Paul W. SmithWhat's At Stake in This Year's Michigan Supreme Court Election
October 1, 2026 ~ Barry Conybeare, President The Michigan Association for Justice, what’s at stake in this year’s Michigan Supreme Court Elections? Hosted by…
Focus with Paul W. SmithRegistering to Vote Via Third Party Puts Info at Risk
October 1, 2026 ~ Anthony Forlini, Macomb County Clerk, Republican Secretary of State Candidate, registering to vote with third party organizations could put…
Focus with Paul W. SmithWoman Survives Two Lethal Injection Doses
October 1, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News, woman on death row survives two lethal injections in Tennessee. Hosted by…
Focus with Paul W. SmithNassar Survivors' Lawyer on Cornell Allegations
October 1, 2026 ~ Ven Johnson, Attorney and Counselor, Founder Ven Johnson Law, Represented Dozens of Larry Nassar and Robert Anderson Survivors. 2024 Cornell…
Focus with Paul W. SmithLatest in Flydubai Attempted High Jacking
October 1, 2026 ~ Eben Brown, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor, latest in Flydubai attempted high jacking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ September 30, 2026 ~ Full Show
September 30, 2026 ~ President Trump hosts AI leaders at the White House. Jack Smith grilled. Fighting veteran suicide. Mike Rogers checks in from the campaign…
Focus with Paul W. SmithDetroit Fire Dispatcher Accused of Warning Family About Warrant
September 30, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News. Former Detroit fire dispatcher accused of warning family about search warrant…
Focus with Paul W. SmithSenate Passes Protect College Sports Act
September 30, 2026 ~ Jim Acho, Attorney, Partner at Cummings, McClorey, Davis and Acho P.L.C. specializing in Sports Law. Senate passes protect college sports…
Focus with Paul W. SmithIsraeli Plane Intercepted
Rocky Rozkowski Gives his thoughts on the Israeli plane that has been diverted into Saudi Arabia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFighting Veteran Suicide
September 30, 2026 ~ Lyndsay Tkach, MS, CBIS, Mental and Brain Health Services Director at Wounded Warrior Project. September is suicide prevention month, how…
Focus with Paul W. SmithTrump Hosts AI Leaders, Jack Smith Grilled
September 30, 2026 ~ Dave Dulio, Director of the Center for Civic Engagement, Chief Community Engagement Officer and Political Science Professor at Oakland…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ September 29, 2026 ~ Full Show
September 29, 2026 ~ Paul broadcasts live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information…
Focus with Paul W. SmithSusan Tompor, Personal Finance Columnist Detroit Free Press
September 29, 2026 ~ Susan Tompor, Personal Finance Columnist Detroit Free Press, moderator of today’s DEC meeting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
Focus with Paul W. SmithMichael S. Barr, Member of the US Federal Reserve Board of Governors
September 29, 2026 ~ Michael S. Barr, Member of the US Federal Reserve Board of Governors, featured guest at today’s DEC meeting. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Focus with Paul W. SmithNicole Sherard Freeman, President and CEO at Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
September 29, 2026 ~ Nicole Sherard Freeman, President and CEO at Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan discusses today’s DEC meeting. Hosted by…
Focus with Paul W. SmithCorewell Breaking Ground on Ovarian Cancer
September 29, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News. September is Ovarian Cancer awareness month, Corewell has some revolutionary…
Focus with Paul W. SmithHunger Action Day with Forgotten Harvest
September 29, 2026 ~ Sheila Marshall, Chief Operations Officer at Forgotten Harvest discusses Hunger Action Day with Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Focus with Paul W. SmithIran Denies Involvment in Terrorism Plot
September 29, 2026 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor. Iran denies any involvement in attempted terror plot at airbase in UK used by…
Focus with Paul W. SmithYasmeen Jasey, Michigan Regional President of Citizens
September 29, 2026 ~ Yasmeen Jasey, Michigan Regional President of Citizens, Presiding officer for today’s meeting with Michael S. Barr. Hosted by Simplecast…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ September 28, 2026 ~ Full Show
September 28, 2026 ~ SCOTUS rules in favor of Trump's voter database. Tax payer funded ad for Trump airs during football. Lions win close. JV sent off in…
Focus with Paul W. Smith3 Dead 4 Injured in Shooting at After Hours Strip Club on Detroit West Side
September 28, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief. 3 dead, 4 injured in mass shooting at after hours strip club at house on Detroit’s…
Focus with Paul W. SmithOpen AI Say It's System Accessed US Websites on It's Own
September 28, 2026 ~ Brent Yax CEO, Awecomm. Open AI says it’s systems accessed US websites without human command. China and US do not reach deal on AI during…
Focus with Paul W. SmithUS and China Reach $30 Billion Tariff Deal
September 28, 2026 ~ Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive Director of MichAuto at the Detroit Regional Chamber. US and China reach $30 billion tariff deal. Hosted by…
Focus with Paul W. Smith5 People Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorism Near UK Air Base Used by the US
September 28, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News. 5 people arrested on suspicion of terrorism near airbase used by the US in…
Focus with Paul W. SmithLions Win and JV's Swan Song
September 28, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host “Sports Wrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino” weeknights at 6 on WJR, host of the “Mid-Morning Blitz with…
Focus with Paul W. SmithSCOTUS Rules in Favor of Trump Voter Database, Trump Airs Tax Funded Commercial During Football
September 28, 2026 ~ Dennis Darnoi, Founder of Densar Consulting. SCOTUS rules in favor of Trump’s voter data base. President Trump airs tax payer funded ad…
Focus with Paul W. SmithLatest in Michigan Politics
September 25, 2026 ~ Craig Mauger, State Politics Reporter The Detroit News with the latest in Michigan Politics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithNetanyahu Speaks in Front of UN
September 25, 2026 ~ Eben Brown, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Netanyahu’s speech in front of the UN. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
Focus with Paul W. SmithRecap of Trump's Dinner with Xi Jinping
September 25, 2026 ~ John Gizzi, Newsmax Chief Political Correspondent recaps Trump’s State dinner with Xi Jinping. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ September 25, 2026 ~ Full Show
September 25, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
Focus with Paul W. SmithTwo Great Events Coming to Detroit
September 25, 2026 ~ Slawa Gumul, Corresponding Secretary for the American Polish Cultural Society and Adrian Kozakov, Congressional Medal of Honor Society…
Focus with Paul W. SmithJohn James Checks In
September 25, 2026 ~ John James, Congressman 10th District, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate with a campaign check in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
Focus with Paul W. SmithLatest in the Sheffield Bettison Investigation
September 25, 2026 ~ Charlie LeDuff, Reporter for Michigan Enjoyer, Host of the No BS news hour with the latest in the Mary Sheffield Todd Bettison…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ September 24, 2026 ~ Full Show
September 24, 2026 ~ President Trump and Xi Jinping to meet. Netanyahu to speak. Judge blocks Trump's White House media ban. Charges announced in stabbing…
Focus with Paul W. SmithJeff Sharp Managing Partner at Estate Planning Legal Services, PC
September 24, 2026 ~ Jeff Sharp Managing Partner at Estate Planning Legal Services, PC joins Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithRiger Reviews It Heart of the Beast in Theaters and Brothers on Apple TV
September 24, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews Heart of the Beast in Theaters and Brothers on Apple TV. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithSenate Holds Hearing on Flock Cameras
September 24, 2026 ~ Matt Loria, CEO of Auxiom IT, Senate holds hearing on Flock Cameras. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com…
Focus with Paul W. SmithCharges Announced in stabbing death of 34 year old Jaquoya Wix
September 24, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, managing partner of Flood Law, PLLC Host of “Behind the Bench” with Todd Flood on WJR, charges announced in stabbing death of…
Focus with Paul W. SmithJudge blocks Trump’s White House Media Ban
September 24, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News, judge blocks Trump’s White House media ban. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
Focus with Paul W. SmithTrump and Xi to Meet, Netanyahu to Speak
September 24, 2026 ~ Peter Meijer, former congressman and army veteran. President Trump and Xi Jinping to meet. Benjamin Netanyahu set to speak in front of UN…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ September 23, 2026 ~ Full Show
September 23, 2026 ~ Rick Snyder on his first walk across the new bridge. President Trump speaks in front of the UN. Charges expected in stabbing death of…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFAA Rolls Out New AI Air Traffic Control Tool and Mary Barra to Attend State Dinner with President Xi
September 23, 2026 ~ David Shepardson, covers transportation, autos and aviation for Reuters, formally of the Detroit News. FAA launching a new AI powered air…
Focus with Paul W. SmithKristi Rogers Checks in From Campaign Trail
September 23, 2026 ~ Kristi Rogers, Founder and CEO of P2P Strategies/Principal Strategies Associates, Wife of Republican Senate Candidate Mike Rogers…