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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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01:01:45

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ February 18, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/02/18

February 18, 2026 ~ Sherrone Moore's legal team scores early victory. Stephen Colbert says CBS spiked one of his interviews. 9 skiers missing after avalanche. Gardner White opening 9 new stores. Live check in from the Olympics. Celebrating Black History Month 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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00:05:55

Celebrating African American History Month and the...

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2026/02/18

February 18, 2026 ~ Lance Wheeler, Vice President of Learning and Engagement, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History discusses the life and legacy of Jesse Jackson and talks about what The Wright has going on for black history month. 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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00:08:51

Christine Brennan Checks in from the Olympics

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2026/02/18

February 18, 2026 ~ Christine Brennan, Sports Columnist USA Today checks in from Italy while covering the Olympics. 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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00:08:37

Gardner White Opening 9 New Stores

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2026/02/18

February 18, 2026 ~ Rachel Stewart, CEO of Gardner White discusses the opening of 9 new stores. 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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00:07:07

9 Skiers Missing 6 Found After Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe

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2026/02/18

February 18, 2026 ~ Dr. Solomon Cogan, Medical Director & Founder, The Nerve Disc Institute discusses the skiers who went missing in an avalanche near Lake Tahoe. 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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00:08:51

Stephen Colbert Says CBS Spiked Interview with James...

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2026/02/18

February 18, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communication discusses Stephen Colbert saying CBS killed one of his interviews under threat from the FCC. 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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00:06:38

Sherrone Moore's Legal Team Scores Early Victory

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2026/02/18

February 18, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law PLLC, Host of "Behind the Bench" on WJR discusses Sherrone Moore being granted an evidentiary hearing. 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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01:04:02

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ February 17, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/02/17

February 17, 2026 ~ Reverend Jess Jackson passes away. US and Iran hold another round of nuclear talks. A number of long term road projects are set to start. ICE confirms plans for a detention center in Romulus. 3 dead and 3 wounded in shooting at Rhode Island high school hockey game. Democrats introduce bill to stop President Trump from blocking the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor

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00:08:18

Debbie Dingell on Paczki, Jesse Jackson and Her Bill...

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2026/02/17

February 17, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, D-6th District discusses the passing of Jesse Jackson and her bill to stop President Trump from blocking the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge. 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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00:08:14

3 Dead Including Shooter and 3 Injured in Mass...

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2026/02/17

February 17, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses a mass shooting at a high school hockey game in Rhode Island that left 3 dead and 3 injured. 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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00:07:34

ICE Confirms Detention Facility Plan for Romulus

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2026/02/17

February 17, 2026 ~ Kirk Pinho, Senior Commercial Real Estate Reporter for Crain's Detroit Business discusses plans for an ICE detention facility in Romulus. 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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00:04:33

Number of Long Term Road Projects Set to Begin and...

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2026/02/17

February 17, 2026 ~ Diane Cross, Spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Transportation gives us a heads up on some major long term road projects coming up. 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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00:07:07

US and Iran Hold Another Round of Nuclear Talks

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2026/02/17

February 17, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt Colonel in the US Army discusses the newest round of Iranian nuclear talks. 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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00:07:16

Jesse Jackson Passes Away. Guthrie Search Should be...

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2026/02/17

February 17, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News gives her thoughts on the passing of Jesse Jackson and her column "The Guthrie Search Shows What's Possible. Can We Make it the Standard?" 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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01:01:46

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ February 16, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/02/16

February 16, 2026 ~ Marco Rubio lays out Trump administration's foreign policy agenda. Aric Nesbitt weighs in on Whitmer's latest budget and calls for federal investigation of state run non profits. Colorectal cancer has become the number one killer of people under 50. President Trump threatens to sign executive order on voter ID. Government is partially shut down again. Possible DNA match on glove found near Nancy Guthrie's home and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz

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00:06:47

Possible DNA Match on Glove Near Nancy Guthrie's Home

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2026/02/16

February 16, 2026 ~ Andy Arena, Director of the Detroit Crime Commission, Former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit office talks about the latest in the search for Nancy Guthrie. 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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00:08:43

President Trump Floats Executive Order on Voter ID...

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2026/02/16

February 16, 2026 ~ Bill Ballenger, Editor of the Ballenger Report discusses President Trump floating an executive order on voter ID and the newest government shutdown. 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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00:06:47

Colorectal Cancer Has Become the Number One Cause of...

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2026/02/16

February 16, 2026 ~ Dr. Sumit Singla, MD, Senior Staff, Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy. Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Henry Ford Health discusses the spike in colorectal cancer deaths in people under 50 after James Van Der Beek dies at 48. 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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00:06:38

Aric Nesbitt on Whitmer Budget, Calling for Federal...

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2026/02/16

February 16, 2026 ~ Aric Nesbitt, Michigan's Senate Minority Leader and Republican Gubernatorial Candidate gives his thoughts on Whitmer's budget and discusses his call for a federal audit of state non profit programs. 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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00:07:28

Rubio Lays out Administration's Agenda in Munich

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2026/02/16

February 16, 2026 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Marco Rubio's speech in Munich. 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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