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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 ~ July 22, 2025 ~ Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 71:07


    July 22, 2025 ~ Full Show. Court hears arguments in Trump vs Harvard. Trump bans WSJ reporter from overseas trip and releases MLK Jr. files. John Fetterman introduces bill that requires in person businesses to accept cash. Lake Michigan is the most dangerous body of water in Michigan. Parade Company asks for more time to raise money for more home. What is the zipper merge and the day's biggest headlines.

    Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw on the Zipper Merge

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 9:32


    July 22, 2025 ~ Lt. Mike Shaw from the Michigan State Police discusses the zipper merge and why officials are encouraging it as peak construction and travel seasons converge.

    Parade Company Asks for More Time to Raise Money for New Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 8:55


    July 22, 2025 ~ Tony Michaels, President and CEO of the Parade Company tells Paul why they need more time to secure funding for a new building.

    Lake Michigan is America's Most Dangerous Body of Water

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 7:29


    July 22, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses Lake Michigan and how it's America's most dangerous body of water.

    Fetterman Introduces Bill to Require All Businesses to Accept Cash

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 8:32


    July 22, 2025 ~ Eben Brown Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses John Fetterman's bill to require all businesses to accept cash.

    Trump vs. Harvard, Trump vs WSJ Part 2 and MLK Jr Files Released

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 7:55


    July 22, 2025 ~ Dennis Darnoi Founder of Densar Consulting discusses yesterday's hearing on Trump vs Harvard, Donald Trump bans WSJ reporter from his overseas trip and the release of the MLK Jr files.

    Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 21, 2025 ~ Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 73:33


    July 21, 2025 ~ Debbie Dingell wants answers in Gaza. Representative Matt Maddock discusses his concerns over ranked choice voting and the status of a budget. Tulsi Gabbard says Obama meddled with 2016 election. Trump tells Washington Commanders to change their name back to the Redskins, sues Wall Street Journal. Alaska Airlines has company wide ground stop. Another close call in the air and the day's biggest headlines.

    Alaska Airlines Ground Stop and Another Close Call in the Air

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 7:44


    July 21, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses today's Alaska Airline ground stop and another close call between two aircrafts.

    Trump Suing the Wall Street Journal over Epstein Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 10:20


    July 21, 2025 ~ Todd Flood, Managing Partner of Flood Law PLLC, Host of Behind the Bench with Todd Flood on WJR discusses Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal.

    Gabbard Threatens Obama Trump Threatens Washington Commanders

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 5:44


    July 21, 2025 ~ Dave Dulio, Distinguished Professor of Political Science and Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University discusses allegations that Obama interfered in the 2016 election and Trump threatening to hold up the Washington Commander's new football stadium if they don't change their name back to the Redskins.

    State Rep Maddock on Ranked Choice Voting and Status of a Budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 10:12


    July 21, 2025 ~ Republican State Rep. Matt Maddock from Milford voices his opposition to ranked choice voting and lawmakers meeting later this week to try to come up with a budget.

    Debbie Dingell Calling for Answers Amid Heightening Violence in Gaza

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 9:47


    July 21, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell is calling for answers amid heightened violence in Gaza.

    Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 18, 2025 ~ Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 74:33


    July 18, 2025 ~ What's going on with the weather? New scam going around. President Trump diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency. Detroit Regional Chamber makes a number of big endorsements. President Trump orders release of Epstein grand jury testimony. $9 billion in spending cuts passes the house. Riger reviews I know What You Did Last Summer and Billy Joel: and So it Goes and the day's biggest headlines.

    Riger Reviews It ~ I Know What You Did Last Summer and Billy Joel and So it Goes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 11:04


    Trump Orders Release of Epstein Grand Jury Testimony

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 7:51


    July 18, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Trump ordering the release of grand jury testimony in the Epstein case and the $9 billion worth of cuts passing the house.

    Detroit Regional Chamber Makes Two Big Endorsements

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 8:17


    July 18, 2025 ~ Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of the Detroit Regional Chamber discusses two major endorsements the Chamber made for Governor and Mayor.

    President Trump Diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 7:52


    July 18, 2025 ~ Dr. Joel Kahn, Integrative Cadiologist at the Kahn Center for Cardiac Longevity discusses Donald Trump being diagnosed with Chronic Venous Insufficiency.

    Sheriff Bouchard Warns of Jury Duty Scam

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 9:44


    July 18, 2025 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the newest scam involving jury duty with Paul W Smith.

    Flash Floods and Wildfires, What's Going on With Our Weather?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 6:05


    July 18, 2025 ~ Paul Gross, Meteorologist, was on WDIV local 4 for 40 years discusses the rash of flash floods and wildfires we have been seeing lately.

    Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 17, 2025 ~ Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 78:42


    July 17, 2025 ~ Archbishop Edward Weisenburger talks about his first few months on the job. Former Speaker Newt Gingrich discusses "Trump's Triumph: America's Greatest Comeback" as well as the latest drama in Washington. A group is trying to bring ranked choice voting to Michigan. Senator Peters on Selfridge Funding and the spending cuts passed yesterday. DOJ fires Maurene Comey. Plans for semi-conductor plant in Genesee County have been cancelled and the day's biggest headlines.

    DOJ Fires Maurene Comey and Semiconductor Plant Falls Through

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 8:16


    July 17, 2025 ~Kaitlyn Buss, Assistant Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses the DOJ firing Maurene Comey and the cancellation of a planned manufacturing plant in Genesee County.

    Senator Peters on Selfridge Funding Being Approved and Senate Passing Spending Cuts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 8:42


    July 17, 2025 ~ Senator Gary Peters discusses new funding for Selfridge and last night's late night session where they passed $9 billion in spending cuts.

    What is Ranked Choice Voting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 7:57


    July 17, 2025 ~ Pat Zabawa, Executive Director of Rank MI Vote discusses Ranked Choice Voting and how they are trying to bring it to Michigan.

    Newt Gingrich on His New Book and What's Happening in Washington

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 19:53


    July 17, 2025 ~ Newt Gingrich, Former Speaker of the House discusses his new book "Trump's Triumph: America's Greatest Comeback" as well as the latest happenings in Washington DC.

    Archbishop Edward Weisenburger Talks to Paul W Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 14:23


    July 17, 2025 ~ Archbishop Edward Weisenburger checks in with Paul W Smith about his first few months on the job.

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    Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 16, 2025 ~ Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 71:12


    July 16, 2025 ~ Full Show. Trump allies calling for release of Epstein files. Trump administration investigating UM. 3 big vehicles coming to GM's Orion Assembly. Macomb County Prosecutor calling for tougher laws against fleeing police. Latest CPI report shows inflation ticking up. State to fine Oakland County if they release sewage into Macomb County and the day's biggest headlines.

    State to Fine Oakland County for Releasing Sewage into Macomb County Waterways

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 11:18


    July 16, 2025 ~ Candice Miller, Macomb County Public Works Commissioner on the State's promise to fine Oakland County if they release sewage into Macomb County waterways.

    Are We Seeing the Effects of Tariffs in Latest Inflation Report?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 7:14


    July 16, 2025 ~ Dr. Tim Nash, Northwood University Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship discusses the latest CPI report and whether or not the tariffs are causing higher inflation.

    Prosecutor Lucido Calls for Toughing Laws for People Fleeing Police

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 6:43


    July 16, 2025 ~ Macomb County Prosecutor Pete Lucido calls for tougher laws against fleeing police in the wake of a deadly car accident involving a police chase over the weekend.

    Escalade, Silverado and Sierra Coming to Orion Assembly

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 10:47


    July 16, 2025 ~ Paul Eisenstein, Editor of Headlight Dot News discusses the new vehicles coming to GM's Orion Assembly.

    Trump Allies Call for Release of Epstein Files

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 6:28


    July 16, 2025 ~ Dennis Darnoi, Founder of Densar Consulting discusses Trump allies calling for the release of the Epstein files.

    Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 15, 2025 ~ Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 71:25


    July 15, 2025 ~ President Trump threatens tariffs on countries that do business with Russia if there's not a ceasefire deal. Tigers will be on display at tonight's all star game. SCOTUS allows mass layoffs at the Department of Education. Facts and myths about supplements. What is the Windsor 40-40 campaign and the day's biggest headlines.

    40-40 Windsor Campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 8:00


    July 15, 2025 ~ Neal Rubin, Columnist at the Detroit Free Press discusses his column on the 40-40 Windsor campaign.

    Supplements Fact vs Fiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 11:59


    July 15, 2025 ~ Dr. Andrew Weil, 10 time NYTimes bestselling author, Harvard MD, Founder & Director, Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, Founder True Food Kitchen Restaurant tells us which supplements are good, which ones are bad and which ones are a waste of time.

    SCOTUS Clears Way for Mass Layoffs at the Department of Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 9:07


    July 15, 2025 ~ Andrew Brodie, Superintendent of Flat Rock Schools and Past President of the Michigan Association of Superintendents and Administrators discusses the Supreme Court clearing the way for the Department of Education to layoff 1400 people.

    Tigers and Robots on Display in Tonight's All-Star Game

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 8:17


    July 15, 2025 ~ Anthony Bellino, co-host of SportsWrap with Lomas Brown and Anthony Bellino discusses the Tigers sending 6 players and one bat boy to tonight's all star game featuring robot umpires.

    Congressman Barrett on Trump's Tension with Russia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 9:24


    July 15, 2025 ~ Tom Barrett, Congressman R-7th district discusses President Trump threatening tariffs on countries that do business with Russia if a ceasefire is not reached within 50 times.

    Focus with Paul W Smith ~ July 14, 2025 ~ Full Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 69:36


    July 14, 2025 ~ More Epstein fall out. What's the latest on a state budget? Deadly church shooting in Kentucky. President Trump running out of patience with Russia. Senate releases report on assassination attempt. More tariffs being threatened and the day's biggest headlines.

    President Trump Announces New Tariffs on Mexico and the EU

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 7:46


    July 14, 2025 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses new tariffs on Mexico and the European Union.

    Senate Assassination Attempt Report and Trump Running out of Patience with Putin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 8:44


    July 14, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the Senate report on the Trump assassination attempt and President Trump running out of patience with Russia.

    Latest on Fatal Church Shooting in Kentucky

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 7:48


    July 14, 2025 ~ Steve Dolunt, Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief discusses the fatal church shooting in Kentucky.

    Speaker Hall on Where the Budget Stands, Big Beautiful Bill and The Border

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 7:07


    July 14, 2025 ~ Matt Hall, Michigan House Speaker discusses the latest on passing a budget and how the Big Beautiful Bill and Trump's border policies affect Michigan.

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