Your morning on the Great Voice of The Great Lakes kicks off with Paul W. Smith from 5:30 to 9:00 a.m. Whether he is interviewing the head of a major local company, the governor, a celebrity, or listeners, Paul W. has a warm and conversational style that keeps listeners tuned. Dubbed by the Wall Street Journal as “the king of talk radio in Detroit,” Paul W. is the only broadcaster who has been asked to fill in for three of the biggest names in the business; Paul Harvey, Rush Limbaugh, and Sean Hannity. Paul W. Smith has been named “Best” morning show broadcast personality by the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. Paul was proud to be named a “Michiganian of the Year” by the Detroit News, and most recently he was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame.
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December 23, 2025 ~ More Epstein files have been released. 60 Minutes pulls story on CECOT. Trump administration kills offshore wind projects. US strikes another drug boat. The AI Reckoning. Michigan republicans looking to impeach Dana Nessel. Keeping your home safe while out of town for the holidays 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.
December 23, 2025 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses what people can do to make sure their homes are not targets while out of town for Christmas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 23, 2025 ~Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, Federal Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Federal Prosecutor discusses the move inside to Lansing to possibly impeach Dana Nessel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 23, 2025 ~ Dr. Dave Schippers, Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Academic Dean at Walsh College discusses his neww book "The AI Reckoning." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 23, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor on Trump killing all large offshore wind projects and the US striking another alleged drug boat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 23, 2025 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses new Epstein files have been released and 60 minutes pulls story on maximum security prison in El Salvador. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 22, 2025 ~ More Epstein files released. President Trump unveils plan to lower prescription drug prices. US pursuing 3rd Venezuelan oil tanker. Lions lose another heartbreaker. 60 minutes pulls report on El Salvadorian 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.
December 22, 2025 ~ Lomas Brown, Detroit Lions Legend, Co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino recaps the Lions loss to the Steelers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 22, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt Colonel in the US Army discusses America pursuing a 3rd Venezuelan oil tanker and hitting ISIS targets in Syria after they killed 3 Americans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 22, 2025 ~ Mike Schmidt, Director Economic Mobility and Global Community Development at Ford Philanthropy discusses Ford becoming first corporation to hit $100 million in global giving. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 22, 2025 ~ Congressman Tim Walberg joins Paul W. Smith to gives his thoughts on the Epstein file release and President Trump's plan to lower drug prices. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 19, 2025 ~ President Trump reclassifies marijuana. Shooting outside Kroger in Westland leaves one dead. Suspect in Brown University shooting and murder of MIT professor found dead. Riger Reviews it 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.
December 19, 2025 ~ Dave Riger reviews The Housemaid in theaters and Song Sung Blue in theaters Christmas Day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 19, 2025 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses the latest in the Brown University and MIT shooting case. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 19, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News has the latest on a fatal shooting outside Kroger in Westland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 19, 2025 ~ Richard Bierschbach, Wayne State University Interim President discusses some recent victories with Paul W. Smith. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 19, 2025 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner at Flood Law PLLC, Host of "Behind the Bench" with Todd Flood on WJR discusses President Trump reclassifying marijuana. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 18, 2025 ~ President Trump gives primetime address. Latest in the healthcare battle. Man killed in Syria identified as Macomb County Man. Chief Todd Bettison has been retained by Mary Sheffield 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.
December 18, 2025 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses his 2026 forecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 18, 2025 ~ Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison checks in after being retained by Mayor Elect Mary Sheffield. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 18, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News with a story of a Macomb County man being identified as interpreter killed in Syria. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 18, 2025 ~ Kevin Guskiewicz, President Michigan State University, discusses their $1 billion fundraising initiative “For Sparta” and the $401 million donation they received from Greg and Dawn Williams. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 18, 2025 ~ Debbie Dingell U.S. Congresswoman of Michigan's 6th District, reacts to President Trump's primetime address. Latest on healthcare funding battle. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 17, 2025 ~ President Trump to give prime time address tonight. Trump's Chief of Staff gives interview to Vanity Fair. Nick Reiner charged with two counts of first degree murder. Michigan Senate voted to restore $634 million in cuts made by the house. Trump orders total and complete blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in and out of Venezuela 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.
December 17, 2025 ~ Peter Meijer, Former Congressman and Army Veteran talks about the latest escalation by President Trump against Venezuela. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 17, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the Michigan Senate voted to restore $634 million that was cut in the house. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 17, 2025 ~ Desiree Jennings, President and CEO of The Children's Center talks to Paul about their big fundraiser coming up Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 17, 2025 ~ Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, federal criminal defense attorney and former federal prosecutor discusses the charges against Nick Reiner. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 17, 2025 ~ Jason Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic previews Donald Trump's primetime address and discusses the Vanity Fair interview with his Chief of Staff. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 16, 2025 ~ Are there splits within the MAGA movement? Manhunt continues for shooter at Brown University. FBI thwarts terrorist plot. President Trump sues BBC for $10 billion. Latest in the antisemitic in Australia 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.
December 16, 2025 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Israeli born Journalist, checks in from Israeli and discusses latest in Bondi beach attack. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 16, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses President Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 16, 2025 ~ Daniel Roberts, Former Special Agent in Charge of the Detroit FBI discusses the thwarted terrorist plot in LA. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 16, 2025 ~ Dr. Chad Audi, President and CEO of Detroit Rescue Missions Ministries joins Paul W. for WJR Cares Day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 16, 2025 ~ Eben Brown, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor with the latest on the manhunt after the Brown University shooting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 16, 2025 ~ Peter Trumbore, Professor and Chair of the Department of Political Science at Oakland University discusses some of the splits that are appearing among the MAGA base. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 15, 2025 ~ Person of interest released in Brown University shooting. At least 15 dead in antisemitic attack in Australia. Lions lose ground in the wildcard. Rob Reiner and his wife found murdered. 3 Americans killed in Syria 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.
December 15, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt Colonel in the US Army discusses the three Americans killed in Syria and Witkoff's meeting with Zelenskyy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 15, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife as well as his piece on Michigan football. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 15, 2025 ~ Dave Meador, former DTE Executive discusses Trove Marketplace the first e-commerce employment initiative for adults with disabilities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 15, 2025 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of "SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino" weeknights at 6 breaks down the Lions loss and the perception of the Michigan coaching job. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
December 15, 2025 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard discusses the mass shootings at Brown University and at a Hannukah celebration in Australia. 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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