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 ~ August 20, 2026 ~ FULL EPISODE
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 20, 2026 ~ FULL EPISODE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
US Rep. Dingell
August 20, 2026 ~ US Representative for Michigan's 6th District Debbie Dingell joins Terry to talk about current issues facing Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Bringing Big Events to Detroit
August 20, 2026 ~ Detroit Sports Commission Executive Director Marty Dobek talks with Terry about the the great events big and small coming to Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Detroit Economic Club
August 20, 2026 ~ Detroit Economic Club President & CEO Steve Grigorian speaks with Terry about all the great information that is distributed at their monthly meetings. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Automotive Hall of Fame
August 20, 2026 ~ Automotive Hall of Fame President Sarah Cook joins Terry to talk about what happens at the Automotive Hall of Fame. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Detroit Regional Chamber
August 20, 2026 ~ Detroit Regional Chamber President & CEO Sandy Baruah talks with Terry about all the great things the Detroit Regional Chamber does for the city. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Wizard of Ahhhhs
August 20, 2026 ~ Parade Company President & CEO Tony Michaels joins Terry to preview this years Thanksgiving Day Parade. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Freedom 250 Race
August 20, 2026 ~ Vice President of Penske Entertainment and the President of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix, presented by Lear Michael Montri joins Terry to preview the Freedom 250 Grand Prix Indy Car race happening this weekend in Washington D.C. 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 ~ August 18, 2026 ~ FULL EPISODE
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 18, 2026 ~ FULL EPISODE Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Anton Daniels
August 18, 2026 ~ Mentor, Husband, Father, Advocate and Personality Anton speaks with Chris. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Problems in Hockeytown
August 18, 2026 ~ Former NHL hockey player and current NHL color commentator Darren Pang joins Chris Alberta to discuss Detroit Red Wings situation. 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 ~ August 17, 2026 ~ Full Show
August 17, 2026 ~ Chris Alberta and Jason Roe fill in for Paul W. Smith discusses the big topics and stories 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.
Roger Hauck, new GOP leader of the State Senate
August 17, 2026 ~ Roger Hauck, new GOP leader of the State Senate joins Chris Alberta and Jason Roe 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.
Jonathan Martin, Senior National Political Reporter at Politico
August 17, 2026 ~ Jonathan Martin, Senior National Political Reporter at Politico joins Chris Alberta and Jason Roe 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.
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 14, 2026 ~ Full Show
August 14, 2026 ~ Eric Larson CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership fills 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.
Carol Coletta, Bloomberg Public Innovation Fellow
August 14, 2026 ~ Carol Coletta, Bloomberg Public Innovation Fellow joins Eric Larson 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.
Riger Reviews End of Oak Street and Reacher Season 4
August 14, 2026 ~ Dave Riger of Reviews it, reviews End of Oak Street and Reacher Season 4 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Peter Scher and Terrah Opferman
August 14, 2026 ~ Peter Scher, Vice Chairman, JP Morgan Chase and Terrah Opferman, Managing Director, Michigan & Ohio Region Manager, Commercial Banking, J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC, DDP Board Member, Current JP Morgan Chase market leader in Detroit and the state of Michigan join Eric Larson 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.
Gretchen Awad, Executive Director, Northwest Ohio & Michigan, Susan G. Komen
August 14, 2026 ~ Gretchen Awad, Executive Director, Northwest Ohio & Michigan, Susan G. Komen joins Eric Larson 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.
Colin Bird, Consul General of Canada in Detroit
August 14, 2026 ~ Colin Bird, Consul General of Canada in Detroit joins Eric Larson if 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.
Bud Denker, President, Penske Corp, DDP Board Member and DDP Board Member
August 14, 2026 ~ Bud Denker, President, Penske Corp, DDP Board Member and DDP Board Member joins Eric Larson 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.
Ethan Kent, Executive Director of Placemaking X
August 14, 2026 ~ Ethan Kent, Executive Director of Placemaking X joins Eric Larson 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.
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 13, 2026 ~ Full Show
August 13, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss and Kelly Cobb fill 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.
Christina Hines Campaign Check In
August 13, 2026 ~ Special Victims Prosecutor Christina Hines, MI-10 Dem Candidate checks in with Kaitlyn Buss and Kelly Cobb 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.
Rep. Bryan Posthumus, Majority Floor Leader
August 13, 2026 ~ Rep. Bryan Posthumus, Majority Floor Leader joins Kaitlyn Buss and Kelly Cobb 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.
Tony Michaels Previews the Dream Cruise
August 13, 2026 ~ Tony Michaels, Parade Company President and CEO looks ahead to the Woodward Dream Cruise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Brian Pannebecker, Auto Workers for Trump
August 13, 2026 ~ Brian Pannebecker, Auto Workers for Trump, joins Kaitlyn Buss and Kelly Cobb 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.
Captain Mike Bouchard Campaign Check In
August 13, 2026 ~ Michael Bouchard, Captain in the National Guard, Republican Congressional Candidate for the 10th district talks to Kaitlyn Buss and Kelly Cobb 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.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Democrat Candidate for Governor
August 12, 2026 ~ Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Democrat Candidate for Governor joins Jeff Donofrio 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.
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 12, 2026 ~ Full Show
August 12, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio 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.
Sandy Baruah, President & CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber
August 12, 2026 ~ Sandy Baruah, President & CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber joins Jeff Donofrio 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.
Rachel Stewart, CEO of Gardner White Furniture
August 12, 2026 ~ Rachel Stewart, CEO of Gardner White Furniture joins Jeff Donofrio 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.
Chad Livengood, Politics Editor & Columnist, Detroit News
August 12, 2026 ~ Chad Livengood, Politics Editor & Columnist, Detroit News joins Jeff Donofrio 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.
Chandra Madafferi, President & CEO of Michigan Education Association
August 12, 2026 ~ Chandra Madafferi, President & CEO of Michigan Education Association joins Jeff Donofrio 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.
David Knezek, President of Henry Ford College
August 12, 2026 ~ David Knezek, President of Henry Ford College joins Jeff Donofrio 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.
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Democrat Candidate for Governor
August 12, 2026 ~ Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Democrat Candidate for Governor joins Jeff Donofrio 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.
Congressman John James, Republican Candidate for Governor
August 12, 2026 ~ Congressman John James, Republican Candidate for Governor joins Jeff Donofrio 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.
Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Community District
August 12, 2026 ~ Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools Community District joins Jeff Donofrio 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.
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ August 11, 2026 ~ Full Show
August 11, 2026 ~ Todd Flood in for Paul W. Smith. Looking at the latest in some of the big statewide races. President Trump secretly moved to military plane on way home from Turkey. Police issues warning about posting back to school pictures on social media 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.
America 250 Michigan Made the Film Incentive
August 11, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News has her latest America 250 piece on the film incentive. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
