Focus with Paul W. Smith

October 21, 2026 ~ Jack Brady, newest columnist for the Detroit News joins Nolan Finley 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.

October 21, 2026 ~ Mike Balow, Member of MSU Board of Trustees discusses turmoil within the ranks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 21, 2026 ~ Bankole Thompson, founder and Chairman of the Pulse Institute, columnist for the Detroit News discusses issues black voters care about most. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 21, 2026 ~ Lon Johnson, Former Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party on the leave it blank campaign. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 21, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Director for the Detroit News discusses the latest on the midterms with Nolan Finley 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.

October 20, 2026 ~ October 20, 2026 ~ Paul W. Smith is live from the Masonic Temple for the Detroit Economic Club's conversation with Senatorial Candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 20, 2026 ~ Abdul El-Sayed, Democrat Senate Candidate 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.

October 20, 2026 ~ Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic joins Paul live from the Detroit Economic Club to recap today's event and look ahead at the final two weeks until election day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 20, 2026 ~ Rick Hampson, Metro Detroit Market President at Old National Bank joins Paul 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.

October 20, 2026 ~ Debbie Dingell U.S. Congresswoman of Michigan’s D-6th District. Witkoff in Oslo for European peace talks. Was briefed on envelopes with strange white powder sent to elected officials Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 20, 2026 ~ Eric Larson CEO Downtown Detroit Partnership. Dan Gilbert gives $1 billion for renaissance center redevelopment. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 20, 2026 ~ Mike Rogers, Republican Senate Candidate 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.

October 20, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News. Alberta votes to remain part of Canada. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 19, 2026 ~ Riots in France escalate. 2 dead, 11 injured after woman drives truck through youth soccer game. Fire at Canadian military base kills 4, injures 39. President Trump eases sanctions against Russia. Michigan wins with Tommy Carr 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 per...

October 19, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter. Michigan beats Penn State 21-18 after replacing Bryce Underwood with Tommy Carr at half time. College football playoff to expand to 24 teams Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 19, 2026 ~ Austin Gullett, former Naval Intelligence Officer. President Trump eases sanctions against Russia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 19, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News. Fire at Canadian military base kills 4, injures 39. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 19, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief. 2 dead, 11 injured after woman drives truck through youth soccer game in Kansas Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 19, 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, will be hosting Focus on Wednesday. More riots break out in France and his column “Dems urged to 'leave it blank' to stop Abdul El-Sayed” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz comp...

October 16, 2026 ~ Recapping last night's gubernatorial debate. Big name Republicans and Democrats descend on the state. October is breast cancer awareness month. 3 students 1 teacher killed in elementary school shooting 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 advertisin...

October 16, 2026 ~ Dr. Sol Cogan, Owner and Clinic Director at The Nerve and Disc Institute looking ahead to Wednesday’s in the board room event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 16, 2026 ~ Mike Bouchard, Oakland County Sheriff. 3 students, 1 teacher killed by teenage gunman in Oregon elementary 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.

October 16, 2026 ~ Dave Riger of Riger Reviews It is reviewing Whalefall in theaters and Crystal Lake on Peacock. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 16, 2026 ~ Tom M. Rifai MD, FACP, DipABLM, Medical Director of Metabolic Health & Weight Management for CoreMed Plus and CEO of Reality Meets Science. October is breast cancer awareness month. Heart disease is a leading cause of death among breast cancer survivors. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

October 16, 2026 ~ Jessica Rosenthal, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor. JD Vance and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez were both in Michigan yesterday. Vance in Monroe, AOC in the Upper Peninsula campaigning with Abdul El-Sayed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.