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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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01:01:46

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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01:12:01

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ February 13, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/02/13

February 13, 2026 ~ Are we closer to a funding deal? President Trump repeals greenhouse gas findings. ICE pulling out of Minnesota. Latest on search for Nancy Guthrie. Members of Congress demand DOJ stop tracking their Epstein files searches. Valentines Day scams to look out for 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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00:05:44

Riger Reviews Crime 101 and Soul Power The Legend of...

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2026/02/13

February 13, 2026 ~ Dave Riger of Riger Reviews it takes a look at Crime 101 and Soul Power The Legend of the American Basketball Association. 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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00:07:30

Pete Lucido on Dating Service Apps Targeting Seniors

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2026/02/13

February 13, 2026 ~ Pete Lucido, Macomb County Prosecutor discusses some Valentines Day scams to look out for. 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

Members of Congress Demand DOJ Stop Tracking Epstein...

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2026/02/13

February 13, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses members of congress demanding DOJ stop tracking their searches of the Epstein files. 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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00:08:25

What the Constitution Means To Me at Meadow Brook

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2026/02/13

February 13, 2026 ~ Cheryl Turski and Dani Cochrane are both playing Heidi in "What the Constitution Means to Me" playing at Meadowbrook Theatre until March 8th. 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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00:10:24

ICE Pulling out of Minnesota, Latest on Nancy Guthrie

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2026/02/13

February 13, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses ICE pulling out of Minnesota and the latest in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance. 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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00:10:27

Shutdown Watch, Again

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2026/02/13

February 13, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the latest on shutdown 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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01:08:02

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ February 12, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/02/12

February 12, 2026 ~ Pam Bondi testifies in contentious hearing on Epstein files. Whitmer reveals her final budget. Two black gloves found near Nancy Guthrie's home. Save Act passes the House, Canadian tariffs do not. Another shutdown deadline looms. Why was El Paso airspace closed 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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00:06:32

Why Was El Paso Airspace Closed?

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2026/02/12

February 12, 2026 ~ Jeff Monosso, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor gives us the latest on what happened with El Paso's airspace. 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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00:08:32

Congressman Walberg on SAVE Act, Tariff Vote and...

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2026/02/12

February 12, 2026 ~ Congressman Tim Walberg, R-5th district discusses votes on the SAVE Act, Canadian tariffs and another looming shutdown deadline. 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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00:06:18

Black Gloves Found Near Nancy Guthrie's Home

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2026/02/12

February 12, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses new potential evidence found in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance. 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

Whitmer Announces Final Budget, State Rep Testifies...

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2026/02/12

February 12, 2026 ~ Ann Bollin, State Representative R-49th district discusses Governor's Whitmer's budget and her testimony on election integrity in front of Congress earlier this week. 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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00:09:09

Pam Bondi's Contentious Hearing, Oxford Center CEO to...

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2026/02/12

February 12, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, managing partner of Flood Law, PLLC Host of “Behind the Bench” with Todd Flood on WJR discusses yesterday's hearing with Pam Bondi and Oxford Center CEO and workers to face trial. 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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01:09:59

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ February 11, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/02/11

February 11, 2026 ~ Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testifies on Epstein. Grand Jury does not indict Slotkin. Latest on Trump's standoff with the Gordie Howe Bridge. Mass shooting in Canada. Latest on Nancy Guthrie case. Justin Verlander returns just in time for pitchers and catchers reporting 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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