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 ~ April 29, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 29, 2026 ~ Recap of King Charles's speech to congress. Constitutional Convention will be on the ballot this year. James Comey indicted again. FC...
New Polling Shows Stevens and James Ahead
April 29, 2026 ~ Richard Czuba, Founder Glengariff group discusses latest polling for Governor and Senate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....
Latest in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz
April 29, 2026 ~ Austin Gullett, former Navy Intelligence Officer discusses the latest in Iran and the Strait of Hormuz. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...
Comey Indicted Again, FCC Going After ABC
April 29, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses James Comey's latest indictment and the FCC going after ABC for K...
State Constitution Convention Will be on Ballot This Year
April 29, 2026 ~ Eric Lupher, President of the Citizens Research Council of Michigan discusses the possibility of a constitutional convention that wil...
Congressman Tim Walberg on King Charles's Address to Congress
April 29, 2026 ~ Tim Walberg, Congressman R-5th District recap's King Charles's speech in front of Congress. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 28, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 28, 2026 ~ President Trump calling for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired. Operation Ghost Rider is underway. Ryan Ermanni is in Washington DC for the roy...
Schools Using Face Recognition Technology for Security
April 28, 2026 ~ Dr. Robert Livernois, Retired Superintendent of Warren Consolidated Schools, host of “School Talks” and “Hidden in Plain Sight” on WJ...
Former AG Mike Cox Running for Governor
April 28, 2026 ~ Mike Cox, Founder of Mike Cox Law Firm, former Michigan Attorney General now running for Governor as a Republican checks in from the...
Ryan Ermanni Checks in from DC for Royal Visit
April 28, 2026 ~ Ryan Ermanni, host of "JR Afternoon with Ryan Ermanni" calls in from Washington DC during the royal visit. Hosted by Simplecast, an...
Operation Ghost Rider and New PIO for the Michigan State Police
April 28, 2026 ~ Lt. Mike Shaw, Michigan State Police and Lt. Ty Howard discuss operation ghost rider and Lt. Ty Howard taking over for Lt. Shaw when...
Latest on WHCD Suspect and War of Words Between Kimmel and the Trumps
April 28, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses the latest on the attempted WHCD shooting and another publi...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 27, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 27, 2026 ~ Attempted shooting at White House Correspondents' dinner thwarted. Prince Charles visits America. Pistons in a must win. Latest in Ir...
John James on WHCA Shooting Attempt, Selfridge and His Campaign
April 27, 2026 ~ Congressman John James R-10th district, gubernatorial candidate discusses attempted shooting at White House Correspondents' dinner, S...
Latest in Negotiations with Iran
April 27, 2026 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, born in Israel discusses the latest in negotiations with Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...
Pistons Down 2-1, How Did Lions Do in the Draft?
April 27, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter, recaps the Lions draft and looks ahead to tonight's Pistons game 4 against the Magic. Ho...
King Charles Comes to Washington
April 27, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News sets us up for King Charles's visit to Washington. Hosted by Simplecast,...
Suspected WHCA Shooter to Appear in Court
April 27, 2026 ~ Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, Federal Criminal Defense Attorney, Former Federal Prosecutor discusses charges attempted WHCA shoot...
Sheriff Bouchard on Failed Shooting at White House Correspondents' dinner
April 27, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard gives his thoughts on the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents' dinner. Hosted...
How Delta is Mitigating High Fuel Prices with Their Own Refinery
April 24, 2026 ~ How Delta airlines is protecting itself against surging fuel prices with their own oil refinery. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 24, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 24, 2026 ~ Member of US special forces arrested after betting on Maduro raid. Latest on Operation Epic Fury. Senator Peter wants answers on fail...
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on Lawsuits and DOJ Demanding Wayne County Ballots
April 24, 2026 ~ Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State and Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate for Governor discusses court dismissing lawsuit over eligibil...
Senator Peters Grills Lutnick on Failed Tornado Sirens
April 24, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the back and forth between Senator Peters and Secretary Lutnick...
Hegseth Gives Update on Operation Epic Fury
April 24, 2026 ~ Peter Meijer, former congressman and army veteran discusses the latest from the middle east. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...
Million Dollar Quartet at Meadow Brook Theatre
April 24, 2026 ~ Stephen Blackwell, portraying Sam Phillips and Chris Blisset, Music Director, playing Brother Jay in Million Dollar Quartet running a...
Riger Reviews It ~ Michael and Hulk Hogan Real American
April 24, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews Michael in theaters and Hulk Hogan Real American on Netflix Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://...
Member of US Special Forces Arrested for Betting on Maduro Bust
April 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 ~ April 23, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 23, 2026 ~ Trump administration reclassifies marijuana. Senate passes budget plan to reopen DHS. Michigan residents go to Lansing to voice conce...
Will Government Bail Out Spirit Airlines?
April 23, 2026 ~ David Shephardson, covers transportation, autos and aviation for Reuters discusses the possible government bailout of Spirit Airlines...
Previewing Night One of the NFL Draft
April 23, 2026 ~ Lomas Brown Jr., Detroit Lions Legend, co-host of "SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino" previews night one of the NFL dra...
Michigan Residents Voice Concerns Over Data Centers
April 23, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the hearing on data centers at the State Capitol yesterday. Ho...
Senate Passes DHS Funding Plan
April 23, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the senate passing a budget plan to reopen DHS. Hosted by Simple...
Trump Administration Reclassifies Marijuana
April 23, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law PLLC, Host of "Behind the Bench" with Todd Flood on WJR discusses the reclassification of m...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 22, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 22, 2026 ~ Paul W. Smith is back. President Trump extends the ceasefire deal. Virginia redistricts. Carlson's regret. New Fed chair hearing and...
4 People Rescued After Boat Capsized Near Gordie Howe Bridge
April 22, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses 4 men rescued from the Detroit River. Hosted by Simplecast, an...
Rick Snyder Releases the Michigan Roadmap
April 22, 2026 ~ Rick Snyder, Founder and CEO of SensCy Cyber Security and Former Governor of Michigan discusses his Michigan road map for candidates....
Bookstock Kicks Off This Weekend
April 22, 2026 ~ Neal Rubin, Free Press Columnist and Honorary Chair of Bookstock looks ahead to the event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....
Congresswoman Stevens on ceasefire, Kevin Warsh hearing and her campaign
April 22, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Haley Stevens, D-11th district, Senate Candidate discusses President Trump's ceasefire extension, Trump's choice of fed...
President Trump Extends Ceasefire, Virginia Redistricting, Tucker Carlson's Remorse
April 22, 2026 ~ Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic discusses President Trump extending the Iran ceasefire. Virginia votes to redistrict in favor o...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 21, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 21, 2026 ~ Kelly William Cobb senior strategist at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the...