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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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00:09:30

Elissa Slotkin and Pete Hegseth Tangle at Hearing

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2025/06/19

June 19, 2025 ~ Ryan Schmelz, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the explosive exchange between Elissa Slotkin and Pete Hegseth yesterday on Capitol Hill.

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01:07:45

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

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2025/06/18

June 18, 2025 ~ Michigan lawmakers meet with Trump cabinet officials at the White House. Tom Leonard is running for Governor. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell discusses being on Minnesota shooter's hit list. MDOT tells us what we need to know about ramp metering. MAGA split over getting directly involved in Israel/Iran conflict and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:07:45

Trump Allies Split on Possibility of Direct...

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2025/06/18

June 18, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, WJR Contributor and Fox News Correspondent discusses President Trump mulling over getting directly involved in Iran conflict and the split it's causing within his inner circle.

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00:09:38

Traffic Lights Coming to an On-Ramp Near You

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2025/06/18

June 18, 2025 ~ Diane Cross, Public Information Officer for the Michigan Department of Transportation fills us in on the new ramp metering system coming to I-96 in the Novi area.

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00:08:09

Debbie Dingell Discusses Being on Minnesota Shooter's...

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2025/06/18

June 18, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell discusses being on hit list of man who shot two lawmakers in Minnesota.

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00:07:40

Tom Leonard Announces Run for Governor

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2025/06/18

June 18, 2025 ~ Tom Leonard, Partner at Plunkett Cooney, Former Michigan House Speakers announced earlier this week that he's running for Governor.

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00:08:43

Michigan Lawmakers Meet with Trump Cabinet Officials

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2025/06/18

June 18, 2025 ~ State Representative Donni Steele discusses her trip to the White House to meet with Trump cabinet members about Michigan priorities.

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01:09:43

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

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2025/06/17

June 17, 2025 ~ Trump leaves G7 early over Iran and Israel. Ford launches "Building Together." A number of Michigan Democrats named in Minnesota shooter's manifesto. Recapping last night's debate. What to do about those toll road/DMV scam texts. Detroit News and Free Press end their joint operating agreement and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:06:22

Detroit News and Free Press End Joint Operating...

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2025/06/17

June 17, 2025 ~ Gary Miles, Editor and Publisher at the Detroit News discusses the end of the joint operating agreement between the Detroit News and Free Press.

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00:08:03

What to do About Those DMV Scam Texts

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2025/06/17

June 17, 2025 ~ Susan Tompor, Personal Finance Columnist Detroit Free Press discusses her column "What to Do if You've Been Scammed by One of those Fake Toll Road or DMV Text."

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00:09:06

Stephen Henderson Recaps Last Night's Mayoral Debate

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2025/06/17

June 17, 2025 ~ Stephen Henderson, Project Executive and Founder of BridgeDetroit, Host of "American Black Journal" on PBS recaps last night's Mayoral Debate.

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00:08:00

Michigan Democrats on Minnesota Gunman's List

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2025/06/17

June 17, 2025 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne discusses a number of Michigan democrats named in manifesto of suspect accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers.

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00:09:38

Ford Launches "Building Together"

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2025/06/17

June 17, 2025 ~ Mary Culler, President of Ford Philanthropy discusses the new "Building Together" initiative.

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00:06:14

Trump Leaves G7 Over Dust Up in the Mid East

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2025/06/17

June 17, 2025 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the latest between Israel and Iran.

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01:10:28

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

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2025/06/16

June 16, 2025 ~ Suspect who killed two lawmakers in Minnesota surrenders. Israel and Iran continue to bomb each other. Will gas prices be going up and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:08:14

WJR and Ahee Jewelers Teaming Up

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2025/06/16

June 16, 2025 ~ Stefan Ahee, Vice president of Ahee Jewelers is teaming up with WJR to give away 18 karat white gold diamond earrings by downloading our app.

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00:09:15

Mike Bouchard on Minnesota Shooting and Keeping...

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2025/06/16

June 16, 2025 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers and how law enforcement keeps people safe during mass protests.

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00:10:51

Will Conflict Between Israel and Iran Cause Higher...

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2025/06/16

June 16, 2025 ~ Patrick De Haan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at Gas Buddy on what effect the conflict between Israel and Iran will have on gas and oil prices.

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00:08:42

Bombing Between Iran and Israel Continues

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2025/06/16

June 16, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses the latest in the conflict between Israel and Iran.

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00:07:41

Suspect in Minnesota Lawmaker Shooting Surrenders

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2025/06/16

June 16, 2025 ~ Ingrid Jacques, Columnist USA Today discusses the suspect in the shooting of two Minnesota lawmakers surrendering and Donald Trump calling for more deportations in Democratically controlled cities.

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