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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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00:08:52

Dr. Matthew Sims on Rise of Flu, RSV and COVID

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2025/02/10

February 10, 2025 ~ Dr. Matthew Sims Director of Infectious Disease Research for Corewell Health East discusses the rise of Flu, RSV and COVID overcrowding emergency rooms.

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00:10:17

Lansing Lawmakers Introduce Plan to Bar Officials...

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2025/02/10

February 10, 2025 ~ State Rep Kathy Schmaltz is one of 20 State Reps who introduced a plan to ban state officials from becoming lobbyists for at least two years after they leave office.

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00:09:04

President Trump Orders Treasury to Stop Minting Pennies

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2025/02/10

February 10, 2025 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne discusses Donald Trump ordering the Treasury to stop minting pennies.

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00:10:55

Donald Trump Makes News During Super Bowl

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2025/02/10

February 10, 2025 ~ Dave Dulio, Director of the Center for Civic Engagement and Political Science Professor at Oakland University discusses Donald Trump doubling down on Canada becoming 51st state and tariffs he plans to announce today.

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00:08:46

Eagles Route Chiefs in SB 59

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2025/02/10

February 10, 2025 ~ Lomas Brown, Co-Host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino recaps the Super Bowl with Paul W Smith.

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01:15:08

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ February 7, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/02/07

February 7, 2025 ~ Congressman Tom Barrett checks in. Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson is running for Governor. Local ERs overcrowded by seasonal illnesses. Lomas Brown previews the Big Game. Greg Russell previews "Love Hurts" in theaters and "Kinda Pregnant" on Netflix and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:09:21

Movie Show Plus ~ Love Hurts and Kinda Pregnant

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2025/02/07

February 7, 2025 ~ Greg Russell from Movie Show Plus previews "Love Hurts" in theaters and "Kinda Pregnant on Netflix."

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00:11:32

Lomas Brown Previews Sunday's Big Game

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2025/02/07

February 7, 2025 ~ Lomas Brown, Lions Legend and Co-Host of SportsWrap previews Sunday's big game with Paul W Smith.

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00:08:34

ERs Overcrowded with Flu, RSV and COVID

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2025/02/07

February 7, 2025 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne talks about emergency rooms being overrun with seasonal illness.

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00:08:12

Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson Running for...

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2025/02/07

February 7, 2025 ~ Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson talks about his newly launched gubernatorial campaign.

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00:08:05

Tom Barrett Checks In

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2025/02/07

February 7, 2025 ~ Congressman Tom Barrett introduced his first bill and discusses other topics with Paul W Smith.

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01:13:48

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ February 6, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/02/06

February 6, 2025 ~ White House agrees to limit Elon Musk's treasury access. Federal Employees have until deadline to accept buy outs. Lansing businessman has been to every Super Bowl. What's in Whitmer's new budget? Detroit Regional Chamber releases in depth poll. President Trump signs executive order on transgender athletes and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:09:11

President Trump Signs Executive Order on Transgender...

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2025/02/06

February 6, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses President Trump signing an executive order on transgender athletes.

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00:10:00

Detroit Regional Chamber Releases New Poll

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2025/02/06

February 6, 2025 ~ Sandy Baruah, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Detroit Regional Chamber released a statewide poll on the economy, inflation, Canadian tariffs and the governor's race.

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00:03:04

What's in Governor Whitmer's Budget?

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2025/02/06

February 6, 2025~ Beth LeBlanc from the Detroit News goes through Governor Whitmer's budget that was unveiled yesterday.

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00:12:10

Local Businessman Has Been to Every Super Bowl

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2025/02/06

February 6, 2025 ~ Lansing Businessman Gregory Eaton has been to every single Super Bowl.

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00:10:33

Federal Buyout Deadline Looms

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2025/02/06

February 6, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell discusses the White House agreeing to limit Elon Musk's treasury access and the deadline for federal employees to accept a buy out.

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01:13:41

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ February 5, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/02/05

February 5, 2025 ~ Pam Bondi confirmed. RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard pass committee. President Trump said the US should take control of Gaza. What is the Shoulder Reliever? FBI agents suing DOJ over list of agents involved in J6 investigation. Selfridge to get $26 million and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:09:11

New Budget has $26 Million for Selfridge

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2025/02/05

February 5, 2025 ~ Mark Hackel Macomb County Executive discusses the $26 million set aside for Selfridge Air National Guard Base,

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00:09:49

FBI Agents Suing DOJ

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2025/02/05

February 5, 2025 ~ Todd Flood, Attorney and Partner at Flood Law discusses the FBI agents suing the Department of Justice.

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