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Longtime broadcaster 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.
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May 10, 2024 ~ Guest host Mark Hollis tees off the final day of the 2024 Paul W. Smith Pure Michigan Tour live from the Detroit Golf Club. In this golf-centric instalment, preview some of Michigan’s most exquisite courses, learn about golf initiatives that support the community and the sport, and hear about some of the prestigious golf events coming to the state, including the PGA Tour’s 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic. Guests include Hidden River Golf and Casting Club Owner John Duffy, Boyne Golf Director of Marketing and Golf Sales Ken Griffin, The John Shippen Director of Marketing and Development Soloman Hughes, and Rocket Mortgage Classic Executive Director Jason Langwell.
May 10, 2024 ~ Lomis Brown, co-host of 760 WJR’s “SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino,” talks with “Focus with Paul W. Smith” guest hose Mark Hollis about his commencement address on Sunday at Schoolcraft College in Livonia. Listen in as the former Lions offensive lineman and Super Bowl champ talks on the message that he wanted to impart on the graduates, sharing a message that emphasized the importance of perseverance and pushing through adversity in accomplishing goals.
May 10, 2024 ~ Rocket Mortgage Classic Executive Director Jason Langwell and Rocket Mortgage CEO Casey Hurbis join guest host Mark Hollis live at the Detroit Golf Club as part of the 2024 Paul W. Smith Pure Michigan Tour. Learn about the meticulous year-round planning that goes into the Rocket Mortgage Classic, with a look at the extensive logistical preparations, volunteer management, and community engagement. The guests also talk about recent successes that the city has experienced in executing large sporting events, and muse on the potential for attracting other major events such as the MLB’s All-Star Game and the NFL’s Super Bowl.
May 10, 2024 ~ The John Shippen Director of Marketing and Development Soloman Hughes joins the 2024 Paul W. Smith Pure Michigan Tour to talk about their commitment to expanding Black representation in golf, both on the course and behind the scenes. You’ll also learn about The John Shippen National Invitational Presented by Rocket Mortgage, a 36-hole stroke play competition that will provide the winner with an exemption into the PGA Tour’s 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic.
May 10, 2024 ~ Boyne Golf Director of Marketing and Golf Sales Ken Griffin speaks with guest host Mark Hollis on the 2024 Paul W. Smith Pure Michigan Tour to spotlight Michigan’s growing prominence as a golfing destination. Hear about some of the prestigious events coming to Boyne Resorts, plus preview Michigan’s Magnificent 10, which includes courses at Bay Harbor Golf Club, The Highlands, Boyne Mountain, and the Crooked Tree Golf Club.
May 10, 2024 ~ Detroit Reginal Chamber Chief Operating Officer Tammy Carnrike talks with guest host Mark Hollis on the 2024 Paul W. Smith Pure Michigan Tour about the Mackinac Policy Conference, which happens May 28 to 31 in and around the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Learn about the Chamber’s efforts to bring together leaders from across the state and nation to discuss critical issues affecting Michigan’s economy and workforce.
May 10, 2024 ~ Guest host Mark Hollis talks with Hidden River Golf and Casting Club Owner John Duffy as part of the 2024 Paul W. Smith Pure Michigan Tour. Learn about the significant enhancements that this northern Michigan destination has undergone over the last few years, including clubhouse renovations and course amenity improvements.
May 10, 2024 ~ Parade Company CEO Tony Michaels and WDIV Local 4 Vice President and General Manager Bob Ellis preview for “Focus with Paul W. Smith” guest host Mark Hollis the 2024 Ford Fireworks, which are planned to light up the Detroit River on June 24. Learn what’s new for this year’s event, discover some great places to view the display, and learn how you can help the event be recognized as one of the nation’s best in the USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice poll.
May 9, 2024 ~ Paul W. takes the 2024 Pure Michigan Tour to Ann Arbor for a look at the city’s year-long bicentennial celebration. Learn about the special plans, annual events, and spectacular locations that make this city a true gem of the Midwest. Guests include Ann Arbor City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr., Ann Arbor Summer Festival Associate Director James Carter, Dean Transportation CEO Kelly Dean, and Destination Ann Arbor Director of Public Affairs Chad Webesick.
May 9, 2024 ~ Destination Ann Arbor Director of Public Affairs Chad Webesick closes out our Ann Arbor leg of the 2024 Paul W. Smith Pure Michigan Tour with a look at a few more attractions and happenings beyond those highlighted earlier as a part of the Ann Arbor Bicentennial Celebration. Of note, the Thunder Over Michigan Air Show, the recently rebranded Michigan Flight Museum, and the Dexter Bicentennial Celebration. Learn about these events and more by visiting AnnArbor.org.
May 9, 2024 ~ Dean Transportation CEO Kellie Dean reminisces with Paul W. about their 21-year partnership in supporting the Paul W. Smith Pure Michigan Tour. Kellie and Paul also talk about Dean Transportation’s commitment to serving the travel needs of those visiting our state, and to providing each of their customers with clean, comfortable, and safe statewide transportation.
May 9, 2024 ~ Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum Director Dr. Anthony Kolenic talks with Paul W. on the 2024 Pure Michigan Tour about the significance of these University of Michigan-owned facilities, and the research projects that they have underway to help various regions grow crops and other vegetation in landscapes that are evolving due to climate change.
May 9, 2024 ~ Sirius XM radio host and freelance journalist Doron Levin offers Paul W. a preview of his upcoming trip to cover the Israel/Hamas war. Levin also discusses the latest developments in the incursion, as President Joe Biden indicates plans to halt certain U.S. weapon shipments to Israel if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu proceeds with a major invasion of Rafah in southern Gaza.
May 9, 2024 ~ Movie Shows Plus Film Critic Greg Russell joins Paul W. for a preview the new theatrical release, “Kingdom of The Planet of The Apes,” plus the new Disney+ Beatles documentary, “Let it Be.”
May 9, 2024 ~ Ann Arbor Summer Festival Associate Director James Carter visits with Paul W. on the 2024 Pure Michigan Tour about the event’s 41st season, previewing some of the highlights in store for this year’s attendees. Features include live performances by Tornetta Davis, the international trampoline troupe Kick-Ass, Gregory Allen Isaacoff, and Jay Gilligan. Other highlights include Movies by Moonlight in collaboration with the Michigan Theater, and family-friendly activities such as Kids Rock. Learn more about the Ann Arbor Summer Festival by visiting A2SF.org.
May 9, 2024 ~ 760 WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne share with Paul W. the news of a recent cyber attack against Ascension Hospitals. The breach caused disruptions in patient care across 19 states and has elevated concerns over the safety of sensitive provider and patient records.
May 9, 2024 ~ Marquee Arts Cinema Program Director Nick Alderink talks about the rich history and current successes of the theaters that his company stewards, which include Ann Arbor’s Michigan Theater and State Theater. Listen as Nick talks with Paul W. on the 2024 Pure Michigan Tour about the diverse range of programming that the theaters offer, including art house, indie, and critically acclaimed titles, plus modern Hollywood blockbusters and family friendly entertainment options.
May 9, 2024 ~ Windsor Detroit Borderlink Chief Executive Officer Tal Czudner and American Roads Chief Executive Officer Neal Belitski talk with Paul W. about their partnership in operating the Windsor Detroit Tunnel. The duo underscores the seamless connectivity that the facility provides to both Windsor and Detroit, and the mutual benefits residents of these communities enjoy through this vital conduit.
May 9, 2024 ~ Ann Arbor City Administrator Milton Dohoney Jr. joins Paul W. on the 2024 Pure Michigan Tour to talk about Ann Arbor’s 200th anniversary, which offers a variety of celebratory events May 17 through 25. Learn more at A2Bicentennial.org.
May 8, 2024 ~ Paul W. continues the 2024 Pure Michigan Tour live from the offices of the Great Lakes Bay Reginal Convention and Visitor’s Bureau. Learn about many of the great things there are to see and do in the Great Lakes Bay region this summer, with emphasis on the 2024 Saginaw Memorial Cup ice hockey tournament, which happens at the Down Events Center May 24 through June 2. Guests include Great Lakes Bay Reginal Convention and Visitor’s Bureau CEO Annie Rummel, Frankenmuth Convention and Visitors Bureau president and CEO Jamie Furbush, and Saginaw Spirit Hockey General Manager Dave Drinkel.
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