Focus with Paul W. Smith
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.
Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 2, 2025 ~ Full Show
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.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
David Sowerby, Ancora Advisors Managing Partner
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.
Nate Forbes, Owner of Somerset Collection
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.
Daniel Hoffman, Former CIA Station Chief in Moscow
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.
Giving Tuesday, Forgotten Harvest
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.
Andy Hetzel, VP of Communications for BCBS of MI
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.
John Gizzi, News Max Senior White House Correspondent
December 2, 2025 ~ John Gizzi, News Max Senior White House Correspondent talks to Rocky Raczkowski about what is going on with Somali and Afghan immigrants in Washington DC and will we have another 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.
Focus with Paul W Smith ~ December 1, 2025 ~ Full Show
December 1, 2025 ~ Paul W Smith is awarded the Key to Detroit. Bad weekend for football. President Trump pausing asylum applicants. Congress opens inquiry into Pete Hegseth. Netanyahu asks for a pardon. US and Ukraine hold constructive talks. SCOTUS to hear big internet case 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.
SCOTUS Decision Could Affect Millions of Internet Users
December 1, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses an impending SCOTUS case that could affect millions of internet users. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
US and Ukraine Have Constructive Talks and Netanyahu Asks for a Pardon
December 1, 2025 ~ Mike Rogers, Veteran, Former FBI Agent, Former Chairman of the US Intelligence Committee, current Republican Gubernatorial candidate discusses some big foreign policy stories that happened over the weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
President Trump Pauses Migration and Congress Opens Inquiry Into Hegseth
December 1, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell discusses Trump pauses asylum requests in the wake of the national guard shooting and Congress opening up an inquiry into Pete Hegseth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mayor Mike Duggan Gives Paul The Key to the City
December 1, 2025 ~ Mayor Mike Duggan surprises Paul W with the key to the city before his family calls in to congratulate him. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Focus with Paul W Smith ~ November 26, 2025 ~ Full Show
November 26, 2025 ~ President Trump sends envoy to Moscow. MSP talks about the busiest bar night of the year. Bad weather and busy travel projected for Thanksgiving. Senator Slotkin says she and 5 other Senators are subject of FBI probe. Keeping an eye out for holiday scams 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.
Keeping an Eye Out for Holiday Scams
November 26, 2025 ~ Susan Tompor, Personal Finance Columnist for the Detroit Free Press discusses her column on common holiday scams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
6 Democrats Who Made Video About Following Illegal Orders Say They are Now Target of FBI Investigation
November 26, 2025 ~ Daniel Roberts, Former Special Agent in Charge of the Detroit FBI discusses claims that 6 Democrat Senators who made video about military following illegal orders are being investigated by the FBI. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Busy Thanksgiving Travel and Bad Weather
November 26, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses busy travel and bad weather projected for Thanksgiving. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Lt. Mike Shaw from MSP on Busiest Bar Night of the Year
November 26, 2025 ~ Lt. Mike Shaw from the Michigan State Police discusses what has become known as "Blackout Wednesday." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Congressman John James on Ukraine Russia Peace Talks and Promising Poll Numbers
November 26, 2025 ~ John James, Congressman R-10th District and Gubernatorial Candidate gives his thoughts on the peace talks between the US, Ukraine and Russia along with an update on his campaign. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Focus with Paul W Smith ~ November 24, 2025 ~ Full Show
November 24, 2025 ~ Paul W Smith broadcasts live from Palazzo Di Bocce for Hunger Free in the D. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
And The Grand Total Is......
November 24, 2025 ~ Tom Celani, Vicki Celani and Dario Bergamo are back to tell Paul W Smith how much money was raised at Hunger Free in the D. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ryan Daly, President Corewell Health Foundation of Southeast Michigan
November 24, 2025 ~ Ryan Daly, President Corewell Health Foundation of Southeast Michigan joins Paul W Smith live from Hunger Free in the D. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Captain Michael Bouchard at Hunger Free in the D
November 24, 2025 ~ Michael Bouchard, Captain in the National Guard, Republican Congressional Candidate for the 10th District discusses why Hunger Free in the D is important to him and what it's like being deployed during the holidays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Ken DeLuca and Cam Barrett from Kroger
November 24, 2025 ~ Ken DeLuca, President The Kroger Co of Michigan and Cam Barrett, Public Affairs Manager at Kroger join Paul W Smith live at Hunger Free in the D. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Adrian Lewis, CEO of Forgotten Harvest
November 24, 2025 ~ Adrian Lews, CEO of Forgotten Harvest joins Paul W Smith live at Hunger Free in the D. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tom Celani and Dario Bergamo Kick Off Hunger Free in the D
November 24, 2025 ~ Tom Celani, Founder of the Celani Family Foundation and Dario Bergamo, CEO of The Globale Group Sales and Marketing and longtime Automotive Executive help Paul W Smith kick off Hunger Free in the D. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Focus with Paul W Smith ~ November 21, 2025 ~ Full Show
November 21, 2025 ~ President Trump calls group of 6 Senate Democrats seditious. US and Ukraine working on a peace deal. Howell data center on hold. Trump and Mamdani to meet at the White House 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.
Riger Reviews Wicked for Good and Sebastian Maniscalco It Ain't Right
November 21, 2025 ~ Dave Riger of Riger Reviews it reviews Wicked for Good in Theaters and Sebastian Maniscalco It Ain't Right on Hulu. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
President Trump to Meet with Mamdani
November 21, 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 expected meeting today between President Trump and New York Mayor elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Howell Data Center Put on Hold
November 21, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of News and Community Affairs discusses the pause put on a data center in Howell after the community protests. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
US and Ukraine Working on a Peace Deal
November 21, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt Colonel in the US Army discusses the peace deal the US and Ukraine are working on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
President Trump Calls Democrat Video Seditious
November 21, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses Elissa Slotkin and 5 other Democrat Senators posting a video imploring members of the military to ignore unlawful orders and President Trump calling it sedition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Focus with Paul W Smith ~ November 20, 2025 ~ Full Show
November 20, 2025 ~ Paul W Smith, Luanne Thomas Ewald and Ann Thomas Honor the 2025 Class of "Women Who Lead" live from Joe Muer Seafood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Tiffany Ford, president and CEO of the University of Michigan Credit Union
November 20, 2025 ~ Tiffany Ford, president and CEO of the University of Michigan Credit Union is recognized as one of 2025's Women Who Lead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dr. Sharman Davenport, president and CEO of Turning Point in Macomb County
November 20, 2025 ~ Dr. Sharman Davenport, president and CEO of Turning Point in Macomb County is a 2025 WJR Women Who Lead honoree. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Kelly Wolgamott, vice president of Pure Michigan
November 20, 2025 ~ Kelly Wolgamott, vice president of Pure Michigan is a 2025 Women Who Leads Honoree. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Micheline “Micki” Maynard, long-time journalist, broadcaster, and educator based out of Ann Arbor
November 20, 2025 ~ Micheline “Micki” Maynard, long-time journalist, broadcaster, and educator based out of Ann Arbor is recognized as one of 2025's Women Who Leads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Kerry Doman, founder of Little Guide
November 20, 2025 ~ Kerry Doman, founder of Little Guide is a 2025 Women Who Leads Honoree. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Karen Arondoski, owner of I.F. Metalworks
November 20, 2025 ~ Karen Arondoski, owner of I.F. Metalworks is one of WJR's 2025 Women Who Leads Honorees. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Megan Spanitz, COO of the Detroit Regional Chamber
November 20, 2025 ~ Megan Spanitz, COO of the Detroit Regional Chamber is honored as one of 2025's Women Who Leads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Krista Tanner, president of ITC Holdings Corp.
November 20, 2025 ~ Krista Tanner, president of ITC Holdings Corp. is recognized as one of 2025's Women Who Leads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
