Focus with Paul W. Smith

August 5, 2026 ~ Bill Ballenger, Editor of the Ballenger Report gives his thoughts on last night's primary and the latest on Todd Blanche's AG nomination. 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 ~ Michael Bouchard, Captain in the National Guard, Republican Congressional Candidate for the 10th district checks in after winning his 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 ~ Peter Meijer, former Congressman and Army Veteran discusses the US running low on missiles and gives his thoughts on the pirmary. 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 ~ Andy Arena, Director of the Detroit Crime Commission, Former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit office discusses the armed man arrested at a Trump. 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 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for The Detroit News discusses yesterday's primary results. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 4, 2026 ~ All eyes on the Michigan primary. Taking a closer look at the Medicare Part D subsidy being repealed. President Trump gives Iran a final warning. Lawsuits being filed over Cyclosporiasis outbreak 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 4, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, managing partner of Flood Law, PLLC Host of “Behind the Bench” with Todd Flood on WJR discusses lawsuits filed against Taco Bell and Taylor Farms by Michigan residents who have contracted Cyclosporiasis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 4, 2026 ~ Aghogho Edevbie, Deputy Secretary of State discusses primary day and federal election monitors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 4, 2026 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the latest warning President Trump has issued to Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 4, 2026 ~ Marlayna West, Senior Health Advisor at Sano and Kevin Cox, Director of Health At Sano discusses the rollback of the Medicare D subsidy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 4, 2026 ~ John Sellek, CEO and Chief Strategist at Harbor Strategic discusses primary day in Michigan and how the Haley Stevens, Abdul El-Sayed race has become the most watched race in the country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 3, 2026 ~ More Iran peace talks scheduled for today. Todd Blanche rescinds anti-weaponization fund. Hackers target Michigan water systems. New legislation being introduced to create guidelines for flock camera data usage. Tarik Skubal traded to the Dodgers and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...

August 3, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter, co-host of “Just-in with Nick’s Notes” Fridays at 8pm on WJR discusses the Tarik Skubal trade to the Dodgers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 3, 2026 ~ Jim Runestad, State Senator R- White Lake and chairman of the Michigan Republican Party discusses his new legislation to create guidelines for flock camera data usage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 3, 2026 ~ Bob Sutherland, Founder of Cherry Republic discusses his upcoming memoir and a new store in Birmingham. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 3, 2026 ~ Brent Yax CEO, Awecomm Technologies discusses hackers targeting water systems in Michigan and around the country. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 3, 2026 ~ Debbie Dingell (D-Ann Arbor), U.S. Congresswoman of Michigan’s 6th District discusses more Iran peace talks scheduled for today and AG nominee Todd Blanche rescinding anti-weaponization fund. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 31, 2026 ~ President Trump considers pulling Blanche nomination. Is there a Hamas disarmament deal? I-75 project passes feasibility study. John James checks in before primary day 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.

July 31, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews “Spiderman Brand New Day” in theaters and “Furious” on Hulu. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 31, 2026 ~ John James, Congressman 10th District, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate checks in ahead of primary day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 31, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the feasibility study of the I-75 cap study. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 31, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel for the US Army discusses the Hamas disarmament deal and a Russian missile hitting Poland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 31, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses President Trump's plan to pull nomination of AG candidate Todd Blanche until next year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

July 30, 2026 ~ Anthony Fauci pleads the 5th. Vote delayed on AG nominee Todd Blanche. Bombshell report shows rampant sexual abuse at Interlochen. US Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra talks American/Canadian relations. Federal interest rate stays put. Trump administration looking to end Medicare D subsidy and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.a...

July 30, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the Trump administration ending the Medicare D subsidy program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.