December 6, 2022 ~ Mitch Albom, WJR Talk Show Host, Detroit Free Press Columnist & Founder of SAY Detroit talks to Paul about his SAY Detroit Radiothon taking place from 6am-9pm on Thursday, December 8th.
December 5, 2022 ~ Chris Renwick, WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul during the pandemic the federal government doled out billions upon billions of dollars in relief to help combat the economic constraints that COVID-19 brought with it but as it turns out, not all those that received the money actually needed it.
December 5, 2022 ~ Tom Izzo, MSU Basketball Coach talks to Paul & Steve about the Spartans 70-63 loss to Northwestern and he says the team has to get better.
December 5, 2022 ~ Lloyd Jackson, WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul two students at two separate Metro Detroit area schools brought weapons to school and in both cases someone saw something and said something and tragedies were averted.
December 5, 2022 ~ Steve Courtney, WJR Sports Analyst talks to Paul and Sean about the Michigan win over the weekend and he's also celebrating another Lions win.
December 5, 2022 ~ Bruce Van Saun, Chairman & CEO of the Citizens Financial Group will be speaking to the Detroit Economic Club on December 12th and he tells Paul the topic is: "Tapping the Power of Innovation and Transformation in a Dynamic Environment." For more information go to econclub.org.
December 5, 2022 ~ Chad Livingood, Detroit News Reporter talks to Paul about the lack of transparency in the Lansing legislature and he says now is the time to act to get lawmakers to open their books.
December 5, 2022 ~ Mike Lee, Crain's Detroit Business Managing Editor kicks off Monday with Paul W. Smith talking about Ford Motor Company and Ilitch Holdings.
December 5, 2022 ~ Michigan has always played an important role in national politics but now it could be taking on even greater importance as Democrats have voted to move the state on to the list of the first five states to hold presidential primaries. Marie Osborne, WJR Senior News Analyst has the details.
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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.