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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Cumulus Media Detroit

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News

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Latest episode

Jul 10, 2026

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Episodes

LaTrice McClendon, Director/Detroit, Knight Foundation and Board President, Detroit Public Schools Community District 08.04.2026

April 8, 2026 ~ LaTrice McClendon, Director/Detroit, Knight Foundation and Board President, Detroit Public Schools Community District joins Rachel Stewart 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 Loftis, Executive Director, ArtPrize 08.04.2026

April 8, 2026 ~ Tyler Loftis, Executive Director, ArtPrize joins Rachel Stewart 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.

Helen Taylor, State Director, The Nature Conservancy 08.04.2026

April 8, 2026 ~ Helen Taylor, State Director, The Nature Conservancy joins Rachel Stewart in for Paul. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hilary Doe, President & CEO of Move Detroit 08.04.2026

April 8, 2026 ~ Hilary Doe, President & CEO of Move Detroit joins Rachel Stewart 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 ~ April 7, 2026 ~ Full Show 07.04.2026

April 7, 2026 ~ Ryan Goldberg President & Chief Executive Officer at DFCU Financial fills in for Paul W. Smith live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Austan D. Goolsbee President and CEO of Federal Reserve Chicago 07.04.2026

April 7, 2026 ~ Austan D. Goolsbee President and CEO of Federal Reserve Chicago joins Ryan Goldberg live at the Detroit Econmic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ronia Kruse, President and CEO OpTech 07.04.2026

April 7, 2026 ~ Ronia Kruse, President and CEO of OpTech joins Ryan Goldberg at the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month 07.04.2026

April 7, 2026 ~ Lt. Mike Shaw of the Michigan State Police discusses Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Detroit on the Clock for 2027 Final 4 07.04.2026

April 7, 2026 ~ Marty Dobek, Executive Director at the Detroit Sports Commission looks ahead to next year's Final 4 in Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Artimis ii Heading Home 07.04.2026

April 7, 2026 ~ Michael Narlock, The Cranbrook Institute's Head of Astronomy on Artemis ii heading home. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michigan Wins National Championship, Pistons Clinch The Number 1 Seed 07.04.2026

April 7, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino discusses Michigan winning the national championship and Pistons thriving without Cade Cunningham. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tony Michaels, President and CEO of the Parade Company 07.04.2026

April 7, 2026 ~ Tony Michaels, President and CEO of the Parade Company joins Ryan Goldberg live from the Detroit Economic Club. 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 of Commuinty Foundation for Southeast Michigan 07.04.2026

April 7, 2026 ~ Nicole Sherard-Freeman, President and CEO of Commuinty Foundation for Southeast Michigan joins Ryan Goldberg live from the Detroit Economic Club. 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 ~ April 6, 2026 ~ Full Show 06.04.2026

April 6, 2026 ~ Dave LewAllen 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.

Michigan Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Mail in Voting Order 06.04.2026

April 6, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law, PLLC and host of "Behind the Bench" with Todd Flood on WJR discusses Michigan joining lawsuit against Trump's mail in voting Executive Order. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Detroit on Clock for Final 4 06.04.2026

April 6, 2026 ~ Dave Beachnau, CEO, Detroit Local Organizing Committee looks ahead to the 2027 Final 4 in Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Savannah Guthrie Returns to the Today Show 06.04.2026

April 6, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses Savannah Guthrie's return to the Today Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Restoring Belle Isle Boat House 06.04.2026

April 6, 2026 ~ David Carleton, Principal of Stuart-Pitman, inc. discusses his plans to restore the Belle isle boat house. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Airman Rescued from Iran, Trump Gives Another Deadline 06.04.2026

April 6, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses President Trump's newest ultimatum and second US airman rescued from inside Iran. 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 ~ April 3, 2026 ~ Full Show 03.04.2026

April 3, 2026 ~ Steve Courtney fills in for Paul W. Smith on Opening Day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Riger Reviews It ~ Best Baseball Movies 03.04.2026

April 3, 2026 ~ Dave Riger of Riger Reviews it discusses his favorite baseball movies with Steve Courtney. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kevin Dietz Live From The Final 4 in Indianapolis 03.04.2026

April 3, 2026 ~ Kevin Dietz, Host of All Talk with Kevin Dietz weekdays 9am-Noon is live in Indianapolis for the Final 4. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Party Outside Comerica and Michigan Season to Remember Basketballs 03.04.2026

April 3, 2026 ~ Justin Valentine, WJR opening day correspondent comes to us live from the festivities outside Comerica Park and Randy Karraker PR Director Nikco Sports Memorabilia and Sports Collectibles on Nicko's Michigan season to remember licensed basketballs Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

Checking in From Inside Comerica Park Before First Pitch 03.04.2026

April 3, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter checks in with Steve Courtney from inside Comerica Park ahead of first pitch. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tigers Play by Play Voice Dan Dickerson 03.04.2026

April 3. 2026 ~ Dan Dickerson, play by play voice of the Detroit Tigers checks in with Steve Courtney ahead of first pitch on opening day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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