Focus with Paul W. Smith

June 22, 2026 ~ Tony Michaels, Parade Company President and CEO and Linda Forte, Chair Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation look ahead to tonight's fireworks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 22, 2026 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses JD Vance holding peace talks with Iran. Keir Starmer steps down. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 19, 2026 ~ ICE to sell Romulus detention center. Latest in Iran. State legislatures introduce bills to safeguard against data centers. FBI links Oxford High School shooter to terrorism case in Macomb County. Riger Reviews Toy Story 5 and Cape Fear plus the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and us...

June 19, 2026 ~ Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State, Democrat Gubernatorial candidate discusses her campaign and oped on Juneteenth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 19, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews Toy Story 5 and Cape Fear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 19, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses a new terrorism case in Macomb county being tied to the Oxford high School shooting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 19, 2026 ~ Pete Provenzano, Chancellor at Oakland Community College discusses the move of Elmer the Mastodon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 19, 2026 ~ State Senator Kevin Hertel D-St. Clair Shores is one of 7 Michigan Senate Democrats who introduced legislation to hold data centers accountable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 19, 2026 ~ Debbie Dingell, Congresswoman D-6th district discusses ICE selling Romulus detention center and her thoughts on the Iran deal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 18, 2026 ~ Memorandum of Understanding signed by Iran and America. New polling released on governor and senate race. Checking in with Detroit City Football Club. Previewing Monday's fireworks. Interest rates stand pat and they 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 adverti...

June 18, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses Kevin Warsh keeping interest rates steady. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 18, 2026 ~ Tony Michaels, Parade Company President and CEO looks ahead to the fireworks Monday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 18, 2026 ~ Sean Mann, co-owner of DCFC, Detroit City Football Club discusses latest developments in their new stadium. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 18, 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 discusses new polling in the Gubernatorial and Senate races. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

June 18, 2026 ~ Peter Meijer, Former Congressman and Army Veteran discusses the details of the Iran deal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 17, 2026 ~ New details on Iran deal. Michigan Gubernatorial primary getting close on the republican side. Detroit city council votes to change curfew for fireworks. NASCAR and Ford to honor military families. Michigan launching "Look to Michigan" initiative and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collecti...

June 17, 2026 ~ Domenico Grasso, President University of Michigan discusses the Look to Michigan Initiative. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 17, 2026 ~ Nick Ford, Director of Corporate Strategy at Ford Motor Company and Tim Clark, NASCAR EVP & Chief Brand Officer discusses Ford, NASCAR + Zac Brown Band to honor military families aboard USS Midway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 17, 2026 ~ Scott Benson, Detroit City Councilman District 3 discusses the vote to change the curfew for the fireworks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 16, 2026 ~ Full Show. Paul W. Smith broadcasts 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.

June 16, 2026 ~ Dustin Walsh, Senior Reporter for Crain’s Detroit Business joins 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.

June 16, 2026 ~ Steve Davis, Region President, Michigan at Fifth Third Bank joins 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.

June 16, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses the attempted teen takeover in Dearborn Heights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 16, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses controversy over 2 road sides in Oakland County. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 16, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Trump at the G7 and the investigation into Gavin Newsom's wife. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.