November 3, 2022 ~ In this edition of "The Pure Michigan Report," Lloyd Jackson, WJR Senior News Analyst talks to Paul about the Riverbank Theatre in Marine City.
November 3, 2022 ~ Mary Callaghan Lynch, Founder of The Motor City Lyric Opera tells Paul that the music organization has moved to a great new location called Convent Detroit and the grand opening is this weekend. For more information visit mclopera.org
November 3, 2022 ~ David Sowerby, Ancora Advisors Managing Director & Senior Portfolio Manager talks to Paul about the Federal Reserve decision to raise interest rates again and the stock market's response to the move to fight inflation.
November 3, 2022 ~ WJR's Jeff Sloan tells Paul that a new survey indicates teenagers would consider becoming entrepreneurs and starting their own businesses.
November 2, 2022 ~ Governor Gretchen Whitmer checks in with Paul just days before the election and says she is traveling across Michigan talking to residents about their concerns and asking them to give her another term as Governor.
November 2, 2022 ~ The Supreme Court has ruled that South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham must testify to a Georgia grand jury about his involvement in potential interference during the state’s vote count in 2020. WJR's Chris Renwick tells Paul there’s a catch in this ruling.
November 2, 2022 ~ Tudor Dixon, GOP Gubernatorial Candidate talks to Paul about the final days of the campaign and says she is working hard introducing her platform to residents around the State of Michigan.
November 2, 2022 ~ Betsy DeVos, Former U.S. Secretary of Education tells Paul she is very concerned about the state of education in Michigan and she is very critical of Governor Gretchen Whitmer's policies during the pandemic.
November 2, 2022 ~ Archbishop Allen Vigneron explains to Paul why he is opposed to Proposal 3 and is urging Michigan residents to say no to the ballot measure.
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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.