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.
Latest episodes
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Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ October 27, 2026 ~ Full Show
October 27, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds broadcasts live from Saint Clair County Community College for day two of WJR's 2026 College Tour. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See htt…
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9 min
Looking Ahead to STEM Fest 2027
October 27, 2026 ~ Becky Gentner, Chief Financial and Operating Officer SC4, Jeff VanHamlin Professor of Math SC4 Dr. Pete Lacey Chief Collaboration Officer/SVSU Liaison look ahead…
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10 min
Collaboration Between SC4 and Saginaw Valley State University
October 27, 2026 ~ Dr. Pete Lacey Chief Collaboration Officer/SVSU Liaison discusses SVSU collaboration with Jamie Edmonds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pc…
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8 min
Michigan Violent Crime Down to 7 Year Lows
October 27, 2026 ~ Andy Arena, Director of the Detroit Crime Commission, Former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Detroit office, new data shows violent crime at 7 year low in Mic…
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9 min
Career Technical Pathways at SC4
October 27, 2026 ~ Lesley Murphy Director/Principal at St. Clair Technical Education Center, Dr. Pete Lacey Chief Collaboration Officer/Saginaw Valley State University Liaison disc…
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7 min
Mallory McMorrow Says Fake Polling Killed Her Senate Campaign
October 27, 2026 ~ Adrian Hemond, Partner and CEO at Grassroots Midwest, Mallory McMorrow calling for polling reform after she says fake polling killed her senate campaign. Hosted…
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10 min
Health Sciences at SC4
October 27, 2026 ~ Steve Gura, Director of Nursing and Department Chair of Health & Human Services SC 4, Janean Monahan, Dean of Health Sciences SC 4 and Cierra Helzer, Nursing Stu…
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9 min
Kicking Off Day 2 of WJR College Tour at Saint Clair County Community College
October 27, 2026 ~ Kirk Kramer, President of SC4, Spencer Hazlewood CIO of SC4 kick off day 2 of WJR's 2026 College Tour with Jamie Edmonds. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz compan…
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1 h 10
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ October 26, 2026 ~ Full Show
October 26, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds broadcasts live from Kettering University for day one of the WJR College Tour. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.co…
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9 min
Sarah Perkins, Associate Director, Career Design and Co-op Experience Kettering University
Oct. 26, 2026 ~ What does it take to stand out to employers before graduation, and how can students begin preparing for their careers from day one? Sarah Perkins, Associate Directo…
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9 min
Alex Nichols, Student, Mechanical Engineering, Class of 2027
Oct. 26, 2026 ~ Real-world engineering experience can start much sooner than many students expect. Alex Nichols, a Mechanical Engineering student in Kettering University's Class of…
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9 min
President Trump and Barack Obama in Town Ahead of Midterm
October 26, 2026 ~ Dennis Darnoi, Founder of Densar Consulting. President Trump and former President Obama both in Michigan. DOJ sending election monitors to 7 Michigan cities. Hos…
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9 min
Suzanne Petrusch, Vice President of Enrollment Management Kettering University
Oct. 26, 2026 ~ Gain a behind-the-scenes look at how some students graduate with years of professional experience, strong industry connections, and less student debt than many of t…
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8 min
Lions Beat Packers 20-17
October 26, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino co-host of “Sports Wrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino” weeknights at 6. Lions beat Packers 20-17 after bizarre 4th quarter. Hosted by Simp…
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9 min
Dr. Robert K. McMahan, President of Kettering University
Oct. 26, 2026 ~ What if college graduates entered the workforce with years of paid professional experience, strong industry connections, and job offers already in hand? Dr. Robert…
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1 h 08
Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ October 23, 2026 ~ Full Show
October 23, 2026 ~ Steve Gursten Head of Michigan Auto Law fills in for Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about o…
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8 min
Attorney Brandon Hewitt on Mini Tort
October 23, 2026 ~ Brandon Hewitt, Attorney Michigan Auto law on 3K4Free Mini Tort. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our…
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9 min
Workers Comp and What You Need to Know
October 23, 2026 ~ Jeff Kaufman, Attorney at Michigan Workers Comp Lawyers workers comp and what you need to know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz…
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9 min
Glen Schwartz, Director of Operations Viewpoint Psychology & Wellness
October 23, 2026 ~ Glen Schwartz, Director of Operations Viewpoint Psychology & Wellness on mental Health & Suicide Prevention. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https:…
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9 min
Attorney Jordan Jones on Trucking Accidents and What You Need to Know
October 23, 2026 ~ Jordan Jones, Attorney Michigan Auto Law. Trucking Accidents and what you need to know. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for…