May 4, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court has ordered an investigation into how a draft opinion on Roe V. Wade was leaked to the media.
May 4, 2022 ~ The Treetops Resort General Manager welcomes Paul to the beautiful Michigan golf resort on WJR's 100th Anniversary and he says they continue to make improvements to the courses and the lodging.
May 3, 2022 ~ The Fifth Third Bank President of Eastern Michigan talks to Paul about Fifth Third Day and he says they are tackling food insecurity in the community in honor of the day.
May 3, 2022 ~ The Chairman Emeritus & Former Owner of Grand Hotel talks to Paul about the historic hotel and says he still maintains a relationship with the hotel management and he is pleased to see the improvements that are being made throughout the beautiful facility.
May 3, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul U.S. Energy Secretary & Former Governor Jennifer Granholm returned to Michigan this week to celebrate the opening of MSU's new isotope lab and to make a major announcement at Focus Hope.
May 3, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul a Michigan Veterans Affairs hospital has been flagged by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for possible closure but VA advocates aren’t going to just let the feds shutter the doors without a fight.
May 3, 2022 ~ The Grand Hotel Resident Historian talks to Paul about the historic hotel's 136th season and he says his favorite thing about the building is the fact that it's a rare old frame hotel built by a railroad steamship company.
May 3, 2022 ~ The Grand Hotel Vice-President of Food & Beverage talks to Paul about the hotel's new season and he says their restaurants are going to be offering new table side offerings and Lilac ice cream.
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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…
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