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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

3 Trump Cabinet Nominees Grilled Yesterday

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2025/01/31

January 31, 2025 ~ Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic discusses the 3 confirmation hearings of Trump cabinet nominees yesterday.

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01:17:48

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ January 30, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/01/30

January 30, 2025 ~ Tragic air crash in Washington DC has all passengers feared dead. Donald Trump to reopen Gitmo. Aric Nesbitt running for Governor. Interest rates stay put. Snag in hostage exchange and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:09:02

A Snag in Hostage Exchange?

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2025/01/30

January 30, 2025 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, born in Israel, served in Israeli military with the latest on the hostage exchanges.

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00:09:05

Fed Stands Pat on Interest Rates

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2025/01/30

January 30, 2025 ~ Dr. Timothy Nash, Director of the McNair Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Northwood University discusses the Federal Reserve not lowering interest rates.

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00:11:53

Sheriff Mike Bouchard Left Reagan Airport an Hour...

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2025/01/30

January 30, 2025 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard flew out of Reagan Airport an hour before the deadly crash, also discusses the Oakland County human trafficking unit that made it's first arrest last week.

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00:08:07

Ret. Brigadier General Odie Slocum on Washington DC...

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2025/01/30

January 30, 2025 ~ Retired Brigadier General Doug "Odie Slocum" Former Air Wing Commander for the 127th Fighter Group at Selfridge gives a military perspective on the air crash in Washington DC.

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00:08:49

Update on Airplane Helicopter Collision in Washington DC

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2025/01/30

January 30, 2025 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne gives us the most updated info on the American Airlines passenger plane, Army Black Hawk helicopter crash in Washington DC.

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00:09:22

Aric Nesbitt Republican Gubernatorial Candidate

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2025/01/30

January 30, 2025 ~ Aric Nesbitt Minority Leader in the State Senate is running for Governor.

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00:09:49

Funding Freeze Still in Question Trump Reopens Gitmo

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2025/01/30

January 30, 2025 ~ Dave Dulio, Director of the Center for Civic Engagement and Political Science Professor at Oakland University discusses The White House saying funding freeze is not repealed and Donald Trump reopening Guantánamo Bay for violent illegal migrants.

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01:14:03

Focus With Paul W Smith ~ January 29, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/01/29

January 29, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell checks in with Paul to discuss Gary Peters not running for reelection, Donald Trump trying to freeze federal funding and offering federal workers a buy out. Deportation concerns in Dearborn. RFK Jr. faces confirmation hearing. Federal Judge blocks Trump's attempted funding freeze. Who will run to replace Gary Peters and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:08:31

Who Will Run to Replace Gary Peters?

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2025/01/29

January 29, 2025 ~ Dennis Darnoi Founder of Densar Consulting discusses some of the names that might run of Gary Peters soon to be open Senate Seat.

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00:10:18

Trump Funding Freeze Faces Legal Challenges

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2025/01/29

January 29, 2025 ~ Todd Flood, Attorney and Partner at Flood Law discusses the legal challenges to Donald Trump's attempt to freeze federal loans and grants.

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00:09:04

RFK Jr. Faces Confirmation Hearing

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2025/01/29

January 29, 2025 ~ Ryan Schmelz, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor gives an update on RFK Jr's confirmation hearing.

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00:07:01

Deportation Concerns in Dearborn

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2025/01/29

January 29, 2025 ~ Osama Siblani, Publisher of the Arab American News discusses deportation concerns in Dearborn and gives his thoughts on the ceasefire.

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00:12:02

Congresswoman Debbie Dingell Checks In

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2025/01/29

January 29, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell checks in with Paul on Trump's first couple weeks in office.

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01:11:12

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ January 28, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/01/28

January 28, 2025 ~ DOJ fires all employees involved in Trump prosecution. Chinese owned AI app causes chaos on Wall Street. All federal grants and loans to be frozen. GM gives big profit sharing checks and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:13:42

Big Profit Sharing Checks for GM

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2025/01/28

January 28, 2025 ~ Mark Reuss, President of General Motors discusses their Q4 earnings and big profit sharing checks for their employees.

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00:06:00

All Federal Loans and Grants Frozen

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2025/01/28

January 28, 2025 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne discusses the Trump administration's plan to freeze all federal grants and loans.

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00:07:52

Slow Travel Trend

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2025/01/28

January 28, 2025 ~ Kelly Wolgamott, Vice President of Pure Michigan discusses the "slow travel" trend.

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00:09:30

Chinese App Causes Chaos on Wall Street

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2025/01/28

January 28, 2025 ~ Brent Yax, CEO Awecomme Strategic IT Partner discusses "Deep Seek" the Chinese owned AI app that caused chaos on Wall Street yesterday.

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