Focus with Paul W. Smith

January 20, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses Michigan adjusting their tax revenue projections by $1 billion. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 20, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses a 100 car pile up on the west side of the state yesterday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 19, 2026 ~ Trump threatens NATO allies who don't agree with Greenland takeover. DOJ opens probe into Minnesota Governor and Minneapolis Mayor. Recapping NFL action and looking ahead to tonight's national title game. How Detroit played a role in Martin Luther King Jr.'s I have a Dream Speech. Judge freezes the spending of $645 million cut from budget by State House GOP 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.

January 19, 2026 ~ Matt Hall, State Representative R-42nd District, Michigan House Speakers discusses a judge siding with the Michigan House GOP on $645 million budget cuts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 19, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Martin Luther King Jr.'s iconic "I have a Dream" speech's Detroit origins. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 19, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino recaps this weekend's NFL action and looks ahead to tonight's national championship game. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 19, 2026 ~ Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, federal criminal defense attorney and former federal prosecutor discusses the Department of Justice opening an investigation of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for interfering with ICE operations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 19, 2026 ~ Bill Ballenger, Editor of the Ballenger Report discusses the latest in Trump's quest for Greenland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 16, 2026 ~ Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy checks in ahead of his visit to Ohio and Michigan. Trump finally gets his Nobel Prize. Lawmakers in Denmark to discuss Greenland. White House releases healthcare plan. Trump threatens insurrection act 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.

January 16, 2026 ~ Riger Reviews 28 Days Later The Bone Temple and The Rip on Netflix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 16, 2026 ~ Duane Crum, Senior Restoration Project Manager with Modernistic tells us how to prepare our home for the upcoming blast of winter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 16, 2026 ~ Tim Walberg, Congressman R-5th District discusses Trump's new healthcare plan and the latest in Minnesota. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 16, 2026 ~ Andy Appleby, Owner, CEO and Commissioner of the United Shore Professional Baseball League discusses a new partnership with United Wholesale Mortage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 16, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and Newsdiscussing Dana Nessel calling to bar immigration arrests and Michigan courthouses. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 16, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Venezuelan opposition leader Machado giving her Nobel prize to President Trump and a number of lawmakers in Denmark to discuss Greenland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 16, 2026 ~ Sean Duffy, United States Secretary of Transportation discusses his visit to auto plants in Ohio today and the Auto Show tomorrow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick fills in live from the Auto Show. Elissa Slotkin says she is under federal investigation. Articles of impeachment filed against Kristi Noem. Denmark and US at odds over Greenland. Trump says Iran will stop killing protesters. Trump threatens insurrection act in Minnesota. Bill to ban cell phones in schools passes state house and 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.

January 15, 2026 ~ State Representative Mark Tisdel, R-Rochester discusses the passage of his bill that bans cell phones in schools. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 15, 2026 ~ Jeff Monosso, Fox News Correspondent and WJR contributor discusses the latest in Minnesota. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 15, 2026 ~ Ryan Shaugnessy, Mustang Brand Manager talks to Chris Renwick in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 15, 2026 ~ Milika Cheree playing Sylvia, Danny Gurwin playing Jim in “All Shook Up" discuss the play running at Meadow Brook until February 1st. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 15, 2026 ~ Peter Meijer, former congressman and Army veteran discusses the latest with Greenland and Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 15, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell R-6th District on Elissa Slotkin being investigated and articles of impeachment being filed against Kristi Noem. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 15, 2026 ~ Alison Davis, Navigator Brand Manager talks to Chris Renwick in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick fills in for Paul W. Smith at the Detroit Auto Show. SCOTUS hears arguments on transgender players in youth sports. Clintons defy subpoena in Epstein inquiry. New polling shows race for Senate and Governor very close. A recap of Trump's visit yesterday. President tells Iranian protesters that help is on the way 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.

January 14, 2026 ~ MSU President Kevin Guskiewicz stops by after his fireside chat with Pete Buttigieg. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 14, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses the latest 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.

January 14, 2026 ~ State Senator Jim Runestad, Chairman of Michigan GOP discusses President Trump's visit to Detroit yesterday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 14, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses new polling showing the Governor and Senate races being very close. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 14, 2026 ~ Todd Raburn, Director Global CX Implelementation for Ford talks to Chris Renwick and the Detroit Auto Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 14, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page for the Detroit News discusses the arguments SCTOUS heard about transgender players in youth sports and the Clintons refusing to testify in Epstein inquiry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 14, 2026 ~ Jason Hyde, Bronco Brand Manager discusses the unveil of the new Bronco RTR with Chris Renwick live from the Detroit Auto Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 13, 2026 ~ Jeff Donofrio, President and CEO of Business Leaders for Michigan and Ryan Goldberg President and CEO of DFCU fill in for Paul W. Smith live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 13, 2026 ~ Gabe Ehrlich, Director of Research Seminar in Quantitative Economics at U of M talks to Jeff Donofrio and Ryan Goldberg in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 13, 2026 ~ Quentin Messer, CEO MEDC and President and Chair of the Michigan Strategic Fund joins Jeff Donofrio and Ryan Goldberg in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 13, 2026 ~ Mary Buchzeiger, CEO Lucerne International talks to Jeff Donofrio and Ryan Goldberg in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 13, 2026 ~ Rich Homberg, President and CEO of Detroit PBS talks to Jeff Donofrio and Ryan Goldberg live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 13, 2026 ~ Jared Fleischer, CEO of Bedrock joins Jeff Donofrio and Ryan Goldberg in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 13, 2026 ~ Garrick Rochow, CEO of Consumers Energy talks to Jeff Donofrio and Ryan Goldberg in for 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.

January 13, 2026 ~ Ron Hall Jr, CEO Bridgewater Interiors talk to Jeff Donofrio and Ryan Goldberg in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 13, 2026 ~ Rachel Stewart, CEO of Gardner White joins Jeff Donofrio and Ryan Goldberg in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 12, 2026 ~ Fed Chair Jerome Powell says DOJ is investigating him. Sergei Federov checks in ahead of his jersey being retired. Michigan names new President. Arrests and protests continue over the weekend after new video released. US weighing military action against Iran 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.

January 12, 2026 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, born in Israel, served in Israeli military discusses his 3 part series in the Detroit News and the latest in tensions between the United States and Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 12, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the latest out of Minneapolis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 12, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Michigan's new President Kent Syverud. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 12, 2026 ~ Red Wings great, hockey hall of famer Sergei Federov talks to Paul hours before his jersey is retired by the team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 12, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses Fed Chair Jerome Powell saying DOJ is investigating him. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.

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.

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.