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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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01:08:19

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 23, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/07/23

July 23, 2025 ~ Full Show. DOJ looking to meet with Ghislane Maxwell. Congress adjourns early. Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks in Turkey. UAW shop looking to oust Shawn Fain. Mike Bouchard on rash of local drownings. GM's profits down after taking tariff hit. Trump makes trade deal with Japan and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:09:44

Tariffs Hitting Auto Profits and Trade Deal with Japan

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2025/07/23

July 23, 2025 ~ Dr. Tim Nash, Director Northwood University Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship discusses GM's profits taking a hit because of tariffs and the new trade deal with Japan.

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00:07:18

Sheriff Mike Bouchard on Recent Drownings Around...

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2025/07/23

July 23, 2025 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses what recent drownings in Oakland County have in common.

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00:08:43

One Local UAW Looks to Oust Shawn Fain

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2025/07/23

July 23, 2025 ~ Mark Masters, Professor Emeritus of Management at the Mike Illitch School of Business at Wayne State University discusses the plan inside one local UAW to oust President Shawn Fain.

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00:08:39

Russia and Ukraine to Hold Peace Talks in Turkey...

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2025/07/23

July 23, 2025 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor looks ahead at the peace talks between Russia and Ukraine scheduled to start tomorrow.

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00:08:14

Congress Breaks Early as DOJ Wants to Meet with...

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2025/07/23

July 23, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley Editorial Page Editor discusses the DOJ looking to meet with Ghislane Maxwell and Congress breaking early.

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01:11:07

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 22, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/07/22

July 22, 2025 ~ Full Show. Court hears arguments in Trump vs Harvard. Trump bans WSJ reporter from overseas trip and releases MLK Jr. files. John Fetterman introduces bill that requires in person businesses to accept cash. Lake Michigan is the most dangerous body of water in Michigan. Parade Company asks for more time to raise money for more home. What is the zipper merge and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:09:32

Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw on the Zipper Merge

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2025/07/22

July 22, 2025 ~ Lt. Mike Shaw from the Michigan State Police discusses the zipper merge and why officials are encouraging it as peak construction and travel seasons converge.

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00:08:55

Parade Company Asks for More Time to Raise Money for...

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2025/07/22

July 22, 2025 ~ Tony Michaels, President and CEO of the Parade Company tells Paul why they need more time to secure funding for a new building.

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00:07:29

Lake Michigan is America's Most Dangerous Body of Water

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2025/07/22

July 22, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses Lake Michigan and how it's America's most dangerous body of water.

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00:08:32

Fetterman Introduces Bill to Require All Businesses...

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2025/07/22

July 22, 2025 ~ Eben Brown Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses John Fetterman's bill to require all businesses to accept cash.

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00:07:55

Trump vs. Harvard, Trump vs WSJ Part 2 and MLK Jr...

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2025/07/22

July 22, 2025 ~ Dennis Darnoi Founder of Densar Consulting discusses yesterday's hearing on Trump vs Harvard, Donald Trump bans WSJ reporter from his overseas trip and the release of the MLK Jr files.

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01:13:33

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 21, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/07/21

July 21, 2025 ~ Debbie Dingell wants answers in Gaza. Representative Matt Maddock discusses his concerns over ranked choice voting and the status of a budget. Tulsi Gabbard says Obama meddled with 2016 election. Trump tells Washington Commanders to change their name back to the Redskins, sues Wall Street Journal. Alaska Airlines has company wide ground stop. Another close call in the air and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:07:44

Alaska Airlines Ground Stop and Another Close Call in...

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2025/07/21

July 21, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses today's Alaska Airline ground stop and another close call between two aircrafts.

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00:10:20

Trump Suing the Wall Street Journal over Epstein Report

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2025/07/21

July 21, 2025 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law PLLC, Host of Behind the Bench with Todd Flood on WJR discusses Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal.

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00:05:44

Gabbard Threatens Obama Trump Threatens Washington...

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2025/07/21

July 21, 2025 ~ Dave Dulio, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University discusses allegations that Obama interfered in the 2016 election and Trump threatening to hold up the Washington Commander's new football stadium if they don't change their name back to the Redskins.

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00:10:12

State Rep Maddock on Ranked Choice Voting and Status...

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2025/07/21

July 21, 2025 ~ Republican State Rep. Matt Maddock from Milford voices his opposition to ranked choice voting and lawmakers meeting later this week to try to come up with a budget.

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00:09:47

Debbie Dingell Calling for Answers Amid Heightening...

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2025/07/21

July 21, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell is calling for answers amid heightened violence in Gaza.

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01:14:33

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

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2025/07/18

July 18, 2025 ~ What's going on with the weather? New scam going around. President Trump diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Detroit Regional Chamber makes a number of big endorsements. President Trump orders release of Epstein grand jury testimony. $9 billion in spending cuts passes the house. Riger reviews I know What You Did Last Summer and Billy Joel: and So it Goes and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:11:04

Riger Reviews It ~ I Know What You Did Last Summer...

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2025/07/18

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