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 ~ June 30, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 30, 2026 ~ Latest on the Supreme Court. Lions release Terrion Arnold. Dusty May talks about leaving Michigan. John James picks up some big endorsements 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.
John James Picks Up a Number of Endorsements
June 30, 2026 ~ John James, Congressman R-10th District, Gubernatorial Candidate has picked up a number of endorsements. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Dr. Cogan Launching Nerve and Disc Laser Institute
June 30, 2026 ~ Dr. Sol Cogan, Owner and Clinic Director at the Nerve and Disc Institute discusses the launch of the Nerve and Disc Laser Institute. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Lions Release Terrion Arnold. Dusty May Talks About Leaving Michigan
June 30, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino discusses the Lions releasing Terrion Arnold and Dusty May speaks out about leaving Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Supreme Court Issues a Number of Pivotal Decisions
June 30, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses a number of decisions made by the Supreme Court. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Whitmer Sending National Guard to Washington DC
June 30, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses Governor Whitmer sending 160 national guard troops to Washington DC. 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 ~ June 29, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 29, 2026 ~ Iran and US agree to stop exchanging fire until this week's peace talks. Pete Buttigieg swatted. Officer involved shooting at local Meijer. Looking ahead to 4th of July travel. Flint couple charged in death of 7 year old 255 lb child. Temperatures to break 100 this week 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.
Hundred Degree Temperatures Coming to Detroit
June 29, 2026 ~ Meteorologist Scott Lawrimore, General Manager of the Weather Channel discusses the coming heat this week. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Parents Charged in Death of 255 pound 7 Year Old
June 29, 2026 ~ Genesee County Prosecutor discusses two parents charged in the death of their 255 pound 7 year old son. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Iran and US Agree to Stop Exchanging Fire Ahead of Talks
June 29, 2026 ~ Austin Gullett, Former Navy Intelligence Officer looks ahead to this week's peace talks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Looking Ahead at 4th of July Travel
June 29, 2026 ~ Tonya J. Powers, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor looks ahead at 4th of July holiday travel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Buttigieg Swatted, Police Involved Shooting at Local Meijer
June 29, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt Retired Detroit Police Chief discusses Pete Buttigieg being victim of a swatting attack and an officer involved shooting at the Southgate Meijer. 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 ~ June 26, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 26, 2026 ~ Trump and Speaker Johnson meet about stalled bills. SCOTUS hands Trump 2 major victories. Report says Michigan needs new data center policies. America looks ahead to knock out run in World Cup 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 Supergirl and The American Experiment
June 26, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews Supergirl and The American Experiment 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.
US Men's Soccer Prepares for Knockout Round
June 26, 2026 ~ Roger Faulkner, Board Member and Committee member at United States Soccer Foundation, author of “You Can't Get There from Here: My Soccer Journey from Derby to Detroit” looks ahead to the World Cup knockout rounds for the US Men's team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
New Report Says Michigan Needs New Data Center Policies
June 26, 2026 ~ Brent Yax CEO, Awecomm Technologies discusses a report that says Michigan needs new data center policies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Trump and Johnson Meet Over Stalled Bills, Detroit News Makes Endorsements
June 26, 2026 ~ 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 Trump and Johnson's meeting about stalled bills and their endorsements for the Gubernatorial primary. 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 ~ June 25, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 25, 2026 ~ Chris Alberta 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.
Terrion Arnold Faces Kidnapping and Robbery Charges
June 25, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino discusses possible criminal charges for Terrion Arnold. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Battle for 7th District Heats Up
June 25, 2026 ~ Jason Roe, Principal at Roe Strategic discusses the battle for the 7th district. 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 ~ June 24, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 24, 2026 ~ Mamdani backed candidates have big primary night. SCOTUS sides with Trump on green cards while senate sides against him on war powers. Framework for a state budget reached. Note saying Nancy Guthrie has died kept secret for months 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.
Note on Nancy Guthrie Death Kept Secret Until Now
June 24, 2026 ~ Andy Arena, Director of the Detroit Crime Commission, Former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit office discusses why a ransom note claiming Nancy Guthrie had died was kept secret for so long. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Framework for 2027 State Budget Reached
June 24, 2026 ~ Ron Robinson, State Rep R-Utica, former Anchor and Reporter at WJR on the tentative budget reached for 2027. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Senate Votes to Limit Trump's War Powers
June 24, 2026 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, born in Israel, served in Israeli military discusses the Senate vote to limit Trump's war powers in Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
SCOTUS Sides With Trump on Green Cards
June 24, 2026 ~ Michael Bullotta, of Bullotta Law, Former Federal Prosecutor discusses the SCOTUS siding with the Trump administration on Green Cards. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mamdani Backed Candidates Go 3-0 in Their Primaries
June 24, 2026 ~ Tonya J Powers, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor talks about Mamdani backed candidates' big night. 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 ~ June 23, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 23, 2026 ~ Paul broadcasts live from Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Highland Park. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Aric Nesbitt Suspends Gubernatorial Campaign, Trump Makes Endorsements
June 23, 2026 ~ Dennis Darnoi, Founder of Densar Consulting discusses how a number of Trump endorsements are effecting Michigan races. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Derick Hulet, Operations Manager at Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram
June 23, 2026 ~ Derick Hulet, Operations Manager at Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram joins Paul W. Smith live from Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Motor City Aresenal of Democracy
June 23, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses her America 250 piece on the arsenal of democracy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Long Time Customer Marcea on What Makes Her Keep Coming Back
June 23, 2026 ~ Longtime Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram customer Marcea tells Paul W. Smith why she does business with Snethkamp again and again. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Moe Shamon, Senior Director of Sales at Ally Auto
June 23, 2026 ~ Moe Shamon, Senior Director of Sales at Ally Auto joins Paul live from Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
JD Vance Says Iran Has Agreed to Allow Nuclear Inspectors
June 23, 2026 ~ Jessica Rosenthal, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor, Host of The Fox News Rundown Weekdays at 5am on WJR gives an update on Iran peace talks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mark Snethkamp Sr. President of Snethkamp Automotive Family
June 23, 2026 ~ Mark Snethkamp Sr. President of Snethkamp Automotive Family, joins Paul live from Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. 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 ~ June 22, 2026 ~ Full Show
June 22, 2026 ~ Dusty May to Dallas. Latest on Iran Peace Talks. British Prime Minister steps down. Previewing tonight's fireworks. Is there a thaw between members of the royal family? Justice Department opens civil rights investigation into MLB pride night. Battle over data centers reaches Lennox and the day's biggest headlines. Marie Osborne 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.
Battle Over Data Center in Lennox
June 22, 2026~ Arianna Welsh, Deputy Secretary of the Board, Citizens for a Better Macomb County discusses tonight's meeting over massive data center in Lennox. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
GM and Ford Race for Spot in Military Boom
June 22, 2026 ~Paul Eisenstein, editor of Headlight dot news discusses the GM and Ford race for a spot in military boom. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Justice Department Opens Up Civil Rights Investigation Into MLB Pride Night
June 22, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law PLLC, Host of "Behind the Bench" with Todd Flood discusses the DOJ investigation into pride night at a San Francisco Giants Game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
King Charles Offers Harry and Meghan Royal Accommodations
June 22, 2026 ~ Brittany Provance, Editor in Chief of Royal News Network discusses King Charles offering royal accommodations to Harry and family Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Previewing Tonight's Fireworks
June 22, 2026 ~ Tony Michaels, Parade Company President and CEO and Linda Forte, Chair Michigan Thanksgiving Parade Foundation look ahead to tonight's fireworks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
