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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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01:08:34

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ January 20, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/01/20

January 20, 2026 ~ 100 car pile up closes freeway in West Michigan yesterday. Michigan drops tax revenue projections by $1 billion. Indiana wins national title, Lions hire new offensive coordinator. Trump ties Greenland plans to Nobel prize snub 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.

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00:09:54

Trump Heads to Davos Ties Greenland Plans to Nobel...

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2026/01/20

January 20, 2026 ~ January 20, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell discusses President Trump heading to the World Economic Forum at odds with allies over Greenland. 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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00:06:43

Indiana Wins National Championship, Lions Hire...

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2026/01/20

January 20, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Director breaks down last night's national championship game and gives his thoughts on the Lions new offensive coordinator. 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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00:08:12

Dr. Tom Rifai on the Flex5 Food Pyramid

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2026/01/20

January 20, 2026 ~ Dr. Tom Rifai, President and CEO Reality Meets Science Inc. Past President US National Board of Physician Nutrition Specialists discusses the new food pyramid, what they got wrong and what they missed. 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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00:08:03

Michigan Drops Tax Revenue Projections by $1 Billion

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2026/01/20

January 20, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses Michigan adjusting their tax revenue projections by $1 billion. 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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00:06:46

100 Car Pile Up Closed I-196 Near Grand Rapids

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2026/01/20

January 20, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses a 100 car pile up on the west side of the state 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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01:11:07

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ January 19, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/01/19

January 19, 2026 ~ Trump threatens NATO allies who don't agree with Greenland takeover. DOJ opens probe into Minnesota Governor and Minneapolis Mayor. Recapping NFL action and looking ahead to tonight's national title game. How Detroit played a role in Martin Luther King Jr.'s I have a Dream Speech. Judge freezes the spending of $645 million cut from budget by State House GOP and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about

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00:08:20

Judge Freezes Spending of $645 million Cuts Approved...

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2026/01/19

January 19, 2026 ~ Matt Hall, State Representative R-42nd District, Michigan House Speakers discusses a judge siding with the Michigan House GOP on $645 million budget cuts. 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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00:05:28

I Have a Dream's Detroit Roots

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2026/01/19

January 19, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I have a Dream" speech's Detroit origins. 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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00:08:22

NFC/AFC Title Games Set, College Football National...

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2026/01/19

January 19, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino recaps this weekend's NFL action and looks ahead to tonight's national championship game. 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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00:09:05

DOJ Opens Investigation of Frey and Walz

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2026/01/19

January 19, 2026 ~ Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, federal criminal defense attorney and former federal prosecutor discusses the Department of Justice opening an investigation of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for interfering with ICE operations. 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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00:10:00

Trump Threatens NATO Allies with Tariffs if they...

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2026/01/19

January 19, 2026 ~ Bill Ballenger, Editor of the Ballenger Report discusses the latest in Trump's quest for Greenland. 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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01:13:31

Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ January 16, 2026 ~ Full Show

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2026/01/16

January 16, 2026 ~ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy checks in ahead of his visit to Ohio and Michigan. Trump finally gets his Nobel Prize. Lawmakers in Denmark to discuss Greenland. White House releases healthcare plan. Trump threatens insurrection act 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.

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00:07:33

Riger Reviews 28 Days Later The Bone Temple and The...

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2026/01/16

January 16, 2026 ~ Riger Reviews 28 Days Later The Bone Temple and The Rip on Netflix. 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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00:07:48

How to Prepare Home for Blast of Winter

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2026/01/16

January 16, 2026 ~ Duane Crum, Senior Restoration Project Manager with Modernistic tells us how to prepare our home for the upcoming blast of winter. 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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00:10:50

White House Unveils Healthcare Plan, Tensions...

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2026/01/16

January 16, 2026 ~ Tim Walberg, Congressman R-5th District discusses Trump's new healthcare plan and the latest in Minnesota. 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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00:08:52

USPBL and United Wholesale Mortgage Announce New...

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2026/01/16

January 16, 2026 ~ Andy Appleby, Owner, CEO and Commissioner of the United Shore Professional Baseball League discusses a new partnership with United Wholesale Mortage. 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

AG Nessel Calls to Ban ICE from Courthouses

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2026/01/16

January 16, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and Newsdiscussing Dana Nessel calling to bar immigration arrests and Michigan courthouses. 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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00:03:52

Machado Gives Trump Her Nobel Prize, Lawmakers Visit...

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2026/01/16

January 16, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Venezuelan opposition leader Machado giving her Nobel prize to President Trump and a number of lawmakers in Denmark to discuss Greenland. 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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00:15:23

Secretary Duffy on Cafe Standards and Visiting the...

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2026/01/16

January 16, 2026 ~ Sean Duffy, United States Secretary of Transportation discusses his visit to auto plants in Ohio today and the Auto Show tomorrow. 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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