Focus with Paul W. Smith

January 16, 2023 ~ There are dozens of events today in and around the Metro area to commemorate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. Marie Osborne, WJR Senior News Analyst takes a look at a few of them.

January 14, 2023 ~ Paul W. is joined by Walstrom Marine President Tom Ervin and Colony Marine Owner Pete Beauregard as he broadcasts LIVE from the Walstrom Marine at the Progressive Detroit Boat Show. The Progressive Detroit Boat Show continues through January 22 and you can learn more at BoatMichigan.org/Detroit-Boat-Show.

January 13, 2023 ~ Andrew Beeler & Brian BeGole, two of Michigan's GOP State Representatives talk to Paul about the new legislative session and they say they are hoping to be able to work with the Democratic controlled legislature.

January 13, 2023 ~ Sam Singh, the new Senate Majority Floor Leader talks to Paul live at the Dome IQ conference and says he's looking forward to working with Democrats and Republicans to solve important issues affecting Michigan residents.

January 13, 2023 ~ Greg Russell of "Movie Show Plus" talks to Paul and Dayna about "Plane", a new movie coming out this weekend and he also says check out "Madoff the Monster", a documentary available on Netflix.

January 13, 2023 ~ Tom Izzo, MSU Basketball Coach talks to Paul, Steve & Sean about tonight's game against the "Fighting Illini" and he says it's going to be a great game and an interesting night.

January 13, 2023 ~ WJR's Jeff Sloan tells Paul 2022 holiday sales were strong but they have been impacted by discounts and returns.

January 13, 2023 ~ Carol Cain, Host of Michigan Matters & Detroit Free Press Columnist talks to Paul about Gretchen Valade and she says the Detroit area Philanthropist was an important part of the community.

January 13, 2023 ~ Quentin Messer, Michigan Economic Development Corporation CEO talks to Paul about his work bringing new businesses into Michigan and the importance of his upcoming trip with Governor Gretchen Whitmer to Norway.

January 13, 2023 ~ Tom Ervin, President of Walstrom Marine talks to Paul about the Progressive Detroit Boat Show taking place this weekend at Huntington Place and he says it's a great event if you are shopping for a boat.