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 ~ September 4, 2026 ~ Full Show
September 4, 2026 ~ Judge declares mistrial in Clancy trial. Storms blow through metro Detroit last night. Construction of invasive carp barrier resumes. JD Vance says Iran conflict not a war 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.
Invasive Carp Barrier Construction to Begin. JD Vance Says Iran Conflict not a War
September 4, 2026 ~ Debbie Dingell, Congresswoman D- 6th District. Construction on invasive carp barrier resumes. JD Vance says conflict in Iran isn’t a war. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Riger Reviews the Whisper Man on Netflix and Mayday on Apple TV
September 4, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews the Whisper Man on Netflix and Mayday on Apple TV. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Anthony Forlini on His SOS Campaign and Courts Won't Intervene in Citizenship Voting Fight
September 4, 2026 ~ Anthony Forlini, Macomb County Clerk, Republican Secretary of State Candidate discusses his Secretary of State Campaign. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Looking Ahead to Detroit Jazz Festival
September 4, 2026 ~ Christopher Collins, President and Artistic Director of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation looks ahead to this weekend's festival. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Latest on Storm Damage and Power Outages
September 4, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News gives an update on yesterday's storms. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Mistrial Declared in Lindsay Clancy Trial
September 4, 2026 ~ Todd Flood, managing partner of Flood Law, PLLC Host of “Behind the Bench” with Todd Flood on WJR gives his analysis on the Lindsay Clancy Mistrial verdict. 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 ~ September 3, 2026 ~ Full Show
September 3, 2026 ~ Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed agree to another debate. Latest on summer construction. Looking ahead to Labor Day traffic. Mass shooting in Minneapolis leaves 3 dead and 2 officers injured. Clancy verdict watch. Jamie Edmonds has great news 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.
Jamie Edmonds Has Great News
September 3, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds, co-host of JR’ Morning with Chris Lloyd and Jamie, host of Jamie’s Journey: Angels Along the Way wherever you get your podcasts has great news to share. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Woman Charged for Photographing Clancy Jurors
September 3, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR’s Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the latest in the Lindsay Clancy trial. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
