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 ~ January 21, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 21, 2026 ~ President Trump arrives in Greenland. DOJ issues Minnesota officials subpoenas. Heart risks in winter weather. Tom Leonard is calli...
President Trump Threatens to Sue CBS if They Edit Interview
January 21, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses President Trump threatening to sue CBS if they don't air Dear...
Tom Leonard Calls for Moratorium on Data Center Subsidies
January 21, 2026 ~ Tom Leonard, Partner at Plunkett Cooney, Former Michigan House Speaker, running for Governor as a Republican is calling for a one y...
Heart Risks Go Up in Bad Winter Weather
January 21, 2026 ~ Dr. Joel Kahn, Integrative Cardiologist at the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity discusses heart risks that increase in the cold an...
DOJ Subpoenas Minnesota Officials
January 21, 2026 ~ Jeff Monosso, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses subpoenas issued to Minnesota officials by the DOJ over allegati...
President Trump in Davos
January 21, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses President Trump in Davos amid tensions over Greenland. H...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ January 20, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 20, 2026 ~ 100 car pile up closes freeway in West Michigan yesterday. Michigan drops tax revenue projections by $1 billion. Indiana wins natio...
Trump Heads to Davos Ties Greenland Plans to Nobel Prize Snub
January 20, 2026 ~ January 20, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell discusses President Trump heading to the World Economic Forum at odds with allies o...
Indiana Wins National Championship, Lions Hire Offensive Coordinator
January 20, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Director breaks down last night's national championship game and gives his thoughts on the Lions...
Dr. Tom Rifai on the Flex5 Food Pyramid
January 20, 2026 ~ Dr. Tom Rifai, President and CEO Reality Meets Science Inc. Past President US National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists dis...
Michigan Drops Tax Revenue Projections by $1 Billion
January 20, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses Michigan adjusting their tax revenue pr...
100 Car Pile Up Closed I-196 Near Grand Rapids
January 20, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses a 100 car pile up on the west side of the state yesterday. H...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ January 19, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 19, 2026 ~ Trump threatens NATO allies who don't agree with Greenland takeover. DOJ opens probe into Minnesota Governor and Minneapolis Mayor....
Judge Freezes Spending of $645 million Cuts Approved by State GOP
January 19, 2026 ~ Matt Hall, State Representative R-42nd District, Michigan House Speakers discusses a judge siding with the Michigan House GOP on $6...
I Have a Dream's Detroit Roots
January 19, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I have a Dream" speech's Det...
NFC/AFC Title Games Set, College Football National Championship is Tonight
January 19, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino recaps this weekend's NFL action and looks ahead to ton...
DOJ Opens Investigation of Frey and Walz
January 19, 2026 ~ Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, federal criminal defense attorney and former federal prosecutor discusses the Department of Justi...
Trump Threatens NATO Allies with Tariffs if they Don't Support Greenland Takeover
January 19, 2026 ~ Bill Ballenger, Editor of the Ballenger Report discusses the latest in Trump's quest for Greenland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ January 16, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 16, 2026 ~ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy checks in ahead of his visit to Ohio and Michigan. Trump finally gets his Nobel Prize. Lawmaker...
Riger Reviews 28 Days Later The Bone Temple and The Rip on Netflix
January 16, 2026 ~ Riger Reviews 28 Days Later The Bone Temple and The Rip on Netflix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswi...
How to Prepare Home for Blast of Winter
January 16, 2026 ~ Duane Crum, Senior Restoration Project Manager with Modernistic tells us how to prepare our home for the upcoming blast of winter....
White House Unveils Healthcare Plan, Tensions Escalate in Minneapolis
January 16, 2026 ~ Tim Walberg, Congressman R-5th District discusses Trump's new healthcare plan and the latest in Minnesota. Hosted by Simplecast, an...
USPBL and United Wholesale Mortgage Announce New Partnership
January 16, 2026 ~ Andy Appleby, Owner, CEO and Commissioner of the United Shore Professional Baseball League discusses a new partnership with United...
AG Nessel Calls to Ban ICE from Courthouses
January 16, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and Newsdiscussing Dana Nessel calling to bar immigration arrests and Michigan c...
Machado Gives Trump Her Nobel Prize, Lawmakers Visit Denmark
January 16, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Venezuelan opposition leader Machado giving her Nobel prize to...
Secretary Duffy on Cafe Standards and Visiting the Auto Show
January 16, 2026 ~ Sean Duffy, United States Secretary of Transportation discusses his visit to auto plants in Ohio today and the Auto Show tomorrow....
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ January 15, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick fills in live from the Auto Show. Elissa Slotkin says she is under federal investigation. Articles of impeachment fil...
State House Passes Cell Phone Ban in Schools
January 15, 2026 ~ State Representative Mark Tisdel, R-Rochester discusses the passage of his bill that bans cell phones in schools. Hosted by Simple...
Trump Threatens Insurrection Act in Minnesota, ICE Agent Reportedly Has Internal Bleeding
January 15, 2026 ~ Jeff Monosso, Fox News Correspondent and WJR contributor discusses the latest in Minnesota. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compa...
Ryan Shaughnessy, Mustang Brand Manager
January 15, 2026 ~ Ryan Shaugnessy, Mustang Brand Manager talks to Chris Renwick in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See h...
All Shook Up Playing at Meadow Brook Through February
January 15, 2026 ~ Milika Cheree playing Sylvia, Danny Gurwin playing Jim in “All Shook Up" discuss the play running at Meadow Brook until February 1s...
Denmark and US at Odds on Greenland, Trump Says Iran Won't Kill Protesters
January 15, 2026 ~ Peter Meijer, former congressman and Army veteran discusses the latest with Greenland and Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...
Slotkin Says She's Under Investigation, Article of Impeachments Filed Against Noem
January 15, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell R-6th District on Elissa Slotkin being investigated and articles of impeachment being filed against Kr...
Alison Davis, Navigator Brand Manager
January 15, 2026 ~ Alison Davis, Navigator Brand Manager talks to Chris Renwick in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ht...
Focus with Paul W Smith ~ January 14, 2026 ~ Full Show
January 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick fills in for Paul W. Smith at the Detroit Auto Show. SCOTUS hears arguments on transgender players in youth sports. C...
MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz Discusses Chat with Buttigieg
January 14, 2026 ~ MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz stops by after his fireside chat with Pete Buttigieg. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
Trump Tells Iranian Protesters Help is on the Way
January 14, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses the latest in Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https...
Senator Runestad on Trump's Visit to Detroit Yesterday
January 14, 2026 ~ State Senator Jim Runestad, Chairman of Michigan GOP discusses President Trump's visit to Detroit yesterday. Hosted by Simplecast,...
Polling Show Governor, Senate Races Very Close
January 14, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses new polling showing the Governor and Senate races being very...
Todd Raburn, Director Global CX Implelementation for Ford
January 14, 2026 ~ Todd Raburn, Director Global CX Implelementation for Ford talks to Chris Renwick and the Detroit Auto Show. Hosted by Simplecast, a...