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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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00:10:05

Riger Reviews Mercy and Mel Brooks the 99 Year Old Man

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2026/01/23

January 23, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews Mercy in theaters and Mel Brooks the 99 Year Old Man on HBO Max. 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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00:06:28

Michigan and the US to Be Hit With Huge Winter Storm...

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2026/01/23

January 23, 2026 ~ Meteorologist Scott Lawrimore, General Manager of the Weather Channel radio network tells us what we are in for this weekend. 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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00:08:28

Michigan Senate Passes Cell Phone Ban in School

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2026/01/23

January 23, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News with an update on the proposed state cell phone ban in schools. 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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00:08:06

President Trump Suing JP Morgan, Officials from US,...

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2026/01/23

January 23, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses President Trump suing JP Morgan and first trilateral meeting taking place since the war between Russia and Ukraine began. 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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00:10:22

Jack Smith on Capitol Hill, 5 Year Old Taken into ICE...

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2026/01/23

January 23, 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 Jack Smith's testimony and the controversy surrounded a 5 year old being taken in ICE custody. 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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01:11:34

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ January 22, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/01/22

January 22, 2026 ~ President Trump says he has a framework for a deal on Greenland. House panel votes to hold the Clintons in contempt. Another federal officer involved in a shooting. Uvalde school police officer acquitted. SCOTUS hears arguments on Federal Reserve Governor Trump is trying to fire. Murder suspect pleads guilty during jury duty and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of

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00:05:57

Man Accused of Killing Local Neurosurgeon Pleads...

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2026/01/22

January 22, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Desmond Burks pleading guilty to the murder of Devon Hoover during jury selection. 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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00:09:46

SCOTUS Hears Arguments on Trump Trying to Fire Lisa...

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2026/01/22

January 22, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law PLLC, host of "Behind the Bench" with Todd Flood on WJR discusses the Supreme Court hearing arguments on Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve. 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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00:08:38

Federal Agent Fires Gun in LA, Uvalde School Officer...

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2026/01/22

January 22, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses another shooting involving a federal agent and one of the police in the Uvalde shooting being acquitted. 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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00:07:38

House Panel Votes to Hold Clintons in Contempt Over...

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2026/01/22

January 22, 2026 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University discusses the vote to hold the Clintons in contempt. 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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00:08:00

President Trump Says He Has Framework for Greenland Deal

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2026/01/22

January 22, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt Colonel in the US Army discusses the deal Trump says he has with Greenland. 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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01:13:48

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

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2026/01/21

January 21, 2026 ~ President Trump arrives in Greenland. DOJ issues Minnesota officials subpoenas. Heart risks in winter weather. Tom Leonard is calling for one year moratorium on data centers. Trump threatens to sue CBS 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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00:09:22

President Trump Threatens to Sue CBS if They Edit...

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2026/01/21

January 21, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses President Trump threatening to sue CBS if they don't air Dearborn interview in full. 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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00:07:32

Tom Leonard Calls for Moratorium on Data Center...

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2026/01/21

January 21, 2026 ~ Tom Leonard, Partner at Plunkett Cooney, Former Michigan House Speaker, running for Governor as a Republican is calling for a one year moratorium on data center subsidies. 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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00:08:09

Heart Risks Go Up in Bad Winter Weather

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2026/01/21

January 21, 2026 ~ Dr. Joel Kahn, Integrative Cardiologist at the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity discusses heart risks that increase in the cold and snow. 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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00:09:32

DOJ Subpoenas Minnesota Officials

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2026/01/21

January 21, 2026 ~ Jeff Monosso, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses subpoenas issued to Minnesota officials by the DOJ over allegations they interfered with ICE operations. 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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00:09:02

President Trump in Davos

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2026/01/21

January 21, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses President Trump in Davos amid tensions over Greenland. 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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01:08:34

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ January 20, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/01/20

January 20, 2026 ~ 100 car pile up closes freeway in West Michigan yesterday. Michigan drops tax revenue projections by $1 billion. Indiana wins national title, Lions hire new offensive coordinator. Trump ties Greenland plans to Nobel prize snub 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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00:09:54

Trump Heads to Davos Ties Greenland Plans to Nobel...

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2026/01/20

January 20, 2026 ~ January 20, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell discusses President Trump heading to the World Economic Forum at odds with allies over Greenland. 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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00:06:43

Indiana Wins National Championship, Lions Hire...

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2026/01/20

January 20, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Director breaks down last night's national championship game and gives his thoughts on the Lions new offensive coordinator. 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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