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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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00:05:28

I Have a Dream's Detroit Roots

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2026/01/19

January 19, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I have a Dream" speech's Detroit origins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:08:22

NFC/AFC Title Games Set, College Football National...

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2026/01/19

January 19, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino recaps this weekend's NFL action and looks ahead to tonight's national championship game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:09:05

DOJ Opens Investigation of Frey and Walz

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2026/01/19

January 19, 2026 ~ Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, federal criminal defense attorney and former federal prosecutor discusses the Department of Justice opening an investigation of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for interfering with ICE operations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:10:00

Trump Threatens NATO Allies with Tariffs if they...

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2026/01/19

January 19, 2026 ~ Bill Ballenger, Editor of the Ballenger Report discusses the latest in Trump's quest for Greenland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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01:13:31

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ January 16, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/01/16

January 16, 2026 ~ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy checks in ahead of his visit to Ohio and Michigan. Trump finally gets his Nobel Prize. Lawmakers in Denmark to discuss Greenland. White House releases healthcare plan. Trump threatens insurrection act and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:07:33

Riger Reviews 28 Days Later The Bone Temple and The...

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2026/01/16

January 16, 2026 ~ Riger Reviews 28 Days Later The Bone Temple and The Rip on Netflix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:07:48

How to Prepare Home for Blast of Winter

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2026/01/16

January 16, 2026 ~ Duane Crum, Senior Restoration Project Manager with Modernistic tells us how to prepare our home for the upcoming blast of winter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:10:50

White House Unveils Healthcare Plan, Tensions...

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2026/01/16

January 16, 2026 ~ Tim Walberg, Congressman R-5th District discusses Trump's new healthcare plan and the latest in Minnesota. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:08:52

USPBL and United Wholesale Mortgage Announce New...

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2026/01/16

January 16, 2026 ~ Andy Appleby, Owner, CEO and Commissioner of the United Shore Professional Baseball League discusses a new partnership with United Wholesale Mortage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:08:40

AG Nessel Calls to Ban ICE from Courthouses

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2026/01/16

January 16, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and Newsdiscussing Dana Nessel calling to bar immigration arrests and Michigan courthouses. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:03:52

Machado Gives Trump Her Nobel Prize, Lawmakers Visit...

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2026/01/16

January 16, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Venezuelan opposition leader Machado giving her Nobel prize to President Trump and a number of lawmakers in Denmark to discuss Greenland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:15:23

Secretary Duffy on Cafe Standards and Visiting the...

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2026/01/16

January 16, 2026 ~ Sean Duffy, United States Secretary of Transportation discusses his visit to auto plants in Ohio today and the Auto Show tomorrow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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01:08:17

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ January 15, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/01/15

January 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick fills in live from the Auto Show. Elissa Slotkin says she is under federal investigation. Articles of impeachment filed against Kristi Noem. Denmark and US at odds over Greenland. Trump says Iran will stop killing protesters. Trump threatens insurrection act in Minnesota. Bill to ban cell phones in schools passes state house and day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use

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00:09:44

State House Passes Cell Phone Ban in Schools

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2026/01/15

January 15, 2026 ~ State Representative Mark Tisdel, R-Rochester discusses the passage of his bill that bans cell phones in schools. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:07:35

Trump Threatens Insurrection Act in Minnesota, ICE...

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2026/01/15

January 15, 2026 ~ Jeff Monosso, Fox News Correspondent and WJR contributor discusses the latest in Minnesota. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:08:21

Ryan Shaughnessy, Mustang Brand Manager

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2026/01/15

January 15, 2026 ~ Ryan Shaugnessy, Mustang Brand Manager talks to Chris Renwick in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:08:08

All Shook Up Playing at Meadow Brook Through February

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2026/01/15

January 15, 2026 ~ Milika Cheree playing Sylvia, Danny Gurwin playing Jim in “All Shook Up" discuss the play running at Meadow Brook until February 1st. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:09:15

Denmark and US at Odds on Greenland, Trump Says Iran...

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2026/01/15

January 15, 2026 ~ Peter Meijer, former congressman and Army veteran discusses the latest with Greenland and Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:08:17

Slotkin Says She's Under Investigation, Article of...

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2026/01/15

January 15, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell R-6th District on Elissa Slotkin being investigated and articles of impeachment being filed against Kristi Noem. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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00:08:27

Alison Davis, Navigator Brand Manager

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2026/01/15

January 15, 2026 ~ Alison Davis, Navigator Brand Manager talks to Chris Renwick in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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