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 ~ July 6, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 6, 2026 ~ Mallory McMorrow drops out of senate race. State legislature passes budget. Folarin Balogun will play for team USA tonight. Latest on t...
Airforce Investigates Officer Who Called for Trump's Impeachment
July 6, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law PLLC, Host of "Behind the Bench" with Todd Flood on WJR discusses the Airforce investigating...
3 People in Custody After Deadly Shooting at Fairlane Town Center
July 6, 2026 ~ Mike Shaw Retired Lt. With the Michigan State Police discusses the deadly shooting at Fairlane Town Center over the weekend. Hosted by...
Balogun Reinstated for US vs Belgium
July 6, 2026 ~ Tonya J Powers, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Folarin Balogun having his red card suspended after President Trum...
America 250 Weekend Celebrations and Michigan Passes Budget
July 6, 2026 ~ Dennis Darnoi, Founder of Densar Consulting discusses the America 250 celebrations over the weekend and the newly passed state budget....
McMorrow Suspends Campaign Before Debate Week
July 6, 2026 ~ Craig Mauger, State Politics Reporter discusses Mallory McMorrow dropping out of the senate race ahead of debate week. Hosted by Simpl...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ July 2, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 2, 2026 ~ US exiting USMCA. Is the state legislature close to a budget? US wins first match of knock out round. Gastrointestinal parasite affecti...
Jocelyn Benson Launches Costs Down Wages Up Tour and Reacts to SCOTUS Mail in Voting Decision
July 2, 2026 ~ Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State, Democrat Gubernatorial candidate launches "Cost Down, Wages Up" tour and reacts to the Supreme Cour...
Cases of Gastrointestinal Parasite Growing
July 2, 2026 ~ Kristen Jordan Shamus, Health Reporter for the Detroit Free Press discusses the new gastrointestinal parasite affecting southeastern Mi...
US Beats Bosnia and Herzegovina in First Match of Knock Out Rounds
July 2, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter discusses the US's big win last night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:...
Latest on a State Budget
July 2, 2026 ~ State Senator Jim Runestad 23rd District, Chairman of the Michigan GOP discusses the latest on a state budget a day passed the deadline...
US Exits USMCA, Latest on Iran Talks
July 2, 2026 ~ Tim Walberg, Congressman R-5th District discusses the US exiting the USMCA and his thoughts on the Iran talks. Hosted by Simplecast, a...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ July 1, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 1, 2026 ~ Paul W. celebrates 30 years as full time host at WJR. No state budget yet. Trump has made $2 billion since returning to office. US and...
Operation Dry Water Underway
July 1, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses operation dry water with Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See h...
President Trump Calls for Congress to End Birthright Citizenship After SCOTUS Decision
July 1, 2026 ~ Debbie Dingell D-Ann Arbor, U.S. Congresswoman of Michigan’s 6th District discusses President Trump calling on congress to end birthrig...
US and Iran Hold Talks Through Mediators
July 1, 2026 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, born in Israel, served in Israeli military discusses the latest talks between the US and Iran. Host...
Trump Has Made $2 Billion Since Rejoining Office, No State Budget at Deadline
July 1, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News on Trump's financials during his new term in office and what's the latest on a...
Throwback Machine, Montage From Paul W's First Morning Show 30 Years Ago Today
July 1, 2026 ~ Paul W. Smith took over the reigns of WJR's morning show exactly 30 years ago today, here are some memorable moments from that day. Hos...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 30, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 30, 2026 ~ Latest on the Supreme Court. Lions release Terrion Arnold. Dusty May talks about leaving Michigan. John James picks up some big endors...
John James Picks Up a Number of Endorsements
June 30, 2026 ~ John James, Congressman R-10th District, Gubernatorial Candidate has picked up a number of endorsements. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...
Dr. Cogan Launching Nerve and Disc Laser Institute
June 30, 2026 ~ Dr. Sol Cogan, Owner and Clinic Director at the Nerve and Disc Institute discusses the launch of the Nerve and Disc Laser Institute....
Lions Release Terrion Arnold. Dusty May Talks About Leaving Michigan
June 30, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino discusses the Lions releasing Terrion Arnold and Dusty May...
Supreme Court Issues a Number of Pivotal Decisions
June 30, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses a number of decisions made by the Supreme Court. Hosted by Simple...
Whitmer Sending National Guard to Washington DC
June 30, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses Governor Whitmer sending 160 national guard troops to Washin...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 29, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 29, 2026 ~ Iran and US agree to stop exchanging fire until this week's peace talks. Pete Buttigieg swatted. Officer involved shooting at local Me...
Hundred Degree Temperatures Coming to Detroit
June 29, 2026 ~ Meteorologist Scott Lawrimore, General Manager of the Weather Channel discusses the coming heat this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...
Parents Charged in Death of 255 pound 7 Year Old
June 29, 2026 ~ Genesee County Prosecutor discusses two parents charged in the death of their 255 pound 7 year old son. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...
Iran and US Agree to Stop Exchanging Fire Ahead of Talks
June 29, 2026 ~ Austin Gullett, Former Navy Intelligence Officer looks ahead to this week's peace talks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...
Looking Ahead at 4th of July Travel
June 29, 2026 ~ Tonya J. Powers, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor looks ahead at 4th of July holiday travel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...
Buttigieg Swatted, Police Involved Shooting at Local Meijer
June 29, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt Retired Detroit Police Chief discusses Pete Buttigieg being victim of a swatting attack and an officer involved shooting...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 26, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 26, 2026 ~ Trump and Speaker Johnson meet about stalled bills. SCOTUS hands Trump 2 major victories. Report says Michigan needs new data center p...
Riger Reviews Supergirl and The American Experiment
June 26, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews Supergirl and The American Experiment on Netflix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswiz...
US Men's Soccer Prepares for Knockout Round
June 26, 2026 ~ Roger Faulkner, Board Member and Committee member at United States Soccer Foundation, author of “You Can't Get There from Here: My Soc...
New Report Says Michigan Needs New Data Center Policies
June 26, 2026 ~ Brent Yax CEO, Awecomm Technologies discusses a report that says Michigan needs new data center policies. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...
Trump and Johnson Meet Over Stalled Bills, Detroit News Makes Endorsements
June 26, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Polit...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 25, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 25, 2026 ~ Chris Alberta in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Terrion Arnold Faces Kidnapping and Robbery Charges
June 25, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino discusses possible criminal charges for Terrion Arnold. H...
Battle for 7th District Heats Up
June 25, 2026 ~ Jason Roe, Principal at Roe Strategic discusses the battle for the 7th district. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 24, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 24, 2026 ~ Mamdani backed candidates have big primary night. SCOTUS sides with Trump on green cards while senate sides against him on war powers....
Note on Nancy Guthrie Death Kept Secret Until Now
June 24, 2026 ~ Andy Arena, Director of the Detroit Crime Commission, Former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit office discusses why a ransom...