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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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00:08:18

Trump Admin Considers Reclassifying Marijuana

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2025/08/13

August 13, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses the Trump administration considering reclassifying marijuana and a bill working it's way through the state legislature on roadside drug testing.

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01:10:40

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ August 12, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/12

August 12, 2025 ~ Trump places DC police under federal control. Formal request made to Supreme Court to overturned gay marriage. Israeli airstrike kills 1 journalist and 4 other Al Jazeera staffers. Netanyahu's plan to occupy Gaza and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:07:54

Israeli Airstrike Kills Journalists and Netanyahu's...

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2025/08/12

August 12, 2025 ~ Osama Siblani, Publisher Arab American News discusses the Israeli airstrike that killed 5 Al Jazeera staffers as well as Netanyahu's plan to occupy Gaza.

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00:09:29

Devin Scillian discusses his OPED in the Freep About...

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2025/08/12

August 12, 2025 ~ Devin Scillian, Retired Legendary Anchor at WDIV Local 4 discusses his OPED in the Freep on Donald Trump firing head of labor statistics after bad job report.

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00:07:19

90 Day Tariff Truce Between US and China, Maxwell...

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2025/08/12

August 12, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the 90 day trade deal reached between the United States and China as well as the Maxwell Grand Jury transcripts staying sealed.

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00:06:10

Official Request Filed for SCOTUS to Overturn Gay...

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2025/08/12

August 12, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses the effort to get the gay marriage decision overturned by the Supreme Court.

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00:11:09

President Trump Places DC Police Under Federal Control

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2025/08/12

August 12, 2025 ~ Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig discusses President Trump putting Washington DC police under federal control.

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01:18:17

August 11, 2025 ~ Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ FULL SHOW

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2025/08/11

August 11, 2025 ~ Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ FULL SHOW

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00:12:29

Cool Places to Visit in Michigan

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2025/08/11

August 11, 2025 ~ Michigan Travel Show Host Dave Lorenz chats with Paul W about cool places to visit around Michigan before the summer ends.

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00:08:02

The Race for Mayor of Detroit

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2025/08/11

August 11, 2025 ~ Detroit Free Press "On Guard" Columnist ML Elrick chats with Paul W. about who will win this race for Mayor of Detroit.

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00:07:17

Football can be a Scary Sport

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2025/08/11

August 11, 2025 ~ The Nerve and Disc Institute's Dr. Sol Cogan spoke with Paul W about the scary situation that happened on Friday at the Lions pre-season game with Morice Norris.

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00:18:24

Ford’s $5B Bet on America

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2025/08/11

August 11, 2025 ~ Ford's President and CEO Jim Farley joins Paul W to talk about Ford's announcement: Ford’s $5B Bet on America: Innovation Meets Efficiency in New EV Platform, Assembly Process and Midsize Truck.

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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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