Focus with Paul W. Smith

August 11, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis, chief operating officer for Rock Entertainment Group, Tournament Director 2026 Rocket Classic recaps the tournament with Todd Flood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 11, 2026 ~ Eben Brown, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses new warnings about posting back to school pictures on social media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 11, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel for the US Army discusses the plot to sneak President Trump out of Turkey after threats following NATO summit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 11, 2026 ~ Peter Trumbore, Chair of Political Science at Oakland University discusses some of the big state races with Todd Flood in for 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.

August 10, 2026 ~ Dave LewAllen in for Paul. Obama and El-Sayed discuss Democrat unity. Detroit Open is coming to Detroit. We look ahead at this week's Perseid Meteor Shower and eclipse. Israel rejects President Trump's 15 point peace plan. Hunter Biden says Joe Biden's cancer has spread to his bones. Update on US/Canadian relations after the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge and the day's biggest...

August 10, 2026 ~ Drew Dilkens, Mayor of Windsor gives us an update on the Gordie Howe Bridge after pedestrian path opens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 10, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Hunter Biden saying former President Joe Biden's cancer has spread to his bones. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 10, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News correspondent and WJR Contributor on Israel rejecting President Trump's 15 point peace plan for Gaza. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 10, 2026 ~ Michael Narlock, the Cranbrook Institute’s Head of Astronomy discusses this week’s Perseid meteor shower and eclipse. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 10, 2026 ~ Tom Webb, CMO of The Association of Pickleball Players discusses the Detroit Open coming to the Vibe Credit Union Showplace August 19–23. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 10, 2026 ~ Dennis Darnoi, Founder of Densar Consulting discusses the phone call between Barack Obama and Abdul El-Sayed to discuss unifying the Democrat party. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 7, 2026 ~ President Trump signs executive orders on birthright citizenship. President Trump refutes reports that US is running low on munitions. Senate panel votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt 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.

August 7, 2026 ~ Tom Leonard, Partner at Plunkett Cooney discusses the senate panel voting to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 7, 2026 ~ Dave Riger, Riger Reviews it is reviewing One Night Only in theaters and Ted Lasso on Apple TV. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 7, 2026 ~ Lew LaPaugh, President Ted Lindsay Foundation discusses the 26th Annual Ted Lindsay Foundation Celebrity Golf Outing will take place on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Great Oaks Country Club Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 7, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel for the US Army discusses President Trump refuting reports that US is running out of long range missiles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 7, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political Divide” by Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson With Lynne Golodner discusses his piece on Abdul El-Sayed and President Trump's executive orders on immigration. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...

August 6, 2026 ~ Big takeaways from the primary. Family feud inside congress. SpaceX sends rocket into moon. Lions hire new President and CEO. FAA investigating multiple incidents involving Marine One 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.

August 6, 2026 ~ Brian McClory, co-chair of Sweetest Heart of Mary Pierogi Festival, the 45th annual Pierogi festival is this weekend Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 6, 2026 ~ David Shepardson, covers transportation, autos and aviation for Reuters, formally of the Detroit News discusses a number of incidents involving Marine One. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 6, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, Co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino, weeknights at 6 on WJR discusses the Lions hiring Richard Haddad as their new President and CEO. Red Wings hire outside agency to find replacement for Steve Yzerman. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adve...

August 6, 2026 ~ Michael Narlock, the Cranbrook Institute’s Head of Astronomy discusses SpaceX sending a rocket crashing into the moon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 6, 2026 ~ Jeff Monosso, Fox News Correspondent, WJR Contributor discusses the family feud between Senator Bernie Moreno and former son in law congressman Max Miller. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 6, 2026 ~ Arpan Lobo, Politics Reporter Detroit Free Press discusses some of the big takeaways from this week's primary. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 5, 2026 ~ Recapping yesterday's primary. Armed man arrested at Trump property in California. US running low on long range missiles. AG nominee Todd Blanche closer to confirmation 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.