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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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00:05:37

Alan LaFave, Festival Director and Founding Board...

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2025/09/05

September 5, 2025 ~ Alan LaFave, Festival Director and Founding Board President Hell's Half Mile Film and Music Festival preview's this year's festivities.

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00:07:47

Jamie Furbush, CEO, Frankenmuth Convention and...

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2025/09/05

September 5, 2025 ~ Jamie Furbush, CEO, Frankenmuth Convention and Visitors Bureau talks to Paul W about what's new and exciting in Frankenmuth.

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00:10:37

Trump Standing by RFK Jr, Signs EO to Rename...

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2025/09/05

September 5, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor at the Detroit News discusses the news of the day.

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00:10:31

Passing the Torch at Great Lakes Bay Regional...

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2025/09/05

September 5, 2025 ~ Annie Rummel, CEO at Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau is retiring at the end of the year and passing the torch to Ann Bruzewski who will take over. They both join Paul W Smith live from Frankenmuth Auto Fest.

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01:06:43

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ September 4, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/09/04

September 4, 2025 ~ Tom Leonard unveils his plan for accountability and transparency in government. Governor Whitmer scores a couple of economic victories overseas. RFK Jr. on the hot seat. Epstein victims hold a press conference. Road workers demonstrate in Lansing and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:06:37

Thousands of Road Workers Calling for Funding

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2025/09/04

September 4, 2025 ~ Michigan State House Representative Ron Robinson, R-58th District in Macomb County discusses yesterday's demonstration in Lansing where over 1,000 road workers called for legislatures to pass a funding bill.

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00:07:52

Epstein Victims Call for Release of More Files, Float...

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2025/09/04

September 4, 2025 ~ Bill Ballenger, Editor of the Ballenger Report discusses yesterday's press conference where Epstein victims called for more files to be released and hinted at releasing their own list.

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00:05:57

RFK Jr. on the Hot Seat

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2025/09/04

September 4, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses RFK Jr being grilled on Capitol Hill and 1,000 HHS employees calling for him to resign.

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00:10:40

Governor Whitmer Scores a Couple of Wins on Her...

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2025/09/04

September 4, 2025 ~ Daniel Howes, Senior Editor, Business and Columnist at the Detroit News discusses some manufacturing coming to Michigan as a result to Governor Whitmer's trip to Asia.

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00:07:19

Tom Leonard Calls for Accountability and Transparency

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2025/09/04

September 4, 2025 ~ Tom Leonard, Partner at Plunkett Cooney, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate and former Michigan House Speaker unveils his plan for accountability and transparency in government.

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01:11:51

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ September 3, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/09/03

September 3, 2025 ~ President Trump moving space command from Colorado to Alabama. President Trump plans to deploy the National Guard to more cities. How to deal with cyber bullying as kids head back to school. New road funding crisis is looming. China, Russia and North Korea get cozy and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:11:12

US Adversaries Meet in China, America Strikes...

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2025/09/03

September 3, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses China, Russia and North Korea taking part in a military parade and the US shoots a Venezuelan drug boat.

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00:09:22

New Road Funding Crisis Looms

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2025/09/03

September 3, 2025 ~ Chad Livengood, Politics Editor and Columnist at the Detroit News discusses a new road funding crisis looming and the Devos family not being able to agree on a Republican gubernatorial candidate to put their resources behind.

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00:07:09

How to Deal with Cyber Bullying Now as Kids Head Back...

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2025/09/03

September 3, 2025 ~ Jaimie Clayton, CEO of Oakland Family Services discusses how to deal with cyber bullying as kids head back to school.

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00:08:02

President Trump Says He Still Plans to Deploy...

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2025/09/03

September 3, 2025 ~ Jeff Monosso, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses President Trump vowing to deploy more national guard troops to more American cities.

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00:06:29

President Trump Moving Space Base and More Epstein...

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2025/09/03

September 3, 2025 ~ Professor David Dulio from Oakland University discusses President Trump moving the space command base from Colorado to Alabama and Congress releasing more Epstein files.

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01:16:48

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ September 2, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/09/02

September 2, 2025 ~ President Trump says he will sign an executive order on mail in voting and make an announcement today at 2pm. Anthony Bellino recaps the weekend's football action. Texas signs new electoral maps into law while other states vow to do the same. Appeals court strikes down Trump tariffs but leaves them in place for now. Going back to school with no budget and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:08:30

Going Back to School With No Budget and Easing Fears...

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2025/09/02

September 2, 2025 ~ Andrew Brodie, Superintendent of Flat Rock School discusses going back to school without a budget and how to ease first week anxieties after the tragedy in Minnesota.

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00:07:44

Appeals Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs

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2025/09/02

September 2, 2025 ~ Dr. Timothy Nash, Senior Vice President, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship discusses an appeals court striking down a number of Trump tariffs.

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00:08:42

Redistricting Arms Race Heats Up

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2025/09/02

September 2, 2025 ~ John Sellek, CEO and Chief Strategist of Harbor Strategic discusses Texas signing new congressional maps into law and the other states who may do the same in response.

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