# Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ May 18, 2026 ~ Full Show

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Podcast: [Focus with Paul W. Smith](https://stenobird.com/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith-1086819)
Published: 2026-05-18T19:04:25+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/focus-with-paul-w-smith/id707508884
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May 18, 2026 ~ Are primaries going Trump's way? Pistons lose in game 7. Police warning of realistic looking squirt guns, stepping up patrols because of teen takeovers. Police thwart large scale antisemitic attacks. Deaths in Michigan are outpacing births 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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