Focus with Paul W. Smith

September 8, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills. Study shows Michigan residents most affected by tariffs as new Canadian tariffs go into effect. Trump administration drafts plan to pay stay at home parents. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv...

September 8, 2026 ~ Dennis Darnoi, Founder of Densar Consulting looks ahead to this week's midterm Republican convention. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 4, 2026 ~ Judge declares mistrial in Clancy trial. Storms blow through metro Detroit last night. Construction of invasive carp barrier resumes. JD Vance says Iran conflict not a war 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.

September 4, 2026 ~ Debbie Dingell, Congresswoman D- 6th District. Construction on invasive carp barrier resumes. JD Vance says conflict in Iran isn’t a war. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 4, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews the Whisper Man on Netflix and Mayday 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.

September 4, 2026 ~ Anthony Forlini, Macomb County Clerk, Republican Secretary of State Candidate discusses his Secretary of State 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 4, 2026 ~ Christopher Collins, President and Artistic Director of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation looks ahead to this weekend's festival. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 4, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News gives an update on yesterday's storms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 4, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, managing partner of Flood Law, PLLC Host of “Behind the Bench” with Todd Flood on WJR gives his analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Mistrial verdict. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 3, 2026 ~ Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed agree to another debate. Latest on summer construction. Looking ahead to Labor Day traffic. Mass shooting in Minneapolis leaves 3 dead and 2 officers injured. Clancy verdict watch. Jamie Edmonds has great news and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

September 3, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds, co-host of JR’ Morning with Chris Lloyd and Jamie, host of Jamie’s Journey: Angels Along the Way wherever you get your podcasts has great news to share. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 3, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the latest in the Lindsay Clancy trial. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 3, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief. Mass shooting in Minneapolis leaves 3 dead, 2 police officers injured. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 3, 2026 ~ Jill Marecki, Next Level Scholars Program Director at Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars. Dollars for Scholars is Expanding College Access & Success for First Gen College Goers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 3, 2026 ~ Diane Cross, Public Information Officer at MDOT gives us an update on summer construction and looks ahead to Labor Day travel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 3, 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, Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers agree to a second debate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

September 2, 2026 ~ John James checks in from campaign trail. Iran and the US trade new attacks. Is Lindsay Clancy case heading towards mistrial? House passes short term funding bill. University student suing Genesee County over flock camera records 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...

September 2, 2026 ~ Steve Delie, Senior Attorney Mackinac Center for Public Policy, University student suing Genesee County over Flock Camera records. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 2, 2026 ~ Tim Walberg, Republican Congressman 7th District, house passes short term funding bill to avoid shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 2, 2026 ~ Tom izzo, legendary MSU Basketball Coach joins Paul W. Smith to talk About New 5 Year Deal between MSU and WJR. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 2, 2026 ~ Tonya J Powers, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor, is Lindsay Clancy trial heading for mistrial? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 2, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel for the US Army discusses renewed fighting between the US and Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 2, 2026 ~ John James, Congressman 10th District, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate, held a press conference this morning calling for Education Freedom Tax Credits. How is campaign going? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 1, 2026 ~ JD Vance's Macomb County visit. SCOTUS asked to revive proof of citizenship plan in Michigan. President Trump says "let data reign." Tension inside department of war. Mike Duggan checks in. Downtown Detroit Partnership's American Summer Sendoff and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collec...

September 1, 2026 ~ David Cowen, Chief Public Spaces Officer at Downtown Detroit Partnership, this weekend is the second weekend of DDP’s “American Summer Sendoff” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.