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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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00:08:45

What's Next for Schools and Cell Phones?

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2025/08/14

August 14, 2025 ~ State Rep Mark Tisdel R- Rochester is offering up visits to local schools to discuss the cell phone problem after his bill limiting cell phones in schools did not pass.

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00:09:30

Israel Looks at Relocating Palestinians to Sudan,...

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2025/08/14

August 14, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel for the US Army discusses Israel discussing the relocation of Palestinians to South Sudan and Trump's meeting with Putin is one day away.

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00:09:19

California Governor Gavin Newsom Says He Will Redraw...

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2025/08/14

August 14, 2025 ~ Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic discusses California Governor Gavin Newsom vows to redraw California districts to end Trump's presidency.

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01:09:49

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ August 13, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/13

August 13, 2025 ~ Trump Administration considering reclassifying marijuana. President Trump to meet virtually with Zelenskyy before his face to face meeting with Putin. US Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez De-Remer checks in during her visit to Michigan. National Guard troops arrive in Washington DC. Trump administration launches investigation into Smithsonian exhibits. July's CPI report released yesterday and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:06:26

CPI Report Shows Inflation Lower Than Expected

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2025/08/13

August 13, 2025 ~ Dr. Timothy Nash, Senior Vice President, Director of the Center for Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Northwood University discusses yesterday's CPI report.

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00:10:21

National Guard Arrives in DC, Trump Admin to Audit...

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2025/08/13

August 13, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses national guard troops arriving in Washington DC and Trump launching and investigation into Smithsonian exhibits.

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00:08:03

US Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer

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2025/08/13

August 13, 2025 ~ Lori Chavez-DeRemer US Secretary of Labor talks about her "America at Work" listening tour.

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00:09:30

Trump Meets Virtually with Zelenskyy Ahead of His...

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2025/08/13

August 13, 2025 ~ Peter Meijer, Former Congressman and Army Veteran discusses President Trump's virtual meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy before his meeting with Putin.

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00:08:18

Trump Admin Considers Reclassifying Marijuana

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2025/08/13

August 13, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses the Trump administration considering reclassifying marijuana and a bill working it's way through the state legislature on roadside drug testing.

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01:10:40

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ August 12, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/12

August 12, 2025 ~ Trump places DC police under federal control. Formal request made to Supreme Court to overturned gay marriage. Israeli airstrike kills 1 journalist and 4 other Al Jazeera staffers. Netanyahu's plan to occupy Gaza and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:07:54

Israeli Airstrike Kills Journalists and Netanyahu's...

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2025/08/12

August 12, 2025 ~ Osama Siblani, Publisher Arab American News discusses the Israeli airstrike that killed 5 Al Jazeera staffers as well as Netanyahu's plan to occupy Gaza.

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00:09:29

Devin Scillian discusses his OPED in the Freep About...

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2025/08/12

August 12, 2025 ~ Devin Scillian, Retired Legendary Anchor at WDIV Local 4 discusses his OPED in the Freep on Donald Trump firing head of labor statistics after bad job report.

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00:07:19

90 Day Tariff Truce Between US and China, Maxwell...

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2025/08/12

August 12, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the 90 day trade deal reached between the United States and China as well as the Maxwell Grand Jury transcripts staying sealed.

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00:06:10

Official Request Filed for SCOTUS to Overturn Gay...

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2025/08/12

August 12, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses the effort to get the gay marriage decision overturned by the Supreme Court.

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00:11:09

President Trump Places DC Police Under Federal Control

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2025/08/12

August 12, 2025 ~ Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig discusses President Trump putting Washington DC police under federal control.

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01:18:17

August 11, 2025 ~ Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ FULL SHOW

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2025/08/11

August 11, 2025 ~ Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ FULL SHOW

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00:12:29

Cool Places to Visit in Michigan

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2025/08/11

August 11, 2025 ~ Michigan Travel Show Host Dave Lorenz chats with Paul W about cool places to visit around Michigan before the summer ends.

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00:08:02

The Race for Mayor of Detroit

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2025/08/11

August 11, 2025 ~ Detroit Free Press "On Guard" Columnist ML Elrick chats with Paul W. about who will win this race for Mayor of Detroit.

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00:07:17

Football can be a Scary Sport

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2025/08/11

August 11, 2025 ~ The Nerve and Disc Institute's Dr. Sol Cogan spoke with Paul W about the scary situation that happened on Friday at the Lions pre-season game with Morice Norris.

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00:18:24

Ford’s $5B Bet on America

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2025/08/11

August 11, 2025 ~ Ford's President and CEO Jim Farley joins Paul W to talk about Ford's announcement: Ford’s $5B Bet on America: Innovation Meets Efficiency in New EV Platform, Assembly Process and Midsize Truck.

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