Focus with Paul W. Smith

September 16, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News, reporter and pilot killed after news helicopter crash in Los Angeles. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 15, 2026 ~ Henry Ford Health celebrating a big milestone. SCOTUS blocks President Trump's mail in voting order. Mitch McConnell returns to the senate. Legislation to limit children's use of e-bikes. Oakland County Deputies stepping up patrols of youth football games in Pontiac after shooting over the weekend and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See h...

September 15, 2026 ~ Mike Bouchard, Oakland County Sheriff, Oakland County deputies will step up patrols at Pontiac youth football games after a shooting over the weekend Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 15, 2026 ~ Ken Weingartz, President at Weingartz on the Mowing Down Hunger 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 15, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News with her piece American 250 Michigan Made: Detroit Riots. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 15, 2026 ~ Jim Runestad, State Senator R- White Lake and chairman of the Michigan Republican Party, Introduced a bill which would restrict kids on e-bikes. His thoughts on back and forth between tech leaders and President Trump on AI. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 15, 2026 ~ Dave Dulio, Director of the Center for Civic Engagement, Chief Community, Engagement Officer and Political Science Professor at Oakland University, SCOTUS blocks President Trump’s plan to restrict mail in voting. Mitch McConnell returns to Senate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data...

September 15, 2026 ~ Dr. John Deledda, chair of Emergency Medicine at Henry Ford Health, Henry Ford Health celebrating 50 years of their medical residency program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 14, 2026 ~ Outside agency taking over investigation into Mary Sheffield ex and local activist. Lions outlast the Saints in their first game of the season. Tech CEOs are calling to slow down AI development. CDC declares Cyclosporiasis outbreak over. Temple Israel welcomes worshippers back after attack in March and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...

September 14, 2026 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, born in Israel, served in Israeli military attended Rosh Hashanah services at Temple Israel, the first services held at Temple Israel since being attacked in March. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 14, 2026 ~ Kristen Jordan Shamus, Health Reporter for the Detroit Free Press discusses the CDC declaring the Cyclosporiasis outbreak over. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 14, 2026 ~ Brent Yax CEO, Awecomm discusses tech CEOs calling for a slowdown of AI development after former researcher raises extinction concerns. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 14, 2026 ~ Lomas Brown Jr., Detroit Lions Legend, co-host of “Sports Wrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino” weeknights at 6, color analyst for the Detroit Lions Radio Network discusses yesterday's win over the Saints. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 14, 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. Outside agency takes over investigation into case involving Sheffield ex and local activist. Is Trump doing more harm than good to Republicans? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...

September 11, 2026 ~ Paul W. Smith broadcasts live from the Frankenmuth Auto Show and remembers 9/11 25 years ago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 11, 2026 ~ Kennedy Polzin, Creative Director Student and Chase Southwick, General Chair/Student, Northwood University International Auto Show joins Paul live from the Frankenmuth Auto Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 11, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews Practical Magic 2 in theaters and Turning Point: Generation 9/11 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 11, 2026 ~ Magen Samyn, President & CEO, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce joins Paul live from Frankenmuth Auto Fest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 11, 2026 ~ Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of The Detroit Regional Chamber was in Washington DC working in the Bush administration at the commerce department on 9/11. Wrote an OPED about it in the Detroit News. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 11, 2026 ~ Jill Zeddies, Event Coordinator, 2025 Frankenmuth Auto Fest joins Paul live from Frankenmuth Auto Fest Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 11, 2026 ~ Mike Bouchard, Oakland County Sheriff remembers traveling to ground zero hours after planes hit the twin towers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 11, 2026 ~ Jamie Furbush, CEO, Frankenmuth Convention & Visitors Bureau joins Paul live from Frankenmuth Auto Fest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 10, 2026 ~ President Trump promises $5,000 for every American if Republicans win midterms. 1 year since Charlie Kirk's death. Visit Detroit says Canadian tourism is down 30% due to tariffs. Former AG Bill Schuette urges people to vote no on a new constitution convention. Historic country club burns down. 16 former UM hockey players file lawsuit against the University and the day's bigges...

September 10, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, managing partner of Flood Law, PLLC Host of “Behind the Bench” with Todd Flood on WJR, 16 former hockey players are suing University of Michigan alleging sexual abuse and hazing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 10, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News with the latest on the Lochmoor Club fire. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.