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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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01:11:41

Focus With Paul W. Smith ~ August 8, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/08

August 8, 2025 ~ On this Focus with Paul W. Smith covered diverse topics, from economic data with Patrick Anderson to Detroit’s mayoral race with Mary Sheffield. Marie Osborne tackled robocalls, while Dave Rieger reviewed movies. Jared Halpern discussed President Trump’s peace efforts.

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00:09:30

Wigley’s, Bucharest Grill, and Movies: A Reviewer’s...

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2025/08/08

August 8, 2025 ~ Paul W. Smith chats with Dave Riger about summer movies. Hear Riger’s reviews of “Freakier Friday” and “The Pickup” starring Eddie Murphy. Plus, Wigley’s corned beef at Bucharest Grill!

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00:10:31

Detroit’s Next Mayor? Mary Sheffield Talks Plans (and...

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2025/08/08

August 8, 2025 ~ Paul W. Smith interviews Detroit mayoral candidate Mary Sheffield. Sheffield discusses her goals: building a strong team, diversifying revenue, and boosting home ownership in Detroit.

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00:08:24

Tariff-ying Times for Cars: Expert Anderson Predicts...

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2025/08/08

August 8, 2025 ~ Patrick Anderson of Anderson Economic Group joins Paul W. Smith to discuss economic data, tariffs, and the auto industry’s challenges. He notes potential losses for automakers.

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01:10:32

Focus With Paul W Smith ~ August 7, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/07

August 7, 2025 ~ More tariffs go into effect today. Trump and Putin expected to meet soon. Soldiers shot at army base in Georgia expected to be OK. JD Vance's meeting on Epstein strategy is cancelled. RFK Jr cancels $500 million of mRNA vaccine contracts and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:09:29

RFK Jr Cancels $500 Million in mRNA Vaccine Contracts

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2025/08/07

August 7, 2025 ~ Laura Bonnell, President of the Bonnell Foundation fighting Cystic Fibrosis discusses how RFK Jr cutting $500 million worth of vaccine contract will effect disease research.

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00:09:16

JD Vance's Meeting with Trump Officials on Epstein...

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2025/08/07

August 7, 2025 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Assistant Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses JD Vance's meeting with administration officials to discuss Epstein being cancelled.

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00:08:13

5 Soldiers Shot on Georgia Army Base Expected to Recover

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2025/08/07

August 7, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses the Army Base shooting in Georgia yesterday.

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00:07:19

Trump Expected to Meet with Putin in Coming Days

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2025/08/07

August 7, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses a possible meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin in the coming days.

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00:08:27

Some Trump Tariffs Go Into Effect and More Are...

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2025/08/07

August 7, 2025 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses the tariffs that go into effect today and more that are being threatened.

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00:10:26

Shooting at Georgia Army Base and Witkoff Meets with...

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2025/08/06

August 6, 2025 ~ Retired Lt. Col Rocky Raczkowski discusses a mass shooting on a Georgia military base and Steve Witkoff meeting with Putin.

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01:09:03

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ August 6, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/06

August 6, 2025 ~ Latest on the Epstein sage. Latest on the Texas redistricting drama. Mayoral race is set, Sheffield vs Kinloch. Whitmer and Trump meet again at the White House. Witkoff meets with Putin. Health effects of wildfire smoke and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:08:40

Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke

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2025/08/06

August 6, 2025 ~ Dr. Ike Okereke, Vice Chairman of Henry Ford Health's Department of Surgery discusses the health effects of breathing in the Canadian wildfire smog.

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00:04:13

Governor Whitmer Meets with President Trump

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2025/08/06

August 6, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses Governor Whitmer meeting with President Trump at the White House.

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00:08:33

Mayor Race is Set Sheffield vs Kinloch

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2025/08/06

August 6th, 2025 ~ Stephen Henderson, Project Executive and Founder of Bridge Detroit, Host of American Black Journal" on PBS discuss the results of last night's Mayoral Primary.

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00:11:09

Latest on the Epstein Files and Texas Governor Abbott...

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2025/08/06

August 6, 2025 ~ Jasoon Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic discusses the Trump administration debating releasing Maxwell testimony and Texas Governor Greg Abbott filing a lawsuit to remove the state democratic leader for leaving the state.

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01:09:57

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ August 5, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/05

August 5, 2025 ~ Full Show. DOJ orders probe into Obama officials. Texas Republicans approve arrest warrants for Democrats. Netanyahu expected to call for a plan to occupy Gaza. Connection between recent high profile attacks and mental illness. It's primary day in Detroit and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:08:57

Today is the Detroit Mayoral Primary

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2025/08/05

August 5, 2025 ~ Karen Dumas, Communications Strategist, co-voice of the No BS Newshour talks about the Mayoral primary in Detroit today.

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00:09:02

Law Enforcement, Mental Health and Recent High...

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2025/08/05

August 5, 2025 ~ James White, CEO of the Detroit Wayne County Integrated Health Network, Former Detroit Police Chief discusses the Walmart stabbing and Montana shooting and their connection to mental health.

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00:08:58

Netanyahu Expected to Call for Plan to Occupy Gaza

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2025/08/05

August 5, 2025 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, born in Israel, served in Israeli military discusses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu calling for a plan to occupy Gaza.

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