
Focus with Paul W. Smith
Cumulus Media Detroit·600 episodes
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
June 4, 2026 ~ Dave LewAllen in for Paul W. Smith. President Trump to nominate Todd Blanche for AG permanently. Latest on the turmoil within 60 minutes. Public voting for Michigan Sports Hall of Fame now open. National Donut day brings a new Dutch Girl location to the new center. Rainbow Connection awards 20 more scholarships 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 4, 2026 ~ Paddy Lynch, owner of Dutch Girl Donut discusses their new location in The New Center which opens tomorrow, national donut day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 4, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses the house vote to limit President Trump's war powers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 4, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman, co-owner of Tanner Friedman, Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Board member discusses the public vote now open. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 4, 2026 ~ Bill Carey, former news director at WXYZ-TV, WCBS-TV and WBBM-TV discusses the firing of Scott Pelley from 60 minutes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 4, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses President Trump nominating acting AG Todd Blanche for full time AG. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 3, 2026 ~ Did Spencer Pratt survive the primary? Search for Lynette Hooker resumes. Are AI stocks boom or bust? Brad Galli on his new venture. Are kill switches coming to cars 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 3, 2026 ~ Ingrid Jacques, Columnist USA Today discusser her column “Kill switch' law means your next car could be watching you.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 3, 2026 ~ Brad Galli, former WXYZ TV Sports Director, Three-time Michigan Sportscaster of the Year talks about his new venture "The Brad Galli Show." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 3, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills tells Paul W. Smith whether AI stocks are a good idea or not. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 3, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the resumed search for Lynette Hooker, the Michigan woman who went missing in the Bahamas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 3, 2026 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University discusses the Spencer Pratt primary in LA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 2, 2026 ~ President Trump backs off $1.8 billion lawfare fund. Mike Rogers talks campaign and Iran. June is gun violence awareness month. Huge data center breaks ground in Saline. New drug could be game changer for pancreatic cancer 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 2, 2026 ~ Dr. Philip Philip, World Renowned Oncologist with Henry Ford Health discusses the new drug that could be a game changer in fighting pancreatic cancer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 2, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the data center groundbreaking in Saline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 2, 2026 ~ Dr. Joseph Sakran, Trauma Surgeon at Johns Hopkins University & Gun Violence Survivor discusses gun violence awareness month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 2, 2026 ~ Mike Rogers, Republican Senate Candidate Veteran, Former FBI Agent, former Chairman of the US Intelligence Committee in Congress discusses his campaign and latest in Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 2, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell D-6th District discusses President Trump backing away from his $1.8 billion lawfare fund. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 1, 2026 ~ Judge blocks $1.9 Trump's billion lawfare fund. President Trump scraps 250 concert. UAW declares strike against American Axle. Memorial Day to Labor Day is the 100 most deadliest days on the road. US and Iran exchange new fire. Metro airports adds new barricades 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 1, 2026 ~ Bud Denker, President of Penske Corporation recaps the weekend's Grand Prix and looks ahead to the Freedom 250. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 1, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses the latest car crash into Metro Airport. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 1, 2026 ~ Dr. Frank Richter PhD former adviser to Saudi Arabia on Mideast terrorism, Iran and Israel discusses the latest between Iran and the United States. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 1, 2026 ~ Steve Kiefer, Founder of the Kiefer Foundation discusses the 100 deadliest days of summer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 1st, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the latest UAW strike. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 1, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses a judge blocking President Trump's $1.9 billion lawfare fund and the cancellation of the America 250 concert. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 29, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds fills in for Paul live from the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 29, 2026 ~ Bud Denker, Chairman of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear joins Jamie Edmonds in for Paul W. Smith live from the Grand Prix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 29, 2026~ Eric Larson, CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership joins Jamie Edmonds in for Paul W. Smith live from the Grand Prix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 29, 2026 ~ Todd Christensen, Director of Marketing at Chevrolet Motorsports joins Jamie Edmonds in for Paul W. Smith live from the Grand Prix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 29, 2026 ~ Michael Montri, Detroit Grand Prix President joins Jamie Edmonds in for Paul W. Smith live from the Grand Prix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 29, 2026 ~ Patrick Wright, CEO of Racing for Kids joins Jamie Edmonds in for Paul W. Smith live from the Grand Prix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 29, 2026 ~ Michael Young, Announcer on the INDYCAR Radio Network joins Jamie Edmonds live from the Grand Prix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 29, 2026 ~ John Doonan, IMSA Racing Series President joins Jamie Edmonds in for Paul W. Smith live from the Grand Prix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 29, 2026 ~ Letty Azar, Grand Prix VP of Community Affairs talks to Jamie Edmonds in for Paul W. Smith live from the Grand Prix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 28, 2026 ~ Day 2 of the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 28, 2026 ~ Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber recaps the Mackinac Policy Conference with Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 28, 2026 ~ Warren Evans, Wayne County Executive and Assad Turfe, Deputy Wayne County Executive join Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 28, 2026 ~ Rachel Stewart, CEO Gardner White joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 28, 2026 ~ David Jurcak, President of the Grand Hotel joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 28, 2026 ~ Aric Nesbitt, Michigan Senate Minority Leader, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 28, 2026 ~ Governor Gretchen Whitmer joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 28, 2026 ~ Neil MacKinnon, President Central Michigan University joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 28, 2026 ~ David Coulter, Oakland County Executive joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 28, 2026 ~ Katrina McCree, new CEO of THAW, The Heat and Warmth Fund joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 28, 2026 ~ Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 28, 2026 ~ Ora Hirsch Pescovitz President of Oakland University joins Paul W. Smith live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 28, 2026 ~ Former Attorney General Mike Cox Now Running for Governor as a Republican joins Paul W. Smith live at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 28, 2026 ~ Senator Gary Peters joins Paul W. Smith live at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 28, 2026 ~ Paul W. Smith sits down with Estate Planning Legal Services Managing Partner, Jeff Sharp, to discuss the overall importance of estate planning. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
May 27, 2026 ~ Paul W. Smith broadcasts live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. 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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