x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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.

news daily news

All Episodes

00:06:38

Trump Administration Rehiring Hundreds of Laid Off...

Focus with Paul W. Smith ·

2025/09/25

September 25, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne with the latest on DOGE rehiring hundreds of laid off workers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en

00:06:31

State Legislature Adds Extra Days Ahead of Budget...

Focus with Paul W. Smith ·

2025/09/25

September 25, 2025 ~ Joe Aragona, State Representative R-Central Macomb County discusses the latest on the state budget deadline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en

00:07:02

DOJ Weighing Comey Indictment, Shutdown Would Benefit...

Focus with Paul W. Smith ·

2025/09/25

September 25, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News and co-author of "The Civility Book A Guide to building Bridges Across the Political Divide" discusses the DOJ trying to decide whether or not to indict James Comey and his column on a shut down benefitting Mike Duggan in the gubernatorial race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en

01:04:25

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

Focus with Paul W. Smith ·

2025/09/24

September 24, 2025 ~ President Trump changes tone on Ukraine. Multiple people shot at ICE facility in Dallas. Jimmy Kimmel returns. Tik Tok reaches a deal and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en

00:05:23

Sheriff Bouchard on Shooting at ICE Facility in Dallas

Focus with Paul W. Smith ·

2025/09/24

September 24, 2025 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the shooting at the ICE facility in Dallas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en

00:08:24

Tik Tok Has Deal with Oracle

Focus with Paul W. Smith ·

2025/09/24

September 24, 2025 ~ Tom Watkins, Director President and CEO of TDW and Associates discusses the deal reached between Tik Tok and and Oracle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en

00:08:12

Jimmy Kimmel Returns to the Airwaves

Focus with Paul W. Smith ·

2025/09/24

September 24, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, co-founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses the return of Jimmy Kimmel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en

00:06:39

Denise Ilitch Launching New Show on WJR

Focus with Paul W. Smith ·

2025/09/24

September 24, 2025 ~ Denise Ilitch joins Paul W Smith to announce the debut of her new show this Saturday at 5pm. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en

00:07:33

Update on Shooting at ICE Facility in Dallas

Focus with Paul W. Smith ·

2025/09/24

September 24, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne has the latest on the shooting in Dallas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en

00:07:22

Trump Says Ukraine Can Reclaim Most of It's Territory

Focus with Paul W. Smith ·

2025/09/24

September 24, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor on President Trump's change of tone on Ukraine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en

00:49:44

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

Focus with Paul W. Smith ·

2025/09/23

September 23, 2025 ~ Shutdowns loom on both the state and federal level. President Trump delivers remarks in from of UN General Assembly. Lions win big on the road. Trump administration ties acetaminophen to autism, Jimmy Kimmel will be back on air and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.comfor information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en

00:05:30

Jimmy Kimmel Returns Tonight

Focus with Paul W. Smith ·

2025/09/23

September 23, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses the end of Jimmy Kimmel's suspension from ABC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en

00:10:51

Trump Administration Ties Acetaminophen During...

Focus with Paul W. Smith ·

2025/09/23

September 23, 2025 ~ Emily Stefanic, MA, LPC, MS, PA-C, Physicians Assistant at Oakland Family Services where she is in charge of medication management discusses the Trump administration linking acetaminophen during pregnancy to autism. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en

00:08:03

Lions Beat Ravens 38-30 on Monday Night Football

Focus with Paul W. Smith ·

2025/09/23

September 23, 2025 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter recaps last night's Lions victory. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en

00:06:51

Nesbitt on State Budget and National Guard

Focus with Paul W. Smith ·

2025/09/23

September 23, 2025 ~ Aric Nesbitt, Michigan's Senate Minority Leader and Republican Gubernatorial Candidate gives us an update on the budget and his thoughts on calling the National Guard to Detroit if he were Governor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en

00:08:17

President Trump Speaks in Front of UN General Assembly

Focus with Paul W. Smith ·

2025/09/23

September 23, 2024 ~ Tonya J Powers, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor recaps President Trump's address in front of the UN General Assembly. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en

00:12:04

Trump to Meet With Dem Leadership Ahead of Shutdown

Focus with Paul W. Smith ·

2025/09/23

September 23, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell D-Ann Arbor discusses the latest on a possible government shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en

01:06:30

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

Focus with Paul W. Smith ·

2025/09/22

September 22, 2025 ~ Chris Alberta in for Paul W Smith. Turning down the political temperature after Charlie Kirk's memorial, the battle over gender and looking ahead to Monday Night Football between the Lions and the Baltimore Ravens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en

00:09:07

Previewing Lions vs Ravens on Monday Night Football

Focus with Paul W. Smith ·

2025/09/22

September 22, 2025 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino previews tonight's game between the Lions and Baltimore Ravens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en

00:07:12

How Conservatives Can Attract More People by Taking...

Focus with Paul W. Smith ·

2025/09/22

September 22, 2025 ~ Henry Olsen, Senior Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center discusses his OPED in the Washington Post "This is the right’s moment to forge a supermajority." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

en

3,951 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci