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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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00:05:25

Paul is Joined by The Three Ghosts from a Christmas...

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2025/12/05

December 5, 2025 ~ Mary Magyari Spirit of Christmas Past, Tamara Della Anderson Spirit of Christmas Present and Sean Ryan Spirit of Christmas Future discuss "A Christmas Carol" running from now through December 24th at Meadow Brook Theatre. 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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00:07:04

DC Bombing Suspect Arrested After Nearly 5 Years

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2025/12/05

December 5, 2025 ~ Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, Federal Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Federal Prosecutor discusses the arrest of the DC pipe bomb suspect. 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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00:07:39

SCOTUS Allows Texas to Keep Maps and Drug Boat...

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2025/12/05

December 5, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political Divide” by Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson With Lynne Golodner discusses the SCOTUS allowing Texas to keep congressional maps and the Admiral who authorized second drug boat strike face questioning on Capitol Hill. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal

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00:58:31

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 4, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/12/04

December 4, 2025 ~ Pentagon watchdog group says Hegseth endangered troops with signal app messages. President Trump rolls back Biden era fuel economy standards. Checking in with Detroit PAL. Large turnout for a virtual hearing over new data center in Saline Township 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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00:07:28

Lingenfelter Collection Hosting 6th Annual Toy Drive

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2025/12/04

December 4, 2025 ~ Ken Lingenfelter, Owner of the Lingenfelter Collection talks about his holiday open house and toy drive this weekend. 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

Large Turnout for Last Night's Virtual Hearing on...

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2025/12/04

December 4, 2025 ~ Summer Ballentine, Reporter for the Detroit News talks about the battle over a new AI date center out in Saline Township. 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

Detroit PAL Checks in with Paul W Smith

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2025/12/04

December 4, 2025 ~ Fred Hunter Detroit PAL CEO discusses year end fundraising goals and plans for 2026. 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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00:05:01

President Trump Rolls Back Biden Era Fuel Economy...

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2025/12/04

December 4, 2025 ~ Keith Naughton, Bloomberg Auto Business Reporter discusses yesterday's oval office meeting where President Trump rolled back Biden era fuel economy standards. 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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01:00:39

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 3, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/12/03

December 3, 2025 ~ President Trump threatens to withhold SNAP benefits from some states. Trump and Hegseth address drug boat bombings. MSU introduces new head football coach. President Trump unveils $1,000 accounts for newborns. How did Witkoff's meeting with Putin go? Some early polling numbers in the senate and gubernatorial races 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

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00:06:19

Pollster Steve Mitchell has Early Senate and...

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2025/12/03

December 3, 2025 ~ Steve Mitchell, CEO Mitchell Research and Communications Inc discusses some of his early polling numbers on the Senate and Gubernatorial races. 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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00:08:30

President Trump Unveils $1,000 Accounts for Newborns

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2025/12/03

December 3, 2025 ~ Patrick Anderson, Founder and CEO of Anderson Economic Group discusses the $1,000 Trump accounts that were unveiled yesterday. 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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00:03:50

MSU Introduces Pat Fitzgerald as Their New Head...

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2025/12/03

December 3, 2025 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter recaps yesterday's press conference where Michigan State introduced Pat Fitzgerald as their new head football coach. 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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00:06:25

Trump and Hegseth Address Drug Boat Bombing During...

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2025/12/03

December 3, 2025 ~ Eben Brown, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor on yesterday's cabinet meeting where Trump addressed immigration and the drug boat strike. 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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00:06:41

President Trump Threatens to Withhold SNAP for States...

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2025/12/03

December 3, 2025 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editor for the Detroit News discusses President Trump threatening to withhold SNAP benefits from states that don't turn over data about recipients. 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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01:05:28

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 2, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/12/02

December 2, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski sits in for Paul discusses the biggest news and topics of the day. 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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00:07:15

David Sowerby, Ancora Advisors Managing Partner

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2025/12/02

December 2, 2025 ~ David Sowerby, Ancora Advisors Managing Partner discusses holiday spending and the economy. 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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00:06:40

Nate Forbes, Owner of Somerset Collection

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2025/12/02

December 2, 2025 ~ Nate Forbes, Owner of Somerset Collection talks about the holiday shopping season which is well underway. 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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00:09:25

Daniel Hoffman, Former CIA Station Chief in Moscow

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2025/12/02

December 2, 2025 ~ Daniel Hoffman, Former CIA Station Chief in Moscow discusses the latest in the US/Russia negotiations. 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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00:08:36

Giving Tuesday, Forgotten Harvest

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2025/12/02

December 2, 2025 ~ Arian Lewis, CEO of Forgotten Harvest joins Rocky Raczkowski for Giving Tuesday. 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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00:08:16

Andy Hetzel, VP of Communications for BCBS of MI

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2025/12/02

December 2, 2025 ~ Andy Hetzel, VP of Communications for BCBS of MI discusses what to do about the rising cost of healthcare. 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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