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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 ~ July 29, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 29, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds is in for Paul W. Smith live from the Rocket Classic at the Detroit Golf Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company....
Johnnie Turnage, Founder Black Tech Saturdays
July 29, 2026 ~ Johnnie Turnage, Founder Black Tech Saturdays talks to Jamie Edmonds about his partnership with The Rocket Classic. Hosted by Simpleca...
Mark Hackel Offers to Help Canada Fight Wildfires
July 29, 2026 ~ Mark Hackel, Macomb County Executive talks to Jamie Edmonds about the letter he sent to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney offering t...
US Launches New Strikes After Thwarted Attack on American Troops
July 29, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News with the latest on new strikes in the Middle East. Hosted by Simplecast, a...
Colin John, Executive Chef with Forte Belanger
July 29, 2026 ~ Colin John, Executive Chef with Forte Belanger talks to Jamie Edmonds about catering the Rocket Classic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsW...
Lions Open up Training Camp
July 29, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, Co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino, weeknights at 6 on WJR discusses the opening of Lions tra...
Carl Hays, Director of Golf at Detroit Golf Club
July 29, 2026 ~ Carl Hays, Director of Golf at Detroit Golf Club talks to Jamie Edmonds in for Paul live from the Rocket Classic. Hosted by Simplecast...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ July 28, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 28, 2026 ~ Recap of last night's Senate debate. Glengariff group has new batch of polling. How did President Trump's visit to Michigan go and the...
America 250 Michigan Made, Michigan's Role in the Underground Railroad
July 28, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Michigan's role in the Underground Railroad. Hosted by Simpleca...
Captain Michael Bouchard Recaps Trump's Visit
July 28, 2026 ~ Michael Bouchard, Captain in the National Guard, Republican Congressional Candidate for the 10th district, endorsed by President Trump...
Dean Champane's New Book "Zero Proof USA"
July 28, 2026 ~ Dean Champane, author discusses his new book “Zero Proof USA” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
Glengariff Group Has Fresh Batch of Polling
July 28, 2026 ~ Richard Czuba, Founder, Glengariff Group with his latest polling. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.co...
El-Sayed vs Stevens Part 2
July 28, 2026 ~ Dennis Darnoi, Founder of Densar Consulting recaps last night's debate between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. Hosted by Simplecast...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ July 27, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 27, 2026 ~ Jocelyn Benson checks in from the campaign trail. President Trump visits Michigan. Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens face off tonight i...
Trump Considers Plan to Strip Some Immigrants of Citizenship
July 27, 2026 ~ Barb McQuade, professor from practice at Michigan Law, former US Attorney or the Eastern District of Michigan discusses the Trump admi...
Gordie Howe Bridge Opens
July 27, 2026 ~ Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive Director, MichAuto; Chief Automotive and Innovation Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber discusses today's o...
Family of 8 Found Dead in Western Michigan House Fire
July 27, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne discusses the tragic case of a family of 8 found dead on the west side of the state. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...
President Trump in Town, Previewing Tonight's Democrat Senate Debate
July 27, 2026 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland Universi...
Jocelyn Benson Checks in From Campaign Trail
July 27, 2026 ~ Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State, Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate checks in from the campaign trail. Hosted by Simplecast...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ July 24, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 24, 2026 ~ Tonight is the rescheduled White House Correspondent Dinner. Canada is holding their own ribbon cutting ceremony. Oil shoots up over $...
Bud Denker Visits Washington DC Ahead of Freedom 250
July 24, 2026 ~ Bud Denker, President of Penske Corporation discusses his trip to Washington DC ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Hosted by Simplec...
Riger Reviews The Dink and Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
July 24, 2026 ~ Dave Riger, Riger Reviews It reviews The Dink on Apple TV and Stuart Fails to Save the Universe on HBO Max. Hosted by Simplecast, an...
Oil Shoots Up Past $100 a Barrel
July 24, 2026 ~ Patrick DeHaan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at Gas Buddy discusses oil shooting up past $100 a gallon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...
Canada Holding Their Own Ribbon Cutting for Gordie Howe Bridge
July 24, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Canada's ribbon cutting ceremony for the Gordie Howe Bridge. Ho...
Tonight is Rescheduled WCMA Dinner, Should Whitmer Endorse for Senate?
July 24, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Polit...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ July 23, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 23, 2026 ~ Living in Israel during wartime. James Craig discusses ICE. House committee urges DOJ to prosecute Jack Smith. Trump approves Saudi nu...
Oakland County Deputies Honored For Saving Children from House Fire
July 23, 2026 ~ Michael Bouchard, Oakland County Sheriff discusses a couple deputies being recognized for saving children from a house fire. Hosted b...
Gubernatorial Candidate Perry Johnson Checks In
July 23, 2026 ~ Perry Johnson, Businessman Running for Governor as a Republican checks in from the campaign trail. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz co...
House Committee Asks DOJ to Prosecute Jack Smith, Trump Signs off on Saudi Nuclear Deal
July 23, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses House committee urging DOJ to prosecute Jack Smith over Trump inve...
Former Chief James Craig on ICE and His Book
July 23, 2026 ~ James Craig, Former Detroit Police Chief discusses His OPED in the Detroit News about ICE and his book “Beyond the Badge: Leadership L...
Living in Israel in Wartime
July 23, 2026 ~ Dr. Galit Benzur, dept. Of Communication at Bar Ilan University, former WJR intern, lives in Ramat Gan, a city in the center near Tel...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ July 22, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 22, 2026 ~ Hegseth testifies about war funding. Trump threatens to bomb Pickaxe Mountain. Lisa McClain asking Canada to do more about wildfire sm...
Governor Whitmer Signs Budget, Ballot Proposal Would Prohibit Utilities and Contractors from Making Political Donations
July 22, 2026 ~ Jim Runestad, State Senator R- White Lake and chairman of the Michigan Republican Party discusses the newly signed budget and a ballot...
Canada Cancels Joint Ribbon Cutting for Gordie Howe Bridge
July 22, 2026 ~ Chad Livengood, Detroit News Political Editor on Canada canceling joint Gordie Howe Bridge ribbon cutting ceremony after new tariffs....
Michigan Couple Sues Taco Bell Over Cyclosporiasis, RFK Jr Says Outbreak Under Control
July 22, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the local couple suing Taco Bell over Cyclosporiasis and RFK Jr...
Congresswoman McClain calls on Canada to do More About Wildfires
July 22, 2026 ~ Lisa McClain, Congresswoman R-9th District, Chairwoman of House Republican discusses the letter she and her Republican Congressional c...
Hegseth Testifies, Trump Threatens to Bomb Pickaxe Mountain
July 22, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel for the US Army discusses Pete Hegseth's testimony infront of Congress and President Trump's lat...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ July 21, 2026 ~ Full Show
July 21, 2026 ~ Full Show. President Trump slaps 50% tariffs on Canada. FDA says data still supports Taylor Farms as source of Cyclosporiasis. MSP car...
How to Get New Ballot if Your Candidate Drops Out of Race and You Voted Early
July 21, 2026 ~ Ruth Johnson, State Senator R-24th District, former Secretary of State tells us how to get a new ballot if you've already voted for a...
Sheriff Swanson Checks in from the Gubernatorial Trail
July 21, 2026 ~ Chris Swanson, Genesee County Sheriff, Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate checks in from the campaign trail. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...