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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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00:09:25

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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00:10:26

Large Scale Antisemitic Attack Thwarted While...

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2026/05/18

May 18, 2026 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, born in Israel, served in Israeli military discusses a couple of disturbing antisemitic events over the weekend. 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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00:06:45

Pistons Lose in Game 7 and The Latest Episode of...

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2026/05/18

May 18, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds, co-host JR’ Morning with Chris, Lloyd and Jamie and Jamie's Journey: Angels Along The Way discusses the Pistons loss to the Cavs and her latest episode of "Angels Along the Way." 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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00:08:40

Are More Trump Primary Victories on the way this Week?

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2026/05/18

May 18, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses a busy week of primaries coming up this week. Will the Trump effect have an impact? 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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00:38:34

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 16, 2026 ~ Victor's...

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2026/05/16

May 16, 2026 ~ Paul W. is live from the site of the Victor's Giveback Program in this special weekend edition of Focus. 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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01:02:35

Focus With Paul W. Smith ~ May 15, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/05/15

May 15, 2026 ~ President Trump wraps up his trip to China. Senate votes to withhold pay during shutdowns. Macomb County starts huge sanitary sewer project. Detroit's population continues to grow 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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00:05:05

Detroit Population Grows Again

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2026/05/15

May 15, 2026 ~ Jeff Monosso, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the latest population numbers from Detroit. 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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00:07:20

Riger Reviews Obsession and Marty, Life is Short

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2026/05/15

May 15, 2026 ~ Dave Riger of Riger Reviews it reviews "Obsession" in theaters and "Marty, Life is Short" on Netflix. 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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00:08:05

Michigan Court of Claims Grants Injunction Against...

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2026/05/15

Friday 15, 2026 ~ Patrick J. Wright, Vice President for Legal Affairs, Mackinac Center for Public Policy, discusses their lawsuit challenging hidden earmarks in the state budget process. 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

Macomb County to Repair Sanitary Sewers

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2026/05/15

May 15, 2026 ~ Candice Miller, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner discusses the large sanitary sewer pipe repair starting on the same week as the massive water main break in Oakland County. 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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00:06:13

Senate Votes to Not Get Paid During Future Shutdowns

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2026/05/15

May 15, 2026 ~ Dennis Darnoi, Founder of Densar Consulting discusses the vote in the Senate to withhold pay during shutdowns. 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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00:09:31

Wrap Up of President Trump's China Trip

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2026/05/15

May 15, 2026 ~ Tom Watkins, Director, President and CEO of TDW and Associates a US/China Business and Education Consulting Firm gives his thoughts on President Trump's China trip. 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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01:02:15

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 14, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/05/14

May 14, 2026 ~ President Trump visits with Xi. Pistons lose to the Cavs. CIA Whistleblower testifies on COVID. Alex Murdaugh murder conviction overturned 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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00:06:36

South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Murdaugh...

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2026/05/14

May 14, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner at Flood Law PLLC, host of "Behind the Bench" with Todd Flood on WJR discusses the overturning of Alex Murdaugh's murder conviction. 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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