Focus with Paul W. Smith

June 9, 2023 ~ Jeff Makarewicz, Group Vice-President Technical Resources at Toyota North America, Research and Development tells Paul the automaker is investing nearly $50 million to construct a new battery laboratory at its North American research and development headquarters outside of Ann Arbor.

June 9, 2023 ~ Swifty fever is spreading in Motown! Shows tonight and tomorrow at Ford Field are sold out so fans lined up at Ford field to get the all-important Taylor Swift Merchandise. Marie Osborne, WJR Senior News Analyst tells Sean some fans said they were just thrilled to stand in line for hours for the chance to get their hands on some swag. Photo credit to © Alexander Lewis / MyCentralJersey / USA TODAY NETWORK.

June 9, 2023 ~ David Sowerby, Ancora Advisors Managing Director & Senior Portfolio Manager talks to Sean about the economic impact of Taylor Swift coming to Detroit this weekend.

June 8, 2023 ~ Lloyd Jackson, WJR Senior News Analyst tells Sean that Governor Whitmer has signed hands free distracted driving legislation that goes into effect later this month.

June 8, 2023 ~ Ryan Schmelz, Fox News Correspondent & WJR Contributor tells Sean that several members of Congress are concerned about the impact of artificial intelligence on the U.S. economy so they are forming a bi-partisan panel to take a closer look at the technology.

June 8, 2023 ~ Ray Stagich, Senior Meteorologist with the Weather Channel talks to Sean about the impact of the Canadian wildfires on Michigan. Photo credit to © Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports.

June 8, 2023 ~ Steve Courtney, WJR Sports Analyst tells Sean that the fallout from the PGA-LIV merger continues.

June 8, 2023 ~ In light of the Canadian wildfire smoke in the Detroit area, Dr. Devang Doshi, Corewell Health Pulmonologist and Allergist talks to Sean about the impact of poor air quality on respiratory health. Photo credit to © Kevin R. Wexler/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK.

June 8, 2023 ~ WJR's Jeff Sloan talks to Sean about a new study that indicates customers are starting to view influencer marketing in a different way.

June 8, 2023 ~ The Michigan Legislature is considering a proposal to update hate crime legislation for the first time in 35 years and it comes just as the FBI has published data that shows an "unmistakable pattern" of reported hate crimes spiking during presidential elections. Marie Osborne, WJR News Analyst takes a closer look at the legislation and why many believe it is long overdue.