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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June 19, 2026 ~ ICE to sell Romulus detention center. Latest in Iran. State legislatures introduce bills to safeguard against data centers. FBI links Oxford High School shooter to terrorism case in Macomb County. Riger Reviews Toy Story 5 and Cape Fear plus 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.
June 19, 2026 ~ Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State, Democrat Gubernatorial candidate discusses her campaign and oped on Juneteenth. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 19, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews Toy Story 5 and Cape Fear. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 19, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses a new terrorism case in Macomb county being tied to the Oxford high School shooting. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 19, 2026 ~ Pete Provenzano, Chancellor at Oakland Community College discusses the move of Elmer the Mastodon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 19, 2026 ~ State Senator Kevin Hertel D-St. Clair Shores is one of 7 Michigan Senate Democrats who introduced legislation to hold data centers accountable. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 19, 2026 ~ Debbie Dingell, Congresswoman D-6th district discusses ICE selling Romulus detention center and her thoughts on the Iran deal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 18, 2026 ~ Memorandum of Understanding signed by Iran and America. New polling released on governor and senate race. Checking in with Detroit City Football Club. Previewing Monday's fireworks. Interest rates stand pat and they 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.
June 18, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses Kevin Warsh keeping interest rates steady. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 18, 2026 ~ Tony Michaels, Parade Company President and CEO looks ahead to the fireworks Monday night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 18, 2026 ~ Sean Mann, co-owner of DCFC, Detroit City Football Club discusses latest developments in their new stadium. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 18, 2026 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of “The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political Divide” by Nolan Finley and Stephen Henderson With Lynne Golodner discusses new polling in the Gubernatorial and Senate races. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 18, 2026 ~ Peter Meijer, Former Congressman and Army Veteran discusses the details of the Iran deal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 17, 2026 ~ New details on Iran deal. Michigan Gubernatorial primary getting close on the republican side. Detroit city council votes to change curfew for fireworks. NASCAR and Ford to honor military families. Michigan launching "Look to Michigan" initiative 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.
June 17, 2026 ~ Domenico Grasso, President University of Michigan discusses the Look to Michigan Initiative. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 17, 2026 ~ Nick Ford, Director of Corporate Strategy at Ford Motor Company and Tim Clark, NASCAR EVP & Chief Brand Officer discusses Ford, NASCAR + Zac Brown Band to honor military families aboard USS Midway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 17, 2026 ~ Scott Benson, Detroit City Councilman District 3 discusses the vote to change the curfew for the fireworks. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 16, 2026 ~ Full Show. Paul W. Smith broadcasts live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 16, 2026 ~ Dustin Walsh, Senior Reporter for Crain's Detroit Business joins Paul W. Smith live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 16, 2026 ~ Steve Davis, Region President, Michigan at Fifth Third Bank joins Paul W. Smith live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 16, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses the attempted teen takeover in Dearborn Heights. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 16, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses controversy over 2 road sides in Oakland County. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 16, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Trump at the G7 and the investigation into Gavin Newsom's wife. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 16, 2026 ~ Ryan Goldberg, President & Chief Executive Officer at DFCU Financial joins Paul W. Smith live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 16, 2026 ~ Diane Swonk, Chief Economist and Managing Director at KPMG joins Paul live from the Detroit Economic Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 15, 2026 ~ US and Iran to sign peace deal on Friday. House Speaker calling for better deal on Gordie Howe Bridge. MSU AD J Batt heading to Kentucky. Did Whitmer ignore public concerns on data centers? Big weekend in sports 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.
June 15, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, Co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino, weeknights at 6 on WJR discusses the weekend in sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 15, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for The Detroit News discusses her piece “Whitmer admits to blowing off public data center concerns.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 15, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the news that MSU AD J Batt is leaving for Kentucky. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 15, 2026 ~ Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall discusses his calls for a better deal before opening the Gordie Howe Bridge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 15, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses the peace deal between Iran and America expected to be signed on Friday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 12, 2026 ~ Autotown host Jamie Butters talks with Paul W about his new show heard Saturday mornings at 7am on WJR. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 12, 2026 ~ Author Roger Faulkner talks to Paul W about his new book, "You Can't Get There from Here: My Soccer Journey from Derby to Detroit" and the start of The World Cup. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 12, 2026 ~ Rocket Entertainment COO and Rocket Classic Tournament Director Mark Hollis previews the upcoming 2026 Rocket Classic with Paul W. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 12, 2026 ~ Detroit New Editorial Page Editor Nolan Finley chats with Paul W about the Gordie Howe Bridge opening being delayed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 12, 2026 ~ Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ FULL SHOW Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 11, 2026 ~ Detroit News reporter Beth LeBlanc talks with Paul W about how 41 former Michigan lawmakers are collecting six-figure 'Cadillac' pensions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 11, 2026 ~ GasBuddy Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick DeHaan chats with Paul W about how gas prices rise or lower depending on what is happening with the war with Iran. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 11, 2026 ~ Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ FULL SHOW Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 11, 2026 ~ Gardner White CEO Rachel Stewart and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel spoke with Paul W about a special event happening on June 17th at the Gardner White in Warren where the first 500 people will get free life jackets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 10, 2026 ~ Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ FULL SHOW Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
June 10, 2026 ~ Detroit Free Press Personal Finance Columnist Susan Tompor talks with Paul W about shopping around when looking for a checking account with bonuses. 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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