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Focus with Paul W. Smith

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Ep 9369Joe Kent Resigns, Cuba Still in the Dark

March 18, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses the latest in foreign policy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 18, 20263 min

Ep 9368Lawmakers Team Up to Fight Antisemitism

March 18, 2026 ~ Noah Arbit, State Representative D-West Bloomfield and Commerce Twp discusses the push by lawmakers to fight antisemitism. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 18, 20266 min

Ep 9367Senate Debate SAVE Act, House Oversight Committee Subpoenas Bondi

March 18, 2026 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University discusses the latest in the SAVE act and Pam Bondi being subpoenaed by the House. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 18, 20265 min

Ep 9366Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 16, 2026 ~ Full Show

March 16, 2026 ~ Latest on Temple Israel investigation. People accused of being false electors sue Dana Nessel. Latest in Iran. FCC threatens networks over Iran war coverage 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.

Mar 16, 20261h 5m

Ep 9365FCC Chair Brendan Carr Threatens to Revoke Broadcast Licenses over Iran Coverage

March 16, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the threats from the FCC to networks over Iran war coverage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 16, 202611 min

Ep 93646 Airman Identified and the Latest in Iran

March 16, 2026 ~ Peter Meijer, former congressman and army veteran 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.

Mar 16, 20267 min

Ep 9363Grand Traverse Pie Company Celebrates Pie Day and Michigan Agriculture Month

March 16, 2026 ~ Mike Busley, co-founder of Grand Traverse Pie Company discusses pie day and Michigan agriculture month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 16, 20265 min

Ep 9362People Accused of Being False Electors

March 16, 2026 ~ Erick Karrdal Esq, Partner at Mohrman Kaardal and Erickson PA is the lead attorney for a group of people accused of being false electors who are suing Dana Nessel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 16, 20265 min

Ep 9361The Latest in the Temple Israel Investigation

March 16, 2026 ~ Andy Arena, Director of the Detroit Police Commission, Former Special Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit Office discusses the latest in the Temple Israel investigation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 16, 20267 min

Ep 9360Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 13, 2026 ~ March 13, 2026

March 13, 2026 ~ Community reacts to attack at Temple Israel. US troops die in plane crash. TSA workers to miss first paycheck 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.

Mar 13, 20261h 8m

Ep 9359Riger Reviews Reminders of Him in Theaters and Previews the Oscars

March 13, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews Reminders of Him in theaters and previews the Oscars 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.

Mar 13, 202613 min

Ep 9358Jewish Community on Edge After Temple Israel Attack

March 13, 2026 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, born in Israel discusses yesterday's Temple Israel attack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 13, 20269 min

Ep 9357Temple Israel Attacker Stopped by Synagogue Security

March 13, 2026 ~ Aaron Tobin, Founder of Magen Security gives his insight on the Temple Israel attack yesterday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 13, 20265 min

Ep 9356Congressman Barrett on Temple Israel, The Shutdown and Iran

March 13, 2026 ~ Congressman R-7th District Tom Barrett gives his thoughts on the Temple Israel, Iran and the shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 13, 20269 min

Ep 9355Sheriff Mike Bouchard on Yesterday's Temple Israel Attack

March 13, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the law enforcement response to the Temple Israel attack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 13, 202613 min

Ep 9354Focus with Paul W Smith ~ March 12, 2026 ~ Full Show

March 12, 2026 ~ Paul W. Smith broadcasts live from the Masonic Temple for another Detroit Economic Club event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 12, 20261h 6m

Ep 9353Daniel Howes, Senior Editor, Business & Columnist, Detroit News

March 12, 2026 ~ Daniel Howes, Senior Editor, Business & Columnist, Detroit News discusses today's DEC event which he moderated. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 12, 20265 min

Ep 9352Stephen Polk, President and CEO, Highgate LLC

March 12, 2026 ~ Stephen Polk, President and CEO, Highgate LLC joins Paul W Smith live at 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.

Mar 12, 20263 min

Ep 9351IEA Releases 400 Million Barrels of Oil While Iran Threatens $200 per Barrel

March 12, 2026 ~ Paul Sankey, President and Lead Analyst at Sankey Research discusses IEA releasing 400 barrels of emergency oil while Iran threatens 200 dollars a barrel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 12, 20264 min

Ep 9349FBI Warns of Iranian Attacks in California

March 12, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt Colonel in the US Army discusses the FBI warning of Iranian drone attacks in California, Iran hits local company with cyber attack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 12, 202610 min

Ep 9348Chuck Binkowski, President and COO Barton Malow

March 12, 2026 ~ Chuck Binkowski, President and COO Barton Malow joins 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.

Mar 12, 20268 min

Ep 9347David Burritt, CEO of US Steel

March 12, 2026 ~ David Burritt CEO of US Steel joins Paul W. live at 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.

Mar 12, 20269 min

Ep 9346Focus with Paul W Smith ~ March 11, 2026 ~ Full Show

March 11, 2026 ~ Trump pledges aid to Michigan after meeting with Whitmer. Latest on Iran. Lions make moves in free agency. TSA lines getting long. Dale Warner found guilty for murder of Dee Warner 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.

Mar 11, 20261h 15m

Ep 9345Dee Warner's Husband Found Guilty for Her Murder

March 11, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, Managing partner of Flood Law PLLC, host of "Behind the Bench" with Todd Flood on WJR discusses Dale Warner being found guilty for murder of his wife Dee Warner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 11, 20268 min

Ep 9344TSA Lines Getting Out of Hand

March 11, 2026 ~ David Shepardson, covers transportation, autos and aviation for Thomas Reuters discusses long TSA line as a result of the DHS shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 11, 202610 min

Ep 9343NFL Free Agency Begins with a Frenzy

March 11, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter discusses moves made by the Lions and other teams in free agency. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 11, 202610 min

Ep 9342War in Iran Wages On

March 11, 2026 ~ Peter Meijer, former congressman and army veteran 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.

Mar 11, 20267 min

Ep 9341Trump Pledges Help After Meeting with Whitmer

March 11, 2026 ~ 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 meeting between Trump and Whitmer where Trump pledged help for storm victims up north and to fight Asian carp. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 11, 20268 min

Ep 9340Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 10, 2026 ~ Full Show

March 10, 2026 ~ Administration give conflicting predictions on Iran war. Two teenagers charged for trying to bomb Mamdani's house. Southwest Michigan continues to recover from multiple tornadoes. What are oil prices doing 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.

Mar 10, 20261h 12m

Ep 9339Mark Hollis Previews the Rocket Classic

March 10, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis, Tournament Director Rocket Classic, host or JR Sundays previews the Rocket Classic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 10, 20267 min

Ep 9338What Are Oil Prices Doing?

March 10, 2026 ~ Jay Young, Founder and CEO, King Operating Corporation tells us what oil prices are doing with the war 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.

Mar 10, 20267 min

Ep 9337Southwest Michigan Still Recovering from Multiple Tornadoes

March 10, 2026 ~ Jennifer Wortz, State Rep. R-35th Representing Union City checks in on the recovery. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 10, 202612 min

Ep 9336Michigan Defense Expo Coming to Detroit

March 10, 2026 ~ Retired Lieutenant Colonel Misty Martin, Event Chair for Michigan Defense Expo previews the event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 10, 20266 min

Ep 9335Two Teenagers Charged for Trying to Bomb Mamdani Residence

March 10, 2026 ~ Andy Arena, Director of the Detroit Crime Commission, Former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit Office discusses the two suspects in the Mamdani attempted bombing case. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 10, 20268 min

Ep 9334Mixed Messages on War with Iran

March 10, 2026 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses mixed messages from the administration on the War 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.

Mar 10, 20269 min

Ep 9333Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 9, 2026 ~ Full Show

March 9, 2026 ~ 4 tornados confirmed in southwest Michigan. President Trump holds college sports roundtable. How long do health effects of Daylight Saving Time last? Iran selects new Supreme Leader. President Trump says he won't sign another bill until SAVE act passes 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.

Mar 9, 20261h 18m

Ep 9332Tim Walberg on the 4 Tornados That Hit His District

March 9, 2026 ~ Congressman Tim Walberg R-5th District discusses the tornados that hit his district 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.

Mar 9, 20267 min

Ep 9331President Trump Says Won't Sign Another Bill Until SAVE Act Passes, Sexual Harassment Disclosure Bill Doesn't Pass

March 9, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell D-6th District discusses the SAVE act and what changes she'd like to see to Nancy Mace's sexual harassment disclosure bill before passing it. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 9, 202613 min

Ep 9330Iran Names New Supreme Leader

March 9, 2026 ~ Mike Rogers, Republican Senate Candidate, former Chair of the US Intelligence Committee 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.

Mar 9, 20267 min

Ep 9329How Long do Health Effects of Daylight Saving Time Last?

March 9, 2026 ~ Philp Cheng, PhD, sleep researcher with Henry Ford Health discusses how long health effects of Daylight Saving Time ends. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 9, 20267 min

Ep 9328President Trump Holds College Sports Roundtable

March 9, 2026 ~ Jim Acho, Attorney, Partner at Cummings, McClorey, Davis and Acho, PLC discusses President Trump's roundtable on college sports 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.

Mar 9, 202610 min

Ep 9327NWS Confirms 4 Touchdowns Confirmed in SW Michigan

March 9, 2026 ~ Meteorologist Scott Lawrimore, General manager of the Weather Channel Radio Network discusses the tornados that hit Michigan on Friday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 9, 20269 min

Ep 9326Focus With Paul W. Smith ~ March 6, 2026 ~ Full Show

March 6, 2026 ~ Kristi Noem out. Russia helping Iran with intelligence. Judge rules companies entitled to Trump tariff refunds. War Powers Act fails in the house and the day's biggest headline. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 9, 20261h 14m

Ep 9325War Powers Act Fail in the House

March 6, 2026 ~ Congressman John James R-10th District, Gubernatorial Candidate discusses the War Powers Act not passing the house and his parents bill of rights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 6, 20269 min

Ep 9324Riger Reviews The Bride! and Young Sherlock

March 6, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews The Bride! in theaters and Young Sherlock on Prime. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 6, 20268 min

Ep 9323Judge Rules Companies Are Entitled to Trump Tariff Refunds

March 6, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the ruling that says companies are entitled to Trump tariff refunds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 6, 20269 min

Ep 9321Perry Johnson Discusses Last Night's Debate

March 6, 2026 ~ Perry Johnson, Businessman, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate discusses last night's GOP Gubernatorial debate and his 4747 plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 6, 202610 min

Ep 9320Kristi Noem Out as DHS Secretary

March 6, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses the ouster of DHS secretary 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.

Mar 6, 20269 min

Ep 9319Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 5, 2026 ~ Full Show

March 5, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski in for Paul Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 5, 20261h 5m

Ep 9318Importance of Having a Will and Trust

March 5, 2026 ~ Jessica Hallmark, Attorney at Adkinson, Need, Allen and Rentrop PLLC discusses the importance of having a will and trust. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mar 5, 20268 min