Thursday, July 30, 2020 ~ Detroit Auto Dealers Association Executive Director Rod Alberts, announces $300,000 in grants to Detroit area nonprofits on The Paul W. Smith Show and he also tells Paul that the CES show cancellation may open up some interesting possibilities for the next North American Auto Show in Detroit next June.

Thursday, July 30, 2020 ~ In this edition of "WJR's Business Beat" StartUp Nation Founder & CEO Jeff Sloan talks about a new study that indicates many car buyers really like buying a car online.

Thursday, July 30, 2020 ~ Governor Gretchen Whitmer says they are seeing an uptick in Coronavirus cases from bars and indoor gatherings and that's why they pulled back on indoor bar service in Northern Michigan and she also talks to Paul W. Smith about news that she is on a final list of possible VP candidates for Former Vice-President Joe Biden, the Democrat Presidential Candidate.

Thursday, July 30, 2020 ~ Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Henry Ford Maplegrove Center Dr. Elizabeth Bulat says alcohol and drug addiction is spiking during the pandemic and she explains to Paul W. Smith what is happening.

Thursday, July 30, 2020 ~ Tim Hygh, Mackinac Island Tourism Executive Director tells Paul W. Smith even though the Governor is closing bars in Northern Michigan restaurants and hotels will remain open for business and he hopes people will come for a visit.

Wednesday July 29 2020 Justin Kucera39s attorney Greg Rohl explains to Kevin Dietz why they are filing a lawsuit against the school district for firing the Walled Lake Western high school teacher.

Wednesday July 29 2020 Tiger baseball is back but in a different way and Kurt Nagle of Crain39s Detroit Business talks to Kevin Dietz about quotplaying ballquot without fans.

Wednesday July 29 2020 Detroit area plaintiff39s attorney Ven Johnson talks to Kevin Dietz about an interesting Michigan Court of Appeals decision involving the State of Michigan.

Wednesday July 29 2020 In this edition of quotWJR39s Business Beatquot StartUp Nation Founder amp CEO Jeff Sloan says investors like Ludlow Ventures are investing in start-ups during the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Wednesday July 29 2020 Albion College President Dr. Mathew Johnson tells Kevin Dietz they are going to have a rigorous testing program to help get students back in the classroom.