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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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01:16:44

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 31, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/07/31

July 31, 2025 ~ Fed holds interest rates steady. Democrats in Senate and Congress trying to get Epstein files released and gain access to Alligator Alcatraz. Big event highlighting importance of military readiness to Michigan. Mike Rogers picks up endorsement of Donald Trump in Senate race. Debbie Dingell calls for suspension of controversial safety system at Detroit Metro and rings the alarm on Medicaid cuts plus the day's biggest headlines.

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00:12:22

Debbie Dingell on Controversial Landing System at...

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2025/07/31

July 31, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, D-6th District discusses the letter she sent to the FAA calling for the suspension of controversial landing systems at Metro Airport and her oped in the Free Press about Medicaid cuts.

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00:09:47

Mike Rogers Picks Up a Number of Endorsements...

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2025/07/31

July 31, 2025 ~ Mike Rogers, Veteran, Former FBI Agent and Chairman of the US Intelligence Committee now Republican Senate candidate talks about gaining the endorsement of President Trump and a number of other high profile Republicans.

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00:08:20

GVSET 2025 and the Importance of the Defense Industry

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2025/07/31

July 31, 2025 ~ Valde Garcia, President of the National Defense Industrial Association discusses GVSET 2025 coming to the Suburban Collection Showplace in August and the importance of defense to Michigan's economy.

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00:10:30

Senate Looks to Invoke Rule of 5 and Lawsuit to Gain...

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2025/07/31

July 31, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Senate Democrats looking to invoke the rule of 5 to release Epstein files. Congressional Democrats sue to gain access to Alligator Alcatraz.

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00:10:01

Fed Holds Rates Steady, Economy Grows in Second Quarter

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2025/07/31

July 31, 2025 ~ Patrick Anderson, Founder and CEO of Anderson Economic Group discusses the fed holding interest rates steady, GDP report shows economy grew in 2nd quarter.

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01:14:50

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 30, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/07/30

July 30, 2025 ~ Trump gives more details on his falling out with Epstein. UK says it will recognize Palestine if there's no ceasefire by September. The investigation into the NYC office building shooting continues. National Coney Island celebrates 60 years in business. How will the EU trade deal affect the auto industry? City Council approves an increase in curfew fines and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:09:19

Detroit City Council Approve Increase in Curfew Fines

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2025/07/30

July 30, 2025 ~ Scott Benson, Detroit City Council Member in District 3 discusses the city council approving an increase in fines for parents of minors that violate curfew.

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00:08:45

EU Trade Deal's Effect on the Auto Industry

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2025/07/30

July 30, 2025 ~ Glenn Stevens, Executive Director of MichAuto and VP of Automotive and Mobility Initiatives for the Detroit Regional Chamber discusses the EU trade deal's potential effect on the auto industry.

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00:10:29

Checking in with Emily Gail from Hawaii After Tsunami...

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2025/07/30

July 30, 2025 ~ Emily T Gail, mastermind behind the iconic "Say Nice Things About Detroit" campaign, now in Hawaii talks about the tsunami warnings last night after an 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia.

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00:08:22

National Coney Island Celebrating 60 Years

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2025/07/30

July 30, 2025 ~ Tom Giftos, CEO of National Coney Island is celebrating 60 years in business.

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00:07:56

Investigation into NYC Shooter Continues

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2025/07/30

July 30, 2025 ~ Tonya J Powers, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the latest in the NYC office building shooting.

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00:10:51

Trump Gives More Details on Fall Out with Epstein, UK...

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2025/07/30

July 30, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor of the Detroit News discusses Donald Trump's history with Epstein and UK saying it will recognize Palestine if there is no ceasefire by September.

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00:02:44

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 29, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/07/29

July 29, 2025 ~ President Trump talks Israel and Epstein on his European trip. Mark Levin joins Paul to talk about his new book. How to make the most of the rest of summer. Heavy rain floods Metro Airport and Macomb County. Suspect in Traverse City stabbing arraigned. Gunman kills 4 people at NYC office building and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:07:55

Gunman Kills 4 and Self at NYC Office Building

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2025/07/29

July 29, 2025 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses the mass shooting at a NYC office building.

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00:10:15

Traverse City Stabbing Suspect Arraigned

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2025/07/29

July 29, 2025 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner at Flood Law PLLC, Host of "Behind the Bench" on WJR, suspect in Traverse City knife attack was arraigned yesterday.

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00:09:04

Heavy Rain Causes Flooding at Detroit Metro and in...

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2025/07/29

July 29, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses heavy flooding in Macomb County and at Metro Airport yesterday.

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00:07:17

Kelly Wolgamott of Pure Michigan on Making the Most...

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2025/07/29

July 29, 2025 ~ Kelly Wolgamott, Vice President of Pure Michigan discusses how to make the most of the rest of summer.

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00:14:23

Mark Levin Discusses his new Book "On Power"

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2025/07/29

July 29, 2025 ~ Mark Levin, Fox News Host best selling author and syndicated radio host heard 9pm-midnight every weeknight on WJR discusses his new book "On Power."

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00:08:00

President Trump Talks Epstein and Israel on Overseas...

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2025/07/29

July 29, 2025 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor recaps day 2 of Donald Trump's European trip.

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