Focus with Paul W. Smith

January 30, 2023 ~ WJR's Jeff Sloan talks about the importance of purchase order financing for small businesses.

January 27, 2023 ~ Greg Russell of "Movie Show Plus" talks to Paul and Dayna about the Oscar nominations and he also reviews a new movie and a documentary out on Netflix this weekend.

January 27, 2023 ~ Tom Izzo, MSU Basketball Coach talks to Paul, Steve & Sean about last night's win at the Breslin Center against Iowa and he says now they prepare for Sunday's game against the Purdue Boilermakers.

January 27, 2023 ~ Five fired Memphis police officers have been charged with murder and jailed in the beating death of Tyre Nichols, who died days after a traffic stop on Jan. 7. Lloyd Jackson, WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul a video of the incident is expected to be released this evening to the public which could cause tempers to flare. Photo credit to © Stu Boyd II-The Commercial Appeal / USA TODAY NETWORK.

January 27, 2023 ~ There's another important development in getting mental health services to people who need help as quickly as possible. This time, Marie Osborne, WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul, a well known local, mental health organization is making getting help as easy as tapping an app on your phone.

January 27, 2023 ~ Ken Calverley, "The Outside Guy" from the "Inside-Outside Guy" team talks to Paul and invites his listeners to the Novi Home Show this weekend.

January 27, 2023 ~ WJR's Jeff Sloan tells Paul in tough economic times small business owners should consider grants for funding.

January 27, 2023 ~ Justin Winslow, Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association President & CEO talks to Paul about an Appeals Court ruling that blocks an upcoming minimum wage hike in Michigan and he explains why he's pleased with the decision.

January 27, 2023 ~ Dr. Tom Rifai, President of Reality Meets Science talks to Paul about childhood obesity and he says this country has to change its eating and exercise habits and they way people look at overweight people.

January 26, 2023 ~ Governor Gretchen Whitmer talks to Paul live from Lansing about her State of the State address and says she has a lot of work to do and is looking forward to working with Republicans to get the job done.