Focus with Paul W. Smith

September 11, 2026 ~ Kennedy Polzin, Creative Director Student and Chase Southwick, General Chair/Student, Northwood University International Auto Show joins Paul live from the Frankenmuth Auto Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 11, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews Practical Magic 2 in theaters and Turning Point: Generation 9/11 on Netflix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 11, 2026 ~ Magen Samyn, President & CEO, Bay Area Chamber of Commerce joins Paul live from Frankenmuth Auto Fest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 11, 2026 ~ Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of The Detroit Regional Chamber was in Washington DC working in the Bush administration at the commerce department on 9/11. Wrote an OPED about it in the Detroit News. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 11, 2026 ~ Jill Zeddies, Event Coordinator, 2025 Frankenmuth Auto Fest joins Paul live from Frankenmuth Auto Fest Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 11, 2026 ~ Mike Bouchard, Oakland County Sheriff remembers traveling to ground zero hours after planes hit the twin towers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 11, 2026 ~ Jamie Furbush, CEO, Frankenmuth Convention & Visitors Bureau joins Paul live from Frankenmuth Auto Fest. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 10, 2026 ~ President Trump promises $5,000 for every American if Republicans win midterms. 1 year since Charlie Kirk's death. Visit Detroit says Canadian tourism is down 30% due to tariffs. Former AG Bill Schuette urges people to vote no on a new constitution convention. Historic country club burns down. 16 former UM hockey players file lawsuit against the University and the day's bigges...

September 10, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, managing partner of Flood Law, PLLC Host of “Behind the Bench” with Todd Flood on WJR, 16 former hockey players are suing University of Michigan alleging sexual abuse and hazing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 10, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News with the latest on the Lochmoor Club fire. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 10, 2026 ~ Bill Schuette, Former Michigan Attorney General is encouraging voters to vote no on a constitutional convention which is on the ballot this November Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 10, 2026 ~ Claude Molinari, President and Chief Executive Officer of Visit Detroit says Canadian tourism to Detroit has taken a 30% hit after tariffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 10, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for The Detroit News discusses President Trump's $5,000 promise and marking one year of Charlie Kirk's death. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 9, 2026 ~ Anthropic researcher quits over AI fears. Clancy juror speak out. Bedrock explains their plans for the Ren Cen. 9/11 families ask Mamdani to not attend ceremonies. Emergency rooms seeing influx of e-bike related injuries. Oil rises over $100 a barrel after more attacks in the Middle East. Republican midterm convention begins today and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simp...

September 9, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel for the US Army, Oil rises past $100 a barrel after the latest wave of Middle East attacks. Republican midterm convention begins today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September, 9 2026 ~ Dr. Sean Mohon, chair of emergency medicine for Henry Ford Providence Southfield and Henry Ford Providence, Novi hospitals Emergency department visits related to e-bike and e-scooter injuries are rising rapidly among children and adolescents Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for ad...

September 9, 2026 ~ Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic. 9/11 families ask Mayor Mamdani to not attend remembrance ceremony. New polling in Governor and Senate races. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 9, 2026 ~ Jake Chidester, Vice President, Strategy at Bedrock Real Estate Services discusses their plans for the Renaissance Center. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 9, 2026 ~ Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, Federal Criminal Defense Attorney and former Federal Prosecutor discusses the latest with the Clancy trial fall out. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 9, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses an Anthropic researcher quitting their job over fears AI could destroy humanity. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 8, 2026 ~ First ever republican midterm convention kicks off this week. New Canadian tariffs go into effect while study shows Michigan gets hit hardest. Kushner and Witkoff visit Moscow and Kyiv. Michigan wins on second chance hail mary. State Senator Winnie Brinks, running for Lieutenant Governor checks in from the campaign trail and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an...

September 8, 2026 ~ Winnie Brinks, State Senate Majority Leader, Democrat Candidate for Lieutenant Governor checks in from the campaign trail. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 8, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, Co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino, weeknights at 6 on WJR. Michigan State wins first game of the Pat Fitzgerald era and people are still talking about the end of the Michigan game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 8, 2026 ~ Peter Meijer, former congressman and army veteran. Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff visited Moscow and Kyiv over the weekend hoping to bring an end to the war. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 8, 2026 ~ Scott Stinebaugh, Director of Sales and Marketing JW Marriott Detroit Water Square. Detroit’s first ever JW Marriot Detroit Water Square set to open on former site of Joe Louis Arena in February. What will it’s effect on tourism and attracting large events to Detroit be? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...