May 2, 2023 ~ Dan Loepp, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan President & CEO tells Paul they have entered into an agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont to help that insurance company continue to provide quality insurance plans to its subscribers.
May 2, 2023 ~ Chris Shepler, President of Shepler's Mackinac Island Ferry talks to Paul about the ferry business and he says they are geared up and ready for a great season of ferrying passengers across the Straits of Mackinac.
May 2, 2023 ~ Steve Courtney, WJR Sport Analyst tells Paul the New York Mets are in town and two former Tiger pitchers will be on the mound in Detroit this week.
May 2, 2023 ~ Bob Tagatz, Grand Hotel Resident Historian talks about his love of the historic hotel and he tells Paul he really enjoys talking with guests about the history of the beautiful hotel and Mackinac Island.
May 2, 2023 ~ Jimmy Kovel, Grand Hotel Vice-President of Guest Experiences talks to Paul about the many activities that will be offered at the historic hotel during the 2023 season.
May 2, 2023 ~ Get those big, shiny red apples ready! It's National Teacher Day and Marie Osborne, WJR Senior News Analyst introduces us to the District 10 teacher of the year and someone who says teaching is flat out fun.
May 2, 2023 ~ Erik Gordon, Clinical Assitant Professor, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan talks to Paul about the First Republic Bank-JP Morgan Chase deal and he says it's best to do business with a solid, reputable bank.
May 2, 2023 ~ Darren Anklam, Grand Hotel Executive Chef talks to Paul about the many Grand Hotel restaurants and the great food at the hotel and he says he's really looking forward to the Detroit style pizza at the new Mackinac Island Pizza Company Parlor.
May 2, 2023 ~ David Jurcak, Grand Hotel President of Operations talks to Paul about the 2023 season at the beautiful hotel and he says renovations are underway on the facade of the building and Detroit style pizza is coming to the island.
May 2, 2023 ~ WJR's Jeff Sloan tells Paul even though artificial intelligence is becoming a hot topic of conversation, businesses are still using social media to promote brand awareness.
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About Focus with Paul W. Smith
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National Radio Hall of Fame Inductee Paul W. Smith takes middays live and local for a show that goes in-depth with the newsmakers who are shaping the future of Southeast Michigan. Tune in as Paul…
connects with politicians, business and community leaders, entrepreneurs, and entertainers for longform conversations about why the efforts behind the headlines really matter. Accessible, informative, balanced, and bold, with diverse voices and thought-provoking questions that bring it all into Focus.