Focus with Paul W. Smith

December 9, 2022 ~ Steve Courtney, WJR Sports Analyst talks to Paul and Sean about Sunday's Detroit Lions game at Ford Field against the Minnesota Vikings and he says it's going to be a great game.

December 9, 2022 ~ Brian Rich, Consumers Energy Senior Vice-President & Chief Customer Officer tells Paul the utility company is providing 7.25 million dollars to help Michiganders with their winter heating bills.

December 9, 2022 ~ David Colletti, President, Bridgestone Consumer Original Equipment Tire Sales North America tells Paul he highly recommends using winter tires because they are safer and allow for a more comfortable ride. For more information go to bridgestonetires.com

December 9, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick, WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul Brittney Griner is back in the United States after President Joe Biden authorized a prisoner swap for one of the most dangerous arms dealers in the world meanwhile Novi's Paul Whelan still sits in a Russian prison. Photo credit © Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

December 9, 2022 ~ Support and love pouring in from around the world for singer Celine Dion as she discloses she is facing a major health crisis. Marie Osborne, WJR Senior News Analyst talks to Paul about the health battle ahead for the popular singer.

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December 7, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick, WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul the special council tasked with investigating former President Donald Trump on behalf of the DOJ has issued subpoenas to local election officials in states across the country in connection to the 2020 election and Michigan was included.

December 7, 2022 ~ Dr. Barry Franklin, Director, Preventive Cardiology and Cardiac Rehabilitation, Corewell Health has great advice for Paul and his listeners on how to keep their New Year's resolutions.

December 7, 2022 ~ Dr. Teresa Woodruff, Interim MSU President is in town to celebrate a special gift to the university's Community Music School in Detroit and she tells Paul that MSU has a big important presence in Metro Detroit.

December 7, 2022 ~ Elizabeth (Betsy) Lublin, Wayne State University Associate Professor of History talks to Paul about Pearl Harbor Day and she explains why Japan attacked the U.S. Photo credit to © Dan Scanlan/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK

December 7, 2022 ~ Thousands of Michigan residents do not have, or have limited access to high-speed internet and that has a direct impact on economic development in the state. Marie Osborne, WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul the state is urging residents to sign on to a government site to ensure the state has access to government funds to expand broadband in the state.