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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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00:10:35

Pope Francis in Critical Condition

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2025/02/24

February 24, 2025 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne gives an update on the health of Pope Francis.

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00:07:08

Senator Jim Runestad Election Chair of Michigan GOP

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2025/02/24

February 24, 2025 ~ State Senator Jim Runestad from White Lake talks about being elected chair of the Michigan GOP.

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00:07:29

How Will New Tipped Wage and Sick Leave Laws Affect...

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2025/02/24

February 24, 2025 ~ Justin Winslow, President and CEO at Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association discusses how the new tipped wage and sick leave laws might affect the restaurant industry.

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00:07:45

Several Agencies Defy Musk's E-Mail Mandate

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2025/02/24

February 24, 2025 ~ Ingrid Jacques, Columnist USA Today discusses several agencies tell employees not to respond to Elon Musk's e-mail to justify their jobs or resign.

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01:11:21

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ February 21, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/02/21

February 21, 2025 ~ Donald Trump's first month in office. Paid sick leave bill passes in Lansing. Shock and outrage when Hamas returns the wrong remains. Senate holds a late night "Vote-a-Rama." What would the economic impact of $5,000 DOGE checks. Trump administration lays off thousands of people during tax time and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:09:01

Movie Show Plus The Monkey and A Cruel Love The Ruth...

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2025/02/21

February 21, 2025 ~ Greg Russell from Movie Show Plus reviews "The Monkey" in theaters and "A Cruel Love: The Ruth Ellis Story" on Britbox.

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00:07:34

What Would Economic Impact of DOGE Checks Be and Mass...

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2025/02/21

February 21, 2025 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses the economic impact $5,000 DOGE checks might have, the IRS laying off thousands of people during tax season and new proposed tariffs.

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00:05:56

What Was Passed in Last Night's Senate Vote a Rama?

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2025/02/21

February 21, 2025 ~ Ryan Schmelz Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the Senate's late night voting session.

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00:08:55

Outrage After Hamas Returns Wrong Remains in Hostage...

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2025/02/21

February 21, 2025 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Israeli born journalist is over there right now and he discusses Israel's reaction to Hamas releasing the wrong remains in a hostage swap.

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00:07:32

Trump's First Month in Office

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2025/02/21

February 21, 2025 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Assistant Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses Donald Trump's first month in office.

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00:34:15

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ February 20, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/02/20

February 20, 2025 ~ Debbie Dingell raises concerns over cuts at VA. Todd Flood wins huge settlement and discusses Pontiac woman charged with abandoning her three kids in 2020. Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement steps down. More tariffs on the way. The negotiations over tipped wage and sick time and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:09:17

Aric Nesbitt on Minimum and Tipped Wage

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2025/02/20

February 20, 2025 ~ Aric Nesbitt, Minority Leader in the State Senate, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate discusses the latest on the tipped wage and sick leave legislation working it's way through Lansing.

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00:08:46

Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Steps Down

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2025/02/20

February 20, 2025 ~ Beth LeBlanc from the Detroit News discusses Supreme Court Chief Justice Elizabeth Clement stepping down.

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00:09:07

$106 Million Judgement and Pontiac Mother Charged for...

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2025/02/20

February 20, 2025 ~ Todd Flood, Attorney, Managing Partner at Flood Law PLLC discusses the hundred plus million dollar judgement he won for 5 of his clients as well as charges brought against mother who abandoned her 3 children back in 2020.

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00:09:47

VA Cuts and Pentagon May Be Next Target of DOGE

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2025/02/20

February 20, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell voices her concerns over cuts at the VA and discusses possible cuts at the VA hospital.

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01:06:52

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ February 19, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/02/19

February 19, 2025 ~ President Trump releases more executive orders. Todd Bettison named permanent police chief. National Right to Work Act introduced in Congress. Donald Trump and Zelenskyy exchange words over meeting between America and Russia. New survey shows hands free law is working.

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00:06:49

Councilman Scott Benson on Chief Bettison

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2025/02/19

February 19, 2025 ~ Detroit City Councilman Scott Benson discusses the vote to approve Todd Bettison as police chief.

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00:07:49

MSU Study Shows Hands Free Law is Working

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2025/02/19

February 19, 2025 ~ Steve Kiefer, Founder of the Kiefer Foundation discusses a new survey by MSU that shows hands free laws are working.

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00:09:04

Trump and Zelenskyy Exchange Words Over US Russia...

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2025/02/19

February 19, 2025 ~ Tonya J Powers, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the war of words between Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy over not being invited to peace talks between America and Russia.

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00:07:35

National Right to Work Act Has Been Introduced

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2025/02/19

February 19, 2025 ~ Patrick Semmens, National Right to Work Committee Spokesman discusses the National Right to Work Act as well as his organization's concerns over Trump's labor secretary nominee.

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