March 11, 2022 ~ The President of the United Irish Societies talks to Chris about this weekend's St. Patrick's Day parade in Detroit and he says it's back after a two year hiatus.
March 11, 2022 ~ The Group Vice President of Vehicle Development and Engineering at Toyota Motor North America R&D in Ann Arbor talks to Chris about the automaker's transformation into a mobility company.
March 11, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst talks to Chris about rising gas prices and says they are starting to impact local workers and small business owners including florists.
March 11, 2022 ~ The Bless You Boys Writer talks to Chris about the new Major League Baseball deal and he says they are going to be able to fit in the 162 game season.
March 11, 2022 ~ WJR's Jeff Sloan talks about online shopping and says many consumers are also opting to buy now and pay later and he explains how that works.
March 11, 2022 ~ The President of the Toyota USA Foundation talks to Chris about the automaker's commitment to education including its recent "Driving Possibilities" announcement.
March 11, 2022 ~ The MSU Basketball Coach talks to Chris & Steve about the Spartans big win against Maryland in the Big Ten Tournament Thursday night and he says now they prepare for Wisconsin tonight.
March 11, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst has the latest information for Chris on the situation in Ukraine and she says thousands of orphans are unable to leave the country due to the Russian attack.
March 10, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst talks to Paul about Mayor Duggan's State of the City address and he says the Mayor is promising to fix the blight in the city.
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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.