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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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00:09:07

SCOTUS Clears Way for Mass Layoffs at the Department...

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2025/07/15

July 15, 2025 ~ Andrew Brodie, Superintendent of Flat Rock Schools and Past President of the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators discusses the Supreme Court clearing the way for the Department of Education to layoff 1400 people.

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00:08:17

Tigers and Robots on Display in Tonight's All-Star Game

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2025/07/15

July 15, 2025 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino discusses the Tigers sending 6 players and one bat boy to tonight's all star game featuring robot umpires.

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00:09:24

Congressman Barrett on Trump's Tension with Russia

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2025/07/15

July 15, 2025 ~ Tom Barrett, Congressman R-7th district discusses President Trump threatening tariffs on countries that do business with Russia if a ceasefire is not reached within 50 times.

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01:09:36

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 14, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/07/14

July 14, 2025 ~ More Epstein fall out. What's the latest on a state budget? Deadly church shooting in Kentucky. President Trump running out of patience with Russia. Senate releases report on assassination attempt. More tariffs being threatened and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:07:46

President Trump Announces New Tariffs on Mexico and...

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2025/07/14

July 14, 2025 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses new tariffs on Mexico and the European Union.

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00:08:44

Senate Assassination Attempt Report and Trump Running...

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2025/07/14

July 14, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the Senate report on the Trump assassination attempt and President Trump running out of patience with Russia.

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00:07:48

Latest on Fatal Church Shooting in Kentucky

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2025/07/14

July 14, 2025 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses the fatal church shooting in Kentucky.

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00:07:07

Speaker Hall on Where the Budget Stands, Big...

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2025/07/14

July 14, 2025 ~ Matt Hall, Michigan House Speaker discusses the latest on passing a budget and how the Big Beautiful Bill and Trump's border policies affect Michigan.

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00:08:45

Latest on Fall Out Over Epstein Files or Lack Thereof

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2025/07/14

July 14, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, co-founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses the infighting within the Trump cabinet and MAGA movement over the Epstein files.

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01:06:25

Focus With Paul W Smith ~ July 11, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/07/11

July 11, 2025 ~ Full Show. President Trump threatens more tariffs on Canada. New Hampshire court pauses birthright citizenship order. Mike Duggan says he would dock pay of lawmakers who don't pass budgets. Ford auto dealer on ground in Texas helping flood victims. Member of MS-13 arrested in Macomb County. Riger reviews Superman and Dexter: Resurrection and the day's biggest headlines

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00:08:25

Riger Reviews It - Superman and Dexter Resurrection

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2025/07/11

July 11, 2025 ~ Dave Riger reviews Superman and Dexter Resurrection.

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00:06:41

MS-13 Gang Member Arrested in Macomb County and One...

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2025/07/11

July 11, 2025 ~ Andy Arena, Executive Director of the Detroit Crime Commission and Former Head of the Detroit FBI discusses a member of MS-13 being arrested in Macomb County and one year since the assassination attempt on Donald Trump.

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00:07:57

Ford on Ground in Texas Helping Flooding Victims

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2025/07/11

July 11, 2025 ~ Wes Studdard, Managing Partner of Bluebonnet Ford in New Braunfels Texas discusses what Ford is doing to help flooding victims.

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00:04:49

Mike Duggan Says He Will Dock Lawmakers Pay if They...

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2025/07/11

July 11, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses Mayor Duggan's plan to dock lawmakers' pay if the don't get budgets passed by July deadline.

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00:09:43

Trumps Threatens More Tariffs on Canada and...

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2025/07/11

July 11, 2025 ~ Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic discusses President Trump threatening more tariffs on Canada and a New Hampshire Court pausing Donald Trump's birthright citizenship order.

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01:07:54

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 10, 2025 ~ Full Show

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2025/07/10

July 10, 2025 ~ Biden's doctor refuses to answer questions on Capitol Hill. 6 secret service agents suspended in connection to last years assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Federal and Supreme Courts deal a couple of defeats to Trump's immigration agenda. Accusations of FEMA being slowed in Texas because of cost cutting measures. President Trump threatened to bomb Moscow. Measle cases up in Michigan and the day's biggest headlines.

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00:08:08

State Officials Urging Vaccines as Measles Surge

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2025/07/10

July 10, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses officials calling for more vaccines as measle cases surge.

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00:06:45

Russia, Ukraine, Hegseth and new Tariffs

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2025/07/10

July 10, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retried Lt. Colonel in the US Army, President of Imperium Logistics LLC discusses President Trump saying he threatened to bomb Moscow if they invade Ukraine, Pete Hegseth pausing aid to Ukraine and new tariff letters going out.

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00:05:48

Is FEMA's Response in Texas Being Delayed?

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2025/07/10

July 10, 2025 ~ Eben Brown, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the latest from Texas and accusations that FEMA's response is being delayed by Kristi Noem's cost control measures.

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00:06:56

SCOTUS Blocks Florida Immigration Law

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2025/07/10

July 10, 2025 ~ Amir Makled, Partner and Principal at Hall Makled Law discusses a couple of legal set backs to President Trump's immigration agenda and him being recognized as a 40 Under 40 by the Arab American Foundation.

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