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 ~ January 9, 2026 ~ Full Show

January 9, 2026 ~ House votes to extend Obamacare subsidies. Latest on shootings in Minnesota and Portland. NASA bringing astronauts home. Senate votes to limit Trump's war time powers. Internet in Iran cut off 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.

01-09
01:17:31

Riger Reviews Greenland 2 and The Pitt Season 2

January 9, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews Greenland 2 Migration and The Pitt Season 2. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01-09
09:05

Senate Votes to Limit Trump's Power in Venezuela, Internet Cut off in Iran

January 9, 2026 ~ Peter Meijer, former congressman and army veteran discusses the senate vote to limit Trump's powers in Venezuela and protests 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.

01-09
00:29

NASA Bringing ISS Crew Home for Medical Reasons

January 9, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News on NASA bringing astronauts home due to illness. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01-09
10:25

Sheriff Swanson on Shootings in Minneapolis and Portland

January 9, 2026 ~ Chris Swanson, Genesee County Sheriff, Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate gives his perspective on the shootings involving federal officers in Minneapolis and Portland Oregon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01-09
09:18

Charity Preview Jr. Supporting Young Patients

January 9, 2026 ~ Luanne Thomas Ewald, Chief Operating Officer C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital University of Michigan Health and Todd Szott, Chair of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show discuss tonight's Charity Preview Junior. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01-09
09:48

House Votes to Extend Obamacare Subsidies

January 9, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses the House voting to extend Obamacare subsidies. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01-09
08:44

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ January 8, 2026 ~ Full Show

January 8, 2026 ~ Latest from Minneapolis. Jocelyn Benson rolls out healthcare affordability agenda. Detroit homicides fall to 60 year low. Aric Nesbitt calls for audit of state childcare program. AG Nessel calls GOP cutting $645 million from budget unconstitutional. House set to vote on Obamacare subsidies 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.

01-08
01:17:03

Aric Nesbitt Calling for Audit of State Childcare Program, Reacts to Nessel calling $645 million in cuts Unconstitutional

January 8, 2026 ~ Aric Nesbitt, Michigan Senate Minority Leader and Republican Gubernatorial Candidate discusses his calls to audit state childcare program and AG Nessel calling $645 million unconstitutional. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01-08
08:33

Genevieve Peters Scott Republican Senate Candidate

January 8, 2026 ~ Genevieve Peters Scott Republican Senate Candidate joins Paul W. to talk about her campaign. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01-08
09:59

Detroit Homicides Falls to 60 Decade Low

January 8, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News has some positive numbers about Detroit homicides. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01-08
08:54

Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson Rolls Out Healthcare Affordability Agenda

January 8, 2026 ~ Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate discusses her healthcare affordability agenda with 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.

01-08
10:36

Latest on ICE Involved Shooting in Minneapolis

January 8, 2025 ~ Andy Arena, Director of the Detroit Crime Commission, Former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit Office discusses the latest from Minneapolis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01-08
08:58

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ January 7, 2026 ~ Full Show

January 7, 2026 ~ President Trump tells Republicans he will be impeached if they don't win in 2026. Congress holding Minnesota fraud hearings. America to receive 30 to 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela, weighing options on Greenland. Michigan being hit hard by the flu. Guy Gordon checks in again from CES. Man arrested for trying to enter Middle School with a gun 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.

01-07
01:20:57

Man Arrested for Trying to Enter Local Middle School with a Gun

January 7, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News with an update on an incident outside of Romulus Middle School where a man with a gun was arrested for trying to enter the building. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01-07
10:10

Tech That Moves You: CES Innovations for Aging and Wellness with Guy Gordon

Jan. 7, 2026 ~ From Day Two of CES 2026, Guy Gordon presents Paul W. Smith with a look at how cutting-edge tech is transforming aging and wellness. From AI-powered fall detection and virtual therapy pets to bionic ankles that put a spring in your step, smart toothbrushes that flag disease risks, and cameras predicting falls before they happen, this CES report explores innovations designed to keep seniors safer, healthier, and more connected. It’s a fast-paced look at technology tackling isolation, mobility, and preventive care—solutions that could soon be in your home or your loved one’s care plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01-07
10:26

Michigan Reaches Worst Tier for Flu Surge According to CDC

January 7, 2026 ~ Linoj Samuel, division head of clinical microbiology at Henry Ford Health discusses the flu surge in Michigan and the United States. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01-07
09:00

US to Receive 30 to 50 Million Barrels of Venezuelan Oil, Weighing Options on Greenland

January 7, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses President Trump telling Republicans he will be impeached if they don't do well in 2026 and US weighing their options on Greenland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01-07
09:30

President Says He Will be Impeached if Republicans Don't Do Well in 2026

January 7, 2026 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University discusses President Trump telling Republicans that he will be impeached if Republicans don't win the primary and Congress holding Minnesota fraud hearings today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

01-07
08:14

Focus with Paul W Smith ~ January 6, 2026 ~ Full Show

January 6, 2026 ~ Danish Prime Minister warns about the US going after Greenland. DHS says Hilton won't house ICE agents. Mark Kelly having retirement pay cut by Pentagon. More data centers planned for 2026. Guy Gordon checks in from CES. What are Trump's auto priorities 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.

01-06
01:19:19

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