Focus with Paul W. Smith
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 ~ March 4, 2026 ~ Full Show
March 4, 2026 ~ War rages on in Iran. Rod Wood checks in ahead of his retirement. Pentagon IDs 4 soldiers killed in war with Iran. Kristi Noem grilled by senate. Michigan house fast tracks $152 for Selfridge upgrades 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.
State House Approves $152 million for Selfridge
March 4, 2026 ~ Ron Robinson, State Representative R-58th District discusses the new money coming to Selfridge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Kristi Noem Grilled by Senate
March 4, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political Divide” by Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson With Lynne Golodner recaps yesterday's contentious senate hearing on Kristi Noem's leadership of the Department of Homeland Security. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Pentagon IDs 4 US Soldiers Killed in War with Iran
March 4, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the 4 US soldiers killed in the war with Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Rod Wood, Detroit Lions President and CEO
March 4, 2026 ~ Rod Wood, Detroit Lions President and CEO discusses his retirement after 11 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Iran War Continues On
March 4, 2026 ~ Captain Michael Bouchard, Army Paratrooper, Bronze Stare Recipient, Running for Congress in the 10th district discusses the latest in the Iranian war. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ March 3, 2026 ~ Full Show
March 3, 2026 ~ Conflict in Iran rages on, markets react. Clinton Epstein testimony video released. Marie Osborne investigates accusation against a women's prison 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.
Lawmakers Hold Hearings on Conditions Inside Women's Prison
March 3, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the treatment of inmates at women's prison, a story she's been covering for over 25 years. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Markets React to Conflict in Iran
March 3, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses how the market is reacting to the Iranian conflict. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Detroit Regional Dollars For Scholars Holding Annual Luncheon
March 3, 2026 ~ Christa Funk, Executive Director Detroit Regional Dollars for Scholars discusses their 13th annual celebration luncheon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
