February 9, 2023 ~ Bob Riney, President & CEO of Henry Ford Health talks to Paul about the hospital's 2.5 billion dollar development plan with the Pistons and MSU and he says it will be great for the New Center area and the City of Detroit. Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
February 9, 2023 ~ Congressman John James talks to Paul about his first bill that he introduced in Congress this week that aims to exempt Medicare and Social Security from debt ceiling talks.
February 9, 2023 ~ Your trip from Metro Airport to Downtown Detroit is about to get a whole lot faster. Marie Osborne, WJR Senior News Analyst talks to Paul about a plan for an express shuttle connecting Downtown to Metro.
February 9, 2023 ~ WJR's Jeff Sloan talks to Paul about the Detroit Economic Outlook study that indicates Michigan's economy is going to be stronger this year than the national economy.
February 9, 2023 ~ Scott Burdick, Wayne State University Seismologist & Assistant Geology Professor talks to Paul about the tragic 7.8 magnitude earthquake on the border of Turkey & Syria and he says the area has significant seismic activity.
February 9, 2023 ~ Pete Hoekstra, Former U.S. Ambassador to the Netherlands & Joe Cella, Former U.S. Ambassador to Fiji talk to Paul about their Detroit News Op-Ed article on how Michigan can protect itself from China.
February 8, 2023 ~ Rob Davies, Bayview Electric CEO, a NECA Contractor talks to Paul live from Comerica Park this morning where they are installing new lights and he says they are designed to improve the fan experience.
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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.