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Focus with Paul W. Smith
Hosted by Cumulus Media Detroit · EN
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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Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ July 27, 2026 ~ Full Show
2d ago01:04:37Tap to summarizeJuly 27, 2026 ~ Jocelyn Benson checks in from the campaign trail. President Trump visits Michigan. Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens face off tonight in another debate. Family of 8 found dead in Western Michigan house fire. Gordie Howe Bridge opens today. Trump administration considers plan to strip some immigrants of their citizenship and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Trump Considers Plan to Strip Some Immigrants of Citizenship
2d ago00:06:21Tap to summarizeJuly 27, 2026 ~ Barb McQuade, professor from practice at Michigan Law, former US Attorney or the Eastern District of Michigan discusses the Trump administration considering a plan to strip some immigrants of their citizenship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Gordie Howe Bridge Opens
2d ago00:08:51Tap to summarizeJuly 27, 2026 ~ Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive Director, MichAuto; Chief Automotive and Innovation Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber discusses today's opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Family of 8 Found Dead in Western Michigan House Fire
2d ago00:06:55Tap to summarizeHosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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President Trump in Town, Previewing Tonight's Democrat Senate Debate
2d ago00:07:10Tap to summarizeJuly 27, 2026 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University, recently named Oakland University's Chief Community Engagement Officer discusses Trump's visit to Michigan and tonight's Democrat Senate Debate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Jocelyn Benson Checks in From Campaign Trail
2d ago00:06:24Tap to summarizeJuly 27, 2026 ~ Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State, Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate checks in from the campaign trail. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ July 24, 2026 ~ Full Show
5d ago01:04:26Tap to summarizeJuly 24, 2026 ~ Tonight is the rescheduled White House Correspondent Dinner. Canada is holding their own ribbon cutting ceremony. Oil shoots up over $100 a barrel. Bud Denker checks in after his trip to Washington DC and the day's biggest headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Bud Denker Visits Washington DC Ahead of Freedom 250
5d ago00:06:49Tap to summarizeJuly 24, 2026 ~ Bud Denker, President of Penske Corporation discusses his trip to Washington DC ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Riger Reviews The Dink and Stuart Fails to Save the Universe
5d ago00:10:01Tap to summarizeJuly 24, 2026 ~ Dave Riger, Riger Reviews It reviews The Dink on Apple TV and Stuart Fails to Save the Universe on HBO Max. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Oil Shoots Up Past $100 a Barrel
5d ago00:06:49Tap to summarizeJuly 24, 2026 ~ Patrick DeHaan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at Gas Buddy discusses oil shooting up past $100 a gallon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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