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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Lions Beat Washington 44-22
November 10, 2025 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter discusses yesterday's Lions win in Washington. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...
Edmund Fitzgerald Went Down 50 Years Ago Today
November 10, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News looks back on the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald 50 years later. Hos...
Robert Lulgjuraj Running for Congress in the 10th District
November 10, 2025 ~ Robert Lulgjuraj, former Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Macomb and Wayne County is running for Congress in the 10th district a...
Progress in The Shutdown, $2,000 Tariff Check and SCOTUS Gay Marriage
November 10, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of "The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the P...
Focus With Paul W. Smtih ~ November 7, 2025 ~ Full Show
November 7, 2025 ~ Focus With Paul W. Smith On this episode: Paul speaks with a Congressional Candidate; hears about current flight restrictions; lea...
In Pain? Paul W. and Dr. Sol Cogan Want To Help!
November 7, 2025 ~ Paul W. Smith speaks with Dr. Sol Cogan, Owner and Clinic Director of the Nerve And Disc Institute about how you can relieve your p...
Riger Reviews It ~ November 7, 2025
November 7, 2025 ~ Paul W. Smith hears about the theatrical release, 'Predator Badlands' and the streaming movie, 'Pluribus' from Dave Riger. Hosted b...
The Retirement Of Nancy Pelosi
November 7, 2025 ~ Paul W. Smith speaks with Detroit News, Deputy Editorial Page Editor, Kaitlyn Buss about the retirement of Nancy Pelosi. Hosted by...
Flight Restriction Go Into Effect Today
November 7, 2025 ~ Paul W. Smith gets a report from WJR's Director of Community Affairs, Marie Osborne, about the flight restrictions that go into eff...
Lowering The Cost Of Weight Loss Drugs
November 7, 2025 ~ President Trump unveiled his plan to lower the cost of weight loss drugs yesterday, Jared Halpern gives Paul W. Smith the details o...
Hearing From A Congressional Candidate
November 7, 2025 ~ Paul W. Smith talks with Michael Bouchard (Son of the Oakland Country Sheriff) about his run for John James' open 10th Congressiona...
Focus with Paul W Smith ~ November 6, 2025 ~ Full Show
November 6, 2025 ~ Paul W Smith broadcasts live from Henry Ford Hospital. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Mary Jane Vogt and Heather Geisler
November 6, 2025 ~ Mary Jane Vogt, Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Henry Ford Health and Heather Geisler, Executive Vice Preside...
Mayoral Elect Mary Sheffield
November 6, 2025 ~ Mayor Elect Mary Sheffield talks to Paul W Smith after he big win on election night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
Adnan Munkarah and Denise Brooks Williams
November 6, 2025 ~ Adnan Munkarah, M.D., Board Chair, Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences; and President, Clinical Enterpris...
Steven Kalkanis and Veronica Hall
November 6, 2025 ~ Steven N Kalkanis, M.D., Executive Vice President, CEO of Henry Ford Hospital and CEO of the Henry Ford Medical Group and Veronica...
FAA to Cut Air Traffic by Friday if Shutdown Isn't Over
November 6, 2025 ~ David Shepardson, covers transportation, autos and aviations for Thomson Reuters discusses teh FAA saying they will reduce air traf...
Bob Riney, President and CEO of Henry Ford Health
November 6, 2025 ~ Bob Riney, President and CEO of Henry Ford Health joins Paul W Smith live from Henry Ford Hospital Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
Focus with Paul W Smith ~ November 5, 2025 ~ Full Show
November 5, 2025 ~ Shutdown reaches new record. Democrats fare well in national elections. Mary Sheffield elected mayor of Detroit. Latest in the Loui...
Scammers Taking Advantage of the Shutdown
November 5, 2025 ~ Susan Tompor, Personal Finance Finance Columnist for the Detroit Free Press discusses her column on scammers using the shutdown to...
Remains of Final US Hostage Released from Gaza, Trump Weighs Attack in Venezuela
November 5, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel for the US Army discusses the remains of the final American hostage being released from Gaza...
Multiple Dead and Wounded in Kentucky Plane Crash
November 5, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News has the latest on the UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky. Hosted by Simp...
Mary Sheffield Becomes First Woman to be Elected Mayor of Detroit
November 5, 2025 ~ Karen Dumas, Communication Strategist, Owner of Image and Idea Communications co-voice of the No BS Newshour discusses last night's...
Shutdown Hits Record Length and Democrats Have Good Night Nationwide
November 5, 2025 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland Unive...
Focus with Paul W Smith ~ November 4, 2025 ~ Full Show
November 4, 2025 ~ Shutdown day 35. Former VP Dick Cheney passes away. New details revealed in thwarted Ferndale terrorist attack. Election day in Det...
SCOTUS to Hear Case on Trump Tariffs and Tonight's GOP Gubernatorial Debate
November 4, 2025 ~ Tom Leonard, Partner at Plunkett Cooney, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate discusses the Supreme Court hearing a case on Trump's t...
It's Election Day in Detroit
November 4, 2025 ~ Stephen Henderson, Project Executive and Founder of Bridge Detroit, Host of "American Black Journal" on PBS co-author of "The Civil...
Court Documents Reveal New Details of Thwarted Terrorist Attack in Ferndal
November 4, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News has more details of the thwarted terrorist attack in Ferndale. Hosted...
Will NY Elect a Socialist as Mayor Today?
November 4, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of "The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridger Across the Po...
Shutdown Hits Day 35 and Dick Cheney Passes Away
November 14, 2025 ~ Tim Walberg, Congressman R-5th District discusses the latest with the shutdown and reflects on the passing of Dick Cheney. Hosted...
Focus with Paul W Smith ~ November 3, 2025 ~ Full Show
November 3, 2025 ~ Latest on thwarted terrorist attack in Dearborn. Warren Pierce dies at the age of 82. November is National Family Caregivers Month....
The Latest on the Government Shutdown
November 3, 2025 ~ Ingrid Jacques, Columnist USA Today discusses the latest on the government shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
Lions Lose to Minnesota Dodgers Win a World Series Thriller
November 3, 2025 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino weeknights at 6pm discuss the Lions loss and Dodgers wi...
November is National Family Caregiver Month
November 3, 2025 ~ Claudia Bennett, Ph.D, occupational therapist, author of "Caregiving Reimagined A Practical and Spiritual Guide for Family Caregive...
Warren Pierce Passes Away at 82
November 3, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News remembers long time WJR host Warren Pierce who passed away Saturday at...
Charges Filed Against Alleged Terrorist Conspirators in Michigan
November 3, 2025 ~ Jeff Monosso, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the latest in the suspected Dearborn terrorist plot. Hosted by S...
Focus with Paul W Smith ~ October 31, 2025 ~ Full Show
October 31, 2025 ~ President Trump urge GOP to invoke nuclear option to end shutdown. Large AI data center announced for Saline Township. FBI thwarts...
Riger Reviews Bugonia and Ballad of a Small Player
October 31, 2025 ~ Dave Riger Reviews Bugonia in theaters and Ballad of a Small Player on Netflix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https...
How Local Organizations Are Preparing for SNAP Freeze
October 31, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News talks to Ryan Hertz, CEO of Lighthouse about how they are preparing for...
MIRA Urging Retailers to Remove THC Infused Candies
October 31, 2025 ~ Bill Wild, President and CEO of the Midwest Independent Retailers Association discusses their call to remove THC candies that look...