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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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00:06:35

More Epstein Files Released, 60 Minutes Pulls Story...

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2025/12/23

December 23, 2025 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses new Epstein files have been released and 60 minutes pulls story on maximum security prison in El Salvador. 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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01:09:09

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 22, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/12/22

December 22, 2025 ~ More Epstein files released. President Trump unveils plan to lower prescription drug prices. US pursuing 3rd Venezuelan oil tanker. Lions lose another heartbreaker. 60 minutes pulls report on El Salvadorian prison 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.

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00:10:15

Lomas Brown on Lions 29-24 Loss to the Steelers

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2025/12/22

December 22, 2025 ~ Lomas Brown, Detroit Lions Legend, Co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino recaps the Lions loss to the Steelers. 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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00:07:21

US Targets 3rd Venezuelan Oil Tanker and Retaliates...

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2025/12/22

December 22, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt Colonel in the US Army discusses America pursuing a 3rd Venezuelan oil tanker and hitting ISIS targets in Syria after they killed 3 Americans. 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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00:10:11

Ford Becomes First Corp. to Hit $100 Million in...

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2025/12/22

December 22, 2025 ~ Mike Schmidt, Director Economic Mobility and Global Community Development at Ford Philanthropy discusses Ford becoming first corporation to hit $100 million in global giving. 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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00:10:24

Congressman Tim Walberg on Epstein Files and Most...

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2025/12/22

December 22, 2025 ~ Congressman Tim Walberg joins Paul W. Smith to gives his thoughts on the Epstein file release and President Trump's plan to lower drug prices. 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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01:07:26

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 19, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/12/19

December 19, 2025 ~ President Trump reclassifies marijuana. Shooting outside Kroger in Westland leaves one dead. Suspect in Brown University shooting and murder of MIT professor found dead. Riger Reviews it 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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00:11:33

Riger Reviews The Housemaid and Song Sung Blue

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2025/12/19

December 19, 2025 ~ Dave Riger reviews The Housemaid in theaters and Song Sung Blue in theaters Christmas Day. 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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00:09:44

Suspect in Brown University Shooting and Murder of...

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2025/12/19

December 19, 2025 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses the latest in the Brown University and MIT shooting case. 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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00:06:12

Salvation Army Bell Ringer Shot and Killed Outside...

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2025/12/19

December 19, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News has the latest on a fatal shooting outside Kroger in Westland. 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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00:07:27

Wayne State University Interim President Richard...

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2025/12/19

December 19, 2025 ~ Richard Bierschbach, Wayne State University Interim President discusses some recent victories with Paul W. Smith. 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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00:07:04

President Trump Signs Executive Order Reclassifying...

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2025/12/19

December 19, 2025 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner at Flood Law PLLC, Host of "Behind the Bench" with Todd Flood on WJR discusses President Trump reclassifying marijuana. 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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01:10:41

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 18, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/12/18

December 18, 2025 ~ President Trump gives primetime address. Latest in the healthcare battle. Man killed in Syria identified as Macomb County Man. Chief Todd Bettison has been retained by Mary Sheffield 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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00:08:48

David Sowerby Looks Ahead to 2026

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2025/12/18

December 18, 2025 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses his 2026 forecast. 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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00:08:48

Chief Todd Bettison Being Retained by Mayor Elect...

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2025/12/18

December 18, 2025 ~ Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison checks in after being retained by Mayor Elect Mary Sheffield. 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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00:04:16

Interpreter Killed in Syrian ISIS Attack Identified...

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2025/12/18

December 18, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News with a story of a Macomb County man being identified as interpreter killed in Syria. 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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00:08:25

MSU President Guskiewicz on Fundraising Campaign and...

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2025/12/18

December 18, 2025 ~ Kevin Guskiewicz, President Michigan State University, discusses their $1 billion fundraising initiative “For Sparta” and the $401 million donation they received from Greg and Dawn Williams. 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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00:06:47

Congresswoman Dingell on Trump's Speech and...

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2025/12/18

December 18, 2025 ~ Debbie Dingell U.S. Congresswoman of Michigan’s 6th District, reacts to President Trump’s primetime address. Latest on healthcare funding battle. 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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01:02:22

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 17, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/12/17

December 17, 2025 ~ President Trump to give prime time address tonight. Trump's Chief of Staff gives interview to Vanity Fair. Nick Reiner charged with two counts of first degree murder. Michigan Senate voted to restore $634 million in cuts made by the house. Trump orders total and complete blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela 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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00:09:10

Trump Orders Total Blockade on Oil Tankers Coming in...

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2025/12/17

December 17, 2025 ~ Peter Meijer, Former Congressman and Army Veteran talks about the latest escalation by President Trump against Venezuela. 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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