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 ~ March 24, 2026 ~ Full Show
March 24, 2026 ~ SCOTUS looks to be leaning towards limiting mail in ballots. Latest on the DHS shutdown. MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz checks in. IC...
No ICE Agents at Detroit Metro as City of Romulus Joins Lawsuit Against Detention Facility
March 24, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News on ICE, Metro Airport and the Romulus detention facility. Hosted by Simp...
MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz Checks in
March 24, 2026 ~ Kevin Guskiewicz, President at Michigan State University talks Sweet 16 and other things going on at MSU. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...
Paul W. and Kim's Dream Vacation
March 24, 2026 ~ Doug Johnson, Senior Director of Business Development at Cruise and Tour looks ahead to Paul W. and Kim's dream vacation coming up in...
SCOTUS Leaning Towards Limiting Mail in Ballots
March 24, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Poli...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 23, 2026 ~ Full Show
March 23, 2026 ~ Trump sending ICE to airports. Deadly collision at LaGuardia. Trump extends deadline to reopen Straits of Hormuz. Michigan State and...
Michigan State and Michigan Both Heading to the Sweet 16
March 23, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter discusses the NCAA tournament. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm....
Trump Extends Deadline on Iran Ultimatum
March 23, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses the latest in Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:...
2 Dead Multiple Injured at LaGuardia
March 23, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the latest in the LaGuardia airplane collision. Hosted by Simp...
Justin Kirk Running for Congress in the 10th District
March 23, 2026 ~ Justin Kirk, running for Congress as a Republican in the 10th District discusses his campaign. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...
President Trump Sends ICE to Help TSA
March 23, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses President Trump sending ICE into the airports and facing criticis...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 20, 2026 ~ Full Show
March 20, 2026 ~ Latest in the Iran war. Match day for local medical students. John James calls for $638 million for Selfridge, discusses Markwayne Mu...
Riger Reviews Project Hail Mary and Born to Bowl
March 20, 2026 ~ Riger Reviews Project Hail Mary in theaters and Born to Bowl HBO Max. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswi...
John James on Selfridge, Mullin and the Shutdown
March 20, 2026 ~ John James, Congressman R-10th District, Gubernatorial Candidate is calling for $638 million for Selfridge, gives his thoughts on Mar...
OU Med School's Match Day
March 20, 2026 ~ Dr. Chris Carpenter, Dean of the Oakland University Medical School of Medicine discusses match day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
Kaitlyn Buss on GOP Primaries and Hegseth's Rhetoric
March 20, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses her columns on the primaries and Pete Hegseth's rhertoric....
Latest from Iran
March 20, 2026 ~ Eben Brown, Fox News Correspondent, WJR Contributor gives Paul W. the latest from Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 19, 2026 ~ Full Show
March 19, 2026 ~ JD Vance visits. Markwayne Mullin grilled. Oakland County offers free defense courses for houses of worship. Post office may run out...
Hegseth Gives Update on War
March 19, 2026 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, born in Israel, served in Israeli military discusses Pete Hegseth's press conference. Hosted by S...
Fed Rate Stays Put, Energy Prices Soar Due to Attack on Infrastructure
March 19, 2026 ~ Patrick Anderson, Founder and CEO of Anderson Economic Group discusses the fed interest rate not changing and oil price trouble brewi...
MSU Opens NCAA Tournament
March 19, 2026 ~ Nic Fardella, WJR's MSU digital sports reporter previews the NCAA tournament. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://...
Post Office Could Run Out of Money, Airports May be Forced to Close
March 19, 2026 ~ David Shepardson, covers transportation, autos and aviation for Reuters discusses the post office running low on money and some airpo...
Oakland County Offering Free Security Classes to House of Worship
March 19, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the free security classes Oakland County is offering to houses of worship. Hosted by S...
JD Vance in Town, Markwayne Mullin Grilled
March 19, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Poli...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 18, 2026 ~ Full Show
March 18, 2026 ~ Senate debates SAVE act, Pam Bondi subpoenaed again. Lawmakers push back on antisemitism. Latest in Iran. Cuba still in the dark. Lat...
Ford Buys Back 32 Million Shares of It's Own Stock
March 18, 2026 ~ Keith Naughton. Bloomberg Auto Business Auto Business Report discusses Ford buying back 32 million shares of it's own stock. Hosted...
Latest on Oil Prices
March 18, 2026 ~ Patrick DeHaan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at Gas Buddy discusses the latest on oil prices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....
Joe Kent Resigns, Cuba Still in the Dark
March 18, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses the latest in foreign policy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...
Lawmakers Team Up to Fight Antisemitism
March 18, 2026 ~ Noah Arbit, State Representative D-West Bloomfield and Commerce Twp discusses the push by lawmakers to fight antisemitism. Hosted by...
Senate Debate SAVE Act, House Oversight Committee Subpoenas Bondi
March 18, 2026 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland Univers...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 16, 2026 ~ Full Show
March 16, 2026 ~ Latest on Temple Israel investigation. People accused of being false electors sue Dana Nessel. Latest in Iran. FCC threatens networks...
FCC Chair Brendan Carr Threatens to Revoke Broadcast Licenses over Iran Coverage
March 16, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the threats from the FCC to networks over Iran war coverage. H...
6 Airman Identified and the Latest in Iran
March 16, 2026 ~ Peter Meijer, former congressman and army veteran discusses the latest in Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:...
Grand Traverse Pie Company Celebrates Pie Day and Michigan Agriculture Month
March 16, 2026 ~ Mike Busley, co-founder of Grand Traverse Pie Company discusses pie day and Michigan agriculture month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...
People Accused of Being False Electors
March 16, 2026 ~ Erick Karrdal Esq, Partner at Mohrman Kaardal and Erickson PA is the lead attorney for a group of people accused of being false elect...
The Latest in the Temple Israel Investigation
March 16, 2026 ~ Andy Arena, Director of the Detroit Police Commission, Former Special Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit Office discusses the...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 13, 2026 ~ March 13, 2026
March 13, 2026 ~ Community reacts to attack at Temple Israel. US troops die in plane crash. TSA workers to miss first paycheck and the day's biggest h...
Riger Reviews Reminders of Him in Theaters and Previews the Oscars
March 13, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews Reminders of Him in theaters and previews the Oscars this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
Jewish Community on Edge After Temple Israel Attack
March 13, 2026 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, born in Israel discusses yesterday's Temple Israel attack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...
Temple Israel Attacker Stopped by Synagogue Security
March 13, 2026 ~ Aaron Tobin, Founder of Magen Security gives his insight on the Temple Israel attack yesterday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...