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.
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Signup to Generate a PitchNational 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.
Recent episodes include "Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ October 30, 2026 ~ Full Show" (30 October 2026, 67 minutes), "Dylan Larkin Situation Getting Worse" (30 October 2026, 8 minutes), and "How to Mitigate Effects of time Change" (30 October 2026, 9 minutes).
Focus with Paul W. Smith publishes roughly daily, with episodes averaging 17 minutes.
Booking probability for Focus with Paul W. Smith is 39%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Focus with Paul W. Smith requires a Pod Score of 90 or higher. Focus with Paul W. Smith's contact route on record: verified email.
Focus with Paul W. Smith is a business podcast.
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Episode #10463
October 30, 2026 ~ Full Show. Trump cancels Michigan rally. Stevens and El-Sayed to campaign together. Debbie Dingell gives her thoughts on campaign heading into final weekend. Men's Final 4 coming to Detroit, is...
Episode #10464
October 30, 2026 ~ Helene St. James, Hockey Writer for the Detroit Free Press discusses the ever devolving Dylan Larkin situation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...
Episode #10461
October 30, 2026 ~ Elle Wernette, PhD, Henry Ford Health research scientist and instructor in their sleep medicine department, health effects of the time change and how to mitigate them in both adults and children...
Episode #10460
October 30, 2026 ~ Marty Dobek, Executive Director, Detroit Sports Commission. Detroit finalist to host women’s final 4 in the 2032 through 2036 cycle. How are things going in preparation for the 2027 final four? Hosted...
October 30, 2026 ~ Debbie Dingell U.S. Congresswoman of Michigan’s D-6th District, asking for input on data center bill of rights. Her thoughts on the election heading into the final weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an...
October 30, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News. Trump cancels in person rallies in Michigan and across the country, Stevens and El-Sayed to campaign together. Hosted by Simplecast, an...
Episode #10457
October 29, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds broadcasts live from Washtenaw Community College for the final day of WJR's College Tour 2026. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about...
October 29, 2026 ~ Clarence Jennings, WCC Vice President of Student Services on how employers and adult learners/employees can utilize the Reconnect Scholarship to increase skills for employees. Hosted by Simplecast, an...
October 29, 2026 ~ Luanne Thomas Ewald, Chief Hospital Executive, University of Michigan Health's C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital discusses healthcare education, clinical partnerships...
Episode #10454
October 29, 2026 ~ Dr. Joshua Burgess, American Welding Society President discusses Industry partnerships, skilled trades demand; WCC’s welding expertise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
Episode #10453
October 29, 2026 ~ Susan Tompor, Personal Finance Columnist for the Detroit Free Press discusses her column “Robocalls won't stop 5 years after crackdown. What needs to be done.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz...
October 29, 2026 ~ Mikala Sposito WCC welding Student and Alex Pazkowski WCC Coach and Faculty Member discuss Mikala’s preparation, journey to Shanghai, WorldSkills experience. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company...
Episode #10451
October 29, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News, DOJ investigating whether Alaska senate candidate was recruited to confuse voters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See...
Episode #10450
October 29, 2026 ~ Dr. Rose Bellanca, WCC President, celebrating WCC welding student Mikala Sposito as an example of WCC-wide educational excellence, affordability, personalized support and flexible pathways across 140...
Episode #10449
October 28, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds broadcasts live from Michigan State University for day 3 of the 2026 WJR College Tour. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...
Episode #10448
October 28, 2026 ~ Alex Landen, the Director of Undergraduate Admission discusses Spartan tuition advantage program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...
Episode #10447
October 28, 2026 ~ Scott Colborne, researcher within MSU Fisheries and Wildlife. Study shows lake sturgeon can live for centuries. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information...
Episode #10446
October 28, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News has the latest on the Israeli election.. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...
Episode #10445
October 28, 2026 ~ Chief Ellery Sosebee (Ret.) Law Enforcement and Safety Director discusses Prevent 2 Protect. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...
Episode #10444
October 28, 2026 ~ Matt Grossmann is Director of the Institute for Public Policy and Social Research (IPPSR) and Professor of Political Science at Michigan State University discusses voter turn out and some of the...
Recent guests on Focus with Paul W. Smith. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
student, Colorado College
Republican Senate Candidate Veteran, Former FBI Agent, former Chairman of the US Intelligence Committee in Congress, Americans for Prosperity Michigan
physician, epidemiologist, author, and county health commissioner, Michigan Democratic Senate candidate
Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, The Detroit News
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