Focus with Paul W. Smith
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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 ~ April 1, 2026 ~ Full Show
April 1, 2026 ~ Steve Grigorian, President and CEO of the Detroit Economic Club fills in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....
Fred Hunter, CEO Detroit PAL
April 1, 2026 ~ Fred Hunter, CEO Detroit PAL joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.ads...
Tim Travis, Founder Goldner Walsh Nursery
April 1, 2026 ~ Tim Travis, Founder Goldner Walsh Nursery joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See h...
Cynthia Jones, Director of Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation
April 1, 2026 ~ Cynthia Jones, Director of Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast,...
Jeff Rachar, Director of Golf at Oakland University
April 1, 2026 ~ Jeff Rachar, Director of Golf at Oakland University joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...
David Cowan, Chief Public Spaces Officer at the Downtown Detroit Partnership
April 1, 2026 ~ David Cowan, Chief Public Spaces Officer at the Downtown Detroit Partnership joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Si...
Hilary Doe, President and Chief Growth Officer, MI-Go
April 1, 2026 ~ Hilary Doe, President and Chief Growth Officer, MI-Go joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz com...
JJ Buchanan, President Authentique Travel
April 1, 2026 ~ JJ Buchanan, President Authentique Travel joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See h...
Hussein Berry, VP of Delta Airlines
April 1, 2026 ~ Hussein Berry, VP of Delta Airlines joins Steve Grigorian in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 31, 2026 ~ Full Show
March 31, 2026 ~ Tony Michaels and Rachel Stewart in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Jared Fleisher CEO of Bedrock
March 31, 2026 ~ Jared Fleisher, CEO of Bedrock joins the show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Michael Montri, President of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear
March 31, 2026 ~ Michael Montri, President of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear checks in. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....
Mark Hollis, Tournament Director 2026 Rocket Classic
March 31, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis, Tournament Director 2026 Rocket Classic looks ahead to this year's event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison
March 31, 2026 ~ Todd Bettison, Detroit Police Chief joins the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Hilary Doe, President Chief Growth Officer for the Michigan Institute for Growth and Opportunity
March 31, 2026 ~ Hilary Doe, President Chief Growth Officer for the Michigan Institute for Growth and Opportunity joins the show. Hosted by Simplecast...
Dave Beachnau, CEO, Detroit Local Organizing Committee
March 31, 2026 ~ Dave Beachnau, CEO, Detroit Local Organizing Committee looks ahead to the 2027 Final Four in Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...
Butch Hollowell Checks in With Tony Michaels and Rachel Stewart
March 31, 2026 ~ Butch Hollowell, Former Corporate Counsel for the City of Detroit, head of Mayor Mary Sheffield's transition team talks to Tony Micha...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 30, 2026 ~ Full Show
March 30, 2026 ~ Stephen Henderson, Founder of BridgeDetroit, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political Divide”...
Preserving Detroit's History
March 30, 2026 ~ Dan Austin, Founder of HistoricDetroit.org on preserving Detroit History. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm....
Congresswoman Dingell on the Shutdown and Iran
March 30, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell D-6th district discusses the latest on the shutdown and Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....
Jamie Butters Heading to the New York Auto Show
March 30, 2026 ~ Jamie Butters, longtime automotive writer previews the New York Auto Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm....
Planned Megasite Near Flint That Never Materialized
March 30, 2026 ~ Paula Gardner, BridgeMichigan Reporter on the planned Megasite near Flint that never came to pass. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...
Republicans Held Convention Over the Weekend
March 30, 2026 ~ Chad Livengood, Detroit News Political Editor recaps the Michigan Republican convention over the weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an A...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 27, 2026 ~ Full Show
March 27, 2026 ~ Michael Hensley President and CEO of the Blue Water Area CVB fills in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se...
Bridge to Bay Trail
March 27, 2026 ~ Sheri Faust, Executive Director As Co-Founder and Executive Director of Friends of the St. Clair River discusses the Bridge to Bay Tr...
Riger Reviews Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice and Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen
March 27, 2026 ~ Dave Riger Reviews Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice on Hulu and Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen on Netflix. Hosted by Simplecast, an...
Detroit on The Clock for 2027 Final 4
March 27, 2026 ~ Marty Dobek, Executive Director at the Detroit Sports Commission looks ahead to the 2027 Final 4 which will be hosted in Detroit. Ho...
St Clair Inn Celebrating 100 Years with Big Upgrades
March 27, 2026 ~ Sam Jay, Director of Sales at the St. Clair Inn discusses what they have going on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See http...
MSU and Michigan Play in Sweet 16 Tonight
March 27, 2026 ~ Nic Fardella, WJR Digital Sports Reporter checks in from the Sweet 16 in Washington DC Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
Wrigley Center and Art Hop Port Huron
March 27, 2026 ~ Darren Lee, General manager of the Wrigley Center joins Michael Hensley in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...
Tigers, Skubal and McGonigle off to a Hot Start
March 27, 2026 ~ Rogelio Castillo, Host of Motor City Metrics and Tigers Minor League Report talks Tigers with Michael Hensley. Hosted by Simplecast,...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 26, 2026 ~ Full Show
March 26, 2026 ~ Chris Ayotte fills in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Darin Weiss, Chairman and CEO of Grace Centers for of Hope
March 26, 2026 ~ Darin Weiss, Chairman and CEO of Grace Center for Hope checks in with Chris Ayotte. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ht...
META and YouTube Found Liable in Social Media Addiction Trial
March 26, 2026 ~ Eben Brown, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses META and YouTube facing legal trouble for being addictive. Hosted b...
Latest in Iran
March 26, 2026 ~ Peter Trumbore, Chair of Political Science at Oakland University discusses the latest developments in Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 25, 2026 ~ Full Show
March 25, 2026 ~ Todd Flood fills in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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Gas Breaks $4 Per Gallon as Oil Refinery Fire Breaks Out in Texas
March 25, 2026 ~ Patrick DeHaan, Head of Petroleum at Gas Buddy talks about the volatile world of oil prices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...
Are We Any Closer to a Funding Deal?
March 25, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell discusses the latest on the DHS shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adsw...
META Ordered to Pay $375 million over Child Safety Violations
March 25, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the $375 million ruling against META. Hosted by Simplecast, an...
Jared Fleisher, CEO of Bedrock
March 25, 2026 ~ Jared Fleisher, CEO of Bedrock checks in with Todd Flood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com