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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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01:10:45

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ August 20, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/20

August 20, 2025 ~ President Trump pledges no US boots on the ground in Ukraine while trying to coordinate a summit between Putin and Zelenskyy. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson reacts to Donald Trump taking aim at mail in voting. DTE Energy launches their Energy Efficiency Makeover Contest. Deputy DPD Chief discusses Detroit's new emerald alert system. Is Washington DC manipulating it's crime data and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:07:12

DOJ Launching Investigation into Washington DC's...

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2025/08/20

August 20, 2025 ~ Andy Arena, Director of the Detroit Crime Commission, Former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit Office discusses the DOJ launching an investigation into whether or not crime data in Washington DC has been manipulated.

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00:09:59

Detroit's New Emerald Alert System and Help from Feds...

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2025/08/20

August 20, 2025 ~ Franklin Hayes, Deputy Chief of Police at DPD discusses the city's new Emerald Alert System and how they are working with the federal government to reduce crime.

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00:07:14

DTE Launches Energy Efficiency Makeover Contest

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2025/08/20

August 20, 2025 ~ Angela Wojtowicz, VP Business Planning and Development at DTE Energy discusses their 2025 Energy Efficiency Makeover Contest that begins today.

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00:08:20

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson on Trump Taking Aim...

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2025/08/20

August 20, 2025 ~ Jocelyn Benson, Secretary of State, Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate discusses President Trump trying to do away with mail in voting.

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00:09:21

President Trump Pledges No US Boots on Ground in...

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2025/08/20

August 20, 2025 ~ Retired Brigadier General Doug "Odie" Slocum, Former Air Wing Commander for the 127th Fighter Group at Selfridge Air National Guard discusses Donald Trump pledging no American boots on the ground in Ukraine and Trump trying t set up meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy.

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01:11:20

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ August 19, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/19

August 19, 2025 ~ Trump hosts European leaders at the White House. Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal while mass protests erupt in Israel. Newsmax to pay Dominion $67 million. Trump targeting mail in voting. Lt. Mike Shaw from the Michigan State Police checks in and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:09:15

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over in Effect

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2025/08/19

August 19, 2025 ~ Lt. Mike Shaw from the Michigan State Police discusses the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign as well as the success of OK2SAY and their hiring event.

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00:10:12

Nolan Finley on White House Meeting and Trump Trying...

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2025/08/19

August 19, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News gives his thoughts on yesterday's meeting at the White House between Trump and European leaders, Trump targeting mail in voting and previews his hosting stint on Spotlight tonight at 8pm.

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00:06:57

Newsmax To Pay Dominion $67 Million

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2025/08/19

August 19, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses the $67 million defamation settlement Newsmax has to pay to Dominion voting machines.

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00:06:33

Hamas Accepts Ceasefire Proposals, Massive Protests...

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2025/08/19

August 19, 2025 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the ceasefire proposal Hamas accepted and massive protests in Israel.

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00:10:28

Congresswoman Dingell on Yesterday's White House Meeting

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2025/08/19

August 19, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell discusses yesterday's meeting at the White House between Donald Trump and leaders from Europe.

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01:13:15

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ August 18, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/18

August 18, 2025 ~ Trump meeting with European leaders today after meeting with Putin last week. Hurricane Erin the first major hurricane of the season. Manhunt for numerous shooting suspects in Brooklyn. More National Guard heading to Washington DC. Michigan appealing it's punishment for stealing signs and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:09:04

Michigan to Appeal NCAA Punishment for Sign Stealing

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2025/08/18

August 18, 2025 ~ Jaime Miettinen, Attorney at Law Miettinen Law PLLC specializing in sports and entertainment discusses Michigan appealing it's penalties handed down from the NCAA for sign stealing.

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00:08:50

Manhunt for Brooklyn Shooting Suspects and More...

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2025/08/18

August 18, 2025 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses the latest in a mass shooting in Brooklyn and more national guard heading to Washington DC.

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00:08:47

Hurricane Erin Poses Threat to East Coast Shoreline

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2025/08/18

August 18, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne has the latest on Hurricane Erin, the first major hurricane of the season.

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00:08:18

Jared Halpern Was Traveling with The President for...

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2025/08/18

August 18, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor talks about traveling with President Trump to Alaska for his meeting with Vladimir Putin.

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01:09:01

Focus With Paul W Smith ~ August 15, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/15

August 15, 2025 ~ Trump and Putin to meet face to face. Washington DC sues after DOJ puts in their own chief. Dream Cruise is this weekend. How tariffs will affect midterms. Riger reviews it and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:09:57

Riger Reviews It Nobody 2 and Limitless Live Better...

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2025/08/15

August 15, 2025 ~ Dave Riger Reviews Nobody 2 in Theaters and Limitless Live Better Now Season 2.

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00:08:40

State Senator Darren Camilleri on How Tariffs will...

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2025/08/15

August 15, 2025 ~ State Senator Darrin Camilleri D-Trenton gives his thoughts on how he sees tariffs affecting the midterms and his new bill to reduce class size.

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