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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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00:08:21

Sheriff Bouchard Warns Residents About a Couple of Scams

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2025/03/27

March 27, 2025 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses a number of scams targeting residents.

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00:07:04

Dan Dickerson Ready for Tiger Season

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2025/03/27

March 27, 2025 ~ Dan Dickerson, Play by Play voice for the Detroit Tigers Radio Network talks about Tiger season which begins today.

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00:10:32

Speaker Johnson Says Congress Can Eliminate Courts

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2025/03/27

March 27, 2025 ~ Attorney Michael Bullotta discusses Speaker Mike Johnson talking about eliminating some courts.

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00:11:04

Trump Introduces New Auto Tariffs

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2025/03/27

March 27, 2025 ~ Paul Eisenstein with Headlight Dot News discusses new auto tariffs President Trump just announced.

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01:09:35

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ March 26, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/03/26

March 26, 2025 ~ Duggan gives his final State of the State. President Trump signs new executive order on voting, backs his staffers involved in the group texting gaffe. Consumer confidence at a multi-year low. Has a front runner emerged in the race for mayor? New report says road funding in Michigan needs an overhaul and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:08:28

New Report Says Road Funding Needs Overhaul

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2025/03/26

March 26, 2025 ~ Craig Mauger, State Government and Politics Reporter for the Detroit News discusses a new report that shows Michigan road funding needs an overhaul.

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00:08:41

Analyzing Duggan's State of the City and The Upcoming...

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2025/03/26

March 26, 2025 ~ Mario Morrow, Consultant at Mario Morrow and Associates gives his thoughts on Duggan's State of the City and talks about the current candidates to replace him.

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00:09:02

Mayor Duggan Discusses His Final State of the City

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2025/03/26

March 26, 2025 ~ Mayor Mike Duggan talks to Paul W Smith about his final state of the city speech.

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00:08:32

Consumer Confidence at Multi-Year Low

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2025/03/26

March 26, 2025 ~ Dr. Timothy Nash, Director of the McNair Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Northwood University discusses a new study that shows consumer confidence at a near all time low.

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00:08:50

President Trump Signs EO on Elections, Won't...

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2025/03/26

March 26, 2025 ~ Dennis Darnoi, Founder of Densar Consulting discusses Duggan's State of the City, President Trumps executive order on voting and the latest on the fall out on the texting gaffe among some of his high ranking staffers.

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01:04:34

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ March 25, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/03/25

March 25, 2025 ~ More tariff back and forth. Trump administration officials accidentally text battle plans to a reporter. Alien Enemies Act challenged in court. The latest on talks between the US and Russia. Benefits of therapy dogs and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:06:18

Wayne State Study on Therapy Dogs

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2025/03/25

March 25, 2025 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne discusses a new study on the benefit of therapy dogs in the emergency room.

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00:09:13

Latest Talks Between US and Russia and Text Leak

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2025/03/25

March 25, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel in the US Army on the latest in the peace talks between the US and Russia and the text leak to the editor in chief of the Atlantic.

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00:06:05

JT Mestdagh Author of "No Bad Days, Turning Your...

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2025/03/25

March 25, 2025 ~ JT Mestdagh talks about his new book "No Bad Days Turning Your Biggest Challenges Into Your Greatest Opportunity" and his launch even April 1st at Flyleaf in Grosse Pointe Farms.

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00:09:08

Debbie Dingell on Text Leak and Local Family Jailed...

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2025/03/25

March 25, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell discusses a journalist accidentally receiving texts about a planned military strike and a local family detained in Mexico.

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00:06:12

New Tariffs and Possible Roll Backs of Old Ones

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2025/03/25

March 25, 2025 ~ Patrick Anderson, Founder and CEO of Anderson Economic Group discusses Donald Trump threatening new tariffs on countries that buy Venezuelan oil and the possibility of rolling back others.

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01:03:02

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

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2025/03/24

March 24, 2025 ~ Pentagon launches investigation into "leaker" on Musk visit. Trump looking to end legal status for 500,000 immigrants. Bay City area State Senate seat remains vacant. Hospital shooter was in court yesterday. Michigan State and Michigan both advance to Sweet 16. Detroiters and Windsorites hold international protest across the river and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:11:12

Detroiters and Windsorites Hold International Protest...

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2025/03/24

March 24, 2025 ~ Jim Blanchard, Former Governor of Michigan and Former US Ambassador to Canada discusses the protests held by people from Detroit and Windsor over the weekend as well as Prime Minister Mark Carney calling for a snap election.

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00:08:21

Michigan and Michigan State Both Advance to Sweet 16

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2025/03/24

March 24, 2025 ~ Greg Kampe, Oakland University Men's Basketball Coach discusses this weekend's tournament action and what it's like to be playing in March.

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00:03:55

Disturbing Details Released at Arraignment of...

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2025/03/24

March 24, 2025 ~ Todd Flood, Attorney and Managing Partner at Flood Law PLLC, Host of "Behind the Bench" with Todd Flood, discusses the new details about last week's hospital shooting that were unveiled in court yesterday.

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