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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July 31, 2026 ~ President Trump considers pulling Blanche nomination. Is there a Hamas disarmament deal? I-75 project passes feasibility study. John James checks in before primary day 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.
July 31, 2026 ~ Dave Riger reviews “Spiderman Brand New Day” in theaters and “Furious” on Hulu. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 31, 2026 ~ John James, Congressman 10th District, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate checks in ahead of primary day. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 31, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the feasibility study of the I-75 cap study. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 31, 2026 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel for the US Army discusses the Hamas disarmament deal and a Russian missile hitting Poland. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 31, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses President Trump's plan to pull nomination of AG candidate Todd Blanche until next year. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 30, 2026 ~ Anthony Fauci pleads the 5th. Vote delayed on AG nominee Todd Blanche. Bombshell report shows rampant sexual abuse at Interlochen. US Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra talks American/Canadian relations. Federal interest rate stays put. Trump administration looking to end Medicare D subsidy 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.
July 30, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses the Trump administration ending the Medicare D subsidy program. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 30, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses the latest with the federal interest rate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 30, 2026 ~ Pete Hoekstra, US Ambassador to Canada discusses relations between America and Canada amid tariffs and the Gordie Howe Bridge opening. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 30, 2026 ~ Matthew Curtis, senior shareholder at Southfield-based Sommers Schwartz, P.C. is representing a number of survivors who say they were sexually abused at Interlochen decades ago. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 30, 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 yesterday's Fauci Senate hearing and the vote for AG nominee Todd Blanche being postponed. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 29, 2026 ~ Jamie Edmonds is in for Paul W. Smith live from the Rocket Classic at the Detroit Golf Club. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 29, 2026 ~ Johnnie Turnage, Founder Black Tech Saturdays talks to Jamie Edmonds about his partnership with The Rocket Classic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 29, 2026 ~ Mark Hackel, Macomb County Executive talks to Jamie Edmonds about the letter he sent to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney offering to help fight wildfires. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 29, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News with the latest on new strikes in the Middle East. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 29, 2026 ~ Colin John, Executive Chef with Forte Belanger talks to Jamie Edmonds about catering the Rocket Classic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 29, 2026 ~ Anthony Bellino, Co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino, weeknights at 6 on WJR discusses the opening of Lions training camp with Jamie Edmonds 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.
July 29, 2026 ~ Carl Hays, Director of Golf at Detroit Golf Club talks to Jamie Edmonds in for Paul live from the Rocket Classic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 28, 2026 ~ Recap of last night's Senate debate. Glengariff group has new batch of polling. How did President Trump's visit to Michigan go 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.
July 28, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Michigan's role in the Underground Railroad. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 28, 2026 ~ Michael Bouchard, Captain in the National Guard, Republican Congressional Candidate for the 10th district, endorsed by President Trump discusses speaking on stage at President Trump's visit yesterday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 28, 2026 ~ Dean Champane, author discusses his new book “Zero Proof USA” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 28, 2026 ~ Richard Czuba, Founder, Glengariff Group with his latest polling. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 28, 2026 ~ Dennis Darnoi, Founder of Densar Consulting recaps last night's debate between Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 27, 2026 ~ Jocelyn Benson checks in from the campaign trail. President Trump visits Michigan. Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens face off tonight in another debate. Family of 8 found dead in Western Michigan house fire. Gordie Howe Bridge opens today. Trump administration considers plan to strip some immigrants of their citizenship 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.
July 27, 2026 ~ Barb McQuade, professor from practice at Michigan Law, former US Attorney or the Eastern District of Michigan discusses the Trump administration considering a plan to strip some immigrants of their citizenship. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 27, 2026 ~ Glenn Stevens Jr., Executive Director, MichAuto; Chief Automotive and Innovation Officer, Detroit Regional Chamber discusses today's opening of 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.
July 27, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne discusses the tragic case of a family of 8 found dead on the west side of the state. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 27, 2026 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University, recently named Oakland University's Chief Community Engagement Officer discusses Trump's visit to Michigan and tonight's Democrat Senate Debate. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 27, 2026 ~ Jocelyn Benson, Michigan Secretary of State, Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate checks in from the campaign trail. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 24, 2026 ~ Tonight is the rescheduled White House Correspondent Dinner. Canada is holding their own ribbon cutting ceremony. Oil shoots up over $100 a barrel. Bud Denker checks in after his trip to Washington DC 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.
July 24, 2026 ~ Bud Denker, President of Penske Corporation discusses his trip to Washington DC ahead of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 24, 2026 ~ Dave Riger, Riger Reviews It reviews The Dink on Apple TV and Stuart Fails to Save the Universe on HBO Max. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 24, 2026 ~ Patrick DeHaan, Head of Petroleum Analysis at Gas Buddy discusses oil shooting up past $100 a gallon. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 24, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses Canada's ribbon cutting ceremony for 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.
July 24, 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. Tonight is rescheduled White House correspondents dinner. His column calling for Governor Whitmer to make endorsements. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 23, 2026 ~ Living in Israel during wartime. James Craig discusses ICE. House committee urges DOJ to prosecute Jack Smith. Trump approves Saudi nuclear deal. Perry Johnson checks in from the campaign trail. Oakland County deputies recognized for their bravery. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 23, 2026 ~ Michael Bouchard, Oakland County Sheriff discusses a couple deputies being recognized for saving children from a house fire. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 23, 2026 ~ Perry Johnson, Businessman Running for Governor as a Republican checks in from the campaign trail. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 23, 2026 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses House committee urging DOJ to prosecute Jack Smith over Trump investigation. Trump approves Saudi nuclear deal. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
July 23, 2026 ~ James Craig, Former Detroit Police Chief discusses His OPED in the Detroit News about ICE and his book “Beyond the Badge: Leadership Lessons from a Life in Law Enforcement.” 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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