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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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00:04:16

Interpreter Killed in Syrian ISIS Attack Identified...

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2025/12/18

December 18, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News with a story of a Macomb County man being identified as interpreter killed in Syria. 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

MSU President Guskiewicz on Fundraising Campaign and...

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2025/12/18

December 18, 2025 ~ Kevin Guskiewicz, President Michigan State University, discusses their $1 billion fundraising initiative “For Sparta” and the $401 million donation they received from Greg and Dawn Williams. 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

Congresswoman Dingell on Trump's Speech and...

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2025/12/18

December 18, 2025 ~ Debbie Dingell U.S. Congresswoman of Michigan’s 6th District, reacts to President Trump’s primetime address. Latest on healthcare funding battle. 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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01:02:22

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 17, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/12/17

December 17, 2025 ~ President Trump to give prime time address tonight. Trump's Chief of Staff gives interview to Vanity Fair. Nick Reiner charged with two counts of first degree murder. Michigan Senate voted to restore $634 million in cuts made by the house. Trump orders total and complete blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela 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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00:09:10

Trump Orders Total Blockade on Oil Tankers Coming in...

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2025/12/17

December 17, 2025 ~ Peter Meijer, Former Congressman and Army Veteran talks about the latest escalation by President Trump against Venezuela. 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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00:06:00

Michigan Senate Votes to Restore $634 million Cut by...

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2025/12/17

December 17, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the Michigan Senate voted to restore $634 million that was cut in the house. 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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00:06:49

Tickets for AutoGlow Presented by Ford to Benefit the...

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2025/12/17

December 17, 2025 ~ Desiree Jennings, President and CEO of The Children's Center talks to Paul about their big fundraiser coming up 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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00:07:22

Rob Reiner's Son Charged with Two Counts of First...

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2025/12/17

December 17, 2025 ~ Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, federal criminal defense attorney and former federal prosecutor discusses the charges against Nick Reiner. 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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00:09:21

Trump to Give Primetime Address and Chief of Staff...

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2025/12/17

December 17, 2025 ~ Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic previews Donald Trump's primetime address and discusses the Vanity Fair interview with his Chief of Staff. 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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01:10:48

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 16, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/12/16

December 16, 2025 ~ Are there splits within the MAGA movement? Manhunt continues for shooter at Brown University. FBI thwarts terrorist plot. President Trump sues BBC for $10 billion. Latest in the antisemitic in Australia 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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00:07:43

Doron Levin Checks in from Israel on Antisemitic...

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2025/12/16

December 16, 2025 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Israeli born Journalist, checks in from Israeli and discusses latest in Bondi beach attack. 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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00:04:41

President Trump suing BBC for $10 billion

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2025/12/16

December 16, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses President Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation. 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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00:05:45

FBI Thwarts New Years Eve Terrorist Threat in LA

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2025/12/16

December 16, 2025 ~ Daniel Roberts, Former Special Agent in Charge of the Detroit FBI discusses the thwarted terrorist plot in LA. 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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00:06:48

WJR Cares Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries

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2025/12/16

December 16, 2025 ~ Dr. Chad Audi, President and CEO of Detroit Rescue Missions Ministries joins Paul W. for WJR Cares Day. 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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00:10:14

Images of Person of Interest in Brown University...

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2025/12/16

December 16, 2025 ~ Eben Brown, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor with the latest on the manhunt after the Brown University shooting. 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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00:07:55

Conservatives Condemn Trump's Post on Reiner, Erika...

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2025/12/16

December 16, 2025 ~ Peter Trumbore, Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at Oakland University discusses some of the splits that are appearing among the MAGA base. 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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01:08:20

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 15, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/12/15

December 15, 2025 ~ Person of interest released in Brown University shooting. At least 15 dead in antisemitic attack in Australia. Lions lose ground in the wildcard. Rob Reiner and his wife found murdered. 3 Americans killed in Syria and the day's biggest headlines. 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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00:08:27

3 Americans Killed in Syria and Witkoff Meets with...

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2025/12/15

December 15, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt Colonel in the US Army discusses the three Americans killed in Syria and Witkoff's meeting with Zelenskyy. 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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00:08:56

Rob Reiner and His Wife Found Dead

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2025/12/15

December 15, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife as well as his piece on Michigan football. 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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00:06:00

Former DTE Exec Launches Employment Initiative for...

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2025/12/15

December 15, 2025 ~ Dave Meador, former DTE Executive discusses Trove Marketplace the first e-commerce employment initiative for adults with disabilities. 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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