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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November 7, 2025 ~ Focus With Paul W. Smith On this episode: Paul speaks with a Congressional Candidate; hears about current flight restrictions; learns about the lowering of costs of weight loss drugs; talks about the retirement of Nancy Pelosi; finds out how you can get out of pain; and hears about 2 new movies that you can check out this weekend. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 7, 2025 ~ Paul W. Smith speaks with Dr. Sol Cogan, Owner and Clinic Director of the Nerve And Disc Institute about how you can relieve your pain! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 7, 2025 ~ Paul W. Smith hears about the theatrical release, 'Predator Badlands' and the streaming movie, 'Pluribus' from Dave Riger. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 7, 2025 ~ Paul W. Smith speaks with Detroit News, Deputy Editorial Page Editor, Kaitlyn Buss about the retirement of Nancy Pelosi. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 7, 2025 ~ Paul W. Smith gets a report from WJR's Director of Community Affairs, Marie Osborne, about the flight restrictions that go into effect at airports across the country today. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 7, 2025 ~ President Trump unveiled his plan to lower the cost of weight loss drugs yesterday, Jared Halpern gives Paul W. Smith the details of the plan. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 7, 2025 ~ Paul W. Smith talks with Michael Bouchard (Son of the Oakland Country Sheriff) about his run for John James' open 10th Congressional seat. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 6, 2025 ~ Paul W Smith broadcasts live from Henry Ford Hospital. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 6, 2025 ~ Mary Jane Vogt, Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Henry Ford Health and Heather Geisler, Executive Vice President, Chief Brand & Experience Officer, Henry Ford Health join Paul W Smith live from Henry Ford Hospital. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 6, 2025 ~ Mayor Elect Mary Sheffield talks to Paul W Smith after he big win on election night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 6, 2025 ~ Adnan Munkarah, M.D., Board Chair, Henry Ford Health + Michigan State University Health Sciences; and President, Clinical Enterprise & Chief Physician Executive, Henry Ford Health and Denise Brooks Williams, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Henry Ford Health join Paul W Smith live from Henry Ford Hospital. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 6, 2025 ~ Steven N Kalkanis, M.D., Executive Vice President, CEO of Henry Ford Hospital and CEO of the Henry Ford Medical Group and Veronica Hall, MBA, MSM, RN, President of Henry Ford Hospital join Paul W Smith live from Henry Ford Hospital. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 6, 2025 ~ David Shepardson, covers transportation, autos and aviations for Thomson Reuters discusses teh FAA saying they will reduce air traffic by 10% by Friday if shutdown isn't over. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 6, 2025 ~ Bob Riney, President and CEO of Henry Ford Health joins Paul W Smith live from Henry Ford Hospital Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 5, 2025 ~ Shutdown reaches new record. Democrats fare well in national elections. Mary Sheffield elected mayor of Detroit. Latest in the Louisville plane crash. Remains of final Israeli American hostage returned. Scammers taking advantage of the shutdown 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.
November 5, 2025 ~ Susan Tompor, Personal Finance Finance Columnist for the Detroit Free Press discusses her column on scammers using the shutdown to commit Medicare and Social Security Fraud. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 5, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel for the US Army discusses the remains of the final American hostage being released from Gaza and a possible on Venezuela. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 5, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News has the latest on the UPS cargo plane crash in Kentucky. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 5, 2025 ~ Karen Dumas, Communication Strategist, Owner of Image and Idea Communications co-voice of the No BS Newshour discusses last night's election results in Detroit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 5, 2025 ~ David Dulio, Distinguished Professor, Political Science Department and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University discusses the latest in the shutdown and Democrats across the country have a good night. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 4, 2025 ~ Shutdown day 35. Former VP Dick Cheney passes away. New details revealed in thwarted Ferndale terrorist attack. Election day in Detroit. SCOTUS to hear case on Trump's tariffs. Tonight's GOP Gubernatorial debate 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.
November 4, 2025 ~ Tom Leonard, Partner at Plunkett Cooney, Republican Gubernatorial Candidate discusses the Supreme Court hearing a case on Trump's tariffs tomorrow and tonight's republican gubernatorial debate in Roseville. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 4, 2025 ~ Stephen Henderson, Project Executive and Founder of Bridge Detroit, Host of "American Black Journal" on PBS co-author of "The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridges Across the Political Divide" discusses election day in Detroit. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 4, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News has more details of the thwarted terrorist attack in Ferndale. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 4, 2025 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News, co-author of "The Civility Book A Guide to Building Bridger Across the Political Divide" discusses the mayoral race in New York City and the death of Dick Cheney. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 14, 2025 ~ Tim Walberg, Congressman R-5th District discusses the latest with the shutdown and reflects on the passing of Dick Cheney. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 3, 2025 ~ Latest on thwarted terrorist attack in Dearborn. Warren Pierce dies at the age of 82. November is National Family Caregivers Month. Lions lose, Dodgers win. The latest on the shutdown 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.
November 3, 2025 ~ Ingrid Jacques, Columnist USA Today discusses the latest on the government shutdown. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 3, 2025 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino weeknights at 6pm discuss the Lions loss and Dodgers winning the world series. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 3, 2025 ~ Claudia Bennett, Ph.D, occupational therapist, author of "Caregiving Reimagined A Practical and Spiritual Guide for Family Caregivers" discusses National Caregiver's Month. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 3, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News remembers long time WJR host Warren Pierce who passed away Saturday at the age of 82. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 3, 2025 ~ Jeff Monosso, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the latest in the suspected Dearborn terrorist plot. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
October 31, 2025 ~ President Trump urge GOP to invoke nuclear option to end shutdown. Large AI data center announced for Saline Township. FBI thwarts terrorist attack in Metro Detroit. MIRA urging removal of weed candies from store shelves. How are people preparing for loss of SNAP benefits 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.
October 31, 2025 ~ Dave Riger Reviews Bugonia in theaters and Ballad of a Small Player on Netflix. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
October 31, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News talks to Ryan Hertz, CEO of Lighthouse about how they are preparing for the loss of SNAP benefits. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
October 31, 2025 ~ Bill Wild, President and CEO of the Midwest Independent Retailers Association discusses their call to remove THC candies that look too much like the real thing from shelves. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
October 31, 2025 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses the terrorist attack thwarted by the FBI. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
October 31, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell discusses the impending suspension of SNAP benefits and large AI data center announced in Washtenaw. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
October 30, 2025 ~ Paul W Smith broadcasts live from the Soundboard at Motor City Casino for the Detroit Economic Club Event, meet the candidates for Detroit Mayor. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
October 30, 2025 ~ Jason Colthorp from WDIV Local 4, moderator of today's event 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.
October 30, 2025 ~ Tim Codd, Founder, President and CEO Masako Consulting joins Paul W Smith live from the Detroit Economic Club at 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.
October 30, 2025 ~ Ronia Kruse, President and CEO of OpTech and Digital Lakes joins Paul W Smith live from the Detroit Economic Club meeting at 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.
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