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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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00:09:17

Riger Reviews It The Accountant 2 and Andor

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2025/04/25

April 25, 2025 ~ Dave Riger of Riger Reviews It reviews the Accountant 2 in theaters and Andor Season 2 on Disney Plus.

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00:08:46

Final Preparation Ahead of Pope Francis's Funeral

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2025/04/25

April 25, 2025 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne discusses the final preparations before Pope Francis's funeral.

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00:08:03

Tony Michaels Announces Theme for Ford Fireworks

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2025/04/25

April 25, 2025 ~ Tony Michaels, President and CEO at Parade Company reveals the theme of this year Ford's Fireworks.

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00:06:39

The Rat Pack Lounge Running at Meadow Brook Until May...

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2025/04/25

April 25, 2025 ~ Ray Roderick and James Hindman writers of "The Rat Pack Lounge" join Paul to talk about the play running from now until May 18th at Meadow Brook Theatre.

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00:11:55

Real ID Deadline May 7th

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2025/04/25

April 25, 2025 ~ Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson discusses the upcoming real ID deadline.

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00:07:02

Debbie Dingell's Tariff Roundtable and Meeting with...

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2025/04/25

April 25, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell discusses the roundtable she attended with Governor Whitmer and a number of auto dealers on tariffs and her meeting with the Pope.

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01:01:46

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

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2025/04/24

April 24, 2025 ~ Is the ice breaking between the US and China? Mike Cox running for Governor. Could the next Pope be from Michigan? Donald Trump growing frustrated with both Russia and Ukraine. Are lawyers being targeted because of their clients and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:06:02

Are Lawyers Being Targeted Because of Their Clients?

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2025/04/24

April 24, 2025 ~ Amir Makled, Managing Partner at Hall Makled discusses being detained at Metro Airport over one of his clients and concerns about attorneys becoming targets because of who they represent.

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00:08:11

Trump Frustrated with Both Russia and Ukraine

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2025/04/24

April 24, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses President Trump's frustration with both Ukraine and Russia over a peace deal.

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00:07:28

Could Michigan Born Cardinal Become the Next Pope?

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2025/04/24

April 24, 2025 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne profiles Cardinal Joseph Tobin, a Michigan native that could possibly be the next Pope.

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00:07:32

Mike Cox Running for Governor

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2025/04/24

April 24, 2025 ~ Mike Cox former Michigan Attorney General talks to Paul W about his gubernatorial run.

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00:08:13

Trump Softens on China, China Skeptical of Tariff Deal

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2025/04/24

April 24, 2025 ~ Patrick Anderson, Founder and CEO of Anderson Economic Group discusses the back and forth between China and Donald Trump over a possible tariff deal.

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01:01:22

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

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2025/04/23

April 23, 2025 ~ Elon Musk to step back from DOGE. Trump says he has no plans to fire Jerome Powell. I-696 to fully close for 10 days in May. Congressman John James checks in about his Gubernatorial run. Pope Francis moved to Saint Peter's Basilica for public viewing. RFK Jr. wants to ban a number of common food dyes and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:07:31

RFK Jr. Unveils Plan to Phase Out Food Dyes

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2025/04/23

April 23, 2025 ~ Jeff Monosso Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Health Secretary RFK Jr's plan to phase out 8 common food dyes.

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00:08:36

Public Visitation for Pope Francis Has Begun

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2025/04/23

April 23, 2025 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne discusses public visitation of Pope Francis and details of his final moments.

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00:06:04

Congressman John James Running for Governor

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2025/04/23

April 23, 2025 ~ Republican Congressman John James from the 10th district is running for Governor.

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00:07:34

I-696 to Fully Close for Ten Days and Work Zone...

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2025/04/23

April 23, 2025 ~ Diane Cross, Spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Transportation prepares us for a full closure of 696 and work zone awareness week.

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00:06:39

UM Regents Pressuring Ono to Defy Trump

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2025/04/23

April 23, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor at the Detroit News discusses news that Elon Musk will step back for DOGE, Donald Trump says he has no plans to fire Jerome Powell and UM Regents pressuring President Ono to defy Donald Trump.

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01:06:29

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

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2025/04/22

April 22, 2025 ~ What's next after the death of Pope Francis? Mike Rogers checks in about his run for Congress. Bookstock is back. Conflicting reports about the future of Pete Hegseth. SCOTUS to take up case about LGBTQ themed story books. Dollar hit three year low yesterday in the wake of Donald Trump's criticism of Jerome Powell and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:05:40

Trump vs Powell vs The Dollar

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2025/04/22

April 22, 2025 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne discusses the feud between Donald Trump and Jerome Powell and how it's affecting the markets and dollar.

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