National Radio Hall of Fame Inductee Paul W. Smith takes middays live and local for a show that goes in-depth with the newsmakers who are shaping the future of Southeast Michigan. Tune in as Paul connects with politicians, business and community leaders, entrepreneurs, and entertainers for longform conversations about why the efforts behind the headlines really matter. Accessible, informative, balanced, and bold, with diverse voices and thought-provoking questions that bring it all into Focus.
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Touring disc golf pros Brodie Smith and Paul Ulibarri discuss the current and future state of professional disc golf! Every week catch Brodie and Paul as they go over their current DGPT season and talk about the trending topics in disc golf. Watch and listen to new episodes every Wednesday night live on Youtube at 8PM EST.
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Focus With Paul W Smith ~ August 4, 2025 ~ Full Show
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1:12:02August 4, 2025 ~ Senate considering recess appointments. Trump fires head of labor statistics. Trump moves nuclear submarines closer to Russia. Ghislaine Maxwell moved to a lower security prison. Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutting down. Candice Miller calls for Canada to do more about wildfire smoke and the day's biggest headlines.…
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August 4, 2025 ~ Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller is the latest elected official calling on Canada to do more about wildfire smoke.Curtis Paul
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August 4, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses the closure of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after Congress defunded them.Curtis Paul
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August 4, 2025 ~ Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, Federal Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Federal Prosecutor discusses Ghislaine Maxwell being moved from maximum security prison in Florida to a minimum security prison camp in Texas.Curtis Paul
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August 4, 2025 ~ Peter Meijer, Former Congressman and Army Veteran discusses President Trump moving nuclear submarines closer to Russia after a concerning post by former Russian President Maishev.Curtis Paul
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August 4, 2025 ~ Nicole Mathew, Oakland University Political Science Professor discusses the Senate considering recess appointments and Trump fires head of labor statistics after a bad jobs report.Curtis Paul
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ August 1, 2025 ~ Full Show
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1:16:43August 1, 2025 ~ Congressman John James calls for Canada to do something about wildfire smoke. Trump administration officials are in Gaza en route to Russia. Sorting out tariffs on deadline day. Local mother turns son in for auto theft. Riger Reviews The Naked Gun and WWE unreal and the day's biggest headlines.…
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August 1, 2025 ~ Dave Riger reviews The Naked Gun in Theaters and WWE Unreal on Netflix.Curtis Paul
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August 1, 2025 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the case of a mother who turned her own son in for auto theft in hopes of saving his life.Curtis Paul
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August 1, 2025 ~ Dr. Timothy Nash, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Northwood University discusses the latest on tariffs and trade deals on deadline day.Curtis Paul
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August 1, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses Steve Witkoff and other Trump administration officials traveling to Gaza and Russia.Curtis Paul
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August 1, 2025 ~ Congressman John James, Republican from the 10th district and Gubernatorial Candidate calls on Canada to do more to prevent wildfire smoke from polluting our air.Curtis Paul
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 31, 2025 ~ Full Show
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1:16:44July 31, 2025 ~ Fed holds interest rates steady. Democrats in Senate and Congress trying to get Epstein files released and gain access to Alligator Alcatraz. Big event highlighting importance of military readiness to Michigan. Mike Rogers picks up endorsement of Donald Trump in Senate race. Debbie Dingell calls for suspension of controversial safet…
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July 31, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, D-6th District discusses the letter she sent to the FAA calling for the suspension of controversial landing systems at Metro Airport and her oped in the Free Press about Medicaid cuts.Curtis Paul
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July 31, 2025 ~ Mike Rogers, Veteran, Former FBI Agent and Chairman of the US Intelligence Committee now Republican Senate candidate talks about gaining the endorsement of President Trump and a number of other high profile Republicans.Curtis Paul
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July 31, 2025 ~ Valde Garcia, President of the National Defense Industrial Association discusses GVSET 2025 coming to the Suburban Collection Showplace in August and the importance of defense to Michigan's economy.Curtis Paul
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July 31, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Senate Democrats looking to invoke the rule of 5 to release Epstein files. Congressional Democrats sue to gain access to Alligator Alcatraz.Curtis Paul
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July 31, 2025 ~ Patrick Anderson, Founder and CEO of Anderson Economic Group discusses the fed holding interest rates steady, GDP report shows economy grew in 2nd quarter.Curtis Paul
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 30, 2025 ~ Full Show
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1:14:50July 30, 2025 ~ Trump gives more details on his falling out with Epstein. UK says it will recognize Palestine if there's no ceasefire by September. The investigation into the NYC office building shooting continues. National Coney Island celebrates 60 years in business. How will the EU trade deal affect the auto industry? City Council approves an in…
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July 30, 2025 ~ Scott Benson, Detroit City Council Member in District 3 discusses the city council approving an increase in fines for parents of minors that violate curfew.Curtis Paul
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July 30, 2025 ~ Glenn Stevens, Executive Director of MichAuto and VP of Automotive and Mobility Initiatives for the Detroit Regional Chamber discusses the EU trade deal's potential effect on the auto industry.Curtis Paul
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July 30, 2025 ~ Emily T Gail, mastermind behind the iconic "Say Nice Things About Detroit" campaign, now in Hawaii talks about the tsunami warnings last night after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia.Curtis Paul
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July 30, 2025 ~ Tom Giftos, CEO of National Coney Island is celebrating 60 years in business.Curtis Paul
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July 30, 2025 ~ Tonya J Powers, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the latest in the NYC office building shooting.Curtis Paul
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July 30, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor of the Detroit News discusses Donald Trump's history with Epstein and UK saying it will recognize Palestine if there is no ceasefire by September.Curtis Paul
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July 29, 2025 ~ President Trump talks Israel and Epstein on his European trip. Mark Levin joins Paul to talk about his new book. How to make the most of the rest of summer. Heavy rain floods Metro Airport and Macomb County. Suspect in Traverse City stabbing arraigned. Gunman kills 4 people at NYC office building and the day's biggest headlines.…
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July 29, 2025 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses the mass shooting at a NYC office building.Curtis Paul
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July 29, 2025 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner at Flood Law PLLC, Host of "Behind the Bench" on WJR, suspect in Traverse City knife attack was arraigned yesterday.Curtis Paul
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July 29, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses heavy flooding in Macomb County and at Metro Airport yesterday.Curtis Paul
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July 29, 2025 ~ Kelly Wolgamott, Vice President of Pure Michigan discusses how to make the most of the rest of summer.Curtis Paul
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July 29, 2025 ~ Mark Levin, Fox News Host best selling author and syndicated radio host heard 9pm-midnight every weeknight on WJR discusses his new book "On Power."Curtis Paul
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July 29, 2025 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor recaps day 2 of Donald Trump's European trip.Curtis Paul
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 28, 2025 ~ Full Show
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1:19:03July 28, 2025 ~ Latest on the knife attack in Traverse City. Congressman Tom Barrett is the first Republican lawmaker to call for the release of the Epstein files. Lions training camp update. President Trump releases education funds and strikes trade deal with Europe.Curtis Paul
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July 28, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses the trade deal President Trump made with the European Union.Curtis Paul
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July 28, 2025 ~ Andrew Brodie, Superintendent of Flat Rock Schools and Past President of the Michigan Association of Superintendent and Administrators discusses the Trump administration releasing education funds and how are districts preparing for the school year without a budget?Curtis Paul
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July 28, 2025 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter discusses the biggest stories to come out of Lions training camp heading into week 1 of the preseason.Curtis Paul
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July 28, 2025 ~ Tom Barrett, Congressman R-7th District is the first Michigan Republican lawmaker to call for release of Epstein files. Introduced three bills to help veterans.Curtis Paul
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July 28, 2025 ~ Ron Jolly, Morning Host WTCM NewsTalk 580 in Traverse City discusses the stabbing at the Traverse City Walmart over the weekend that injured 11 people.Curtis Paul
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 25, 2025 ~ Full Show
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1:14:03July 25, 2025 ~ Full Show. Mayor Mike Duggan gives us an update on fundraising for his gubernatorial campaign. Ghislaine Maxwell meets with the DOJ for a second day. Trump and Powell have tense exchange in front of reporters. Early voting in the primary for Detroit mayor starts this weekend. Fundraising event coming up at Fair Lane. Keeping your ho…
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July 25, 2025 ~ Lloyd Jackson, co-host of JR Morning with Chris Lloyd and Jamie talks about his newest gig as the voice of the Detroit People Mover.Curtis Paul
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July 25, 2025 ~ Dave Riger of Riger Reviews It talks Fantastic Four First Steps and Happy Gilmore 2.Curtis Paul
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July 25, 2025 ~ Ken Calvary, the Outside Guy from the Inside Outside Guy talks about keeping your air conditioning working well during the summer heat.Curtis Paul
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July 25, 2025 ~ Bob Bury, President and CEO of Fair Lane Home of Clara and Henry Ford discusses their annual fundraiser event "An Evening at Fair Lane" on August 27th.Curtis Paul
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July 25, 2025 ~ Stephen Henderson, Project Executive and Founder of Bridge Detroit, Host of American Black Journal on PBS talks early voting and discusses Bridge Detroit's mayoral voting guide.Curtis Paul
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July 25, 2025 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Assistant Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses Ghislaine Maxwell meeting with the DOJ for a second day and President Trump has tense exchange with Fed Chair Jerome Powell in front of reporters.Curtis Paul
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July 25, 2025 ~ Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan checks in from the campaign and discusses how fundraising is going in his bid for Governor.Curtis Paul
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 24, 2025 ~ Full Show
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1:10:22July 24, 2025 ~ Tulis Gabbard turns Russiagate findings over to the DOJ. Susan Tompor on how scammers are using tariffs to trick people. Radioactive waste no longer being shipped to Wayne County. Columbia University settles with Trump. WSJ reports Trump was informed in May that he's in the Epstein report. Tensions between Israel and Iran escalating…
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July 24, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses tensions between Iran and Israel ramping up as Israel reviews a Hamas ceasefire proposal.Curtis Paul
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July 24, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News correspondent and WJR Contributor talks about an up and down day for Donald Trump, winning a big settlement from Columbia and the Wall Street Journal Report that says he was informed his name is in the Epstein Report.Curtis Paul
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July 24, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses plans to store radioactive waste in Wayne County being cancelled.Curtis Paul
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