Focus with Paul W. Smith

September 13, 2022 ~ The Oakland University Political Science Department Chairman talks to Paul about the war in Ukraine and he says Russia continues to struggle against the Ukrainians in several parts of the country.

September 13, 2022 ~ WJR's Jeff Sloan tells Paul that the number of online searches for people trying to sell their cars is skyrocketing.

September 13, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul the water crisis in Mississippi's Capitol has led to the need for bottled water and he talks to a Detroit Pastor who is collecting water to send to Jackson, Mississippi.

September 13, 2022 ~ The Weingartz President talks to Paul about their "Mow Down Hunger" campaign and says it's all about providing meals to children and families in need.

September 13, 2022 ~ The Fox News Correspondent & WJR Contributor talks to Paul about the possibility of a U.S. freight rail strike and he says if employees walk off the job there could be major disruptions

September 12, 2022 ~ The Host of Gridiron Wrap talks to Paul and Sean about the Lions disappointing 38-35 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.

September 12, 2022 ~ The American Red Cross Michigan Region is issuing a call to action for blood donations from the black community to boost access to matching blood products for sickle cell disease patients. The WJR Senior News Analyst is here to tell us more but first he has a warning about what the Detroit Drug Enforcement Agency has been confiscating lately which is being called "Rainbow Fentanyl".

September 12, 2022 ~ The Detroit News Editorial Page Editor talks to Paul about news reports that indicate President Stanley and the MSU Board of Trustees are in talks over his future and his contract.

September 12, 2022 ~ WJR's Jeff Sloan talks to Paul about new data on female owned companies and what areas of the country they are doing well and receiving lots of funding.

September 12, 2022 ~ The WJR Sports Analyst talks to Paul about his weekend interview with MSU President Dr. Samuel Stanley and he says there was no hint of a contract problem with the MSU Board of Trustees.