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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Mike Land, Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio Regional President, John Sherman, Commercial Region Manager 03.04.2026 9:08

April 3, 2026 ~ Mike Land, Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio Regional President, John Sherman, Commercial Region Manager join Steve Courtney live at 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.

Who Are The Top 400 Tigers of All Time? 03.04.2026 9:31

April 3, 2026 ~ Tom Gage, Tigers beat writer from 1979-2015 discusses his new book “Your Detroit Tigers: The Great, The Good, The Top 400" that he co-wrote with former Tigers Catcher Alex Avila. 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 2, 2026 ~ Full Show 02.04.2026 1:03:40

April 2, 2026 ~ Dr. Sonia Hassan 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.

John Beilein, College Basketball Analyst Big Ten Network, former University of Michigan Men’s Basketball Coach 02.04.2026 8:17

April 2, 2026 ~ John Beilein, College Basketball Analyst Big Ten Network, former University of Michigan Men’s Basketball Coach joins Dr. Sonia Hassan 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.

Nadina Hassan, Stage and Screen Actress 02.04.2026 7:44

April 2, 2026 ~ Nadina Hassan, actress whose credits include Regina George in the national touring production of Mean Girls as well as a number of other stage, film and television productions joins Dr. Sonia Hassan 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.

Mary Culler, President of Ford Philanthropy 02.04.2026 8:07

April 2, 2026 ~ Mary Culler, President of Ford Philanthropy joins Dr. Sonia Hassan 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.

Rickey Jackson Jr. First Gentleman City of Detroit 02.04.2026 7:24

April 2, 2026 ~ Rickey Jackson Jr. First Gentleman City of Detroit joins Dr. Sonia Hassan 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.

Chris Ilitch, CEO Ilitch Holdings and Tigers Chairman and CEO 02.04.2026 8:35

April 2, 2026 ~ Chris Ilitch, CEO Ilitch Holdings and Tigers Chairman and CEO joins Dr. Sonia Hassan 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.

Dr. Pooja Green, Principal Investigator SOS MATERNITY Network, Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, Trinity Health Ypsilanti 02.04.2026 7:18

April 2, 2026 ~ Dr. Pooja Green, Principal Investigator SOS MATERNITY Network, Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, Trinity Health Ypsilanti joins Dr. Sonia Hassan 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.

Bob Riney, CEO Henry Ford Health System 02.04.2026 9:40

April 2, 2026 ~ Bob Riney, CEO Henry Ford Health Systems joins Dr. Sonia Hassan 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 1, 2026 ~ Full Show 01.04.2026 1:10:30

April 1, 2026 ~ Steve Grigorian, President and CEO of the Detroit Economic Club 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.

Fred Hunter, CEO Detroit PAL 01.04.2026 8:37

April 1, 2026 ~ Fred Hunter, CEO Detroit PAL joins Steve Grigorian 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.

Tim Travis, Founder Goldner Walsh Nursery 01.04.2026 10:28

April 1, 2026 ~ Tim Travis, Founder Goldner Walsh Nursery joins Steve Grigorian 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.

Cynthia Jones, Director of Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation 01.04.2026 8:12

April 1, 2026 ~ Cynthia Jones, Director of Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation joins Steve Grigorian 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 Rachar, Director of Golf at Oakland University 01.04.2026 8:10

April 1, 2026 ~ Jeff Rachar, Director of Golf at Oakland University joins Steve Grigorian 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.

David Cowan, Chief Public Spaces Officer at the Downtown Detroit Partnership 01.04.2026 8:58

April 1, 2026 ~ David Cowan, Chief Public Spaces Officer at the Downtown Detroit Partnership joins Steve Grigorian 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.

Hilary Doe, President and Chief Growth Officer, MI-Go 01.04.2026 8:42

April 1, 2026 ~ Hilary Doe, President and Chief Growth Officer, MI-Go joins Steve Grigorian 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.

JJ Buchanan, President Authentique Travel 01.04.2026 9:03

April 1, 2026 ~ JJ Buchanan, President Authentique Travel joins Steve Grigorian 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.

Hussein Berry, VP of Delta Airlines 01.04.2026 8:16

April 1, 2026 ~ Hussein Berry, VP of Delta Airlines joins Steve Grigorian 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 ~ March 31, 2026 ~ Full Show 31.03.2026 1:09:32

March 31, 2026 ~ Tony Michaels and 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.

Jared Fleisher CEO of Bedrock 31.03.2026 8:26

March 31, 2026 ~ Jared Fleisher, CEO of Bedrock joins the show Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Michael Montri, President of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear 31.03.2026 9:32

March 31, 2026 ~ Michael Montri, President of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix Presented by Lear checks in. 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, Tournament Director 2026 Rocket Classic 31.03.2026 9:45

March 31, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis, Tournament Director 2026 Rocket Classic looks ahead to this year's event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison 31.03.2026 8:05

March 31, 2026 ~ Todd Bettison, Detroit Police Chief joins the show. 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 Chief Growth Officer for the Michigan Institute for Growth and Opportunity 31.03.2026 10:00

March 31, 2026 ~ Hilary Doe, President Chief Growth Officer for the Michigan Institute for Growth and Opportunity joins the show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.