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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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00:11:07

Reciprocal Tariffs and Limiting Foreign Interference...

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2025/02/14

February 14, 2025 ~ Congressman Tim Walberg discusses Trump's reciprocal tariffs and his bills to limit foreign influence in American education.

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01:12:18

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ February 13, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/02/13

February 13, 2025 ~ Checking in with MDOT after the snow. MSU shooting survivor sues school two years after event. February is American Heart Month. Inflation was up in January. Deal on minimum wage for tipped workers is near and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:08:04

Deal on Minimum Wage for Tipped Workers Reportedly Close

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2025/02/13

February 13, 2025 ~ John Sellek, CEO of Harbor Strategic Public Relations discusses the battle over minimum wage for tipped workers in Lansing.

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00:08:53

Inflation Up in January

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2025/02/13

February 13, 2025 ~ Dr. Timothy Nash, Director of the McNair Center for The Advancement for Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Northwood University discusses inflation going up in January.

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00:08:25

Heart Health Tips for Snow Shoveling and American...

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2025/02/13

February 13, 2025 ~ Dr. Joel Kahn, Integrative Cardiologist at the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity discusses American Heart Health Month and heart safety tips for shoveling tips.

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00:08:33

MSU Shooting Survivors Files Lawsuit Two Years After...

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2025/02/13

February 13, 2025 ~ Todd Flood, Attorney and Partner at Flood Law discusses the MSU shooting survivor suing the University.

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00:09:08

Checking in with MDOT

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2025/02/13

February 13, 2025 ~ Diane Cross, Spokesperson Michigan Department of Transportation gives us an update on the snow crews and a couple of big projects coming up.

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01:14:26

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ February 12, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/02/12

February 12, 2025 ~ Big snow coming our way. Another American released from Russian custody. Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation hearing. Elon Musk grilled on DOGE and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:10:22

Marie Osborne Talks to Archbishop Weisenburger

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2025/02/12

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00:07:23

Elon Musk Grilled on DOGE in Oval Office

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2025/02/12

February 12, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses last night's Oval Office event where Elon Musk was grilled on DOGE.

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00:06:12

Tulsi Gabbard's Confirmation Vote

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2025/02/12

February 12, 2025 ~ Ryan Schmelz, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Tulsi Gabbard's confirmation hearing.

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00:11:18

American Marc Fogel Freed From Russian Prison

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2025/02/12

February 12, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Col for the US Army discusses the American teacher released from Russian prison and the king of Jordan's meeting with Donald Trump.

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00:08:37

Big Snow Coming Our Way

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2025/02/12

February 12, 2025 ~ Meteorologist Scott Lawrimore discusses the coming snow storm with Paul W Smith.

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01:09:09

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ February 11, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/02/11

February 11, 2025 ~ First major poll shows voters approve of Trump. Governor Whitmer releases her road funding plan. The ceasefire deal may be in jeopardy. What are the possible economic impact of the metal tariffs? Detroit gets new archbishop and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:09:37

Detroit Gets New Archbishop

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2025/02/11

February 11, 2025 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne discusses Detroit's new Archbishop after Allen Vigneron announces his retirement.

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00:08:34

Economic Effects of Steel and Aluminum Tariffs

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2025/02/11

February 11, 2025 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and Portfolio Director at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses possible economic impact of Trump's proposed tariffs on steel and aluminum.

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00:07:39

Donald Trump Says Ceasefire Should Be Called Off if...

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2025/02/11

February 11, 2025 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist discusses the ceasefire deal possibly being in jeopardy.

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00:07:26

Governor Whitmer Unveils Road Funding Policy

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2025/02/11

February 11, 2025 ~ Craig Mauger, State Government and Politics Reporter Reporter for the Detroit News discusses what's in Governor Whitmer's road funding plan.

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00:08:32

Trump Has High Approval Rating Congressional Phone...

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2025/02/11

February 11, 2025 ~ Dennis Darnoi, Founder of Densar Consulting discusses a new poll that shows Trump's approval rating at 53% and Congressional phone system being flooded by people complaining.

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01:18:14

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ February 10, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/02/10

February 10, 2025 ~ Recapping the Super Bowl. Donald Trump to announce new tariffs and order the end of the penny. Plan in Lansing to ban state officials from becoming lobbyists for at least two years after leaving office. Flu, RSV and COVID on the rise and the day's biggest headlines.

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