Focus with Paul W. Smith

April 12, 2023 ~ The Biden Administration has announced a 5 billion dollar investment to accelerate the development of the next generation of the COVID 19 vaccine as well as other treatments. Marie Osborne, WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul the idea behind project Next Gen is to develop longer lasting vaccines that protect against future coronaviruses.

April 12, 2023 ~ Dr. Tom Rifai, President & CEO of Reality Meets Science talks to Paul about a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association indicating that weight loss for seniors may not always be a good thing.

April 12, 2023 ~ WJR's Jeff Sloan talks to Paul about the ongoing popularity of mobile commerce.

April 11, 2023 ~ Ericka Alexander, Detroit Transportation Corporation Communications & Public Relations Manager talks to Paul about the Detroit People Mover and she says they are working hard to make everyone aware that it's a great way to get around Detroit.

April 11, 2023 ~ Trevor Tkach, President of Traverse City Tourism talks to Paul about the many great events coming to Traverse City this summer and he says visit Traverse City in May because it's wine month in Michigan.

April 11, 2023 ~ Paul Beachnau, Executive Director of the Gaylord Area Convention and Tourism Bureau & Barry Owens, General Manager of Treetops Resort talk to Paul about Michigan golf and they say it's going to be a great season.

April 11, 2023 ~ Michael Hensley, Travel Marketing Manager for the Go Great Lakes Bay Region tells Paul & Sean they are looking forward to hosting the Canadian Hockey League's 2024 Memorial Cup and he also says consider the Great Lakes Bay Region for a summer vacation because it's a fun and affordable place to visit. More information can be found at gogreat.com.

April 11, 2023 ~ Jason Langwell, Rocket Mortgage Classic Executive Director tells Paul tickets for the Rocket Mortgage Classic are now on sale and he's looking forward to an exciting tournament at the Detroit Golf Club June 29th through July 2nd.

April 11, 2023 ~ WJR's Jeff Sloan tells Paul new data indicates that the venture capital market is down in the first quarter of 2023.

April 11, 2023 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul the "great resignation" is affecting all sectors of the economy, but there is one survey that finds the nursing profession is experiencing a larger talent drain than anyone expected.