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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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00:10:20

Trump Suing the Wall Street Journal over Epstein Report

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2025/07/21

July 21, 2025 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law PLLC, Host of Behind the Bench with Todd Flood on WJR discusses Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal.

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00:05:44

Gabbard Threatens Obama Trump Threatens Washington...

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2025/07/21

July 21, 2025 ~ Dave Dulio, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University discusses allegations that Obama interfered in the 2016 election and Trump threatening to hold up the Washington Commander's new football stadium if they don't change their name back to the Redskins.

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00:10:12

State Rep Maddock on Ranked Choice Voting and Status...

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2025/07/21

July 21, 2025 ~ Republican State Rep. Matt Maddock from Milford voices his opposition to ranked choice voting and lawmakers meeting later this week to try to come up with a budget.

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00:09:47

Debbie Dingell Calling for Answers Amid Heightening...

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2025/07/21

July 21, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell is calling for answers amid heightened violence in Gaza.

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01:14:33

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

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2025/07/18

July 18, 2025 ~ What's going on with the weather? New scam going around. President Trump diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Detroit Regional Chamber makes a number of big endorsements. President Trump orders release of Epstein grand jury testimony. $9 billion in spending cuts passes the house. Riger reviews I know What You Did Last Summer and Billy Joel: and So it Goes and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:11:04

Riger Reviews It ~ I Know What You Did Last Summer...

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2025/07/18

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00:07:51

Trump Orders Release of Epstein Grand Jury Testimony

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2025/07/18

July 18, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Trump ordering the release of grand jury testimony in the Epstein case and the $9 billion worth of cuts passing the house.

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00:08:17

Detroit Regional Chamber Makes Two Big Endorsements

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2025/07/18

July 18, 2025 ~ Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber discusses two major endorsements the Chamber made for Governor and Mayor.

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00:07:52

President Trump Diagnosed with Chronic Venous...

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2025/07/18

July 18, 2025 ~ Dr. Joel Kahn, Integrative Cadiologist at the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity discusses Donald Trump being diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency.

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00:09:44

Sheriff Bouchard Warns of Jury Duty Scam

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2025/07/18

July 18, 2025 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the newest scam involving jury duty with Paul W Smith.

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00:06:05

Flash Floods and Wildfires, What's Going on With Our...

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2025/07/18

July 18, 2025 ~ Paul Gross, Meteorologist, was on WDIV local 4 for 40 years discusses the rash of flash floods and wildfires we have been seeing lately.

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01:18:42

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 17, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/07/17

July 17, 2025 ~ Archbishop Edward Weisenburger talks about his first few months on the job. Former Speaker Newt Gingrich discusses "Trump's Triumph: America's Greatest Comeback" as well as the latest drama in Washington. A group is trying to bring ranked choice voting to Michigan. Senator Peters on Selfridge Funding and the spending cuts passed yesterday. DOJ fires Maurene Comey. Plans for semi-conductor plant in Genesee County have been cancelled and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:08:16

DOJ Fires Maurene Comey and Semiconductor Plant Falls...

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2025/07/17

July 17, 2025 ~Kaitlyn Buss, Assistant Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses the DOJ firing Maurene Comey and the cancellation of a planned manufacturing plant in Genesee County.

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00:08:42

Senator Peters on Selfridge Funding Being Approved...

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2025/07/17

July 17, 2025 ~ Senator Gary Peters discusses new funding for Selfridge and last night's late night session where they passed $9 billion in spending cuts.

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00:07:57

What is Ranked Choice Voting

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2025/07/17

July 17, 2025 ~ Pat Zabawa, Executive Director of Rank MI Vote discusses Ranked Choice Voting and how they are trying to bring it to Michigan.

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00:19:53

Newt Gingrich on His New Book and What's Happening in...

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2025/07/17

July 17, 2025 ~ Newt Gingrich, Former Speaker of the House discusses his new book "Trump's Triumph: America's Greatest Comeback" as well as the latest happenings in Washington DC.

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00:14:23

Archbishop Edward Weisenburger Talks to Paul W Smith

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2025/07/17

July 17, 2025 ~ Archbishop Edward Weisenburger checks in with Paul W Smith about his first few months on the job.

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01:11:12

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 16, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/07/16

July 16, 2025 ~ Full Show. Trump allies calling for release of Epstein files. Trump administration investigating UM. 3 big vehicles coming to GM's Orion Assembly. Macomb County Prosecutor calling for tougher laws against fleeing police. Latest CPI report shows inflation ticking up. State to fine Oakland County if they release sewage into Macomb County and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:11:18

State to Fine Oakland County for Releasing Sewage...

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2025/07/16

July 16, 2025 ~ Candice Miller, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner on the State's promise to fine Oakland County if they release sewage into Macomb County waterways.

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00:07:14

Are We Seeing the Effects of Tariffs in Latest...

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2025/07/16

July 16, 2025 ~ Dr. Tim Nash, Northwood University Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship discusses the latest CPI report and whether or not the tariffs are causing higher inflation.

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