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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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00:59:18

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ August 27, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/27

August 27, 2025 ~ President Trump holds 3 hour cabinet meeting. Latest on the school shooting in Minnesota. What's going on in Hamtramck? Previewing this weekend's Arts Beats and Eats. Cracker Barrel brings back Uncle Herschel. Michigan GOP passes a budget.

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00:05:27

How to Talk to Your Kids About School Shootings in...

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2025/08/27

August 27, 2025 ~ Jaimie Clayton CEO of Oakland Family Services discusses how you talk to your kids about tragedy in the news in the wake of the school shooting in Minnesota.

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00:07:34

Michigan House GOP's $79 Billion Budget

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2025/08/27

August 27, 2025 ~ Matt Maddock, State Representative R-Milford, Majority Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee discusses the budget they are trying to pass before October 1.

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00:07:16

Cracker Barrel Brings Back Uncle Herschel

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2025/08/27

August 27, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses the about face Cracker Barrel made with it's new logo.

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00:10:54

Sheriff Bouchard on Minnesota School Shooting

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2025/08/27

August 27, 2025 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the latest on the shooting in Minnesota.

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00:05:48

Previewing Arts Beats and Eats

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2025/08/27

August 27, 2025 ~ Jon Witz, Festival Producer for Arts Beats and Eats previews this weekend's festival.

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00:06:22

Marie Osborne Updates us on Minnesota School Shooting...

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2025/08/27

August 27, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne updates us on two breaking stories, the school shooting in Minnesota and the Hamtramck city government drama.

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00:08:36

President Trump Holds 3 Hour Cabinet Meeting

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2025/08/27

August 27, 2025 ~ Kaitlyn Buss Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses President Trump's 3 hour cabinet meeting yesterday and the school shooting in Minnesota.

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01:02:53

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ August 26, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/26

August 26, 2025 ~ President Trump fires a Governor at the Federal Reserve and signs executive order on flag burning. MDOT says it may have to close 100 bridges over the next decade if they don't get proper funding. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged! Governor Whitmer to get involved in budget fight in Lansing. Is Gavin Newsom trying to out Trump Donald Trump and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:06:11

Ingrid Jacques Discusses Her Column About Newsom...

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2025/08/26

August 26, 2025 ~ Ingrid Jacques, Columnist USA Today discusses her latest piece on Gavin Newsom taking a page out of Trump's playbook on social media.

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00:09:03

Governor Whitmer Speaks out About Budget Impasse

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2025/08/26

August 26, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses Governor Whitmer speaking out about the budget impasse in Lansing.

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00:06:13

Michigan Commemorative Footballs Now Available

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2025/08/26

August 26, 2025 ~ Bob Ibach, Owner of Ibach and Associates talks about this year's University of Michigan commemorative football.

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00:07:43

MDOT Says More Than 100 Bridges Will Close Over Next...

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2025/08/26

August 26, 2025 ~ Diane Cross, Spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Transportation discusses the dire need for road funding to fix Michigan bridges.

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01:10:24

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ August 25, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/25

August 25, 2025 ~ President Trump says he will deploy national guard to other cities starting with Chicago. Bedrock responds to Free Press lawsuit. Ford CEO Jim Farley checks in with from the road. Ghislaine Maxwell says she never saw Trump act inappropriately. John Bolton's home raided. Update on the Henry Ford hospital shooting and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:10:04

Update on Henry Ford Hospital Shooting

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2025/08/25

August 25, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne with the latest on last week's shooting at Henry Ford Hospital.

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00:07:57

Ghislaine Maxwell Interview Released, Bolton's Home...

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2025/08/25

August 25, 2025 ~ Jason Roe, Principal at Roe Strategic discusses Ghislaine Maxwell saying she never saw Donald Trump do anything inappropriate and the raid of John Bolton's house by the FBI.

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00:07:07

Jim Farley, CEO of Ford Checks in from Annual Road Trip

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2025/08/25

August 25, 2025 ~ Jim Farley, CEO of Ford checks in from his annual "GEMBRA" road trip.

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00:07:48

Jared Fleisher, incoming CEO of Bedrock on Being Sued...

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2025/08/25

August 25, 2025 ~ Jared Fleisher, President and incoming CEO of Bedrock discusses the Free Press suing them over an investigation into incentives.

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00:07:17

Trump Wants to Deploy National Guard to Other Cities

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2025/08/25

August 25, 2025 ~ Retired Brigadier General Michael McDaniel, former Director of Homeland Security under Governor Granholm and Director of Homeland Law at Western Michigan University's Colley Law School discusses President Trump threatening to deploy the national guard to other cities.

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01:11:10

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

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2025/08/22

August 22, 2025 ~ Two shootings in the area of Henry Ford Hospital downtown. Appeals court throws out large ruling against Trump. 2 Oxford High School shooting families take $500k settlements. War on Terror Wall of Remembrance coming to Troy. Director of "Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser" checks in. We hear from Mort Crim on his 6300 mile RV trip. Riger Reviews two huge Netflix series and the day's biggest headlines.

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