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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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00:06:49

Jan 6 Officers Sue Trump over Lawfare Fund

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2026/05/21

May 21, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, managing partner of Flood Law, PLLC Host of “Behind the Bench” with Todd Flood on WJR discusses the lawsuit over the billion dollar lawfare fund. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:07:14

US Indicts Raul Castro

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2026/05/21

May 21, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses the indictment of Raul Castro. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:06:51

Mike Duggan Drops Out of Gubernatorial Race

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2026/05/21

May 21, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the shocking news that Mike Duggan is dropping out of the race for governor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:07:08

Detroit Bound Flight Diverted Because of Ebola Concern

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2026/05/21

May 21, 2026 ~ David Shepardson, covers transportation, autos and aviation for Reuters, formally of the Detroit News discusses the Detroit bound flight that was diverted to Canada due to Ebola concern. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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01:01:55

Focus with Paul W. Smith ! May 20, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/05/20

May 20, 2026 ~ Trump scores another big primary victory, though one opponent limits his war powers. Latest on San Diego mosque shooting. Data centers dealt blows in two local communities. One prominent republican and one prominent democrat are calling for AG. Man in custody after random car jacking in Oakland County and SOS candidates to be picked by voters and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and

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00:07:03

One Person in Custody After Shooting During...

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2026/05/20

May 20, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses last night's random carjacking in Orion Twp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:07:32

Fight to Allow Voters to Choose AG and SOS Candidates...

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2026/05/20

May 20, 2026 ~ Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic and Lon Johnson, former Chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party are heading up “Voters Not Insiders ballot drive” which would allow voters to choose candidates for Attorney General and Secretary of State via primary and not conventions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:03:50

Data Centers Face Major Defeats in Two Local Communities

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2026/05/20

May 20, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the data center that withdrew it's application in Washington Twp and Ypsilanti saying no to letting another data center use it's water. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:08:49

More Details on San Diego Mosque Shooting

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2026/05/20

May 20, 2026 ~ Osama Siblani, Publisher Arab American News discusses the latest details in the San Diego mosque shooting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:07:25

Another Trump Republican Foe Loses a Major Primary

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2026/05/20

May 20, 2026 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University discusses Thomas Massie losing his primary as a Republican who has challenged Trump in the past. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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01:02:33

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 19, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/05/19

May 19, 2026 ~ US creates $1.3 billion lawfare fund. Selfridge gets more funding. Latest on mosque shooting in San Diego. DPD starting walk a mile Wednesday and step up patrols because of teen takeovers. Ebola declared global health emergency and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:06:04

Jeff Sharp, managing partner at Estate Planning Legal...

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2026/05/19

May 19, 2026 ~ Jeff Sharp, managing partner at Estate Planning Legal Services, PC is the newest partner of Focus with Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:06:36

American Diagnosed with Ebola

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2026/05/19

May 19, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Ebola being declared a global health emergency and the American diagnosed with it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:09:25

Walk a Mile Wednesday and Stepping Up Patrol for Teen...

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2026/05/19

May 19, 2026 ~ Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison discusses his Walk a Mile Wednesdays and teen takeovers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:06:00

Latest on San Diego Mosque Shooting

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2026/05/19

May 19, 2026 ~ Tonya J Powers Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor updates us on the mosque shooting in San Diego. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:08:13

Selfridge Gets $162 Million from Federal Government

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2026/05/19

May 19, 2026 ~ Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel discusses new federal funding for Selfridge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:07:36

US Creates $1.3 Billion Lawfare fund

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2026/05/19

May 19, 2026 ~ Tom Leonard, Partner at Plunkett Cooney, former Republican Gubernatorial Candidate discusses the lawfare account created during Trump's settlement with the IRS. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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01:04:04

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 18, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/05/18

May 18, 2026 ~ Are primaries going Trump's way? Pistons lose in game 7. Police warning of realistic looking squirt guns, stepping up patrols because of teen takeovers. Police thwart large scale antisemitic attacks. Deaths in Michigan are outpacing births and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:06:34

Police Warning About Realistic Squirt Guns and Teen...

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2026/05/18

May 18, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses "water wars" and teen takeovers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:05:13

Michigan Deaths Outpacing Births

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2026/05/18

May 18, 2026 ~ Patrick Anderson, Founder and CEO of Anderson Economic Group discusses the economic impact of deaths outpacing births in Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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