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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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00:06:38

Mayor Mike Duggan Endorses Mary Sheffield

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2025/08/21

August 21, 2025 ~ Mike Duggan, Mayor of Detroit, Independent Gubernatorial Candidate tells Paul why he endorses Mary Sheffield to take his spot and some endorsements of his own that he picked up.

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00:06:38

Judge Denies Request to Unseal Epstein Grand Jury...

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2025/08/21

August 21, 2025 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law PLLC and Host of "Behind the Bench" with Todd Flood on WJR discusses a judge denying the request to unseal Epstein grand jury testimony.

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00:10:02

Schools Starting with No Budget

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2025/08/21

August 21, 2025 ~ Dr. Robert Livernois, Retired Superintendent at Warren Consolidated Schools, Host of "School Talks" and "Hidden in Plain Sight" on WJR discusses schools coming back without a state budget and his thoughts on the failure of the cell phone ban bill.

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00:08:10

Detroit PAL Celebrates Grand Opening of Revitalized...

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2025/08/21

August 21, 2025 ~ Fred Hunter, Detroit PAL CEO discusses the opening of they're newly revitalized recreation center.

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00:08:45

Israel Begins Offensive in Gaza City

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2025/08/21

August 21, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt Colonel for the US Army discusses Israel starting their ground offensive in Gaza City.

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00:10:01

Texas and California Continue their Redistricting...

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2025/08/21

August 21, 2025 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University discusses the redistricting battles in Texas and California, could it happen here in Michigan?

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01:10:45

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ August 20, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/20

August 20, 2025 ~ President Trump pledges no US boots on the ground in Ukraine while trying to coordinate a summit between Putin and Zelenskyy. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson reacts to Donald Trump taking aim at mail in voting. DTE Energy launches their Energy Efficiency Makeover Contest. Deputy DPD Chief discusses Detroit's new emerald alert system. Is Washington DC manipulating it's crime data and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:07:12

DOJ Launching Investigation into Washington DC's...

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2025/08/20

August 20, 2025 ~ Andy Arena, Director of the Detroit Crime Commission, Former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit Office discusses the DOJ launching an investigation into whether or not crime data in Washington DC has been manipulated.

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00:09:59

Detroit's New Emerald Alert System and Help from Feds...

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2025/08/20

August 20, 2025 ~ Franklin Hayes, Deputy Chief of Police at DPD discusses the city's new Emerald Alert System and how they are working with the federal government to reduce crime.

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00:07:14

DTE Launches Energy Efficiency Makeover Contest

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2025/08/20

August 20, 2025 ~ Angela Wojtowicz, VP Business Planning and Development at DTE Energy discusses their 2025 Energy Efficiency Makeover Contest that begins today.

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00:08:20

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on Trump Taking Aim...

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2025/08/20

August 20, 2025 ~ Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State, Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate discusses President Trump trying to do away with mail in voting.

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00:09:21

President Trump Pledges No US Boots on Ground in...

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2025/08/20

August 20, 2025 ~ Retired Brigadier General Doug "Odie" Slocum, Former Air Wing Commander for the 127th Fighter Group at Selfridge Air National Guard discusses Donald Trump pledging no American boots on the ground in Ukraine and Trump trying t set up meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy.

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01:11:20

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ August 19, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/19

August 19, 2025 ~ Trump hosts European leaders at the White House. Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal while mass protests erupt in Israel. Newsmax to pay Dominion $67 million. Trump targeting mail in voting. Lt. Mike Shaw from the Michigan State Police checks in and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:09:15

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over in Effect

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2025/08/19

August 19, 2025 ~ Lt. Mike Shaw from the Michigan State Police discusses the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign as well as the success of OK2SAY and their hiring event.

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00:10:12

Nolan Finley on White House Meeting and Trump Trying...

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2025/08/19

August 19, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News gives his thoughts on yesterday's meeting at the White House between Trump and European leaders, Trump targeting mail in voting and previews his hosting stint on Spotlight tonight at 8pm.

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00:06:57

Newsmax To Pay Dominion $67 Million

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2025/08/19

August 19, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses the $67 million defamation settlement Newsmax has to pay to Dominion voting machines.

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00:06:33

Hamas Accepts Ceasefire Proposals, Massive Protests...

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2025/08/19

August 19, 2025 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the ceasefire proposal Hamas accepted and massive protests in Israel.

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00:10:28

Congresswoman Dingell on Yesterday's White House Meeting

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2025/08/19

August 19, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell discusses yesterday's meeting at the White House between Donald Trump and leaders from Europe.

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01:13:15

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ August 18, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/18

August 18, 2025 ~ Trump meeting with European leaders today after meeting with Putin last week. Hurricane Erin the first major hurricane of the season. Manhunt for numerous shooting suspects in Brooklyn. More National Guard heading to Washington DC. Michigan appealing it's punishment for stealing signs and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:09:04

Michigan to Appeal NCAA Punishment for Sign Stealing

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2025/08/18

August 18, 2025 ~ Jaime Miettinen, Attorney at Law Miettinen Law PLLC specializing in sports and entertainment discusses Michigan appealing it's penalties handed down from the NCAA for sign stealing.

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