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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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00:06:13

Senator Peters Grills Lutnick on Failed Tornado Sirens

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2026/04/24

April 24, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the back and forth between Senator Peters and Secretary Lutnick about failed tornado sirens during a hearing yesterday. 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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00:10:10

Hegseth Gives Update on Operation Epic Fury

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2026/04/24

April 24, 2026 ~ Peter Meijer, former congressman and army veteran discusses the latest from the middle east. 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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00:09:58

Million Dollar Quartet at Meadow Brook Theatre

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2026/04/24

April 24, 2026 ~ Stephen Blackwell, portraying Sam Phillips and Chris Blisset, Music Director, playing Brother Jay in Million Dollar Quartet running at Meadow Brook Theatre through May 17th. 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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00:11:39

Riger Reviews It ~ Michael and Hulk Hogan Real American

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2026/04/24

April 24, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews Michael in theaters and Hulk Hogan Real American 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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00:09:42

Member of US Special Forces Arrested for Betting on...

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2026/04/24

April 24, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political Divide” by Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson With Lynne Golodner discusses the US special forces soldier who got arrested after allegedly winning $400,000 on Maduro raid. 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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01:03:40

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 23, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/04/23

April 23, 2026 ~ Trump administration reclassifies marijuana. Senate passes budget plan to reopen DHS. Michigan residents go to Lansing to voice concerns over AI data centers. Previewing night one of the NFL draft. Will government bail out spirit airlines 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

Will Government Bail Out Spirit Airlines?

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2026/04/23

April 23, 2026 ~ David Shephardson, covers transportation, autos and aviation for Reuters discusses the possible government bailout of Spirit Airlines. 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

Previewing Night One of the NFL Draft

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2026/04/23

April 23, 2026 ~ Lomas Brown Jr., Detroit Lions Legend, co-host of "SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino" previews night one of the NFL draft. 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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00:07:15

Michigan Residents Voice Concerns Over Data Centers

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2026/04/23

April 23, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the hearing on data centers at the State Capitol yesterday. 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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00:08:19

Senate Passes DHS Funding Plan

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2026/04/23

April 23, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the senate passing a budget plan to reopen DHS. 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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00:06:48

Trump Administration Reclassifies Marijuana

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2026/04/23

April 23, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law PLLC, Host of "Behind the Bench" with Todd Flood on WJR discusses the reclassification of marijana. 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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01:04:37

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 22, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/04/22

April 22, 2026 ~ Paul W. Smith is back. President Trump extends the ceasefire deal. Virginia redistricts. Carlson's regret. New Fed chair hearing 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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00:08:54

4 People Rescued After Boat Capsized Near Gordie Howe...

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2026/04/22

April 22, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses 4 men rescued from the Detroit River. 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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00:09:44

Rick Snyder Releases the Michigan Roadmap

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2026/04/22

April 22, 2026 ~ Rick Snyder, Founder and CEO of SensCy Cyber Security and Former Governor of Michigan discusses his Michigan road map for candidates. 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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00:06:59

Bookstock Kicks Off This Weekend

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2026/04/22

April 22, 2026 ~ Neal Rubin, Free Press Columnist and Honorary Chair of Bookstock looks ahead to the event. 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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00:08:07

Congresswoman Stevens on ceasefire, Kevin Warsh...

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2026/04/22

April 22, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Haley Stevens, D-11th district, Senate Candidate discusses President Trump's ceasefire extension, Trump's choice of fed chair faces a hearing and her campaign. 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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00:11:12

President Trump Extends Ceasefire, Virginia...

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2026/04/22

April 22, 2026 ~ Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic discusses President Trump extending the Iran ceasefire. Virginia votes to redistrict in favor of the Democrats and Tucker Carlson sorry for helping Trump get reelected. 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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01:05:30

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 21, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/04/21

April 21, 2026 ~ Kelly William Cobb senior strategist at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News fill 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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00:07:00

Nicole Cook, Opinion Editor at the Detroit News

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2026/04/21

April 21, 2026 ~ Nicole Cook, Opinion Editor joins Kelly Cobb and Kaitlyn Buss 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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00:08:45

Katherine Bussard, Salt and Light Global

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2026/04/21

April 21, 2026 ~ Katherine Bussard, Salt and Light Global joins Kelly Cobb and Kaitlyn Buss 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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