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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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01:11:34

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ January 22, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/01/22

January 22, 2026 ~ President Trump says he has a framework for a deal on Greenland. House panel votes to hold the Clintons in contempt. Another federal officer involved in a shooting. Uvalde school police officer acquitted. SCOTUS hears arguments on Federal Reserve Governor Trump is trying to fire. Murder suspect pleads guilty during jury duty and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of

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00:05:57

Man Accused of Killing Local Neurosurgeon Pleads...

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2026/01/22

January 22, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Desmond Burks pleading guilty to the murder of Devon Hoover during jury selection. 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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00:09:46

SCOTUS Hears Arguments on Trump Trying to Fire Lisa...

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2026/01/22

January 22, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law PLLC, host of "Behind the Bench" with Todd Flood on WJR discusses the Supreme Court hearing arguments on Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve. 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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00:08:38

Federal Agent Fires Gun in LA, Uvalde School Officer...

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2026/01/22

January 22, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses another shooting involving a federal agent and one of the police in the Uvalde shooting being acquitted. 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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00:07:38

House Panel Votes to Hold Clintons in Contempt Over...

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2026/01/22

January 22, 2026 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University discusses the vote to hold the Clintons in contempt. 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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00:08:00

President Trump Says He Has Framework for Greenland Deal

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2026/01/22

January 22, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt Colonel in the US Army discusses the deal Trump says he has with Greenland. 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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01:13:48

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ January 21, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/01/21

January 21, 2026 ~ President Trump arrives in Greenland. DOJ issues Minnesota officials subpoenas. Heart risks in winter weather. Tom Leonard is calling for one year moratorium on data centers. Trump threatens to sue CBS and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:09:22

President Trump Threatens to Sue CBS if They Edit...

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2026/01/21

January 21, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses President Trump threatening to sue CBS if they don't air Dearborn interview in full. 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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00:07:32

Tom Leonard Calls for Moratorium on Data Center...

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2026/01/21

January 21, 2026 ~ Tom Leonard, Partner at Plunkett Cooney, Former Michigan House Speaker, running for Governor as a Republican is calling for a one year moratorium on data center subsidies. 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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00:08:09

Heart Risks Go Up in Bad Winter Weather

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2026/01/21

January 21, 2026 ~ Dr. Joel Kahn, Integrative Cardiologist at the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity discusses heart risks that increase in the cold and snow. 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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00:09:32

DOJ Subpoenas Minnesota Officials

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2026/01/21

January 21, 2026 ~ Jeff Monosso, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses subpoenas issued to Minnesota officials by the DOJ over allegations they interfered with ICE operations. 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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00:09:02

President Trump in Davos

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2026/01/21

January 21, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses President Trump in Davos amid tensions over Greenland. 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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01:08:34

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ January 20, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/01/20

January 20, 2026 ~ 100 car pile up closes freeway in West Michigan yesterday. Michigan drops tax revenue projections by $1 billion. Indiana wins national title, Lions hire new offensive coordinator. Trump ties Greenland plans to Nobel prize snub and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:09:54

Trump Heads to Davos Ties Greenland Plans to Nobel...

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2026/01/20

January 20, 2026 ~ January 20, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell discusses President Trump heading to the World Economic Forum at odds with allies over Greenland. 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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00:06:43

Indiana Wins National Championship, Lions Hire...

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2026/01/20

January 20, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Director breaks down last night's national championship game and gives his thoughts on the Lions new offensive coordinator. 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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00:08:12

Dr. Tom Rifai on the Flex5 Food Pyramid

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2026/01/20

January 20, 2026 ~ Dr. Tom Rifai, President and CEO Reality Meets Science Inc. Past President US National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists discusses the new food pyramid, what they got wrong and what they missed. 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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00:08:03

Michigan Drops Tax Revenue Projections by $1 Billion

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2026/01/20

January 20, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses Michigan adjusting their tax revenue projections by $1 billion. 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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00:06:46

100 Car Pile Up Closed I-196 Near Grand Rapids

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2026/01/20

January 20, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses a 100 car pile up on the west side of the state yesterday. 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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01:11:07

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ January 19, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/01/19

January 19, 2026 ~ Trump threatens NATO allies who don't agree with Greenland takeover. DOJ opens probe into Minnesota Governor and Minneapolis Mayor. Recapping NFL action and looking ahead to tonight's national title game. How Detroit played a role in Martin Luther King Jr.'s I have a Dream Speech. Judge freezes the spending of $645 million cut from budget by State House GOP and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about

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00:08:20

Judge Freezes Spending of $645 million Cuts Approved...

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2026/01/19

January 19, 2026 ~ Matt Hall, State Representative R-42nd District, Michigan House Speakers discusses a judge siding with the Michigan House GOP on $645 million budget cuts. 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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