Focus with Paul W. Smith

August 12, 2026 ~ Sandy Baruah, President & CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber joins Jeff Donofrio 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.

August 12, 2026 ~ Rachel Stewart, CEO of Gardner White Furniture joins Jeff Donofrio 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.

August 12, 2026 ~ Chad Livengood, Politics Editor & Columnist, Detroit News joins Jeff Donofrio 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.

August 12, 2026 ~ Chandra Madafferi, President & CEO of Michigan Education Association joins Jeff Donofrio 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.

August 12, 2026 ~ David Knezek, President of Henry Ford College joins Jeff Donofrio 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.

August 12, 2026 ~ Congressman John James, Republican Candidate for Governor joins Jeff Donofrio 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.

August 12, 2026 ~ Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Community District joins Jeff Donofrio 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.

August 11, 2026 ~ Todd Flood in for Paul W. Smith. Looking at the latest in some of the big statewide races. President Trump secretly moved to military plane on way home from Turkey. Police issues warning about posting back to school pictures on social media and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

August 11, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News has her latest America 250 piece on the film incentive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 11, 2026 ~ Brad Galli, Three-time Michigan Sportscaster of the Year, host of “The Brad Galli Show” on YouTube and Facebook check in with Todd Flood 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.

August 11, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis, chief operating officer for Rock Entertainment Group, Tournament Director 2026 Rocket Classic recaps the tournament with Todd Flood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 11, 2026 ~ Eben Brown, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses new warnings about posting back to school pictures on social media. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 11, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel for the US Army discusses the plot to sneak President Trump out of Turkey after threats following NATO summit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 11, 2026 ~ Peter Trumbore, Chair of Political Science at Oakland University discusses some of the big state races with Todd Flood 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.

August 10, 2026 ~ Dave LewAllen in for Paul. Obama and El-Sayed discuss Democrat unity. Detroit Open is coming to Detroit. We look ahead at this week's Perseid Meteor Shower and eclipse. Israel rejects President Trump's 15 point peace plan. Hunter Biden says Joe Biden's cancer has spread to his bones. Update on US/Canadian relations after the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge and the day's biggest...

August 10, 2026 ~ Drew Dilkens, Mayor of Windsor gives us an update on the Gordie Howe Bridge after pedestrian path opens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 10, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Hunter Biden saying former President Joe Biden's cancer has spread to his bones. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 10, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News correspondent and WJR Contributor on Israel rejecting President Trump's 15 point peace plan for Gaza. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 10, 2026 ~ Michael Narlock, the Cranbrook Institute’s Head of Astronomy discusses this week’s Perseid meteor shower and eclipse. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 10, 2026 ~ Tom Webb, CMO of The Association of Pickleball Players discusses the Detroit Open coming to the Vibe Credit Union Showplace August 19–23. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 10, 2026 ~ Dennis Darnoi, Founder of Densar Consulting discusses the phone call between Barack Obama and Abdul El-Sayed to discuss unifying the Democrat party. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 7, 2026 ~ President Trump signs executive orders on birthright citizenship. President Trump refutes reports that US is running low on munitions. Senate panel votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt 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 7, 2026 ~ Tom Leonard, Partner at Plunkett Cooney discusses the senate panel voting to hold Dr. Fauci in contempt. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

August 7, 2026 ~ Dave Riger, Riger Reviews it is reviewing One Night Only in theaters and Ted Lasso 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.

August 7, 2026 ~ Lew LaPaugh, President Ted Lindsay Foundation discusses the 26th Annual Ted Lindsay Foundation Celebrity Golf Outing will take place on Monday, September 14, 2026 at Great Oaks Country Club Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.