# Focus with Paul W. Smith

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Author: Curtis Paul
Episodes: 600

## Resource

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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## Episodes
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ July 13, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-july-13-2026-full-show) — 2026-07-13T18:11:50+00:00
- [Gordie Howe Bridge Has an Opening Date](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/gordie-howe-bridge-has-an-opening-date) — 2026-07-13T18:07:56+00:00
- [Drew Campanelli, President Legacy Sports and Media](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/drew-campanelli-president-legacy-sports-and-media) — 2026-07-13T18:06:18+00:00
- [Shooting at Great Lakes Crossing Leaves One Dead and One Wounded](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/shooting-at-great-lakes-crossing-leaves-one-dead-and-one-wounded) — 2026-07-13T17:42:20+00:00
- [Donna Dickerson, Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer UMCU](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/donna-dickerson-vice-president-and-chief-marketing-officer-umcu) — 2026-07-13T17:13:17+00:00
- [Lindsey Graham Passes Away at 71](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/lindsey-graham-passes-away-at-71) — 2026-07-13T17:11:55+00:00
- [Lomas Brown Jr. Kicks Off the Broadcast from the Lomas Brown Jr. Golf Classic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/lomas-brown-jr-kicks-off-the-broadcast-from-the-lomas-brown-jr-golf-classic) — 2026-07-13T16:46:23+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ July 10, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-july-10-2026-full-show) — 2026-07-10T18:56:34+00:00
- [Riger Reviews Evil Dead Burn and Elle on Amazon Prime](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/riger-reviews-evil-dead-burn-and-elle-on-amazon-prime) — 2026-07-10T18:55:23+00:00
- [Big Moments From Last Night's Debate and El-Sayed Could Win Senate Race](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/big-moments-from-last-night-s-debate-and-el-sayed-could-win-senate-race) — 2026-07-10T18:55:19+00:00
- [Latest on Charlie Kirk Murder Trial Pre Hearings](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/latest-on-charlie-kirk-murder-trial-pre-hearings) — 2026-07-10T18:55:15+00:00
- [Mike Rogers with Big News on the Gordie Howe Bridge](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/mike-rogers-with-big-news-on-the-gordie-howe-bridge) — 2026-07-10T17:36:13+00:00
- [Dr. Tim Nash on His New Book](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/dr-tim-nash-on-his-new-book) — 2026-07-10T17:24:57+00:00
- [New Details Emerge on Trump's Airplane Switch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/new-details-emerge-on-trump-s-airplane-switch) — 2026-07-10T17:24:09+00:00
- [First Freedom Fuel Gas Stations Open](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/first-freedom-fuel-gas-stations-open) — 2026-07-10T17:23:12+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ July 9, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-july-9-2026-full-show) — 2026-07-09T18:37:28+00:00
- [Ambassador Hoekstra Says it's a Myth That Canada Paid for Gordie Howe Bridge](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/ambassador-hoekstra-says-it-s-a-myth-that-canada-paid-for-gordie-howe-bridge) — 2026-07-09T18:37:18+00:00
- [What Effect Will New Iran Strikes Have on Oil and Stock Markets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/what-effect-will-new-iran-strikes-have-on-oil-and-stock-markets) — 2026-07-09T18:37:05+00:00
- [New Study Shows Glucosamine Supplements Linked to Alzheimer's Progression](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/new-study-shows-glucosamine-supplements-linked-to-alzheimer-s-progression) — 2026-07-09T18:37:01+00:00
- [US Resumes Strikes in Iran](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/us-resumes-strikes-in-iran) — 2026-07-09T18:36:57+00:00
- [Recapping Last Night's Gubernatorial Race, Graham Platner Drops out](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/recapping-last-night-s-gubernatorial-race-graham-platner-drops-out) — 2026-07-09T18:36:54+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ July 8, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-july-8-2026-full-show) — 2026-07-08T18:22:24+00:00
- [Cyclosporiasis Cases Hit 700 in Michigan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/cyclosporiasis-cases-hit-700-in-michigan) — 2026-07-08T18:20:52+00:00
- [Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Over, Nationwide Effort to Overturn Birthright Citizenship](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/trump-says-iran-ceasefire-over-nationwide-effort-to-overturn-birthright-citizenship) — 2026-07-08T18:20:48+00:00
- [New Owner of Mystery Hill](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/new-owner-of-mystery-hill) — 2026-07-08T18:20:44+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 25, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-june-25-2026-full-show) — 2026-06-25T18:39:43+00:00
- [Terrion Arnold Faces Kidnapping and Robbery Charges](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/terrion-arnold-faces-kidnapping-and-robbery-charges) — 2026-06-25T18:36:57+00:00
- [Battle for 7th District Heats Up](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/battle-for-7th-district-heats-up) — 2026-06-25T18:35:38+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 24, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-june-24-2026-full-show) — 2026-06-24T18:43:41+00:00
- [Note on Nancy Guthrie Death Kept Secret Until Now](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/note-on-nancy-guthrie-death-kept-secret-until-now) — 2026-06-24T18:40:02+00:00
- [Framework for 2027 State Budget Reached](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/framework-for-2027-state-budget-reached) — 2026-06-24T18:38:11+00:00
- [Senate Votes to Limit Trump's War Powers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/senate-votes-to-limit-trump-s-war-powers) — 2026-06-24T17:36:53+00:00
- [SCOTUS Sides With Trump on Green Cards](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/scotus-sides-with-trump-on-green-cards) — 2026-06-24T17:35:19+00:00
- [Mamdani Backed Candidates Go 3-0 in Their Primaries](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/mamdani-backed-candidates-go-3-0-in-their-primaries) — 2026-06-24T17:34:32+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 23, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-june-23-2026-full-show) — 2026-06-23T18:19:08+00:00
- [Aric Nesbitt Suspends Gubernatorial Campaign, Trump Makes Endorsements](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/aric-nesbitt-suspends-gubernatorial-campaign-trump-makes-endorsements) — 2026-06-23T18:12:02+00:00
- [Derick Hulet, Operations Manager at Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/derick-hulet-operations-manager-at-snethkamp-chrysler-dodge-jeep-ram) — 2026-06-23T18:10:30+00:00
- [Motor City Aresenal of Democracy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/motor-city-aresenal-of-democracy) — 2026-06-23T17:38:13+00:00
- [Long Time Customer Marcea on What Makes Her Keep Coming Back](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/long-time-customer-marcea-on-what-makes-her-keep-coming-back) — 2026-06-23T17:30:00+00:00
- [Moe Shamon, Senior Director of Sales at Ally Auto](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/moe-shamon-senior-director-of-sales-at-ally-auto) — 2026-06-23T17:20:19+00:00
- [JD Vance Says Iran Has Agreed to Allow Nuclear Inspectors](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/jd-vance-says-iran-has-agreed-to-allow-nuclear-inspectors) — 2026-06-23T17:04:10+00:00
- [Mark Snethkamp Sr. President of Snethkamp Automotive Family](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/mark-snethkamp-sr-president-of-snethkamp-automotive-family) — 2026-06-23T16:48:48+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 22, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-june-22-2026-full-show) — 2026-06-22T18:27:50+00:00
- [Battle Over Data Center in Lennox](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/battle-over-data-center-in-lennox) — 2026-06-22T18:24:31+00:00
- [GM and Ford Race for Spot in Military Boom](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/gm-and-ford-race-for-spot-in-military-boom) — 2026-06-22T18:23:47+00:00
- [Justice Department Opens Up Civil Rights Investigation Into MLB Pride Night](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/justice-department-opens-up-civil-rights-investigation-into-mlb-pride-night) — 2026-06-22T17:51:04+00:00
- [King Charles Offers Harry and Meghan Royal Accommodations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/king-charles-offers-harry-and-meghan-royal-accommodations) — 2026-06-22T17:17:48+00:00
- [Previewing Tonight's Fireworks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/previewing-tonight-s-fireworks) — 2026-06-22T17:16:56+00:00
- [JD Vance in Switzerland for Peace Talks and Keir Starmer Steps Down](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/jd-vance-in-switzerland-for-peace-talks-and-keir-starmer-steps-down) — 2026-06-22T17:16:10+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 19, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-june-19-2026-full-show) — 2026-06-19T18:20:34+00:00
- [Jocelyn Benson on Juneteenth and her Campaign](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/jocelyn-benson-on-juneteenth-and-her-campaign) — 2026-06-19T18:17:49+00:00
- [Riger Reviews Toy Story 5 and Cape Fear](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/riger-reviews-toy-story-5-and-cape-fear) — 2026-06-19T18:17:45+00:00
- [FBI Links Oxford High School Shooter to Terrorism Case in Macomb County](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/fbi-links-oxford-high-school-shooter-to-terrorism-case-in-macomb-county) — 2026-06-19T18:17:42+00:00
- [Elmer the Mastodon on the Move](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/elmer-the-mastodon-on-the-move) — 2026-06-19T18:17:38+00:00
- [State Legislators Introduce Bills to Hold Data Centers Accountable](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/state-legislators-introduce-bills-to-hold-data-centers-accountable) — 2026-06-19T18:17:35+00:00
- [ICE Will Sell Romulus Detention Center, Latest in Iran](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/ice-will-sell-romulus-detention-center-latest-in-iran) — 2026-06-19T18:17:31+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 18, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-june-18-2026-full-show) — 2026-06-18T18:14:43+00:00
- [Interest Rates Stand Pat](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/interest-rates-stand-pat) — 2026-06-18T18:13:08+00:00
- [Looking Ahead to The Ford Fireworks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/looking-ahead-to-the-ford-fireworks) — 2026-06-18T18:13:02+00:00
- [Detroit City Football Club Releases Stadium Renderings, Pushes Back Opening Day](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/detroit-city-football-club-releases-stadium-renderings-pushes-back-opening-day) — 2026-06-18T18:12:54+00:00
- [New Polling on Governor and Senate Races](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/new-polling-on-governor-and-senate-races) — 2026-06-18T18:12:43+00:00
- [US and Iran Sign Memorandum of Understanding](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/us-and-iran-sign-memorandum-of-understanding) — 2026-06-18T18:12:38+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 17, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-june-17-2026-full-show) — 2026-06-17T18:32:46+00:00
- [The Look to Michigan Initiative](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/the-look-to-michigan-initiative) — 2026-06-17T18:29:21+00:00
- [Ford and NASCAR to Honor Military Families](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/ford-and-nascar-to-honor-military-families) — 2026-06-17T18:28:07+00:00
- [Detroit City Council Votes to Change Curfew for Fireworks](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/detroit-city-council-votes-to-change-curfew-for-fireworks) — 2026-06-17T18:25:01+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 16, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-june-16-2026-full-show) — 2026-06-16T18:13:44+00:00
- [Dustin Walsh, Senior Reporter for Crain’s Detroit Business](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/dustin-walsh-senior-reporter-for-crain-s-detroit-business) — 2026-06-16T18:05:11+00:00
- [Steve Davis, Region President, Michigan at Fifth Third Bank](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/steve-davis-region-president-michigan-at-fifth-third-bank) — 2026-06-16T18:04:01+00:00
- [Dearborn Heights Said Attempted Teen Takeover Chose the Wrong City](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/dearborn-heights-said-attempted-teen-takeover-chose-the-wrong-city) — 2026-06-16T17:50:42+00:00
- [Two Adopt a Road Signs Come Down After Sparking Controversy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/two-adopt-a-road-signs-come-down-after-sparking-controversy) — 2026-06-16T17:49:43+00:00
- [Trump Arrives at G7, Newsom's Wife Being Investigated](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/trump-arrives-at-g7-newsom-s-wife-being-investigated) — 2026-06-16T17:48:36+00:00
- [Ryan Goldberg, President & Chief Executive Officer at DFCU Financial](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/ryan-goldberg-president-chief-executive-officer-at-dfcu-financial) — 2026-06-16T17:47:45+00:00
- [Diane Swonk, Chief Economist and Managing Director at KPMG](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/diane-swonk-chief-economist-and-managing-director-at-kpmg) — 2026-06-16T17:45:56+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 15, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-june-15-2026-full-show) — 2026-06-15T18:28:19+00:00
- [US Beats Paraguay, Knicks win Title](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/us-beats-paraguay-knicks-win-title) — 2026-06-15T18:27:02+00:00
- [Buss: Whitmer admits to blowing off public data center concerns](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/buss-whitmer-admits-to-blowing-off-public-data-center-concerns) — 2026-06-15T18:26:58+00:00
- [J Batt Leaving MSU for Kentucky](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/j-batt-leaving-msu-for-kentucky) — 2026-06-15T18:26:41+00:00
- [Speaker Hall Calls for Better Deal Before Opening Gordie Howe Bridge](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/speaker-hall-calls-for-better-deal-before-opening-gordie-howe-bridge) — 2026-06-15T18:26:38+00:00
- [US and Iran Scheduled to Sign Peace Deal on Friday](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/us-and-iran-scheduled-to-sign-peace-deal-on-friday) — 2026-06-15T18:26:33+00:00
- [Autotown on WJR](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/autotown-on-wjr) — 2026-06-12T18:49:25+00:00
- [Bringing Soccer to the United States](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/bringing-soccer-to-the-united-states) — 2026-06-12T18:48:55+00:00
- [The 2026 Rocket Classic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/the-2026-rocket-classic) — 2026-06-12T18:48:18+00:00
- [The Bridge is NOT Open Yet](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/the-bridge-is-not-open-yet) — 2026-06-12T18:47:28+00:00
- [June 12, 2026 ~ Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ FULL SHOW](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/june-12-2026-focus-with-paul-w-smith-full-show) — 2026-06-12T18:42:47+00:00
- [The "Cadillac" Pensions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/the-cadillac-pensions) — 2026-06-11T18:38:23+00:00
- [Gas Prices in Michigan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/gas-prices-in-michigan) — 2026-06-11T18:37:43+00:00
- [June 11, 2026 ~ Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ FULL SHOW](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/june-11-2026-focus-with-paul-w-smith-full-show) — 2026-06-11T18:36:26+00:00
- [Free Life Jackets](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/free-life-jackets) — 2026-06-11T18:33:42+00:00
- [June 10, 2026 ~ Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ FULL SHOW](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/june-10-2026-focus-with-paul-w-smith-full-show) — 2026-06-10T18:36:28+00:00
- [Checking Account Bonuses](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/checking-account-bonuses) — 2026-06-10T18:32:17+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 5, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-june-5-2026-full-show) — 2026-06-05T18:23:50+00:00
- [Riger Reviews It ~ Power Ballad and Michael Jackson the Verdict](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/riger-reviews-it-power-ballad-and-michael-jackson-the-verdict) — 2026-06-05T18:21:36+00:00
- [Man Arrested for Threatening to Kill Governor Whitmer and Shoot Up Capitol](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/man-arrested-for-threatening-to-kill-governor-whitmer-and-shoot-up-capitol) — 2026-06-05T18:20:42+00:00
- [Could We See Damaging El Ninos This Summer?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/could-we-see-damaging-el-ninos-this-summer) — 2026-06-05T17:32:58+00:00
- [Chris Swanson on Last Night's One Person Fox 2 Debate](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/chris-swanson-on-last-night-s-one-person-fox-2-debate) — 2026-06-05T17:31:36+00:00
- [Senate Votes for Immigration Enforcement and Trump Says Pulte New Role is Temprary](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/senate-votes-for-immigration-enforcement-and-trump-says-pulte-new-role-is-temprary) — 2026-06-05T17:30:23+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 4, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-june-4-2026-full-show) — 2026-06-04T19:09:31+00:00
- [Rainbow Connection Awards 20 New Scholarships](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/rainbow-connection-awards-20-new-scholarships) — 2026-06-04T19:06:44+00:00
- [New Dutch Girl Donuts Location and National Donut Day](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/new-dutch-girl-donuts-location-and-national-donut-day) — 2026-06-04T17:40:25+00:00
- [House Votes to Limit Trump's War Powers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/house-votes-to-limit-trump-s-war-powers) — 2026-06-04T17:35:00+00:00
- [Public Voting for Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Now Open](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/public-voting-for-michigan-sports-hall-of-fame-now-open) — 2026-06-04T17:18:44+00:00
- [Latest in 60 Minutes CBS News Turmoil](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/latest-in-60-minutes-cbs-news-turmoil) — 2026-06-04T17:08:25+00:00
- [President Trump to Nominate Todd Blanche as AG Officially](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/president-trump-to-nominate-todd-blanche-as-ag-officially) — 2026-06-04T17:07:42+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 3, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-june-3-2026-full-show) — 2026-06-03T18:57:50+00:00
- [Are Kill Switches Coming to a Car Near You?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/are-kill-switches-coming-to-a-car-near-you) — 2026-06-03T18:56:14+00:00
- [Brad Galli Launching "The Brad Galli Show"](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/brad-galli-launching-the-brad-galli-show) — 2026-06-03T18:56:10+00:00
- [AI Stocks Boom or Bubble?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/ai-stocks-boom-or-bubble) — 2026-06-03T18:56:05+00:00
- [Search for Missing Michigan Woman Now a Murder Investigation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/search-for-missing-michigan-woman-now-a-murder-investigation) — 2026-06-03T18:56:00+00:00
- [Latest on LA's Wild Mayoral Race](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/latest-on-la-s-wild-mayoral-race) — 2026-06-03T18:55:53+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ June 2, 2025 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-june-2-2025-full-show) — 2026-06-02T18:50:02+00:00
- [New Drug Could Be Breakthrough for Pancreatic Cancer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/new-drug-could-be-breakthrough-for-pancreatic-cancer) — 2026-06-02T18:45:11+00:00
- [OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Attends Saline Barn Data Center Groundbreaking](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/openai-ceo-sam-altman-attends-saline-barn-data-center-groundbreaking) — 2026-06-02T18:44:21+00:00
- [June is Gun Violence Awareness Month](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/june-is-gun-violence-awareness-month) — 2026-06-02T17:17:58+00:00
- [Mike Rogers Checks in From His Campaign, Discusses Iran](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/mike-rogers-checks-in-from-his-campaign-discusses-iran) — 2026-06-02T17:16:52+00:00
- [Trump Backs off on $1.8 Billion Lawfare Fund](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/trump-backs-off-on-1-8-billion-lawfare-fund) — 2026-06-02T17:15:35+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 29, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-may-29-2026-full-show) — 2026-05-29T18:23:29+00:00
- [Bud Denker, Chairman of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/bud-denker-chairman-of-the-chevrolet-detroit-grand-prix-presented-by-lear) — 2026-05-29T18:20:28+00:00
- [Eric Larson, CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/eric-larson-ceo-of-the-downtown-detroit-partnership) — 2026-05-29T18:19:05+00:00
- [Todd Christensen, Director of Marketing at Chevrolet Motorsports](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/todd-christensen-director-of-marketing-at-chevrolet-motorsports) — 2026-05-29T17:44:11+00:00
- [Michael Montri, Detroit Grand Prix President](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/michael-montri-detroit-grand-prix-president) — 2026-05-29T17:42:31+00:00
- [Patrick Wright, CEO of Racing for Kids](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/patrick-wright-ceo-of-racing-for-kids) — 2026-05-29T17:40:34+00:00
- [Michael Young, Announcer on the INDYCAR Radio Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/michael-young-announcer-on-the-indycar-radio-network) — 2026-05-29T17:27:30+00:00
- [John Doonan, IMSA Racing Series President](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/john-doonan-imsa-racing-series-president) — 2026-05-29T16:56:31+00:00
- [Letty Azar, Grand Prix VP of Community Affairs](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/letty-azar-grand-prix-vp-of-community-affairs) — 2026-05-29T16:55:15+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 28, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-may-28-2026-full-show) — 2026-05-28T18:11:09+00:00
- [Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/sandy-baruah-president-and-ceo-of-the-detroit-regional-chamber) — 2026-05-28T18:07:22+00:00
- [Warren Evans, Wayne County Executive and Assad Turfe, Deputy Wayne County Executive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/warren-evans-wayne-county-executive-and-assad-turfe-deputy-wayne-county-executive) — 2026-05-28T18:06:35+00:00
- [Rachel Stewart, CEO Gardner White](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/rachel-stewart-ceo-gardner-white) — 2026-05-28T18:05:32+00:00
- [David Jurcak, President of the Grand Hotel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/david-jurcak-president-of-the-grand-hotel) — 2026-05-28T17:52:09+00:00
- [Aric Nesbitt, Michigan Senate Minority Leader, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/aric-nesbitt-michigan-senate-minority-leader-republican-gubernatorial-candidate) — 2026-05-28T17:48:54+00:00
- [Governor Gretchen Whitmer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/governor-gretchen-whitmer) — 2026-05-28T17:46:44+00:00
- [Neil MacKinnon, President Central Michigan University](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/neil-mackinnon-president-central-michigan-university) — 2026-05-28T17:22:59+00:00
- [David Coulter, Oakland County Executive](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/david-coulter-oakland-county-executive) — 2026-05-28T17:21:47+00:00
- [Katrina McCree, new CEO of THAW, The Heat and Warmth Fund](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/katrina-mccree-new-ceo-of-thaw-the-heat-and-warmth-fund) — 2026-05-28T17:19:44+00:00
- [Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/macomb-county-executive-mark-hackel) — 2026-05-28T17:17:59+00:00
- [Ora Hirsch Pescovitz President of Oakland University](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/ora-hirsch-pescovitz-president-of-oakland-university) — 2026-05-28T16:46:44+00:00
- [Former Attorney General Mike Cox Now Running for Governor](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/former-attorney-general-mike-cox-now-running-for-governor) — 2026-05-28T16:43:29+00:00
- [Senator Gary Peters](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/senator-gary-peters) — 2026-05-28T16:42:22+00:00
- [Paul W. Smith w/ Estate Planning Legal Services](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/paul-w-smith-w-estate-planning-legal-services) — 2026-05-28T16:32:31+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 27, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-may-27-2026-full-show) — 2026-05-27T18:25:57+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 22, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-may-22-2026-full-show) — 2026-05-22T18:20:14+00:00
- [Dave Riger Reviews “The Mandalorian and Grogu” in theaters and “Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War on Amazon Prime”](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/dave-riger-reviews-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-in-theaters-and-tom-clancy-s-jack-ryan-ghost-war-on-amazon-prime) — 2026-05-22T18:16:49+00:00
- [Father Wins Custody of Infant Son in Safe Delivery Case](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/father-wins-custody-of-infant-son-in-safe-delivery-case) — 2026-05-22T18:14:40+00:00
- [Congress Forgoes Voting in Opposition to President Trump's Lawfare Fund](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/congress-forgoes-voting-in-opposition-to-president-trump-s-lawfare-fund) — 2026-05-22T17:19:20+00:00
- [Pentagon Pledges $762 million to Selfridge and Michigan House Votes to End Property Tax](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/pentagon-pledges-762-million-to-selfridge-and-michigan-house-votes-to-end-property-tax) — 2026-05-22T17:18:17+00:00
- [Nolan Finley on Duggan Leaving Governor's Race](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/nolan-finley-on-duggan-leaving-governor-s-race) — 2026-05-22T17:17:35+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 21, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-may-21-2026-full-show) — 2026-05-21T19:07:41+00:00
- [Jan 6 Officers Sue Trump over Lawfare Fund](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/jan-6-officers-sue-trump-over-lawfare-fund) — 2026-05-21T19:06:00+00:00
- [US Indicts Raul Castro](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/us-indicts-raul-castro) — 2026-05-21T19:05:56+00:00
- [Mike Duggan Drops Out of Gubernatorial Race](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/mike-duggan-drops-out-of-gubernatorial-race) — 2026-05-21T19:05:53+00:00
- [Detroit Bound Flight Diverted Because of Ebola Concern](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/detroit-bound-flight-diverted-because-of-ebola-concern) — 2026-05-21T19:05:48+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ! May 20, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-may-20-2026-full-show) — 2026-05-20T18:17:11+00:00
- [One Person in Custody After Shooting During Carjacking in Orion Twp.](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/one-person-in-custody-after-shooting-during-carjacking-in-orion-twp) — 2026-05-20T18:12:42+00:00
- [Fight to Allow Voters to Choose AG and SOS Candidates via Primary](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/fight-to-allow-voters-to-choose-ag-and-sos-candidates-via-primary) — 2026-05-20T17:43:02+00:00
- [Data Centers Face Major Defeats in Two Local Communities](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/data-centers-face-major-defeats-in-two-local-communities) — 2026-05-20T17:08:02+00:00
- [More Details on San Diego Mosque Shooting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/more-details-on-san-diego-mosque-shooting) — 2026-05-20T17:06:49+00:00
- [Another Trump Republican Foe Loses a Major Primary](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/another-trump-republican-foe-loses-a-major-primary) — 2026-05-20T17:05:58+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 19, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-may-19-2026-full-show) — 2026-05-19T18:55:24+00:00
- [Jeff Sharp, managing partner at Estate Planning Legal Services, PC](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/jeff-sharp-managing-partner-at-estate-planning-legal-services-pc) — 2026-05-19T18:53:14+00:00
- [American Diagnosed with Ebola](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/american-diagnosed-with-ebola) — 2026-05-19T18:52:28+00:00
- [Walk a Mile Wednesday and Stepping Up Patrol for Teen Takeovers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/walk-a-mile-wednesday-and-stepping-up-patrol-for-teen-takeovers) — 2026-05-19T18:49:19+00:00
- [Latest on San Diego Mosque Shooting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/latest-on-san-diego-mosque-shooting) — 2026-05-19T17:18:08+00:00
- [Selfridge Gets $162 Million from Federal Government](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/selfridge-gets-162-million-from-federal-government) — 2026-05-19T17:17:21+00:00
- [US Creates $1.3 Billion Lawfare fund](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/us-creates-1-3-billion-lawfare-fund) — 2026-05-19T17:15:13+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 18, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-may-18-2026-full-show) — 2026-05-18T19:04:25+00:00
- [Police Warning About Realistic Squirt Guns and Teen Takeovers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/police-warning-about-realistic-squirt-guns-and-teen-takeovers) — 2026-05-18T18:51:56+00:00
- [Michigan Deaths Outpacing Births](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/michigan-deaths-outpacing-births) — 2026-05-18T18:51:12+00:00
- [Large Scale Antisemitic Attack Thwarted While Antisemitic Flyers Distributed in Berkley](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/large-scale-antisemitic-attack-thwarted-while-antisemitic-flyers-distributed-in-berkley) — 2026-05-18T18:50:34+00:00
- [Pistons Lose in Game 7 and The Latest Episode of "Angels Along the Way"](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/pistons-lose-in-game-7-and-the-latest-episode-of-angels-along-the-way) — 2026-05-18T18:49:50+00:00
- [Are More Trump Primary Victories on the way this Week?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/are-more-trump-primary-victories-on-the-way-this-week) — 2026-05-18T17:16:58+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 16, 2026 ~ Victor's Roofing Special](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-may-16-2026-victor-s-roofing-special) — 2026-05-16T17:16:24+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 12, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-april-12-2026-full-show) — 2026-05-12T18:38:36+00:00
- [Cavs Even Up Series with Piston 2-2](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/cavs-even-up-series-with-piston-2-2) — 2026-05-12T18:35:41+00:00
- [Mike Bouchard on Water Main Break and Arrest Using Drone](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/mike-bouchard-on-water-main-break-and-arrest-using-drone) — 2026-05-12T18:34:28+00:00
- [President Trump Calls for Suspension of Gas Tax](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/president-trump-calls-for-suspension-of-gas-tax) — 2026-05-12T17:31:51+00:00
- [Wayne County Launching Gun Safety Campaign](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/wayne-county-launching-gun-safety-campaign) — 2026-05-12T17:17:57+00:00
- [Looking Ahead to Trump's China Trip](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/looking-ahead-to-trump-s-china-trip) — 2026-05-12T17:17:03+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 11, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-may-11-2026-full-show) — 2026-05-11T18:57:10+00:00
- [Pentagon Releases Large Swath of UFO Files](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/pentagon-releases-large-swath-of-ufo-files) — 2026-05-11T18:55:26+00:00
- [Large Water Main Break in Oakland County Leaves Thousands Without Water](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/large-water-main-break-in-oakland-county-leaves-thousands-without-water) — 2026-05-11T18:55:22+00:00
- [More States Enter Redistricting Battle](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/more-states-enter-redistricting-battle) — 2026-05-11T18:55:18+00:00
- [President Trump Rejects Offer From Iran, Putin Says Russia Ukraine War Could be Over Soon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/president-trump-rejects-offer-from-iran-putin-says-russia-ukraine-war-could-be-over-soon) — 2026-05-11T18:55:12+00:00
- [Mike Duggan Checks in from the Campaign Trail](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/mike-duggan-checks-in-from-the-campaign-trail) — 2026-05-11T17:01:06+00:00
- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 8, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-may-8-2026-full-show) — 2026-05-08T18:30:28+00:00
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- [Pistons Head to Cleveland Up 2-0](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/pistons-head-to-cleveland-up-2-0) — 2026-05-08T17:05:16+00:00
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- [Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 7, 2026 ~ Full Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/focus-with-paul-w-smith-may-7-2026-full-show) — 2026-05-07T18:17:53+00:00
- [Chad Wiebesick, Director of Media Relations at Destination Ann Arbor](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/chad-wiebesick-director-of-media-relations-at-destination-ann-arbor) — 2026-05-07T18:11:55+00:00
- [Latest in Iran](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819/latest-in-iran) — 2026-05-07T18:10:14+00:00

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