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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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January 6, 2026 ~ Glenn Stevens, Vice President of the Detroit Regional Chamber and MICHauto Executive Director discusses Donald Trump's to do list for the auto industry in 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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January 6, 2026 ~ Guy Gordon, WJR Tech Correspondent checks in from CES in Las Vegas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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January 6, 2026 ~ Brent Yax, CEO of Awecomm Technologies discusses plans and pushback for a number of AI data center projects around Southeastern Michigan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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January 6, 2026 ~ Mike Rogers, Republican Senate Nominee, Veteran, former FBI agent and Chair of the US Intelligence Committee gives his thoughts on the Maduro capture and the Pentagon reducing Mark Kelly's retirement pay. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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January 6, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, Co-Author of "The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Acriss the Political Divide" discusses concerns of Trump trying to take over Greenland and DHS accusing Hilton of refusing to allow ICE officers to stay in their hotel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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January 5, 2026 ~ US captures Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Tim Walz won't run for reelection. Reports of ICE detention center planned for Highland Park. Lions end disappointing season on high note. Previewing this years big political races and the day's biggest headlines Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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January 5, 2026 ~ John James, Republican Congressman from the 10th District, Gubernatorial Candidate gives his thoughts on Maduro, healthcare funding and another looming deadline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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