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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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00:08:51

Polling Show Governor, Senate Races Very Close

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2026/01/14

January 14, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses new polling showing the Governor and Senate races being very close. 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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00:09:37

Todd Raburn, Director Global CX Implelementation for...

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2026/01/14

January 14, 2026 ~ Todd Raburn, Director Global CX Implelementation for Ford talks to Chris Renwick and the Detroit Auto Show. 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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00:09:08

SCOTUS Hears Transgender Sports Arguments and...

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2026/01/14

January 14, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page for the Detroit News discusses the arguments SCTOUS heard about transgender players in youth sports and the Clintons refusing to testify in Epstein inquiry. 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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00:09:28

Jason Hyde, Bronco Brand Manger

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2026/01/14

January 14, 2026 ~ Jason Hyde, Bronco Brand Manager discusses the unveil of the new Bronco RTR with Chris Renwick live from the Detroit Auto Show. 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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01:11:54

Focus With Paul W Smith ~ January 13, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/01/13

January 13, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio, President and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan and Ryan Goldberg President and CEO of DFCU fill in for Paul W. Smith live from the Detroit Economic Club. 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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00:08:54

Gabe Ehrlich, Director of Research Seminar in...

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2026/01/13

January 13, 2026 ~ Gabe Ehrlich, Director of Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics at U of M talks to Jeff Donofrio and Ryan Goldberg in for Paul W. Smith. 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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00:09:31

Quentin Messer, CEO MEDC and President and Chair of...

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2026/01/13

January 13, 2026 ~ Quentin Messer, CEO MEDC and President and Chair of the Michigan Strategic Fund joins Jeff Donofrio and Ryan Goldberg in for Paul W. Smith. 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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00:09:49

Mary Buchzeiger, CEO Lucerne International

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2026/01/13

January 13, 2026 ~ Mary Buchzeiger, CEO Lucerne International talks to Jeff Donofrio and Ryan Goldberg in for Paul W. Smith. 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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00:08:55

Rich Homberg, President and CEO of Detroit PBS

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2026/01/13

January 13, 2026 ~ Rich Homberg, President and CEO of Detroit PBS talks to Jeff Donofrio and Ryan Goldberg live from the Detroit Economic Club. 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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00:07:27

Jared Fleischer, CEO of Bedrock

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2026/01/13

January 13, 2026 ~ Jared Fleischer, CEO of Bedrock joins Jeff Donofrio and Ryan Goldberg in for Paul W. Smith. 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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00:08:40

Garrick Rochow, CEO Consumers Energy

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2026/01/13

January 13, 2026 ~ Garrick Rochow, CEO of Consumers Energy talks to Jeff Donofrio and Ryan Goldberg in for Paul W. 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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00:09:45

Ron Hall Jr. CEO Bridgewater Interiors

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2026/01/13

January 13, 2026 ~ Ron Hall Jr, CEO Bridgewater Interiors talk to Jeff Donofrio and Ryan Goldberg in for Paul W. Smith. 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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00:08:51

Rachel Stewart CEO of Gardner White

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2026/01/13

January 13, 2026 ~ Rachel Stewart, CEO of Gardner White joins Jeff Donofrio and Ryan Goldberg in for Paul W. Smith. 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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01:19:28

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ January 12, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/01/12

January 12, 2026 ~ Fed Chair Jerome Powell says DOJ is investigating him. Sergei Federov checks in ahead of his jersey being retired. Michigan names new President. Arrests and protests continue over the weekend after new video released. US weighing military action against Iran 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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00:07:07

Doron Levin Back from Israel and Talking Iran

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2026/01/12

January 12, 2026 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, born in Israel, served in Israeli military discusses his 3 part series in the Detroit News and the latest in tensions between the United States and Iran. 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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00:11:47

Arrests and Protests Continue in Minneapolis as New...

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2026/01/12

January 12, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the latest out of Minneapolis. 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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00:10:19

Michigan Names Syracuse Chancellor Kent Syverud...

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2026/01/12

January 12, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Michigan's new President Kent Syverud. 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

Sergei Fedorov on Having His Jersey Retired by the...

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2026/01/12

January 12, 2026 ~ Red Wings great, hockey hall of famer Sergei Federov talks to Paul hours before his jersey is retired by the team. 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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00:09:46

Jerome Powell says he is Being Investigated by the DOJ

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2026/01/12

January 12, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses Fed Chair Jerome Powell saying DOJ is investigating him. 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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01:17:31

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ January 9, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/01/09

January 9, 2026 ~ House votes to extend Obamacare subsidies. Latest on shootings in Minnesota and Portland. NASA bringing astronauts home. Senate votes to limit Trump's war time powers. Internet in Iran cut off 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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