January 11, 2022 ~ Michigan on Monday set a record for the highest number of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 since the pandemic began in March 2020. The WJR Senior News Analyst has the latest numbers for Paul.
January 11, 2022 ~ The Fox News Correspondent & WJR Contributor has the latest for Paul on the Novak Djokovic case and he says it looks like the world's number one tennis player may now be able to play in the Australian Open but it's not over yet.
January 11, 2022 ~ Paul and Sean talk about Monday night's National College Football Championship and Sean says the Georgia Bulldogs were the better team beating Alabama 33-18.
January 11, 2022 ~ The WJR Senior News Analyst tells Paul the SMART bus system has been forced to cut trips due to a driver shortage and he says the work continues to convince some Detroiters to get vaccinated.
January 10, 2022 ~ The StartUpNation CEO says many of his employees are back to working from home due to the latest Covid surge and he says hopefully that will not last for long.
January 10, 2022 ~ The Crain's Detroit Business Reporter talks to Paul about the sexual assault charges against Former Speaker of the House Lee Chatfield and he says there's several different angles to the story including the politician's possible use of a secret fund.
January 10, 2022 ~ The Crain's Detroit Business Executive Editor kicks off Monday morning with Paul and says the news organization has picked Wright Lassiter, Henry Ford Health System CEO to be the "Crain's 2021 NewsMaker of the Year."
January 10, 2022 ~ The Gridiron Wrap Co-Host talks to Paul and Sean about the Lions win to end the season and he says there's hope for the future of the team with Coach Dan Campbell in charge.
January 10, 2022 ~ The Small Business Association of Michigan President & CEO talks to Paul about the Biden vaccine mandates and he says he's hoping for a decision from the Supreme Court soon.
January 10, 2022 ~ The Oakland County Sheriff talks to Paul about the return to school plans for Oxford High School students and he says they are working hard to make them feel safe.
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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.