Focus with Paul W. Smith

September 22, 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. Donald Trump holds news conference with no press pool when no networks showed up in solidarity with CNN, MSNOW and Politico. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ht...

September 21, 2026 ~ President Trump attempts to ban CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House. Ed Sheeran speaks out about Macklemore controversy. Gas prices jump 60 cents, diesel reaches new record highs. President Trump and Xi Jinping to meet this week. Resident files lawsuit against Dearborn saying city is hostile to Christians and Jews. 34 year old woman stabbed to death in downtown Detroi...

September 21, 2026 ~ Kristen Jordan Shamus, Reporter for the Detroit Free Press. 34 year old woman stabbed to death while on lunch break in downtown Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 21, 2026 ~ George Hunter, Crime Reporter Detroit News discusses a lawsuit against Dearborn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 21, 2026 ~ Tom Watkins, Director, President and CEO of TDW and Associates a US/China Business and Education Consulting Firm previews Trump and Xi Jinping's meeting this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 21, 2026 ~ Patrick DeHaan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at Gas Buddy. Michigan gas prices jump 60 cents in one week. Diesel reaches record high. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 21, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman, Owner, Tanner-Friedman Strategic Communication discusses Ed Sheeran's comments about the Macklemore controversy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 21, 2026 ~ Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic discusses President Trump attempting to ban CNN, MSNOW and Poltico from the White House. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 18, 2026 ~ Dave Riger, Riger Reviews it, reviewing Resident Evil in the theaters and Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool on Netflix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 18, 2026 ~ Judge says demolition of Kennedy Center requires 30 day notice. Detroit News makes endorsements for Governor and Senate. Lions lose bad in Buffalo. President Trump to hold talks with gulf leaders next week. Riger Reviews "Resident Evil" and "Mr T, I Pity the Fool on Netflix" and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com...

September 18, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel for the US Army. President Trump to hold talks with Gulf leaders on Iran at next week’s UN General Assembly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 18, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter, Lions lose 41-31 to Buffalo last night Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 18, 2026 ~ Michelle Murphy, Executive Director at Variety the Children’s Charity of Detroit discusses next week’s Variety Champions of Heart event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 18, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses an F-16 crash nears Traverse City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 18, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for The Detroit News discusses a judge putting a wrench in Trump's Kennedy Center plans and the Detroit News makes endorsements for Senate and Governor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 17, 2026 ~ Mike Johnson calls early recess ahead of Hegseth impeachment vote. Congresswoman Debbie DIngell calls for pause on large data center. Charlie Kirk's family looking into legal action against Utah State. European Union offers Canada associate membership. Fed raises interest rates for first time in 3 years. Eli Savit, Democrat candidate for Attorney General joins the show and the...

September 17, 2026 ~ Eli Savit, Washtenaw County Prosecutor, Democrat Candidate for Attorney General, discusses his campaign. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 17, 2026 ~ Dr. Tim Nash, Senior Vice President, Emeritus; Director, The Northwood University Center for the Advancement of Freedom, Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, fed raises interest rates for the first time in 3 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 17, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News, European Union offers Canada associate membership. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 17, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, managing partner of Flood Law, PLLC Host of “Behind the Bench” with Todd Flood on WJR, Charlie Kirk’s family taking steps to sue Utah Valley University over his assassination Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 17, 2026 ~ Debbie Dingell U.S. Congresswoman of Michigan’s D-6th District, Mike Johnson calls early recess to avoid Hegseth impeachment vote. Urging pause on UM data center. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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

September 16, 2026 ~ Jason Colthorp, WDIV Local 4 Anchor and Host of Flashpoint and Tony Michaels, President and CEO Parade Company join 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.

September 16, 2026 ~ John James, Congressman 10th District, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate talks to 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.

September 16, 2026 ~ Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State, Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate 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.