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 20, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 20, 2026 ~ Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber fills in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
Mary Sheffield Mayor of Detroit
April 20, 2026 ~ Mary Sheffield, Mayor of Detroit joins Sandy Baruah in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.a...
Jeff Donofrio, President and CEO Business Leaders for Michigan
April 20, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio, President and CEO Business Leaders for Michigan joins Sandy Baruah in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...
Bob Riney, President and CEO of Henry Ford Health
April 20, 2026 ~ Bob Riney President and CEO of Henry Ford Health joins Sandy Baruah in for Paul W Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...
Carolyn Cassin and Megan Spanitz
April 20, 2026 ~ Carolyn Cassin, President and CEO of Michigan Women Forward and Megan Spanitz, Chief Strategy and Chief Operating Officer at the Detr...
Dave Jurzak, President of the Grand Hotel
April 20, 2026 ~ Dave Jurzak, President of the Grand Hotel joins Sandy Baruah in for Paul W Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https...
Mike Duggan, Independent Candidate for Governor
April 20, 2026 ~ Mike Duggan, Independent Candidate for Governor checks in with Sandy Baruah in for Paul W. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....
Nancy Tellum, Co-Founder BasBlue
April 20, 2026 ~ Nancy Tellum, Co-Founder Basblue discusses 2027 Final Four, BasBlue updates and the Coney initiative with Sandy Baruah i for Paul. Ho...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 17, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 17, 2026 ~ Mike Parsons in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Riger Reviews it: Lorne and Normal
April 17, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews Lorne, the documentary on SNL creator Lorne Michaels in theaters and Normal starring Bob Odenkirk also in theaters...
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April 17, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of News and Community Affairs on Sexual Assault Awareness Month, highlighting resources, survivor suppo...
Number One Seed Pistons Ready to Roll
April 17, 2026 ~ Justin Valentine, Nick Lundberg, and Bethann Long team up in studio to preview the Pistons’ postseason run as they await the winner o...
Water Less Than 5 Inches from Top of Cheboyogan Dam
April 17, 2026 ~ State Rep. Cam Cavitt joins the show to discuss the latest developments surrounding the Cheboygan lock and dam, why it matters to all...
Ceasefire in the Middle East
April 17, 2026 ~ Former adviser to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Frank Richter, offers expert insight into the newly reached 10‑day ceasefire between Israel and L...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 16, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 16, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis fills in for Paul W. Smith live from the Detroit Economic Club Event "Lions on the Clock" live from Soundboard Inside the...
Dave Birkett, Sportswriter for the Detroit Free Press
April 16, 2026 ~ Dave Birkett, Sportswriter for the Detroit Free Press joins Mark Hollis in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...
Ken Hayward, Visit Detroit Chief Operating Officer
April 16, 2026 ~ Ken Hayward, Visit Detroit Chief Operating Officer joins Mark Hollis in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....
Lori Powe, Owner NBS Commercial Interiors
April 16, 2026 ~ Lori Powe, Owner NBS Commercial Interiors joins Mark Hollis in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https...
Dan Miller, Fox 2 Sports Director, Play by Play Voice of the Detroit Lions
April 16, 2026 ~ Dan Miller, Fox 2 Sports Director, Play by Play Voice of the Detroit Lions joins Mark Hollis in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simpleca...
Brendan Quinn, Senior Enterprise Writer at the Athletic
April 16, 2026 ~ Brendan Quinn, Senior Enterprise Writer at the Athletic joins Mark Hollis in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...
Ann Thomas, Program Director WJR, Host and Executive Producer of Women Who Lead
April 16, 2026 ~ Ann Thomas, Program Director WJR, Host and Executive Producer of Women Who Lead joins Mark Hollis in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Sim...
Hussein Berry, VP Delta Airlines VP Airport Operations
April 16, 2026 ~ Hussein Berry, VP Delta Airlines VP Airport Operations joins Mark Hollis in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...
Terry Rhadigan, Chairman Detroit Sports Commission, Presiding Officer for Today's DEC Event
April 16, 2026 ~ Terry Rhadigan, Chairman Detroit Sports Commission, Presiding Officer for Today's DEC Event joins Mark Hollis in for Paul W. Hosted b...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 15, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 15, 2026 ~ New Swalwell accusations come forward. TMZ launches DC Bureau. Trump says peace talks could resume very soon. Buddy's new CEO joins B...
Husband of Local Woman Lost at Sea Speaks Out
April 15, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses Brian Hooker speaking out about his wife's disappearance while boating...
Metro Detroit Hit With Possible Overnight Tornadoes
April 15, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses powerful storms that hit metro Detroit last night. Hosted by S...
Latest on the Cheboygan Dam
April 15, 2026 ~ Beth LeBlanc, Reporter at the Detroit News has the latest on the Cheboygan Dam nearing flood stage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
Buddy's Pizza and Capuchins Team Up
April 15, 2026 ~ Juan Rojas, new CEO of Buddy’s Pizza and Brother Gary Wegner, Executive Director of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen discuss this year's "Sl...
Will Peace Talks Resume This Week?
April 15, 2026 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the latest in the Iran conflict. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...
New Swalwell Accuser Comes Forward, TMZ Launches DC Bureau
April 15, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses a new Swalwell accuser and TMZ's new foray into politics....
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 14, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 14, 2026 ~ Two members of congress resign. Trump explains AI post. Cheboygan on verge of flood as dam fills with rain water. Has Hormuz blockade...
Oakland County Conducting 9 Month Trial of Flock Surveillance Drones
April 14, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the new surveillance drones Oakland County will be experimenting with. Hosted by Sim...
Anthony Forlini Gets Republican Nomination for Secretary of State
April 14, 2026 ~ Anthony Forlini, Macomb County Clerk discusses his nomination for Secretary of State for the Republicans. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...
Has Trump's Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Had Any Effect on the Markets
April 14, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and Portfolio Managing Director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses what, if...
Cheboygan Residents on Edge as Water Rises in Dam
April 14, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community and Affairs discusses the latest on the flooding in Cheboygan. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...
Two Members of Congress Resign, Trump Deletes AI image
April 14, 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 13, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 13, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds has major announcement. President Trump feuds with Pope, threatens blockade on Strait of Hormuz. Rory wins 2nd straight...
What's Next for Space Exploration After Artemis ii's Return to Earth
April 13, 2026 ~ Michael Narlock, The Cranbrook Institute's Head of Astronomy on the return of Artemis ii. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....
Swatting Attack in Marine City and Mayor Sheffield Works with Teen Takeover
April 13, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News on the false hostage situation in Marine City yesterday and what Mayor Ma...
Rory Wins Back to Back Masters
April 13, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter recaps the masters and looks ahead to the Pistons playoff run. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...