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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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Charlie LeDuff on His Latest Piece for the Michigan Enjoyer
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8:00May 2, 2025 ~ Charlie LeDuff, Host of the no BS News Hour discusses his latest piece in the Michigan Enjoyer with Rocky Raczkowski in for Paul.By Curtis Paul
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ May 2, 2025 ~ Full Show
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1:12:46May 2, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski in for Paul W SmithBy Curtis Paul
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Riger Reviews It ~ Thunderbolt in Theaters and You on Netflix
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Former AG Now Gubernatorial Candidate Mike Cox
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4:42May 2, 2025 ~ Mike Cox, Former Michigan Attorney General talks to Rocky Raczkowski in for Paul about his gubernatorial campaign.By Curtis Paul
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May 2, 2025 ~ Sharkey Haddad, Special Projects Manager Chaldean American Chamber of Commerce discusses the controversy over Sheetz expanding in Michigan.By Curtis Paul
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John Gizzi from Newsmax Checks in from the White House
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9:56May 2, 2025 ~ John Gizzi, Senior White House Correspondent for Newsmax checks in with Rocky Raczkowski in for Paul W.By Curtis Paul
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What are F-15EX Fighter Jets at Selfridge Capable of?
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9:58May 2, 2025 ~ Retired Brigadier General Doug Odie Slocum from Selfridge Air National Guard Base discusses the F-15EX fighter jets Selfridge will be receiving.By Curtis Paul
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Congressman John Moolenaar on China and Mike Waltz
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11:35May 2, 2025 ~ Congressman John Moolenaar discusses China and Mike Waltz with Rocky Raczkowski in for Paul W Smith.By Curtis Paul
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ May 1, 2025 ~ Full Show
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1:02:16May 1, 2025 ~ US and Ukraine reach mineral deal. Mark Totten running for Attorney General. Whitmer facing backlash from within own party for working with President Trump. Economy shrunk in the first quarter of 2025. State house mulling over saliva testing for THC and voter ID for voting in Michigan.By Curtis Paul
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May 1, 2025 ~ Dr. Timothy Nash, Director of the McNair Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Northwood University discusses the GDP shrinking in the first quarter of this year.By Curtis Paul
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New Bill to Allow Saliva Test for THC and State Amendment for Voter ID
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5:53May 1, 2025 ~ State Rep. Brain BeGole R-Antrim Township, Former Shiawassee County Sheriff discusses a bill he introduced to allow saliva tests to test for THC and other substances while driving as well as a vote to add an amendment to the state constitution that requires proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo ID at the ballot box.…
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Nolan Finley on Whitmer Criticism and Calls for Trump Impeachment
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8:04May 1, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley Editorial Page Editor of the Detroit News discusses the backlash Governor Whitmer is facing for working with Donald Trump on Selfridge deal as well as his column on efforts to impeach the President.By Curtis Paul
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Mark Totten Running for Michigan Attorney General
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8:44May 1, 2025 ~ Mark Totten, Former United States Attorney for the Western District of Michigan discusses his plan to run for Attorney General of Michigan.By Curtis Paul
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May 1, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the mineral deal reached by Ukraine and the United States.By Curtis Paul
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ April 30, 2025 ~ Full Show
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1:03:31April 30, 2025 ~ Donald Trump has big news for Selfridge. Sheriff Mike Bouchard tells Paul about a number of large operations his department is engaged in. Congress passes the "Take it Down" Act and the day's biggest headlines.By Curtis Paul
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April 30, 2025 ~ Brent Yax, CEO Awecomm Technologies discusses the "Take it Down" act.By Curtis Paul
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Sheriff Bouchard Talks Operation Easter Egg and Ghost Rider
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7:28April 30, 2025 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses Operation Ghost Rider and Operation Easter Egg.By Curtis Paul
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April 30, 2025 ~ Ken Lingenfelter from the Lingenfelter Collection previews his Spring Open House this weekend.By Curtis Paul
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April 30, 2025 ~ State Senator Jim Runestad, Chair Michigan GOP attended Donald Trump's event in Warren yesterday and gives Paul a recap.By Curtis Paul
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April 30, 2025 ~ Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel reacts to news that Selfridge will be getting 21 brand new F-15 EXs Jets.By Curtis Paul
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ April 29, 2025 ~ Full Show
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1:02:44April 29, 2025 ~ Donald Trump in Michigan for his 100th day in office. Liberal party wins big in yesterday's election. Paul talks to the author of "Caregiving Reimagined." Shri Thanedar introduces impeachment resolution against Donald Trump. Trial of Christopher Schurr is underway in Grand Rapids and the day's biggest headlines.…
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Trial of Former Police Officer is Underway in Grand Rapids
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6:19April 29, 2025 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner at Flood Law PLLC and host of "Behind the Bench" on WJR discusses the trial of former Grand Rapids Police officer Christopher Schurr for the murder of Patrick Lyoya.By Curtis Paul
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Congressman Shri Thanedar Calls for Trump Impeachment
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10:01April 29, 2025 ~ Dennis Darnoi Founder of Densar Consulting discusses Shri Thanedar introducing an impeachment resolution against Donald Trump.By Curtis Paul
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Claudia Bennett Ph.D, Talks About her Book "Caregiving Reimagined"
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7:26April 29, 2025 ~ Claudia Bennett Ph.D, occupational therapist and caregiver discusses her new book "Caregiving Reimagined."By Curtis Paul
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Mark Carney and Liberals Win Canadian Elections
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5:46April 29, 2025 ~ Jim Blanchard, Former Governor of Michigan and Former Ambassador to Canada discusses last night's election and the influence Trump had them.By Curtis Paul
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Donald Trump in Michigan to Celebrate First 100 Days
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5:58April 29, 2025 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Assistant Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News reflects on Trump's first 100 days in office.By Curtis Paul
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ April 28, 2025 ~ Full Show
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1:04:15April 28, 2025 ~ Pope Francis laid to rest. Conclave date named. Former Mayor Kilpatrick says Trump offered him a pardon if he campaigned for him. ICE reinstating student Visas. Young children being deported. Judge arrested for interfering in immigration arrest. Trump and Zelenskyy meet at Pope's funeral. Putin announces brief ceasefire and the day…
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Putin Announces Temporary Ceasefire after Trump Zelenskyy Meeting at Pope's Funeral
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7:32April 28, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses a brief ceasefire after President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met briefly at Pope Francis's funeral.By Curtis Paul
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Judge in Wisconsin Arrested for Allegedly Interfering in ICE Arrest
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6:22April 28, 2025 ~ Tom Leonard, Partner at Plunkett Cooney discusses a judge in Wisconsin's arrest by the FBI for allegedly trying to interfere in an arrest by ICE.By Curtis Paul
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ICE Reinstating Some Student Visas and Young Citizens Being Deported
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5:41April 28, 2025 ~ Brigadier General Michael McDaniel, Former Director of Homeland Security Under Governor Granholm and Director of Homeland Law at Western Michigan University's Cooley Law School discusses ICE reinstating legal status for a number of international students and a number of very young children are being deported despite being born in A…
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Kwame Kilpatrick Says Trump Offered Him Pardon for Campaigning on Voicemail
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7:42April 28, 2025 ~ ML Elrick, Investigative Reporter for the Detroit Free Press and Host of ML's Soul of Detroit Podcast discusses unearthed audio of former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick saying he was promised a pardon for campaigning for Donald Trump.By Curtis Paul
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Pope Francis Laid to Rest and Conclave Date Set
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7:27April 28, 2025 ~ Brother Gary Wegner, Executive Director of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen discusses the funeral of Pope Francis and what happens between now and May 7th, the first day of the conclave.By Curtis Paul
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ April 25, 2025 ~ Full Show
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1:10:51April 25, 2025 ~ Debbie Dingell attends roundtable with auto dealers and Governor Whitmer about tariffs, discusses her meeting with the Pope. Jocelyn Benson tells us what we need to know about the Real ID deadline. "The Rat Pack Lounge" running at Meadow Brook Theatre. Tony Michaels announces the theme for this year's Ford Fireworks. Pope Francis's…
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April 25, 2025 ~ Dave Riger of Riger Reviews It reviews the Accountant 2 in theaters and Andor Season 2 on Disney Plus.By Curtis Paul
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Final Preparation Ahead of Pope Francis's Funeral
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8:46April 25, 2025 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne discusses the final preparations before Pope Francis's funeral.By Curtis Paul
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Tony Michaels Announces Theme for Ford Fireworks
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8:03April 25, 2025 ~ Tony Michaels, President and CEO at Parade Company reveals the theme of this year Ford's Fireworks.By Curtis Paul
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The Rat Pack Lounge Running at Meadow Brook Until May 18th
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6:39April 25, 2025 ~ Ray Roderick and James Hindman writers of "The Rat Pack Lounge" join Paul to talk about the play running from now until May 18th at Meadow Brook Theatre.By Curtis Paul
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April 25, 2025 ~ Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson discusses the upcoming real ID deadline.By Curtis Paul
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Debbie Dingell's Tariff Roundtable and Meeting with Pope Francis
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7:02April 25, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell discusses the roundtable she attended with Governor Whitmer and a number of auto dealers on tariffs and her meeting with the Pope.By Curtis Paul
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ April 24, 2025 ~ Full Show
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1:01:46April 24, 2025 ~ Is the ice breaking between the US and China? Mike Cox running for Governor. Could the next Pope be from Michigan? Donald Trump growing frustrated with both Russia and Ukraine. Are lawyers being targeted because of their clients and the day's biggest headlines.By Curtis Paul
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Are Lawyers Being Targeted Because of Their Clients?
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6:02April 24, 2025 ~ Amir Makled, Managing Partner at Hall Makled discusses being detained at Metro Airport over one of his clients and concerns about attorneys becoming targets because of who they represent.By Curtis Paul
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Trump Frustrated with Both Russia and Ukraine
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8:11April 24, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses President Trump's frustration with both Ukraine and Russia over a peace deal.By Curtis Paul
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Could Michigan Born Cardinal Become the Next Pope?
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7:28April 24, 2025 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne profiles Cardinal Joseph Tobin, a Michigan native that could possibly be the next Pope.By Curtis Paul
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April 24, 2025 ~ Mike Cox former Michigan Attorney General talks to Paul W about his gubernatorial run.By Curtis Paul
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Trump Softens on China, China Skeptical of Tariff Deal
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8:13April 24, 2025 ~ Patrick Anderson, Founder and CEO of Anderson Economic Group discusses the back and forth between China and Donald Trump over a possible tariff deal.By Curtis Paul
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ April 23, 2025 ~ Full Show
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1:01:22April 23, 2025 ~ Elon Musk to step back from DOGE. Trump says he has no plans to fire Jerome Powell. I-696 to fully close for 10 days in May. Congressman John James checks in about his Gubernatorial run. Pope Francis moved to Saint Peter's Basilica for public viewing. RFK Jr. wants to ban a number of common food dyes and the day's biggest headlines…
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April 23, 2025 ~ Jeff Monosso Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Health Secretary RFK Jr's plan to phase out 8 common food dyes.By Curtis Paul
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Public Visitation for Pope Francis Has Begun
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8:36April 23, 2025 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne discusses public visitation of Pope Francis and details of his final moments.By Curtis Paul
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April 23, 2025 ~ Republican Congressman John James from the 10th district is running for Governor.By Curtis Paul
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I-696 to Fully Close for Ten Days and Work Zone Awareness Week
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7:34April 23, 2025 ~ Diane Cross, Spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Transportation prepares us for a full closure of 696 and work zone awareness week.By Curtis Paul
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