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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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01:19:03

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 28, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/07/28

July 28, 2025 ~ Latest on the knife attack in Traverse City. Congressman Tom Barrett is the first Republican lawmaker to call for the release of the Epstein files. Lions training camp update. President Trump releases education funds and strikes trade deal with Europe.

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00:09:13

Trump Strikes Trade Deal with EU, Continues Overseas...

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2025/07/28

July 28, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses the trade deal President Trump made with the European Union.

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00:08:19

Trump Administration Releases Education Funds

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2025/07/28

July 28, 2025 ~ Andrew Brodie, Superintendent of Flat Rock Schools and Past President of the Michigan Association of Superintendent and Administrators discusses the Trump administration releasing education funds and how are districts preparing for the school year without a budget?

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00:09:16

Last Week of Lions Training Camp Heading into Preseason

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2025/07/28

July 28, 2025 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter discusses the biggest stories to come out of Lions training camp heading into week 1 of the preseason.

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00:09:59

Congressman Tom Barrett First GOP Lawmaker to Call...

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2025/07/28

July 28, 2025 ~ Tom Barrett, Congressman R-7th District is the first Michigan Republican lawmaker to call for release of Epstein files. Introduced three bills to help veterans.

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00:09:08

11 People Hospitalized After Stabbing at Traverse...

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2025/07/28

July 28, 2025 ~ Ron Jolly, Morning Host WTCM NewsTalk 580 in Traverse City discusses the stabbing at the Traverse City Walmart over the weekend that injured 11 people.

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01:14:03

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 25, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/07/25

July 25, 2025 ~ Full Show. Mayor Mike Duggan gives us an update on fundraising for his gubernatorial campaign. Ghislaine Maxwell meets with the DOJ for a second day. Trump and Powell have tense exchange in front of reporters. Early voting in the primary for Detroit mayor starts this weekend. Fundraising event coming up at Fair Lane. Keeping your home AC working in the heat. Riger reviews Fantastic Four First Steps and Happy Gilmore 2. Lloyd Jackson is the new voice of the People Mover and the day's

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00:09:18

Lloyd Jackson is the New Voice of the People Mover

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2025/07/25

July 25, 2025 ~ Lloyd Jackson, co-host of JR Morning with Chris Lloyd and Jamie talks about his newest gig as the voice of the Detroit People Mover.

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00:07:27

Riger Reviews It ~ Reviewing Fantastic Four First...

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2025/07/25

July 25, 2025 ~ Dave Riger of Riger Reviews It talks Fantastic Four First Steps and Happy Gilmore 2.

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00:08:52

Making Sure Your AC is Running Well in the Heat

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2025/07/25

July 25, 2025 ~ Ken Calvary, the Outside Guy from the Inside Outside Guy talks about keeping your air conditioning working well during the summer heat.

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00:06:11

Fair Lane Home of Clara and Henry Ford Holding...

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2025/07/25

July 25, 2025 ~ Bob Bury, President and CEO of Fair Lane Home of Clara and Henry Ford discusses their annual fundraiser event "An Evening at Fair Lane" on August 27th.

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00:09:50

Early Voting for Detroit Mayor Begins this Weekend

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2025/07/25

July 25, 2025 ~ Stephen Henderson, Project Executive and Founder of Bridge Detroit, Host of American Black Journal on PBS talks early voting and discusses Bridge Detroit's mayoral voting guide.

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00:08:51

Ghislaine Maxwell Meets with DOJ Again and Trump Has...

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2025/07/25

July 25, 2025 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Assistant Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses Ghislaine Maxwell meeting with the DOJ for a second day and President Trump has tense exchange with Fed Chair Jerome Powell in front of reporters.

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00:12:33

Mayor Mike Duggan Raises $3.5 Million for Independent...

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2025/07/25

July 25, 2025 ~ Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan checks in from the campaign and discusses how fundraising is going in his bid for Governor.

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01:10:22

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 24, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/07/24

July 24, 2025 ~ Tulis Gabbard turns Russiagate findings over to the DOJ. Susan Tompor on how scammers are using tariffs to trick people. Radioactive waste no longer being shipped to Wayne County. Columbia University settles with Trump. WSJ reports Trump was informed in May that he's in the Epstein report. Tensions between Israel and Iran escalating again and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:06:39

Tension Flare Between Iran and Israel

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2025/07/24

July 24, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses tensions between Iran and Israel ramping up as Israel reviews a Hamas ceasefire proposal.

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00:09:17

Trump Wins Settlement From Columbia, Told His Name is...

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2025/07/24

July 24, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News correspondent and WJR Contributor talks about an up and down day for Donald Trump, winning a big settlement from Columbia and the Wall Street Journal Report that says he was informed his name is in the Epstein Report.

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00:07:57

Radioactive Waste no Longer Coming to Wayne County

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2025/07/24

July 24, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses plans to store radioactive waste in Wayne County being cancelled.

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00:07:40

Scammers Using Tariffs and Immigration to Prey on People

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2025/07/24

July 24, 2025 ~ Susan Tompor, Personal Finance Columnist for the Detroit Free Press discusses her column "Scammers Play into Confusion Over Tariffs, Immigration, Drug Trafficking."

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00:06:14

Does Tulsi Gabbard Have a Case Against Obama?

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2025/07/24

July 24, 2025 ~ Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, Federal Defense Attorney and Former Federal Prosecutor discusses Tulsi Gabbard turning her investigation into Obama meddling in the 2016 election over to the DOJ.

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