Focus with Paul W. Smith
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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 ~ February 24, 2026 ~ Full Show
February 24, 2026 ~ Chaos continues in Mexico. The Russia/Ukraine war started 4 years ago. Romulus city council says no to ICE facility. President Tru...
President Trump to Deliver His First State of the Union of Second Term
February 24, 2026 ~ Aaron Kall, Director of Debate at the University of Michigan looks ahead to President Trump's State of the Union address. Hosted b...
WJR Teaming Up With Lomas Brown for Lomas Brown Jr Golf Outing
February 24, 2026 ~ Lomas Brown Jr., Detroit Lions Legend, co-host of “Sports Wrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino” weeknights at 6, color analys...
Looking Ahead to the Bed and Bread Radiothon
February 24, 2026 ~ Jamie Winker, executive director of the Salvation Army Great Lakes Harbor Light System looks ahead to this week's Bed and Bread ra...
Romulus City Council Rejects ICE Facility
February 24, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the ongoing battle over and ICE facility in Romulus. Hosted...
Latest on Violence in Mexico, 4 Years of Ukraine Russia War
February 24, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt Colonel in the US Army discusses chaos in Mexico and 4 year anniversary of the Russia/Ukraine War. Hoste...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ February 23, 2026 ~ Full Show
February 23, 2026 ~ What's next for Trump tariffs? TSA reverses decision to suspend PreCheck. US Men's Hockey brings home the gold. Matthew Maroun don...
Chaos in Mexico and Armed Man Killed by Secret Service at Mar-a-Lago
February 23, 2026 ~ Andy Arena, Director of the Detroit Crime Commission and Former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit Office discusses the ch...
What Effect Will SCOTUS Tariff Ruling Have on Auto Industry
February 23, 2026 ~ Paul Eisenstein, Editor of Headlight.News discusses what kind of effect Friday's SCOTUS decision will have on the auto industry. H...
Maroun Makes Donation to Trump PAC Before President Threatens to Block Gordie Howe Bridge Opening
February 23, 2026 ~ Jim Blanchard, Former Governor of Michigan and Former Ambassador to Canada discusses Matthew Moroun gave $1 million donation to pr...
US Wins Gold in Men's Hockey
February 23, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick co-host of JR Morning with Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson and Jamie Edmonds, co-host of “Hockey Talk” with Blaine Fowl...
TSA Reverses Decision to Suspend PreCheck Due to Partial Shutdown
February 23, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the TSA reversing it's decision to suspend PreCheck. Hosted...
Fall Out from Friday's SCOTUS Decision on Tariffs
February 23, 2026 ~ Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, federal criminal defense attorney and former federal prosecutor discusses the fall out from Frid...
Focus With Paul W. Smith ~ February 20, 2026 ~ Full Show
February 20, 2026 ~ SCOTUS strikes down Trump's tariffs. Trump could make decision on Iran in 10-15 days. New legislation introduced to make housing m...
Riger Reviews How to Make a Killing in theaters and Being Gordon Ramsey on Netflix
February 20, 2026 ~ Dave Riger of Riger Reviews it breaks down How to Make a Killing in theaters and Being Gordon Ramsey on Netflix. Hosted by Simplec...
Michigan Native Scores Game Winning Goal for Team USA
February 20, 2026 ~ Blaine Fowler, co-host of “Blaine and Lauren” mornings on 963 WDVD and “Hockey Talk” with Chris Renwick on the Blaine D Fowler and...
New Legislation to Make Home Ownership More Affordable
February 20, 2026 ~ Joe Aragona State Representative R-Central Macomb County discusses his legislation to make housing more affordable. Hosted by Simp...
Iran Decision Could Come in 10-15 Days, First Board of Peace Meeting
February 20, 2026 ~ Peter Meijer, former congressman and army veteran discusses Iran watch and Board of Peace Meeting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWi...
SCOTUS Strikes Down Trump Tariffs
February 20, 2026 ~ Patrick Anderson, CEO of Anderson Economic Group discusses the Supreme Court decision on Trump's tariffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ February 19, 2026 ~ Full Show
February 19, 2026 ~ Former Prince Andrew arrested. DOJ investigating 3 Michigan school districts. Mark Zuckerberg takes stand in social media addictio...
Lions President and CEO Rod Wood Retiring
February 19, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of “SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino” weeknights at 6 on WJR discusses Rod Wood retiring a...
8 of 9 Missing Skiers Found Dead After Avalanche in Lake Tahoe
February 19, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the missing skiers found dead after a Lake Tahoe avalanche. Hosted by Simplecast, a...
Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit Needs Your Help
February 19, 2026 ~ Diane Charles, President and CEO of Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit talks about how people can help them help people in need. Host...
Mark Zuckerberg Takes Stand in Social Media Addiction Trial
February 19, 2026 ~ Tonya J Powers, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in landmark social media addictio...
Former Prince Andrew Arrested, DOJ Investigating 3 Michigan School Districts
February 19, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the P...
Inside UMCU’s All‑Star Day with Tiffany Ford
Feb. 19, 2026 ~ UMCU’s Ann Arbor headquarters turned into a lively courtside set as Sports Wrap hosted President and CEO Tiffany Ford during a special...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ February 18, 2026 ~ Full Show
February 18, 2026 ~ Sherrone Moore's legal team scores early victory. Stephen Colbert says CBS spiked one of his interviews. 9 skiers missing after av...
Celebrating African American History Month and the Life of Jesse Jackson
February 18, 2026 ~ Lance Wheeler, Vice President of Learning and Engagement, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History discusses the life...
Christine Brennan Checks in from the Olympics
February 18, 2026 ~ Christine Brennan, Sports Columnist USA Today checks in from Italy while covering the Olympics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c...
Gardner White Opening 9 New Stores
February 18, 2026 ~ Rachel Stewart, CEO of Gardner White discusses the opening of 9 new stores. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:/...
9 Skiers Missing 6 Found After Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe
February 18, 2026 ~ Dr. Solomon Cogan, Medical Director & Founder, The Nerve Disc Institute discusses the skiers who went missing in an avalanche near...
Stephen Colbert Says CBS Spiked Interview with James Talarico
February 18, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communication discusses Stephen Colbert saying CBS killed one of his interv...
Sherrone Moore's Legal Team Scores Early Victory
February 18, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law PLLC, Host of "Behind the Bench" on WJR discusses Sherrone Moore being granted an eviden...
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ February 17, 2026 ~ Full Show
February 17, 2026 ~ Reverend Jess Jackson passes away. US and Iran hold another round of nuclear talks. A number of long term road projects are set to...
Debbie Dingell on Paczki, Jesse Jackson and Her Bill to Block The Feds From Interfering with Gordie Howe Bridge
February 17, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, D-6th District discusses the passing of Jesse Jackson and her bill to stop President Trump from bloc...
3 Dead Including Shooter and 3 Injured in Mass Shooting at Rhode Island High School Hockey Game
February 17, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses a mass shooting at a high school hockey game in Rhode Island that le...
ICE Confirms Detention Facility Plan for Romulus
February 17, 2026 ~ Kirk Pinho, Senior Commercial Real Estate Reporter for Crain's Detroit Business discusses plans for an ICE detention facility in R...
Number of Long Term Road Projects Set to Begin and Navigating Pothole Season
February 17, 2026 ~ Diane Cross, Spokesperson for the Michigan Department of Transportation gives us a heads up on some major long term road projects...
US and Iran Hold Another Round of Nuclear Talks
February 17, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt Colonel in the US Army discusses the newest round of Iranian nuclear talks. Hosted by Simplecast, an Ad...
Jesse Jackson Passes Away. Guthrie Search Should be the Norm
February 17, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News gives her thoughts on the passing of Jesse Jackson and her column...