Focus with Paul W. Smith

December 5, 2025 ~ Dave Riger reviews 5 Nights at Freddy's and Stranger Things Season 5. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 5, 2025 ~ WJR Digital Sports Director Nick Lundberg breaks down the Lions win last night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 5, 2025 ~ Frankie Scinta, The Showman previews his performance at Andiamo Celebrity Showroom. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 5, 2025 ~ Mary Magyari Spirit of Christmas Past, Tamara Della Anderson Spirit of Christmas Present and Sean Ryan Spirit of Christmas Future discuss "A Christmas Carol" running from now through December 24th at Meadow Brook Theatre. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 5, 2025 ~ Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, Federal Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Federal Prosecutor discusses the arrest of the DC pipe bomb suspect. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 5, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political Divide” by Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson With Lynne Golodner discusses the SCOTUS allowing Texas to keep congressional maps and the Admiral who authorized second drug boat strike face questioning on Capitol Hill. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 4, 2025 ~ Pentagon watchdog group says Hegseth endangered troops with signal app messages. President Trump rolls back Biden era fuel economy standards. Checking in with Detroit PAL. Large turnout for a virtual hearing over new data center in Saline Township 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.

December 4, 2025 ~ Ken Lingenfelter, Owner of the Lingenfelter Collection talks about his holiday open house and toy drive this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 4, 2025 ~ Summer Ballentine, Reporter for the Detroit News talks about the battle over a new AI date center out in Saline Township. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 4, 2025 ~ Fred Hunter Detroit PAL CEO discusses year end fundraising goals and plans for 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 4, 2025 ~ Keith Naughton, Bloomberg Auto Business Reporter discusses yesterday's oval office meeting where President Trump rolled back Biden era fuel economy standards. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 3, 2025 ~ President Trump threatens to withhold SNAP benefits from some states. Trump and Hegseth address drug boat bombings. MSU introduces new head football coach. President Trump unveils $1,000 accounts for newborns. How did Witkoff's meeting with Putin go? Some early polling numbers in the senate and gubernatorial races 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.

December 3, 2025 ~ Steve Mitchell, CEO Mitchell Research and Communications Inc discusses some of his early polling numbers on the Senate and Gubernatorial races. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 3, 2025 ~ Patrick Anderson, Founder and CEO of Anderson Economic Group discusses the $1,000 Trump accounts that were unveiled yesterday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 3, 2025 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter recaps yesterday's press conference where Michigan State introduced Pat Fitzgerald as their new head football coach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 3, 2025 ~ Eben Brown, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor on yesterday's cabinet meeting where Trump addressed immigration and the drug boat strike. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 3, 2025 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editor for the Detroit News discusses President Trump threatening to withhold SNAP benefits from states that don't turn over data about recipients. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 2, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski sits in for Paul discusses the biggest news and topics of the day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 2, 2025 ~ David Sowerby, Ancora Advisors Managing Partner discusses holiday spending and the economy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 2, 2025 ~ Nate Forbes, Owner of Somerset Collection talks about the holiday shopping season which is well underway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 2, 2025 ~ Daniel Hoffman, Former CIA Station Chief in Moscow discusses the latest in the US/Russia negotiations. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 2, 2025 ~ Adrian Lewis, CEO of Forgotten Harvest joins Rocky Raczkowski for Giving Tuesday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 2, 2025 ~ Andy Hetzel, VP of Communications for BCBS of MI discusses what to do about the rising cost of healthcare. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 2, 2025 ~ John Gizzi, News Max Senior White House Correspondent talks to Rocky Raczkowski about what is going on with Somali and Afghan immigrants in Washington DC and will we have another government shutdown? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 1, 2025 ~ Paul W Smith is awarded the Key to Detroit. Bad weekend for football. President Trump pausing asylum applicants. Congress opens inquiry into Pete Hegseth. Netanyahu asks for a pardon. US and Ukraine hold constructive talks. SCOTUS to hear big internet case 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.

December 1, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses an impending SCOTUS case that could affect millions of internet users. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 1, 2025 ~ Mike Rogers, Veteran, Former FBI Agent, Former Chairman of the US Intelligence Committee, current Republican Gubernatorial candidate discusses some big foreign policy stories that happened over the weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 1, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell discusses Trump pauses asylum requests in the wake of the national guard shooting and Congress opening up an inquiry into Pete Hegseth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 1, 2025 ~ Mayor Mike Duggan surprises Paul W with the key to the city before his family calls in to congratulate him. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 26, 2025 ~ President Trump sends envoy to Moscow. MSP talks about the busiest bar night of the year. Bad weather and busy travel projected for Thanksgiving. Senator Slotkin says she and 5 other Senators are subject of FBI probe. Keeping an eye out for holiday scams 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.

November 26, 2025 ~ Susan Tompor, Personal Finance Columnist for the Detroit Free Press discusses her column on common holiday scams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 26, 2025 ~ Daniel Roberts, Former Special Agent in Charge of the Detroit FBI discusses claims that 6 Democrat Senators who made video about military following illegal orders are being investigated by the FBI. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 26, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses busy travel and bad weather projected for Thanksgiving. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 26, 2025 ~ Lt. Mike Shaw from the Michigan State Police discusses what has become known as "Blackout Wednesday." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 26, 2025 ~ John James, Congressman R-10th District and Gubernatorial Candidate gives his thoughts on the peace talks between the US, Ukraine and Russia along with an update on his campaign. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 24, 2025 ~ Paul W Smith broadcasts live from Palazzo Di Bocce for Hunger Free in the D. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 24, 2025 ~ Tom Celani, Vicki Celani and Dario Bergamo are back to tell Paul W Smith how much money was raised at Hunger Free in the D. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 24, 2025 ~ Ryan Daly, President Corewell Health Foundation of Southeast Michigan joins Paul W Smith live from Hunger Free in the D. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 24, 2025 ~ Michael Bouchard, Captain in the National Guard, Republican Congressional Candidate for the 10th District discusses why Hunger Free in the D is important to him and what it's like being deployed during the holidays. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 24, 2025 ~ Ken DeLuca, President The Kroger Co of Michigan and Cam Barrett, Public Affairs Manager at Kroger join Paul W Smith live at Hunger Free in the D. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 24, 2025 ~ Adrian Lews, CEO of Forgotten Harvest joins Paul W Smith live at Hunger Free in the D. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 24, 2025 ~ Tom Celani, Founder of the Celani Family Foundation and Dario Bergamo, CEO of The Globale Group Sales and Marketing and longtime Automotive Executive help Paul W Smith kick off Hunger Free in the D. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 21, 2025 ~ President Trump calls group of 6 Senate Democrats seditious. US and Ukraine working on a peace deal. Howell data center on hold. Trump and Mamdani to meet at the White House 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.

November 21, 2025 ~ Dave Riger of Riger Reviews it reviews Wicked for Good in Theaters and Sebastian Maniscalco It Ain't Right on Hulu. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 21, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political Divide”by Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson With Lynne Golodner discusses the expected meeting today between President Trump and New York Mayor elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 21, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of News and Community Affairs discusses the pause put on a data center in Howell after the community protests. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 21, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt Colonel in the US Army discusses the peace deal the US and Ukraine are working on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 21, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses Elissa Slotkin and 5 other Democrat Senators posting a video imploring members of the military to ignore unlawful orders and President Trump calling it sedition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 20, 2025 ~ Paul W Smith, Luanne Thomas Ewald and Ann Thomas Honor the 2025 Class of "Women Who Lead" live from Joe Muer Seafood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 20, 2025 ~ Tiffany Ford, president and CEO of the University of Michigan Credit Union is recognized as one of 2025's Women Who Lead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.