Focus with Paul W. Smith

November 2, 2026 ~ Haley Stevens endorses Mike Rogers for Senate. Learjet crash kills 9 people. Lions beat the Vikings, lose Jack Campbell to neck injury. Federal judges vs DOJ on a number of election issues 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 advertising.

November 2, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Director on yesterday's Lions Game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 2, 2026 ~ Kristi Rogers, wife of Mike Rogers on Haley Stevens endorsing Mike Rogers for Senate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 2, 2026 ~ Tom Leonard, Partner at Plunkett Cooney, federal Judge rejects DOJ move to challenge Alaska Senate Election. Another judge tells DOJ to stop threatening to prosecute election officials Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 2, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News. Learjet crash in Florida kills all 9 on board. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 2, 2026 ~ Michael Bouchard, Captain in the National Guard, Republican Congressional Candidate for the 10th district, final campaign check in. His thoughts on Haley Stevens endorsing 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.

November 2, 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, Haley Stevens endorses Mike Rogers for Senate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about...

October 30, 2026 ~ Full Show. Trump cancels Michigan rally. Stevens and El-Sayed to campaign together. Debbie Dingell gives her thoughts on campaign heading into final weekend. Men's Final 4 coming to Detroit, is women's next? Dylan Larkin suspended with no pay by Wings. How to mitigate health effects of time change and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See htt...

October 30, 2026 ~ Helene St. James, Hockey Writer for the Detroit Free Press discusses the ever devolving Dylan Larkin situation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 30, 2026 ~ Elle Wernette, PhD, Henry Ford Health research scientist and instructor in their sleep medicine department, health effects of the time change and how to mitigate them in both adults and children. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 30, 2026 ~ Marty Dobek, Executive Director, Detroit Sports Commission. Detroit finalist to host women’s final 4 in the 2032 through 2036 cycle. How are things going in preparation for the 2027 final four? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 30, 2026 ~ Debbie Dingell U.S. Congresswoman of Michigan’s D-6th District, asking for input on data center bill of rights. Her thoughts on the election heading into the final weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 30, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News. Trump cancels in person rallies in Michigan and across the country, Stevens and El-Sayed to campaign together. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 29, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds broadcasts live from Washtenaw Community College for the final day of WJR's College Tour 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 29, 2026 ~ Clarence Jennings, WCC Vice President of Student Services on how employers and adult learners/employees can utilize the Reconnect Scholarship to increase skills for employees. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 29, 2026 ~ Luanne Thomas Ewald, Chief Hospital Executive, University of Michigan Health's C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital discusses healthcare education, clinical partnerships with WCC and career outcomes. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 29, 2026 ~ Dr. Joshua Burgess, American Welding Society President discusses Industry partnerships, skilled trades demand; WCC’s welding expertise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 29, 2026 ~ Susan Tompor, Personal Finance Columnist for the Detroit Free Press discusses her column “Robocalls won't stop 5 years after crackdown. What needs to be done.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 29, 2026 ~ Mikala Sposito WCC welding Student and Alex Pazkowski WCC Coach and Faculty Member discuss Mikala’s preparation, journey to Shanghai, WorldSkills experience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 29, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News, DOJ investigating whether Alaska senate candidate was recruited to confuse voters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 29, 2026 ~ Dr. Rose Bellanca, WCC President, celebrating WCC welding student Mikala Sposito as an example of WCC-wide educational excellence, affordability, personalized support and flexible pathways across 140 programs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 28, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds broadcasts live from Michigan State University for day 3 of the 2026 WJR College Tour. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 28, 2026 ~ Alex Landen, the Director of Undergraduate Admission discusses Spartan tuition advantage program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 28, 2026 ~ Scott Colborne, researcher within MSU Fisheries and Wildlife. Study shows lake sturgeon can live for centuries. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 28, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News has the latest on the Israeli election.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.