Cumulus Media Detroit

Focus with Paul W. Smith

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National Radio Hall of Fame Inductee Paul W. Smith takes middays live and local for a show that goes in-depth with the newsmakers who are shaping the future of Southeast Michigan. Tune in as Paul connects with politicians, business and community leaders, entrepreneurs, and entertainers for longform conversations about why the efforts behind the headlines really matter. Accessible, informative, balanced, and bold, with diverse voices and thought-provoking questions that bring it all into Focus.

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CBC Reverses Guidance on 9/11 Reporting, Latest on Renaming of Lake Ontario 31.08.2026 10:58

August 31, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for The Detroit News discusses CBC reversing it's decision on reporting 9/11 and the latest battle over Lake Ontario. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 28, 2026 ~ Full Show 28.08.2026 1:06:55

August 28, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson in for 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.

Adolph Mongo, longtime political advisor and strategist 28.08.2026 7:17

August 28, 2026 ~ Adolph Mongo, longtime political advisor and strategist joins Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson in for 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.

Tyler Theile, Vice President & Director of Public Policy Anderson Economic Group 28.08.2026 9:11

August 28, 2026 ~ Tyler Theile, Vice President & Director of Public Policy Anderson Economic Group joins Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson in for 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.

Dennis Archer Jr. Chairman & CEO of sixteen42 Ventures 28.08.2026 8:48

August 28, 2026 ~ Dennis Archer Jr. Chairman & CEO of sixteen42 Ventures joins Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson in for 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.

Debbie Dingell Democratic U.S. Congresswoman of Michigan’s 6th District 28.08.2026 8:53

August 28, 2026 ~ Debbie Dingell Democratic U.S. Congresswoman of Michigan’s 6th District joins Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson in for 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.

Dave Dulio, Director of the Center for Civic Engagement and Political Science Professor at Oakland University 28.08.2026 7:52

August 28, 2026 ~ Dave Dulio, Director of the Center for Civic Engagement and Political Science Professor at Oakland University joins Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson in for 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.

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 27, 2026 ~ Full Show 27.08.2026 1:06:36

August 27, 2026 ~ Sandy Baruah in for 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.

Mike Rogers, Candidate for Michigan Senate 27.08.2026 7:56

August 27, 2026 ~ Mike Rogers, Candidate for Michigan Senate joins Sandy Baruah in for 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.

Mark Hollis, Chief Operating Officer, Rock Entertainment Group, and Terry Rhadigan, Advisor, Detroit Regional Chamber 27.08.2026 7:54

August 27, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis, Chief Operating Officer, Rock Entertainment Group, and Terry Rhadigan, Advisor, Detroit Regional Chamber joins Sandy Baruah in for 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.

Andrea Clements, Consul General of Canada in Detroit 27.08.2026 8:52

August 27, 2026 ~ Andrea Clements, Consul General of Canada in Detroit joins Sandy Baruah in for 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.

Nicole Sherard Freeman, President and CEO, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan 27.08.2026 7:45

August 27, 2026 ~ Nicole Sherard Freeman, President and CEO, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan joins Sandy Baruah in for 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.

Darienne Hudson, President and CEO, United Way, United Way; Meghan Schmidbauer, Senior Director, Detroit Drives Degrees, Detroit Regional Chamber 27.08.2026 9:26

August 27, 2026 ~ Darienne Hudson, President and CEO, United Way, United Way; Meghan Schmidbauer, Senior Director, Detroit Drives Degrees, Detroit Regional Chamber joins Sandy Baruah in for 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.

Matt Elliott, Owner, Blue Lake Ideas 27.08.2026 8:07

August 27, 2026 ~ Matt Elliott, Owner, Blue Lake Ideas joins Sandy Baruah in for 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.

Kevin Guskiewicz, President, Michigan State University 27.08.2026 9:09

August 27, 2026 ~ Kevin Guskiewicz, President, Michigan State University joins Sandy Baruah in for 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.

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 26, 2026 ~ Full Show 26.08.2026 1:07:47

August 26, 2026 ~ Matt Elliot fills in for 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.

Kevin Guskiewicz, PhD President, Michigan State University 26.08.2026 8:14

August 26, 2026 ~ Kevin Guskiewicz, PhD President, Michigan State University joins Matt Elliot in for 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.

Marcio A. Oliveira, Ph.D. Vice Provost for Academic Innovation, Michigan State University 26.08.2026 6:43

August 26, 2026 ~ Marcio A. Oliveira, Ph. D. Vice Provost for Academic Innovation, Michigan State University joins Matt Elliot in for 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.

Amy Hertel, MSW, JD, PhD Senior Advisor to the Provost for Strategic Initiatives, Michigan State University 26.08.2026 7:11

August 26, 2026 ~ Amy Hertel, MSW, JD, PhD Senior Advisor to the Provost for Strategic Initiatives, Michigan State University joins Matt Elliot in for 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.

Sanjay Gupta, PhD Dean Emeritus and Eli & Edythe L. Broad Endowed Professor, Michigan State University 26.08.2026 10:15

August 26, 2026 ~ Sanjay Gupta, PhD Dean Emeritus and Eli & Edythe L. Broad Endowed Professor, Michigan State University joins Matt Elliot in for 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.

Moe Norris Founder, Moe Norris Foundation 26.08.2026 9:18

August 26, 2026 ~ Moe Norris Founder, Moe Norris Foundation joins Matt Elliot in for 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.

Jeff Donofrio CEO, Business Leaders for Michigan 26.08.2026 7:54

August 26, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio CEO, Business Leaders for Michigan talks to Matt Elliot in for 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.

Leonard Kruszewski CEO and Founder, RF Connect 26.08.2026 9:20

August 26, 2026 ~ Leonard Kruszewski CEO and Founder, RF Connect joins Matt Elliot in for 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.

Kerry Duggan Founder & CEO, Energy Resource Partners 26.08.2026 8:51

August 26, 2026 ~ Kerry Duggan Founder & CEO, Energy Resource Partners joins Matt Elliot in for 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.

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 25, 2026 ~ Full Show 25.08.2026 1:09:27

August 25, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard fills in for 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.