Focus with Paul W. Smith
Cumulus Media Detroit
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.
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New Swalwell Accuser Comes Forward, TMZ Launches DC Bureau
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Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 14, 2026 ~ Full Show
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Two Members of Congress Resign, Trump Deletes AI image
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Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 13, 2026 ~ Full Show
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What's Next for Space Exploration After Artemis ii's Return to Earth
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New Book on 15 Lessons on Leadership
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President Trump Vows Blockade, Feuds with the Pope
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ April 10, 2026 ~ Full Show
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Riger Reviews It ~ Malcolm in the Middle Life's Still Unfair and Outcome on Appl...
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Ambassador Jamieson Greer Touring Plants in Michigan and Ohio
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State Rep. Karen Whitsett Leaving Politics
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Ronnie Sadka, Haub Family Professor Finance Department Chairperson Senior Associ...
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Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 9, 2026 ~ Full Show
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Robert Brengman, Brengman Family Wines Traverse City, MI
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Professor Rachael Kohl, Wayne State University Professor
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Dr. Glenn Maleyko, State Superintendent, Michigan Department of Education
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Dan Kildee, Former US Congressman
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Dr. Christian Greer, CEO Michigan Science Center
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Paul Wills, Plante Moran Realpoint
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Ron Syme, Wakely Associates Architects & Janet Suchan, Vice-President of Clark C...
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Attorney Gary Collins and Attorney Dan Denault
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Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 8, 2026 ~ Full Show
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Jeff Donofrio, President & CEO, Business Leaders for Michigan
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Claude Molinari, President & CEO, Visit Detroit
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Randy Thelen, President & CEO, The Right Place
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Mark Hackel, Macomb County Executive
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LaTrice McClendon, Director/Detroit, Knight Foundation and Board President, Detr...
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Tyler Loftis, Executive Director, ArtPrize
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Helen Taylor, State Director, The Nature Conservancy
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Hilary Doe, President & CEO of Move Detroit
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Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 7, 2026 ~ Full Show
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Austan D. Goolsbee President and CEO of Federal Reserve Chicago
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Ronia Kruse, President and CEO OpTech
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April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
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Detroit on the Clock for 2027 Final 4
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Artimis ii Heading Home
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Michigan Wins National Championship, Pistons Clinch The Number 1 Seed
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Tony Michaels, President and CEO of the Parade Company
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Nicole Sherard-Freeman, President and CEO of Commuinty Foundation for Southeast...
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Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 6, 2026 ~ Full Show
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