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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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01:02:53

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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00:08:46

Latest on Shooting at Henry Ford Hospital Downtown

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2025/08/22

August 22, 2025 ~ George Hunter, Crime Reporter for the Detroit News gives Marie Osborne an update on the shooting at Henry Ford Hospital where one woman was killed.

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00:07:28

Riger Reviews It ~ Fit for TV The Reality of the...

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2025/08/22

August 22, 2025 ~ Dave Riger reviews Fit for TV The Reality of the Biggest Loser and America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys both on Netflix.

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00:09:09

Detroit TV Legend Mort Crim Checks in During 6300 RV...

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2025/08/22

August 22, 2025 ~ Mort Crim, Detroit TV legend checks in from Branson Missouri on his 6300 mile RV trip.

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00:10:34

Skye Borgman Director of Fit for TV: The Reality of...

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2025/08/22

August 22, 2025 ~ Skye Borgman, Director of the Netflix Documentary Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser joins Marie Osborne in for Paul.

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00:09:05

War on Terror Remembrance Wall Coming to Troy

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2025/08/22

August 22, 2025 ~ David R Krall, President of White Chapel Memorial Park talks about hosting the War on Terror Remembrance Wall.

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00:07:19

Two Oxford High School Shooting Families Accept...

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2025/08/22

August 22, 2025 ~ Kara Berg, Court Reporter for the Detroit News discusses the $500k settlements accepted by two families of Oxford High School shooting victims.

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00:10:18

Appeals Court Throws Out $454 Million Civil Fraud...

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2025/08/22

August 22, 2025 ~ Tom Leonard, Partner at Plunkett Cooney, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate discusses the $454 million civil fraud judgement against President Trump being overturned.

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01:08:55

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ August 21, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/21

August 21, 2025 ~ Texas and California redistricting battles. Israel begins it's offensive in Gaza City. Detroit PAL celebrates the grand opening of revitalized rec center. Judge denies request to unseal Epstein grand jury testimony. School is starting, still no budget. Mike Duggan on why he endorsed Mary Sheffield and the day's biggest headlines.

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