Focus with Paul W. Smith

May 21, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, managing partner of Flood Law, PLLC Host of “Behind the Bench” with Todd Flood on WJR discusses the lawsuit over the billion dollar lawfare fund. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 21, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses the indictment of Raul Castro. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 21, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the shocking news that Mike Duggan is dropping out of the race for governor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 21, 2026 ~ David Shepardson, covers transportation, autos and aviation for Reuters, formally of the Detroit News discusses the Detroit bound flight that was diverted to Canada due to Ebola concern. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 20, 2026 ~ Trump scores another big primary victory, though one opponent limits his war powers. Latest on San Diego mosque shooting. Data centers dealt blows in two local communities. One prominent republican and one prominent democrat are calling for AG. Man in custody after random car jacking in Oakland County and SOS candidates to be picked by voters and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted...

May 20, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses last night's random carjacking in Orion Twp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 20, 2026 ~ Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic and Lon Johnson, former Chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party are heading up “Voters Not Insiders ballot drive” which would allow voters to choose candidates for Attorney General and Secretary of State via primary and not conventions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

May 20, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the data center that withdrew it's application in Washington Twp and Ypsilanti saying no to letting another data center use it's water. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 20, 2026 ~ Osama Siblani, Publisher Arab American News discusses the latest details in the San Diego mosque shooting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 20, 2026 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University discusses Thomas Massie losing his primary as a Republican who has challenged Trump in the past. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 19, 2026 ~ US creates $1.3 billion lawfare fund. Selfridge gets more funding. Latest on mosque shooting in San Diego. DPD starting walk a mile Wednesday and step up patrols because of teen takeovers. Ebola declared global health emergency 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 person...

May 19, 2026 ~ Jeff Sharp, managing partner at Estate Planning Legal Services, PC is the newest partner of Focus with 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.

May 19, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Ebola being declared a global health emergency and the American diagnosed with it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 19, 2026 ~ Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison discusses his Walk a Mile Wednesdays and teen takeovers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 19, 2026 ~ Tonya J Powers Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor updates us on the mosque shooting in San Diego. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 19, 2026 ~ Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel discusses new federal funding for Selfridge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 19, 2026 ~ Tom Leonard, Partner at Plunkett Cooney, former Republican Gubernatorial Candidate discusses the lawfare account created during Trump's settlement with the IRS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 18, 2026 ~ Are primaries going Trump's way? Pistons lose in game 7. Police warning of realistic looking squirt guns, stepping up patrols because of teen takeovers. Police thwart large scale antisemitic attacks. Deaths in Michigan are outpacing births and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u...

May 18, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses "water wars" and teen takeovers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 18, 2026 ~ Patrick Anderson, Founder and CEO of Anderson Economic Group discusses the economic impact of deaths outpacing births in Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 18, 2026 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, born in Israel, served in Israeli military discusses a couple of disturbing antisemitic events 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.

May 18, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds, co-host JR’ Morning with Chris, Lloyd and Jamie and Jamie's Journey: Angels Along The Way discusses the Pistons loss to the Cavs and her latest episode of "Angels Along the Way." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 18, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses a busy week of primaries coming up this week. Will the Trump effect have an impact? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 16, 2026 ~ Paul W. is live from the site of the Victor's Giveback Program in this special weekend edition of Focus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 15, 2026 ~ President Trump wraps up his trip to China. Senate votes to withhold pay during shutdowns. Macomb County starts huge sanitary sewer project. Detroit's population continues to grow 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.