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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...
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Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ February 19, 2026 ~ Full Show
February 19, 2026 ~ Former Prince Andrew arrested. DOJ investigating 3 Michigan school districts. Mark Zuckerberg takes stand in social media addictio...
Lions President and CEO Rod Wood Retiring
February 19, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of “SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino” weeknights at 6 on WJR discusses Rod Wood retiring a...
8 of 9 Missing Skiers Found Dead After Avalanche in Lake Tahoe
February 19, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the missing skiers found dead after a Lake Tahoe avalanche. Hosted by Simplecast, a...
Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit Needs Your Help
February 19, 2026 ~ Diane Charles, President and CEO of Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit talks about how people can help them help people in need. Host...
Mark Zuckerberg Takes Stand in Social Media Addiction Trial
February 19, 2026 ~ Tonya J Powers, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in landmark social media addictio...
Former Prince Andrew Arrested, DOJ Investigating 3 Michigan School Districts
February 19, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the P...
Inside UMCU’s All‑Star Day with Tiffany Ford
Feb. 19, 2026 ~ UMCU’s Ann Arbor headquarters turned into a lively courtside set as Sports Wrap hosted President and CEO Tiffany Ford during a special...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ February 18, 2026 ~ Full Show
February 18, 2026 ~ Sherrone Moore's legal team scores early victory. Stephen Colbert says CBS spiked one of his interviews. 9 skiers missing after av...
Celebrating African American History Month and the Life of Jesse Jackson
February 18, 2026 ~ Lance Wheeler, Vice President of Learning and Engagement, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History discusses the life...
Christine Brennan Checks in from the Olympics
February 18, 2026 ~ Christine Brennan, Sports Columnist USA Today checks in from Italy while covering the Olympics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...
Gardner White Opening 9 New Stores
February 18, 2026 ~ Rachel Stewart, CEO of Gardner White discusses the opening of 9 new stores. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:/...
9 Skiers Missing 6 Found After Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe
February 18, 2026 ~ Dr. Solomon Cogan, Medical Director & Founder, The Nerve Disc Institute discusses the skiers who went missing in an avalanche near...
Stephen Colbert Says CBS Spiked Interview with James Talarico
February 18, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communication discusses Stephen Colbert saying CBS killed one of his interv...
Sherrone Moore's Legal Team Scores Early Victory
February 18, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law PLLC, Host of "Behind the Bench" on WJR discusses Sherrone Moore being granted an eviden...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ February 17, 2026 ~ Full Show
February 17, 2026 ~ Reverend Jess Jackson passes away. US and Iran hold another round of nuclear talks. A number of long term road projects are set to...
Debbie Dingell on Paczki, Jesse Jackson and Her Bill to Block The Feds From Interfering with Gordie Howe Bridge
February 17, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, D-6th District discusses the passing of Jesse Jackson and her bill to stop President Trump from bloc...
3 Dead Including Shooter and 3 Injured in Mass Shooting at Rhode Island High School Hockey Game
February 17, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses a mass shooting at a high school hockey game in Rhode Island that le...
ICE Confirms Detention Facility Plan for Romulus
February 17, 2026 ~ Kirk Pinho, Senior Commercial Real Estate Reporter for Crain's Detroit Business discusses plans for an ICE detention facility in R...
Number of Long Term Road Projects Set to Begin and Navigating Pothole Season
February 17, 2026 ~ Diane Cross, Spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Transportation gives us a heads up on some major long term road projects...
US and Iran Hold Another Round of Nuclear Talks
February 17, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt Colonel in the US Army discusses the newest round of Iranian nuclear talks. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...
Jesse Jackson Passes Away. Guthrie Search Should be the Norm
February 17, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News gives her thoughts on the passing of Jesse Jackson and her column...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ February 16, 2026 ~ Full Show
February 16, 2026 ~ Marco Rubio lays out Trump administration's foreign policy agenda. Aric Nesbitt weighs in on Whitmer's latest budget and calls for...
Possible DNA Match on Glove Near Nancy Guthrie's Home
February 16, 2026 ~ Andy Arena, Director of the Detroit Crime Commission, Former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit office talks about the lat...
President Trump Floats Executive Order on Voter ID and the Government is Shutdown Again
February 16, 2026 ~ Bill Ballenger, Editor of the Ballenger Report discusses President Trump floating an executive order on voter ID and the newest go...
Colorectal Cancer Has Become the Number One Cause of Death of People Under 50
February 16, 2026 ~ Dr. Sumit Singla, MD, Senior Staff, Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy. Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Henry Ford Health di...
Aric Nesbitt on Whitmer Budget, Calling for Federal Audit of State Non Profits
February 16, 2026 ~ Aric Nesbitt, Michigan's Senate Minority Leader and Republican Gubernatorial Candidate gives his thoughts on Whitmer's budget and...
Rubio Lays out Administration's Agenda in Munich
February 16, 2026 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Marco Rubio's speech in Munich. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...
Focus with Paul W Smith ~ February 13, 2026 ~ Full Show
February 13, 2026 ~ Are we closer to a funding deal? President Trump repeals greenhouse gas findings. ICE pulling out of Minnesota. Latest on search f...
Riger Reviews Crime 101 and Soul Power The Legend of the American Basketball Association
February 13, 2026 ~ Dave Riger of Riger Reviews it takes a look at Crime 101 and Soul Power The Legend of the American Basketball Association. Hosted...
Pete Lucido on Dating Service Apps Targeting Seniors
February 13, 2026 ~ Pete Lucido, Macomb County Prosecutor discusses some Valentines Day scams to look out for. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan...
Members of Congress Demand DOJ Stop Tracking Epstein Searches
February 13, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses members of congress demanding DOJ stop tracking their search...
What the Constitution Means To Me at Meadow Brook
February 13, 2026 ~ Cheryl Turski and Dani Cochrane are both playing Heidi in "What the Constitution Means to Me" playing at Meadowbrook Theatre until...
ICE Pulling out of Minnesota, Latest on Nancy Guthrie
February 13, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses ICE pulling out of Minnesota and the latest in the Nancy Guthrie di...
Shutdown Watch, Again
February 13, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the latest on shutdown talks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ February 12, 2026 ~ Full Show
February 12, 2026 ~ Pam Bondi testifies in contentious hearing on Epstein files. Whitmer reveals her final budget. Two black gloves found near Nancy G...
Why Was El Paso Airspace Closed?
February 12, 2026 ~ Jeff Monosso, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor gives us the latest on what happened with El Paso's airspace. Hosted by...
Congressman Walberg on SAVE Act, Tariff Vote and Looming Shutdown
February 12, 2026 ~ Congressman Tim Walberg, R-5th district discusses votes on the SAVE Act, Canadian tariffs and another looming shutdown deadline. H...
Black Gloves Found Near Nancy Guthrie's Home
February 12, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses new potential evidence found in the Nancy Guthrie disappeara...
Whitmer Announces Final Budget, State Rep Testifies on Election Integrity
February 12, 2026 ~ Ann Bollin, State Representative R-49th district discusses Governor's Whitmer's budget and her testimony on election integrity in...
Pam Bondi's Contentious Hearing, Oxford Center CEO to Face Trial
February 12, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, managing partner of Flood Law, PLLC Host of “Behind the Bench” with Todd Flood on WJR discusses yesterday's hearing wi...