Focus with Paul W. Smith

January 26, 2022 ~ The Mackinac Center for Public Policy Senior Strategist for State Affairs talks to Paul about their top priorities for 2022 and he explains why they want to see a tax cut for Michiganders.

January 26, 2022 ~ The Crain's Detroit Business Reporter talks to Paul about tonight's State of the State address and he says the Governor is having a good week with GM's major EV and battery announcement.

January 26, 2022 ~ Russian President Vladimir Putin has amassed an estimated 100,000 troops on Ukraine’s border, with the United States and its European allies working to deter an invasion. Here in Michigan, thousands of residents who can trace their heritage to Ukraine, anxiously await the next move in the region. WJR's Senior News Analst Marie Osborne spoke with one man who has family in Kiev and says these are dangerous times.

January 26, 2022 ~ The General Motors President talks to Paul about the automaker's 7 billion dollar investment in electric vehicle and battery production and he says it will create thousands of jobs.

January 26, 2022 ~ The Huntington Private Bank Senior Vice-President & Senior Wealth Strategist tells Paul that 2021 was a record year for business owners selling their businesses.

January 25, 2022 ~ The Vice-President of Travel Michigan tells Paul that today is National Plan for Vacation Day and it's a perfect day to book your Pure Michigan vacation.

January 25, 2022 ~ The Capo” and former member of New York’s Columbo crime family talks to Paul about his former life in the Mafia and he tells him that he's looking forward to appearing at Andiamo Showroom this weekend.

January 25, 2022 ~ The Michigan State University President and Henry Ford Health System President & CEO talk to Paul about their partnership and they say the unique program is a success.

January 25, 2022 ~ The Ancora Advisors Managing Director & Portfolio Manager talks to Paul about the stock market's roller coaster ride and he says stay calm and this too shall pass.

January 25, 2022 ~ The Oakland University Political Science Professor & Director of the International Studies Program talks to Paul about President Biden's decision to put 8500 troops on alert in case Russia invades Ukraine.