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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 ! May 20, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 20, 2026 ~ Trump scores another big primary victory, though one opponent limits his war powers. Latest on San Diego mosque shooting. Data centers...
One Person in Custody After Shooting During Carjacking in Orion Twp.
May 20, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses last night's random carjacking in Orion Twp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...
Fight to Allow Voters to Choose AG and SOS Candidates via Primary
May 20, 2026 ~ Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic and Lon Johnson, former Chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party are heading up “Voters Not Insi...
Data Centers Face Major Defeats in Two Local Communities
May 20, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the data center that withdrew it's application in Washington Twp...
More Details on San Diego Mosque Shooting
May 20, 2026 ~ Osama Siblani, Publisher Arab American News discusses the latest details in the San Diego mosque shooting. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...
Another Trump Republican Foe Loses a Major Primary
May 20, 2026 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland Universit...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 19, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 19, 2026 ~ US creates $1.3 billion lawfare fund. Selfridge gets more funding. Latest on mosque shooting in San Diego. DPD starting walk a mile Wed...
Jeff Sharp, managing partner at Estate Planning Legal Services, PC
May 19, 2026 ~ Jeff Sharp, managing partner at Estate Planning Legal Services, PC is the newest partner of Focus with Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplec...
American Diagnosed with Ebola
May 19, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Ebola being declared a global health emergency and the American d...
Walk a Mile Wednesday and Stepping Up Patrol for Teen Takeovers
May 19, 2026 ~ Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison discusses his Walk a Mile Wednesdays and teen takeovers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S...
Latest on San Diego Mosque Shooting
May 19, 2026 ~ Tonya J Powers Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor updates us on the mosque shooting in San Diego. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...
Selfridge Gets $162 Million from Federal Government
May 19, 2026 ~ Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel discusses new federal funding for Selfridge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://...
US Creates $1.3 Billion Lawfare fund
May 19, 2026 ~ Tom Leonard, Partner at Plunkett Cooney, former Republican Gubernatorial Candidate discusses the lawfare account created during Trump's...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 18, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 18, 2026 ~ Are primaries going Trump's way? Pistons lose in game 7. Police warning of realistic looking squirt guns, stepping up patrols because o...
Police Warning About Realistic Squirt Guns and Teen Takeovers
May 18, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses "water wars" and teen takeovers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...
Michigan Deaths Outpacing Births
May 18, 2026 ~ Patrick Anderson, Founder and CEO of Anderson Economic Group discusses the economic impact of deaths outpacing births in Michigan. Host...
Large Scale Antisemitic Attack Thwarted While Antisemitic Flyers Distributed in Berkley
May 18, 2026 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, born in Israel, served in Israeli military discusses a couple of disturbing antisemitic events over...
Pistons Lose in Game 7 and The Latest Episode of "Angels Along the Way"
May 18, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds, co-host JR’ Morning with Chris, Lloyd and Jamie and Jamie's Journey: Angels Along The Way discusses the Pistons loss to...
Are More Trump Primary Victories on the way this Week?
May 18, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses a busy week of primaries coming up this week. Will the Trump...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 16, 2026 ~ Victor's Roofing Special
May 16, 2026 ~ Paul W. is live from the site of the Victor's Giveback Program in this special weekend edition of Focus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...
Focus With Paul W. Smith ~ May 15, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 15, 2026 ~ President Trump wraps up his trip to China. Senate votes to withhold pay during shutdowns. Macomb County starts huge sanitary sewer pro...
Detroit Population Grows Again
May 15, 2026 ~ Jeff Monosso, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the latest population numbers from Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, a...
Riger Reviews Obsession and Marty, Life is Short
May 15, 2026 ~ Dave Riger of Riger Reviews it reviews "Obsession" in theaters and "Marty, Life is Short" on Netflix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
Michigan Court of Claims Grants Injunction Against Earmarks
Friday 15, 2026 ~ Patrick J. Wright, Vice President for Legal Affairs, Mackinac Center for Public Policy, discusses their lawsuit challenging hidden e...
Macomb County to Repair Sanitary Sewers
May 15, 2026 ~ Candice Miller, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner discusses the large sanitary sewer pipe repair starting on the same week as the...
Senate Votes to Not Get Paid During Future Shutdowns
May 15, 2026 ~ Dennis Darnoi, Founder of Densar Consulting discusses the vote in the Senate to withhold pay during shutdowns. Hosted by Simplecast, a...
Wrap Up of President Trump's China Trip
May 15, 2026 ~ Tom Watkins, Director, President and CEO of TDW and Associates a US/China Business and Education Consulting Firm gives his thoughts on...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 14, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 14, 2026 ~ President Trump visits with Xi. Pistons lose to the Cavs. CIA Whistleblower testifies on COVID. Alex Murdaugh murder conviction overtur...
South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Murdaugh Conviction
May 14, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner at Flood Law PLLC, host of "Behind the Bench" with Todd Flood on WJR discusses the overturning of Alex Mur...
Yesterday's CIA Whistleblower Hearing on COVID
May 14, 2026 ~ Eben Brown, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses yesterday's hearing with a CIA whistleblower on COVID. Hosted by Simp...
Bad No Call and 4th Quarter Collapse Lead to Pistons Loss to Cavs
May 14, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino, weeknights at 6pm discusses last night's Pistons loss. Ho...
Chris Swanson Checks in from the Campaign Trail
May 14, 2026 ~ Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson, Running for Governor as a Democrat checks in from the campaign trail. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...
Trump Meets with Xi, Congresswoman Dingell Introduces Legislation to Ban Chinese Cars
May 14, 2026 ~ Debbie Dingell, Congresswoman D-6th District discusses Trump's China trip and her legislation to ban Chinese cars. Hosted by Simplecas...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 13, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 13, 2026 ~ Trump lands in China. New polling on president, governor and senate. Progress being made on giant water main break. Black bear sighted...
New Texting Scam and COVID Era Tax Rebates
May 13, 2026 ~ Susan Tompor, Personal Finance Columnist for the Detroit Free Press discusses her columns “Michigan drivers hit again by texts for unpa...
California Mayor Confesses to Being an Agent for China
May 13, 2026 ~ Andy Arena, Director of the Detroit Crime Commission, former special agent in charge of the Detroit FBI discusses the California mayor...
Two Black Bear Sightings in Monroe and Wayne County
May 13, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses two black bear sightings in Southeast Michigan. Hosted by Simplec...
Trump Lands in China, New Polling for Governor, Senate and President
May 13, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Politi...
Crews Replace Giant Pipe in Oakland County
May 13, 2026 ~ David Coulter, Oakland County Executive discusses what's next after a giant water main is replaced in Oakland County. Hosted by Simple...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 12, 2026 ~ Full Show
May 12, 2026 ~ Looking ahead to Trump's China trip. Wayne County launches new gun safety campaign. Will President Trump suspend the gas tax? Latest on...