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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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    Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 17, 2026 ~ Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 70:15


    April 17, 2026 ~ Mike Parsons in for 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.

    Riger Reviews it: Lorne and Normal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 8:43


    April 17, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews Lorne, the documentary on SNL creator Lorne Michaels in theaters and Normal starring Bob Odenkirk also in theaters. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 8:08


    April 17, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of News and Community Affairs on Sexual Assault Awareness Month, highlighting resources, survivor support, and the ongoing work being done across Michigan communities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Number One Seed Pistons Ready to Roll

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 9:05


    April 17, 2026 ~ Justin Valentine, Nick Lundberg, and Bethann Long team up in studio to preview the Pistons' postseason run as they await the winner of Magic vs. Hornets. Expect analysis, match‑up talk, and fan‑focused energy. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Water Less Than 5 Inches from Top of Cheboyogan Dam

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 9:04


    April 17, 2026 ~ State Rep. Cam Cavitt joins the show to discuss the latest developments surrounding the Cheboygan lock and dam, why it matters to all of Michigan, and what comes next. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ceasefire in the Middle East

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 9:35


    April 17, 2026 ~ Former adviser to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Frank Richter, offers expert insight into the newly reached 10‑day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, explaining what it means for regional stability and U.S. interests. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 16, 2026 ~ Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 70:25


    April 16, 2026 ~ Mark Hollis fills in for Paul W. Smith live from the Detroit Economic Club Event "Lions on the Clock" live from Soundboard Inside the Motor City Casino. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Dave Birkett, Sportswriter for the Detroit Free Press

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 9:07


    April 16, 2026 ~ Dave Birkett, Sportswriter for the Detroit Free Press joins Mark Hollis in for 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.

    Ken Hayward, Visit Detroit Chief Operating Officer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 5:28


    April 16, 2026 ~ Ken Hayward, Visit Detroit Chief Operating Officer joins Mark Hollis in for 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.

    Lori Powe, Owner NBS Commercial Interiors

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 9:31


    April 16, 2026 ~ Lori Powe, Owner NBS Commercial Interiors joins Mark Hollis in for 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.

    Dan Miller, Fox 2 Sports Director, Play by Play Voice of the Detroit Lions

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 8:02


    April 16, 2026 ~ Dan Miller, Fox 2 Sports Director, Play by Play Voice of the Detroit Lions joins Mark Hollis in for 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.

    Brendan Quinn, Senior Enterprise Writer at the Athletic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 7:42


    April 16, 2026 ~ Brendan Quinn, Senior Enterprise Writer at the Athletic joins Mark Hollis in for 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.

    Ann Thomas, Program Director WJR, Host and Executive Producer of Women Who Lead

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 9:42


    April 16, 2026 ~ Ann Thomas, Program Director WJR, Host and Executive Producer of Women Who Lead joins Mark Hollis in for 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.

    Hussein Berry, VP Delta Airlines VP Airport Operations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 9:08


    April 16, 2026 ~ Hussein Berry, VP Delta Airlines VP Airport Operations joins Mark Hollis in for 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.

    Terry Rhadigan, Chairman Detroit Sports Commission, Presiding Officer for Today's DEC Event

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 8:13


    April 16, 2026 ~ Terry Rhadigan, Chairman Detroit Sports Commission, Presiding Officer for Today's DEC Event joins Mark Hollis in for 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.

    Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 15, 2026 ~ Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 59:09


    April 15, 2026 ~ New Swalwell accusations come forward. TMZ launches DC Bureau. Trump says peace talks could resume very soon. Buddy's new CEO joins Brother Gary Wegner from the Capuchins for the slice for life fundraiser. Latest on the Cheboygan dam. Bad weather pounds metro Detroit. Husband of local woman missing after boating accident in the Bahamas speaks out 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.

    Husband of Local Woman Lost at Sea Speaks Out

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 6:26


    April 15, 2026 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses Brian Hooker speaking out about his wife's disappearance while boating in the Bahamas. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Metro Detroit Hit With Possible Overnight Tornadoes

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 4:24


    April 15, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses powerful storms that hit metro Detroit last night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Latest on the Cheboygan Dam

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 6:27


    April 15, 2026 ~ Beth LeBlanc, Reporter at the Detroit News has the latest on the Cheboygan Dam nearing flood stage. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Buddy's Pizza and Capuchins Team Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 6:15


    April 15, 2026 ~ Juan Rojas, new CEO of Buddy's Pizza and Brother Gary Wegner, Executive Director of the Capuchin Soup Kitchen discuss this year's "Slice for Life" fundraiser. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Will Peace Talks Resume This Week?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 8:25


    April 15, 2026 ~ Jonathan Savage, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the latest in the Iran conflict. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    New Swalwell Accuser Comes Forward, TMZ Launches DC Bureau

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 7:19


    April 15, 2026 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses a new Swalwell accuser and TMZ's new foray into politics. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 14, 2026 ~ Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 47:18


    April 14, 2026 ~ Two members of congress resign. Trump explains AI post. Cheboygan on verge of flood as dam fills with rain water. Has Hormuz blockade had any effect on the markets. Oakland County testing out surveillance drones 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.

    Oakland County Conducting 9 Month Trial of Flock Surveillance Drones

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 11:16


    April 14, 2026 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the new surveillance drones Oakland County will be experimenting with. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Anthony Forlini Gets Republican Nomination for Secretary of State

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 8:28


    April 14, 2026 ~ Anthony Forlini, Macomb County Clerk discusses his nomination for Secretary of State for the Republicans. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Has Trump's Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz Had Any Effect on the Markets

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 7:54


    April 14, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and Portfolio Managing Director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses what, if any effect the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz is having on the markets. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Cheboygan Residents on Edge as Water Rises in Dam

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 6:19


    April 14, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community and Affairs discusses the latest on the flooding in Cheboygan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Two Members of Congress Resign, Trump Deletes AI image

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 9:47


    April 14, 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 two members of Congress resigning and Trump explains AI of him looking like a religious figure. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 13, 2026 ~ Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 67:18


    April 13, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds has major announcement. President Trump feuds with Pope, threatens blockade on Strait of Hormuz. Rory wins 2nd straight Masters. Artemis ii returns to earth 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.

    What's Next for Space Exploration After Artemis ii's Return to Earth

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 10:33


    April 13, 2026 ~ Michael Narlock, The Cranbrook Institute's Head of Astronomy on the return of Artemis ii. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Swatting Attack in Marine City and Mayor Sheffield Works with Teen Takeover

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 7:21


    April 13, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News on the false hostage situation in Marine City yesterday and what Mayor Mary Sheffield is doing about the teen takeovers. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Rory Wins Back to Back Masters

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 5:26


    April 13, 2026 ~ Nick Lundberg, WJR Digital Sports Reporter recaps the masters and looks ahead to the Pistons playoff run. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    New Book on 15 Lessons on Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 7:55


    April 13, 2026 ~ Matthew Spence, Executive Coach and Leadership Consultant, discusses his book “Lessons from the wall: 15 Things I learned about leadership and life by doing something really hard." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    President Trump Vows Blockade, Feuds with the Pope

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 6:19


    April 13, 2026 ~ Peter Trumbore, Chair of Political Science at Oakland University and International Relations Expert discusses the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and Trump feuding with Pope Leo. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Jamie Edmonds Makes Big Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 12:15


    April 13, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds co-host of Jr Morning with Chris Lloyd and Jamie makes a major announcement on Focus 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.

    Focus with Paul W Smith ~ April 10, 2026 ~ Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 72:21


    April 10, 2026 ~ Chris Alberta in for 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.

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    Riger Reviews It ~ Malcolm in the Middle Life's Still Unfair and Outcome on Apple TV

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 8:39


    April 10, 2026 ~ Riger Reviews It, Malcolm in the Middle Life's Still Unfair and Outcome on Apple TV Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Ambassador Jamieson Greer Touring Plants in Michigan and Ohio

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 8:04


    April 10, 2026 ~ Ambassador Jamieson Greer Touring Plants in Michigan and Ohio and discusses it with Chris Alberta in for Paul. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    State Rep. Karen Whitsett Leaving Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 9:19


    April 10, 2026 ~ State Rep. Karen Whitsett talks about leaving politics with Chris Alberta in for 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.

    Ronnie Sadka, Haub Family Professor Finance Department Chairperson Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Boston College

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 9:14


    April 10, 2026 ~ Ronnie Sadka, Haub Family Professor Finance Department Chairperson Senior Associate Dean of Faculty Boston College talks to Chris Alberta in for 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.

    Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ April 9, 2026 ~ Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 68:19


    April 9, 2026 ~ Dr. Robert Livernois is in for 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.

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    Robert Brengman, Brengman Family Wines Traverse City, MI

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 8:58


    April 9, 2026 ~ Robert Brengman, Brengman Family Wines Traverse City, MI joins Dr. Robert Livernois in for 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.

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