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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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00:07:00

Texas Governor Issues Warrant for Democrats Arrest...

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2025/08/05

August 5, 2025 ~ Bill Ballenger, Editor of the Ballenger Report discusses the turmoil in Texas over Democrats leaving the state to stop vote on redistricting that would give Republicans 5 more seats in Congress.

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00:08:54

DOJ Orders Probe on Obama Officials Over Russiagate...

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2025/08/05

August 5, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the DOJ ordering a probe on Obama officials over Russiagate.

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01:12:02

Focus With Paul W Smith ~ August 4, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/04

August 4, 2025 ~ Senate considering recess appointments. Trump fires head of labor statistics. Trump moves nuclear submarines closer to Russia. Ghislaine Maxwell moved to a lower security prison. Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutting down. Candice Miller calls for Canada to do more about wildfire smoke and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:08:48

Candice Miller Calls for Canada to Do More About...

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2025/08/04

August 4, 2025 ~ Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller is the latest elected official calling on Canada to do more about wildfire smoke.

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00:07:14

Corporation for Public Broadcasting is Shutting Down

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2025/08/04

August 4, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses the closure of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after Congress defunded them.

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00:08:26

Ghislaine Maxwell Moved to Minimum Security Prison

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2025/08/04

August 4, 2025 ~ Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, Federal Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Federal Prosecutor discusses Ghislaine Maxwell being moved from maximum security prison in Florida to a minimum security prison camp in Texas.

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00:10:22

Trump Moves Nuclear Submarines Closer to Russia

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2025/08/04

August 4, 2025 ~ Peter Meijer, Former Congressman and Army Veteran discusses President Trump moving nuclear submarines closer to Russia after a concerning post by former Russian President Maishev.

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00:07:50

Senate Considering Recess Appointments and Trump...

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2025/08/04

August 4, 2025 ~ Nicole Mathew, Oakland University Political Science Professor discusses the Senate considering recess appointments and Trump fires head of labor statistics after a bad jobs report.

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01:16:43

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ August 1, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/01

August 1, 2025 ~ Congressman John James calls for Canada to do something about wildfire smoke. Trump administration officials are in Gaza en route to Russia. Sorting out tariffs on deadline day. Local mother turns son in for auto theft. Riger Reviews The Naked Gun and WWE unreal and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:11:07

Riger Reviews It The Naked Gun and WWE Unreal

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2025/08/01

August 1, 2025 ~ Dave Riger reviews The Naked Gun in Theaters and WWE Unreal on Netflix.

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00:09:18

Mother Turns 13 Year Old Son in For Auto Theft to...

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2025/08/01

August 1, 2025 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the case of a mother who turned her own son in for auto theft in hopes of saving his life.

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00:09:12

Tariff Updates on Deadline Day

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2025/08/01

August 1, 2025 ~ Dr. Timothy Nash, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Northwood University discusses the latest on tariffs and trade deals on deadline day.

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00:08:40

Trump Officials are in Gaza, Will Travel to Russia Next

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2025/08/01

August 1, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses Steve Witkoff and other Trump administration officials traveling to Gaza and Russia.

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00:09:31

Congressman John James Calls for More Accountability...

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2025/08/01

August 1, 2025 ~ Congressman John James, Republican from the 10th district and Gubernatorial Candidate calls on Canada to do more to prevent wildfire smoke from polluting our air.

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01:16:44

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 31, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/07/31

July 31, 2025 ~ Fed holds interest rates steady. Democrats in Senate and Congress trying to get Epstein files released and gain access to Alligator Alcatraz. Big event highlighting importance of military readiness to Michigan. Mike Rogers picks up endorsement of Donald Trump in Senate race. Debbie Dingell calls for suspension of controversial safety system at Detroit Metro and rings the alarm on Medicaid cuts plus the day's biggest headlines.

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00:12:22

Debbie Dingell on Controversial Landing System at...

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2025/07/31

July 31, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, D-6th District discusses the letter she sent to the FAA calling for the suspension of controversial landing systems at Metro Airport and her oped in the Free Press about Medicaid cuts.

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00:09:47

Mike Rogers Picks Up a Number of Endorsements...

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2025/07/31

July 31, 2025 ~ Mike Rogers, Veteran, Former FBI Agent and Chairman of the US Intelligence Committee now Republican Senate candidate talks about gaining the endorsement of President Trump and a number of other high profile Republicans.

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00:08:20

GVSET 2025 and the Importance of the Defense Industry

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2025/07/31

July 31, 2025 ~ Valde Garcia, President of the National Defense Industrial Association discusses GVSET 2025 coming to the Suburban Collection Showplace in August and the importance of defense to Michigan's economy.

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00:10:30

Senate Looks to Invoke Rule of 5 and Lawsuit to Gain...

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2025/07/31

July 31, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Senate Democrats looking to invoke the rule of 5 to release Epstein files. Congressional Democrats sue to gain access to Alligator Alcatraz.

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00:10:01

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Economy Grows in Second Quarter

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2025/07/31

July 31, 2025 ~ Patrick Anderson, Founder and CEO of Anderson Economic Group discusses the fed holding interest rates steady, GDP report shows economy grew in 2nd quarter.

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