Focus with Paul W. Smith

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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 conversations about why the efforts behind the headlines really matter. Accessible, informative, balanced, and bold, with diverse voices and thought-provoking questions that bring it all into Focus.

Episodes (855)

President Trump suing BBC for $10 billion

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FBI Thwarts New Years Eve Terrorist Threat in LA

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WJR Cares Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries

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Images of Person of Interest in Brown University Shooting Released

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Conservatives Condemn Trump's Post on Reiner, Erika Kirk and Candace Owens Meet

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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 15, 2025 ~ Full Show

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3 Americans Killed in Syria and Witkoff Meets with Zelenskyy

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Rob Reiner and His Wife Found Dead

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Former DTE Exec Launches Employment Initiative for Disabled Adults

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Lions Lose to the Rams and How is the Michigan Football Job Viewed by Candidates...

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Mike Bouchard on Mass Shootings at Brown University and in Australia

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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 12, 2025 ~ Full Show

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Riger Reviews Ella McCay and Wake Up Dead Man

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Tensions Escalate between the US and Argentina

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Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Appears in Court

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Jim Brandstatter on the Michigan Football Controversy

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Senate Votes down Dueling Healthcare Bills

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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 10, 2025 ~ Full Show

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Mitch Albom Gearing Up for Another SAY Detroit Radiothon

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Speaker Hall Proposing Price Controls for Hospitals

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Judge Unseals Ghislaine Maxwell Grand Jury Material

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Murder Case for Northern Michigan Woman Has Been Delayed

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Proposed Bill to Age Restrict Social Media in Michigan

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Trump Touts Economy in Pennsylvania

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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 9, 2025 ~ Full Show

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Delphi Retirees Still Reeling

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Prices of Cars Going Up

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Congress Unveils Defense Bill that Curbs Chinese Tech Investments

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Political Roundup with Craig Mauger and Steve Mitchell

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Local Meijer Clerk Goes Viral Receives $1.7 Million from GoFundMe

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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 8, 2025 ~ Full Show

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Sam Klemet, Executive Director of The Detroit Auto Show and Detroit Auto Dealers...

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Hussein Berry, Vice President Airport Operations DTW, Delta Airlines

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Congressman Barrett on Securing the Release of Hmong Refugee

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Melanie Duquesnel's New Job

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SCOTUS to Hear Arguments over fired FTC Commissioner, Trump May Intervene in Net...

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Tricia Keith, President and CEO of BCBSM

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Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan Before his Exit Interview

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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 5, 2025 ~ Full Show

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Congressman John James Introduces Bill to Put Age Limits on App Store

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Riger Reviews 5 Nights at Freddy's and Stranger Things Season 5

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WJR Digital Sports Reporter Nick Lundberg on Lions Big Win

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Frankie Scinta Coming to Andiamo Celebrity Showroom

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Paul is Joined by The Three Ghosts from a Christmas Carol

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DC Bombing Suspect Arrested After Nearly 5 Years

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SCOTUS Allows Texas to Keep Maps and Drug Boat Admiral Faces Questioning

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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 4, 2025 ~ Full Show

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Lingenfelter Collection Hosting 6th Annual Toy Drive

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Large Turnout for Last Night's Virtual Hearing on Saline Data Center

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Detroit PAL Checks in with Paul W Smith

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