Focus with Paul W. Smith

September 23, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News, charges expected to be announced in the stabbing death of a 34 year old woman killed on her lunchbreak in Downtown Detroit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 23, 2026 ~ Tonya J Powers, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses President Trump’s speech in front of the UN General Assembly yesterday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 23, 2026 ~ Rick Snyder, CEO and co-founder of SenCy, former Governor of Michigan, walked the Gordie Howe Bridge for the first time yesterday Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 22, 2026 ~ Paul W. Smith broadcasts live from the Masonic Temple for the Detroit Economic Club for Gary Peters, the exit interview. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 22, 2026 ~ Steve Grigorian, President and CEO Detroit Economic Club 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.

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September 22, 2026 ~ Dave Dulio, Director of the Center for Civic Engagement, Chief Community Engagement Officer and Political Science Professor at Oakland University 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.

September 22, 2026 ~ Jared Fleisher, CEO of Bedrock 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.

September 22, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses the ICE involved shooting in Austin and the candlelight vigil for the 34 year old woman killed in downtown Detroit on her lunch break. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 22, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the lingering mystery of Jimmy Hoffa in her latest American 250 Michigan Made piece. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 22, 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. Donald Trump holds news conference with no press pool when no networks showed up in solidarity with CNN, MSNOW and Politico. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See ht...

September 21, 2026 ~ President Trump attempts to ban CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House. Ed Sheeran speaks out about Macklemore controversy. Gas prices jump 60 cents, diesel reaches new record highs. President Trump and Xi Jinping to meet this week. Resident files lawsuit against Dearborn saying city is hostile to Christians and Jews. 34 year old woman stabbed to death in downtown Detroi...

September 21, 2026 ~ Kristen Jordan Shamus, Reporter for the Detroit Free Press. 34 year old woman stabbed to death while on lunch break in downtown Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 21, 2026 ~ George Hunter, Crime Reporter Detroit News discusses a lawsuit against Dearborn. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 21, 2026 ~ Tom Watkins, Director, President and CEO of TDW and Associates a US/China Business and Education Consulting Firm previews Trump and Xi Jinping's meeting this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 21, 2026 ~ Patrick DeHaan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at Gas Buddy. Michigan gas prices jump 60 cents in one week. Diesel reaches record high. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 21, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman, Owner, Tanner-Friedman Strategic Communication discusses Ed Sheeran's comments about the Macklemore controversy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 21, 2026 ~ Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic discusses President Trump attempting to ban CNN, MSNOW and Poltico from the White House. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 18, 2026 ~ Dave Riger, Riger Reviews it, reviewing Resident Evil in the theaters and Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool 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 18, 2026 ~ Judge says demolition of Kennedy Center requires 30 day notice. Detroit News makes endorsements for Governor and Senate. Lions lose bad in Buffalo. President Trump to hold talks with gulf leaders next week. Riger Reviews "Resident Evil" and "Mr T, I Pity the Fool on Netflix" and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com...

September 18, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel for the US Army. President Trump to hold talks with Gulf leaders on Iran at next week’s UN General Assembly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 18, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter, Lions lose 41-31 to Buffalo last night Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 18, 2026 ~ Michelle Murphy, Executive Director at Variety the Children’s Charity of Detroit discusses next week’s Variety Champions of Heart event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 18, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses an F-16 crash nears Traverse City. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 18, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for The Detroit News discusses a judge putting a wrench in Trump's Kennedy Center plans and the Detroit News makes endorsements for Senate and Governor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.