Focus with Paul W. Smith

March 13, 2023 ~ Greg Russell of "Movie Show Plus" talks to Paul about the Oscars and he says the movie, "Everything, Everywhere all at Once" had a big night.

March 13, 2023 ~ For years the Democrats and the Republicans in Michigan have been headquartered in Lansing. And for years because of their location it gave them direct lines to lawmakers, lobbyists, and movers and shakers. Chris Renwick, WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul at least for now it looks like the MIGOP is moving out of Lansing.

March 13, 2023 ~ Chad Livengood, Detroit News Reporter talks to Paul about the controversial practice of putting appropriation money into policy bills and he says Governor Whitmer has an opportunity to change that.

March 13, 2023 ~ Steve Courtney, WJR Sports Analyst talks to Paul and Sean about March Madness.

March 13, 2023 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR Senior News Analyst talks to Paul about the Oscars and she says Jamie Lee Curtis won her first Oscar for "best supporting actress." Photo credit to © Jack Gruber / USA TODAY NETWORK.

March 13, 2023 ~ Mike Lee, Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor kicks off the second Monday in March talking to Paul about the top stories of the week including an interesting look at Michigan's marijuana businesses.

March 13, 2023 ~ Dr. Barry Franklin, Director of Preventive Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation, Corewell East - William Beaumont University Hospital talks to Paul about a March 30th Detroit Economic Club Professional Development Seminar called: "GPS for Success: Skills, Strategies and Secrets of Superachievers." For more information go to econclub.org.

March 10, 2023 ~ In this edition of "Business Beat" WJR's Jeff Sloan talks to Paul about the New Economy Initiative's new Michigan Micro Business Coalition formed to support small businesses.

March 10, 2023 ~ Paul Eisenstein, Chief of "TheDetroitBureau.com" talks to Paul about General Motors' voluntary employee separation program and he says the auto industry has to start cutting costs to remain competitive.

March 10, 2023 ~ Senator Jim Runestad tells Paul he is holding a Power Outage Town Hall meeting on Monday, March 13th at the Commerce Township Hall at 5pm and he says some utility customers are looking for answers on why they are losing power frequently.