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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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00:08:33

Mayor Race is Set Sheffield vs Kinloch

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2025/08/06

August 6th, 2025 ~ Stephen Henderson, Project Executive and Founder of Bridge Detroit, Host of American Black Journal" on PBS discuss the results of last night's Mayoral Primary.

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00:11:09

Latest on the Epstein Files and Texas Governor Abbott...

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2025/08/06

August 6, 2025 ~ Jasoon Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic discusses the Trump administration debating releasing Maxwell testimony and Texas Governor Greg Abbott filing a lawsuit to remove the state democratic leader for leaving the state.

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01:09:57

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ August 5, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/05

August 5, 2025 ~ Full Show. DOJ orders probe into Obama officials. Texas Republicans approve arrest warrants for Democrats. Netanyahu expected to call for a plan to occupy Gaza. Connection between recent high profile attacks and mental illness. It's primary day in Detroit and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:08:57

Today is the Detroit Mayoral Primary

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2025/08/05

August 5, 2025 ~ Karen Dumas, Communications Strategist, co-voice of the No BS Newshour talks about the Mayoral primary in Detroit today.

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00:09:02

Law Enforcement, Mental Health and Recent High...

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2025/08/05

August 5, 2025 ~ James White, CEO of the Detroit Wayne County Integrated Health Network, Former Detroit Police Chief discusses the Walmart stabbing and Montana shooting and their connection to mental health.

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00:08:58

Netanyahu Expected to Call for Plan to Occupy Gaza

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2025/08/05

August 5, 2025 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, born in Israel, served in Israeli military discusses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu calling for a plan to occupy Gaza.

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00:07:00

Texas Governor Issues Warrant for Democrats Arrest...

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2025/08/05

August 5, 2025 ~ Bill Ballenger, Editor of the Ballenger Report discusses the turmoil in Texas over Democrats leaving the state to stop vote on redistricting that would give Republicans 5 more seats in Congress.

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00:08:54

DOJ Orders Probe on Obama Officials Over Russiagate...

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2025/08/05

August 5, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the DOJ ordering a probe on Obama officials over Russiagate.

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01:12:02

Focus With Paul W Smith ~ August 4, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/04

August 4, 2025 ~ Senate considering recess appointments. Trump fires head of labor statistics. Trump moves nuclear submarines closer to Russia. Ghislaine Maxwell moved to a lower security prison. Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutting down. Candice Miller calls for Canada to do more about wildfire smoke and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:08:48

Candice Miller Calls for Canada to Do More About...

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2025/08/04

August 4, 2025 ~ Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller is the latest elected official calling on Canada to do more about wildfire smoke.

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00:07:14

Corporation for Public Broadcasting is Shutting Down

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2025/08/04

August 4, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses the closure of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after Congress defunded them.

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00:08:26

Ghislaine Maxwell Moved to Minimum Security Prison

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2025/08/04

August 4, 2025 ~ Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, Federal Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Federal Prosecutor discusses Ghislaine Maxwell being moved from maximum security prison in Florida to a minimum security prison camp in Texas.

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00:10:22

Trump Moves Nuclear Submarines Closer to Russia

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2025/08/04

August 4, 2025 ~ Peter Meijer, Former Congressman and Army Veteran discusses President Trump moving nuclear submarines closer to Russia after a concerning post by former Russian President Maishev.

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00:07:50

Senate Considering Recess Appointments and Trump...

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2025/08/04

August 4, 2025 ~ Nicole Mathew, Oakland University Political Science Professor discusses the Senate considering recess appointments and Trump fires head of labor statistics after a bad jobs report.

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01:16:43

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ August 1, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/08/01

August 1, 2025 ~ Congressman John James calls for Canada to do something about wildfire smoke. Trump administration officials are in Gaza en route to Russia. Sorting out tariffs on deadline day. Local mother turns son in for auto theft. Riger Reviews The Naked Gun and WWE unreal and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:11:07

Riger Reviews It The Naked Gun and WWE Unreal

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2025/08/01

August 1, 2025 ~ Dave Riger reviews The Naked Gun in Theaters and WWE Unreal on Netflix.

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00:09:18

Mother Turns 13 Year Old Son in For Auto Theft to...

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2025/08/01

August 1, 2025 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the case of a mother who turned her own son in for auto theft in hopes of saving his life.

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00:09:12

Tariff Updates on Deadline Day

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2025/08/01

August 1, 2025 ~ Dr. Timothy Nash, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Northwood University discusses the latest on tariffs and trade deals on deadline day.

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00:08:40

Trump Officials are in Gaza, Will Travel to Russia Next

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2025/08/01

August 1, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses Steve Witkoff and other Trump administration officials traveling to Gaza and Russia.

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00:09:31

Congressman John James Calls for More Accountability...

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2025/08/01

August 1, 2025 ~ Congressman John James, Republican from the 10th district and Gubernatorial Candidate calls on Canada to do more to prevent wildfire smoke from polluting our air.

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