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Focus with Paul W. Smith

Cumulus Media Detroit

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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  • #10312
    Yesterday · 45 min

    Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ September 30, 2026 ~ Full Show

    September 30, 2026 ~ President Trump hosts AI leaders at the White House. Jack Smith grilled. Fighting veteran suicide. Mike Rogers checks in from the campaign trail. Senate passes protect college sports act. Former Detroit fire dispatch warns family about search warrant and the day's biggest headlines.

  • #10310
    Yesterday · 9 min

    Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act

    September 30, 2026 ~ Jim Acho, Attorney, Partner at Cummings, McClorey, Davis and Acho P.L.C. specializing in Sports Law. Senate passes protect college sports act

  • #10313
    Yesterday · 8 min

    Israeli Plane Intercepted

    Rocky Rozkowski Gives his thoughts on the Israeli plane that has been diverted into Saudi Arabia.

  • #10308
    Yesterday · 7 min

    Fighting Veteran Suicide

    September 30, 2026 ~ Lyndsay Tkach, MS, CBIS, Mental and Brain Health Services Director at Wounded Warrior Project. September is suicide prevention month, how can veterans access mental health services?

  • #10307
    Yesterday · 7 min

    Trump Hosts AI Leaders, Jack Smith Grilled

    September 30, 2026 ~ Dave Dulio, Director of the Center for Civic Engagement, Chief Community Engagement Officer and Political Science Professor at Oakland University. President Trump hosts AI leaders at the White House. Jack Smith testifies in front of the senate.

  • #10303
    Tuesday · 9 min

    Corewell Breaking Ground on Ovarian Cancer

    September 29, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News. September is Ovarian Cancer awareness month, Corewell has some revolutionary treatments to fight Ovarian Cancer.

  • #10301
    Tuesday · 9 min

    Iran Denies Involvment in Terrorism Plot

    September 29, 2026 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor. Iran denies any involvement in attempted terror plot at airbase in UK used by the United States.

  • #10298
    Monday · 1 hr 8 min

    Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ September 28, 2026 ~ Full Show

    September 28, 2026 ~ SCOTUS rules in favor of Trump's voter database. Tax payer funded ad for Trump airs during football. Lions win close. JV sent off in cinematic fashion. US and China reach a $30 billion tariff deal. 5 people arrested near UK airbase used by the US. Open AI says it's system accessed US websites on it's own. 3 dead, 4 injured in mass shooting at after hours strip club at house on Detroit's West Side and the day's biggest headlines.

  • #10295
    Monday · 6 min

    US and China Reach $30 Billion Tariff Deal

    September 28, 2026 ~ Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive Director of MichAuto at the Detroit Regional Chamber. US and China reach $30 billion tariff deal.

  • #10293
    Monday · 8 min

    Lions Win and JV's Swan Song

    September 28, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host “Sports Wrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino” weeknights at 6 on WJR, host of the “Mid-Morning Blitz with Anthony Bellino” weekdays from 10am-Noon on the Big 1050 WTKA Lions beat the Jets 31-24. Justin Verlander’s send off.

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