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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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01:10:22

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 24, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/07/24

July 24, 2025 ~ Tulis Gabbard turns Russiagate findings over to the DOJ. Susan Tompor on how scammers are using tariffs to trick people. Radioactive waste no longer being shipped to Wayne County. Columbia University settles with Trump. WSJ reports Trump was informed in May that he's in the Epstein report. Tensions between Israel and Iran escalating again and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:06:39

Tension Flare Between Iran and Israel

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2025/07/24

July 24, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses tensions between Iran and Israel ramping up as Israel reviews a Hamas ceasefire proposal.

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00:09:17

Trump Wins Settlement From Columbia, Told His Name is...

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2025/07/24

July 24, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News correspondent and WJR Contributor talks about an up and down day for Donald Trump, winning a big settlement from Columbia and the Wall Street Journal Report that says he was informed his name is in the Epstein Report.

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00:07:57

Radioactive Waste no Longer Coming to Wayne County

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2025/07/24

July 24, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses plans to store radioactive waste in Wayne County being cancelled.

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00:07:40

Scammers Using Tariffs and Immigration to Prey on People

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2025/07/24

July 24, 2025 ~ Susan Tompor, Personal Finance Columnist for the Detroit Free Press discusses her column "Scammers Play into Confusion Over Tariffs, Immigration, Drug Trafficking."

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00:06:14

Does Tulsi Gabbard Have a Case Against Obama?

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2025/07/24

July 24, 2025 ~ Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, Federal Defense Attorney and Former Federal Prosecutor discusses Tulsi Gabbard turning her investigation into Obama meddling in the 2016 election over to the DOJ.

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01:08:19

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 23, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/07/23

July 23, 2025 ~ Full Show. DOJ looking to meet with Ghislane Maxwell. Congress adjourns early. Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks in Turkey. UAW shop looking to oust Shawn Fain. Mike Bouchard on rash of local drownings. GM's profits down after taking tariff hit. Trump makes trade deal with Japan and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:09:44

Tariffs Hitting Auto Profits and Trade Deal with Japan

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2025/07/23

July 23, 2025 ~ Dr. Tim Nash, Director Northwood University Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship discusses GM's profits taking a hit because of tariffs and the new trade deal with Japan.

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00:07:18

Sheriff Mike Bouchard on Recent Drownings Around...

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2025/07/23

July 23, 2025 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses what recent drownings in Oakland County have in common.

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00:08:43

One Local UAW Looks to Oust Shawn Fain

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2025/07/23

July 23, 2025 ~ Mark Masters, Professor Emeritus of Management at the Mike Illitch School of Business at Wayne State University discusses the plan inside one local UAW to oust President Shawn Fain.

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00:08:39

Russia and Ukraine to Hold Peace Talks in Turkey...

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2025/07/23

July 23, 2025 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor looks ahead at the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine scheduled to start tomorrow.

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00:08:14

Congress Breaks Early as DOJ Wants to Meet with...

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2025/07/23

July 23, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley Editorial Page Editor discusses the DOJ looking to meet with Ghislane Maxwell and Congress breaking early.

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01:11:07

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 22, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/07/22

July 22, 2025 ~ Full Show. Court hears arguments in Trump vs Harvard. Trump bans WSJ reporter from overseas trip and releases MLK Jr. files. John Fetterman introduces bill that requires in person businesses to accept cash. Lake Michigan is the most dangerous body of water in Michigan. Parade Company asks for more time to raise money for more home. What is the zipper merge and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:09:32

Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw on the Zipper Merge

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2025/07/22

July 22, 2025 ~ Lt. Mike Shaw from the Michigan State Police discusses the zipper merge and why officials are encouraging it as peak construction and travel seasons converge.

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00:08:55

Parade Company Asks for More Time to Raise Money for...

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2025/07/22

July 22, 2025 ~ Tony Michaels, President and CEO of the Parade Company tells Paul why they need more time to secure funding for a new building.

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00:07:29

Lake Michigan is America's Most Dangerous Body of Water

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2025/07/22

July 22, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses Lake Michigan and how it's America's most dangerous body of water.

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00:08:32

Fetterman Introduces Bill to Require All Businesses...

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2025/07/22

July 22, 2025 ~ Eben Brown Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses John Fetterman's bill to require all businesses to accept cash.

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00:07:55

Trump vs. Harvard, Trump vs WSJ Part 2 and MLK Jr...

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2025/07/22

July 22, 2025 ~ Dennis Darnoi Founder of Densar Consulting discusses yesterday's hearing on Trump vs Harvard, Donald Trump bans WSJ reporter from his overseas trip and the release of the MLK Jr files.

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01:13:33

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

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2025/07/21

July 21, 2025 ~ Debbie Dingell wants answers in Gaza. Representative Matt Maddock discusses his concerns over ranked choice voting and the status of a budget. Tulsi Gabbard says Obama meddled with 2016 election. Trump tells Washington Commanders to change their name back to the Redskins, sues Wall Street Journal. Alaska Airlines has company wide ground stop. Another close call in the air and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:07:44

Alaska Airlines Ground Stop and Another Close Call in...

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2025/07/21

July 21, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses today's Alaska Airline ground stop and another close call between two aircrafts.

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