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Focus with Paul W. Smith

Focus with Paul W. Smith

Hosted by Cumulus Media Detroit

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Episodes

600

Latest episode

Jun 2026

Language

EN

About the show

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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June 16, 20261 hr 2 min

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 16, 2026 ~ Full Show

June 16, 2026 ~ Full Show. Paul W. Smith broadcasts live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 16, 20263 min

Dustin Walsh, Senior Reporter for Crain’s Detroit Business

June 16, 2026 ~ Dustin Walsh, Senior Reporter for Crain’s Detroit Business joins Paul W. Smith live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 16, 20266 min

Steve Davis, Region President, Michigan at Fifth Third Bank

June 16, 2026 ~ Steve Davis, Region President, Michigan at Fifth Third Bank joins Paul W. Smith live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 16, 20268 min

Dearborn Heights Said Attempted Teen Takeover Chose the Wrong City

June 16, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses the attempted teen takeover in Dearborn Heights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 16, 20266 min

Two Adopt a Road Signs Come Down After Sparking Controversy

June 16, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses controversy over 2 road sides in Oakland County. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 16, 20268 min

Trump Arrives at G7, Newsom's Wife Being Investigated

June 16, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Trump at the G7 and the investigation into Gavin Newsom's wife. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 16, 20268 min

Ryan Goldberg, President & Chief Executive Officer at DFCU Financial

June 16, 2026 ~ Ryan Goldberg, President & Chief Executive Officer at DFCU Financial joins Paul W. Smith live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 16, 20268 min

Diane Swonk, Chief Economist and Managing Director at KPMG

June 16, 2026 ~ Diane Swonk, Chief Economist and Managing Director at KPMG joins Paul live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 15, 20261 hr 2 min

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 15, 2026 ~ Full Show

June 15, 2026 ~ US and Iran to sign peace deal on Friday. House Speaker calling for better deal on Gordie Howe Bridge. MSU AD J Batt heading to Kentucky. Did Whitmer ignore public concerns on data centers? Big weekend in sports and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 15, 20267 min

US Beats Paraguay, Knicks win Title

June 15, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, Co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino, weeknights at 6 on WJR discusses the weekend in sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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