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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. SmithAndrea Clements, Consul General of Canada in Detroit
August 27, 2026 ~ Andrea Clements, Consul General of Canada in Detroit joins Sandy Baruah in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithNicole Sherard Freeman, President and CEO, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
August 27, 2026 ~ Nicole Sherard Freeman, President and CEO, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan joins Sandy Baruah in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by…
Focus with Paul W. SmithDarienne Hudson, President and CEO, United Way, United Way; Meghan Schmidbauer, Senior Director, Detroit Drives Degrees, Detroit Regional Chamber
August 27, 2026 ~ Darienne Hudson, President and CEO, United Way, United Way; Meghan Schmidbauer, Senior Director, Detroit Drives Degrees, Detroit Regional…
Focus with Paul W. SmithMatt Elliott, Owner, Blue Lake Ideas
August 27, 2026 ~ Matt Elliott, Owner, Blue Lake Ideas joins Sandy Baruah in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithKevin Guskiewicz, President, Michigan State University
August 27, 2026 ~ Kevin Guskiewicz, President, Michigan State University joins Sandy Baruah in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 26, 2026 ~ Full Show
August 26, 2026 ~ Matt Elliot 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. SmithKevin Guskiewicz, PhD President, Michigan State University
August 26, 2026 ~ Kevin Guskiewicz, PhD President, Michigan State University joins Matt Elliot in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…
Focus with Paul W. SmithMarcio A. Oliveira, Ph.D. Vice Provost for Academic Innovation, Michigan State University
August 26, 2026 ~ Marcio A. Oliveira, Ph.D. Vice Provost for Academic Innovation, Michigan State University joins Matt Elliot in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by…
Focus with Paul W. SmithAmy Hertel, MSW, JD, PhD Senior Advisor to the Provost for Strategic Initiatives, Michigan State University
August 26, 2026 ~ Amy Hertel, MSW, JD, PhD Senior Advisor to the Provost for Strategic Initiatives, Michigan State University joins Matt Elliot in for Paul W…
Focus with Paul W. SmithSanjay Gupta, PhD Dean Emeritus and Eli & Edythe L. Broad Endowed Professor, Michigan State University
August 26, 2026 ~ Sanjay Gupta, PhD Dean Emeritus and Eli & Edythe L. Broad Endowed Professor, Michigan State University joins Matt Elliot in for Paul W…
Focus with Paul W. SmithMoe Norris Founder, Moe Norris Foundation
August 26, 2026 ~ Moe Norris Founder, Moe Norris Foundation joins Matt Elliot in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithJeff Donofrio CEO, Business Leaders for Michigan
August 26, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio CEO, Business Leaders for Michigan talks to Matt Elliot in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithLeonard Kruszewski CEO and Founder, RF Connect
August 26, 2026 ~ Leonard Kruszewski CEO and Founder, RF Connect joins Matt Elliot in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithKerry Duggan Founder & CEO, Energy Resource Partners
August 26, 2026 ~ Kerry Duggan Founder & CEO, Energy Resource Partners joins Matt Elliot in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 25, 2026 ~ Full Show
August 25, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard fills in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for…
Focus with Paul W. SmithShould Sheriff Positions be Non Partisan
August 25, 2026 ~ Matt Saxson, Calhoun County Sheriff, Executive Director of Michigan Sheriffs' Association, Gene Wriggelsworth, Sheriff Ingham County and…
Focus with Paul W. SmithDoug Lloyd, Republican Attorney General Candidate
August 25, 2026 ~ Doug Lloyd, Republican Attorney General Candidate talks to Mike Bouchard in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithTim Allen joins Mike Bouchard
August 25, 2026 ~ Tim Allen joins Mike Bouchard in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information…
Focus with Paul W. SmithJay Leno joins Sheriff Mike Bouchard
August 25, 2026 ~ Legendary stand up comedian Jay Leno, former host of the Tonight Show talks to Mike Bouchard in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Focus with Paul W. SmithNate Miller, former Blue Angel
August 25, 2026 ~ Nate Miller, former Blue Angel joins Sheriff Mike Bouchard in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFrank Siller, Founder of Tunnel to Towers
August 25, 2026 ~ Frank Siller, Founder of Tunnel to Towers talks to Mike Bouchard in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithLomas Brown Looks Ahead to Lions Season
August 25, 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. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 24, 2026 ~ Full Episode
August 24, 2026 ~ Mark Hackel in for Paul W. Smith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection…
Focus with Paul W. SmithJeff Randazzo, Director Animal Control and Lori Hampton A/C Operations Assistant
August 24, 2026 ~ Jeff Randazzo, Director Animal Control and Lori Hampton A/C Operations Assistant previews Woofstock. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
Focus with Paul W. SmithGrace Venet, Peach Festival Parade Co-Ordinator
August 24, 2026 ~ Grace Venet, Peach Festival Parade Co-Ordinator preview the Peach Festival. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithVicky Rowinski, Director PED and Daniel Kramer, Brigadier General USAF
August 24, 2026 ~ Vicky Rowinski, Director PED and Daniel Kramer, Brigadier General USAF discuss Selfridge Mission Next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
Focus with Paul W. SmithEric Lopez, Director Event Organizer Bassmaster
August 24, 2026 ~ Eric Lopez, Director Event Organizer Bassmaster joins Mark Hackel in for Paul. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithNichole King, Director Care House Sharman Davenport, President, CEO Turning Point
August 24, 2026 ~ Nichole King, Director Care House Sharman Davenport, President, CEO Turning Point join Mark Hackel in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by…
Focus with Paul W. SmithJustin Robinson, CEO Detroit Regional Partnership
August 24, 2026 ~ Justin Robinson, CEO Detroit Regional Partnership joins Mark Hackel in for Paul W. Smith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithAmanda Hanlin, Chief of Staff, Detroit Zoo
August 24, 2026 ~ Amanda Hanlin, Chief of Staff, Detroit Zoo discusses millage and community engagement with mark Hackel in for Paul W. Hosted by Simplecast…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 21, 2026 ~ FULL EPISODE
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 21, 2026 ~ FULL EPISODE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
Focus with Paul W. SmithRiger Reviews It
August 21, 2026 ~ Film Critic Dave Riger reviews Mutiny in the theatre and Lanterns on HBO Max with Marie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithOnline vs In-Person Shopping
August 21, 2026 ~ Detroit Free Press Personal Finance Columnist Susan Tompor chats with Marie about the price difference between in-person and online shopping…
Focus with Paul W. Smith2027 Road Construction
August 21, 2026 ~ MDOT Media Relations Diane Cross and MDOT Senior Construction Contracts Engineer Dave Harris join Marie to preview the big Michigan Avenue…
Focus with Paul W. SmithMobile Dental Unit
August 21, 2026 ~ Covenant Community Care Dental Hygienist Andrew Fitz talks with Marie about the companies mobile dental unit that is returning to Detroit…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 20, 2026 ~ FULL EPISODE
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 20, 2026 ~ FULL EPISODE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
Focus with Paul W. SmithUS Rep. Dingell
August 20, 2026 ~ US Representative for Michigan's 6th District Debbie Dingell joins Terry to talk about current issues facing Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast…
Focus with Paul W. SmithBringing Big Events to Detroit
August 20, 2026 ~ Detroit Sports Commission Executive Director Marty Dobek talks with Terry about the the great events big and small coming to Detroit. Hosted…
Focus with Paul W. SmithThe Detroit Economic Club
August 20, 2026 ~ Detroit Economic Club President & CEO Steve Grigorian speaks with Terry about all the great information that is distributed at their monthly…
Focus with Paul W. SmithThe Automotive Hall of Fame
August 20, 2026 ~ Automotive Hall of Fame President Sarah Cook joins Terry to talk about what happens at the Automotive Hall of Fame. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Focus with Paul W. SmithThe Detroit Regional Chamber
August 20, 2026 ~ Detroit Regional Chamber President & CEO Sandy Baruah talks with Terry about all the great things the Detroit Regional Chamber does for the…
Focus with Paul W. SmithThe Wizard of Ahhhhs
August 20, 2026 ~ Parade Company President & CEO Tony Michaels joins Terry to preview this years Thanksgiving Day Parade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFreedom 250 Race
August 20, 2026 ~ Vice President of Penske Entertainment and the President of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, presented by Lear Michael Montri joins Terry to…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 18, 2026 ~ FULL EPISODE
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 18, 2026 ~ FULL EPISODE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
Focus with Paul W. SmithAnton Daniels
August 18, 2026 ~ Mentor, Husband, Father, Advocate and Personality Anton speaks with Chris. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithProblems in Hockeytown
August 18, 2026 ~ Former NHL hockey player and current NHL color commentator Darren Pang joins Chris Alberta to discuss Detroit Red Wings situation. Hosted by…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 17, 2026 ~ Full Show
August 17, 2026 ~ Chris Alberta and Jason Roe fill in for Paul W. Smith discusses the big topics and stories of the day, Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
Focus with Paul W. SmithRoger Hauck, new GOP leader of the State Senate
August 17, 2026 ~ Roger Hauck, new GOP leader of the State Senate joins Chris Alberta and Jason Roe in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…
Focus with Paul W. SmithJonathan Martin, Senior National Political Reporter at Politico
August 17, 2026 ~ Jonathan Martin, Senior National Political Reporter at Politico joins Chris Alberta and Jason Roe in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 14, 2026 ~ Full Show
August 14, 2026 ~ Eric Larson CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership fills in for Paul W. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithCarol Coletta, Bloomberg Public Innovation Fellow
August 14, 2026 ~ Carol Coletta, Bloomberg Public Innovation Fellow joins Eric Larson in for Paul W. Smith Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithRiger Reviews End of Oak Street and Reacher Season 4
August 14, 2026 ~ Dave Riger of Reviews it, reviews End of Oak Street and Reacher Season 4 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithPeter Scher and Terrah Opferman
August 14, 2026 ~ Peter Scher, Vice Chairman, JP Morgan Chase and Terrah Opferman, Managing Director, Michigan & Ohio Region Manager, Commercial Banking, J.P…
Focus with Paul W. SmithGretchen Awad, Executive Director, Northwest Ohio & Michigan, Susan G. Komen
August 14, 2026 ~ Gretchen Awad, Executive Director, Northwest Ohio & Michigan, Susan G. Komen joins Eric Larson in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Focus with Paul W. SmithColin Bird, Consul General of Canada in Detroit
August 14, 2026 ~ Colin Bird, Consul General of Canada in Detroit joins Eric Larson if Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithBud Denker, President, Penske Corp, DDP Board Member and DDP Board Member
August 14, 2026 ~ Bud Denker, President, Penske Corp, DDP Board Member and DDP Board Member joins Eric Larson in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
Focus with Paul W. SmithEthan Kent, Executive Director of Placemaking X
August 14, 2026 ~ Ethan Kent, Executive Director of Placemaking X joins Eric Larson in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
Focus with Paul W. SmithFocus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 13, 2026 ~ Full Show
August 13, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss and Kelly Cobb fill in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information…
Focus with Paul W. SmithChristina Hines Campaign Check In
August 13, 2026 ~ Special Victims Prosecutor Christina Hines, MI-10 Dem Candidate checks in with Kaitlyn Buss and Kelly Cobb in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by…
Focus with Paul W. SmithRep. Bryan Posthumus, Majority Floor Leader
August 13, 2026 ~ Rep. Bryan Posthumus, Majority Floor Leader joins Kaitlyn Buss and Kelly Cobb in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company…