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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August 8, 2025 ~ On this Focus with Paul W. Smith covered diverse topics, from economic data with Patrick Anderson to Detroit's mayoral race with Mary Sheffield. Marie Osborne tackled robocalls, while Dave Rieger reviewed movies. Jared Halpern discussed President Trump's peace efforts.
August 8, 2025 ~ Paul W. Smith chats with Dave Riger about summer movies. Hear Riger's reviews of “Freakier Friday” and “The Pickup” starring Eddie Murphy. Plus, Wigley's corned beef at Bucharest Grill!
August 8, 2025 ~ Paul W. Smith interviews Detroit mayoral candidate Mary Sheffield. Sheffield discusses her goals: building a strong team, diversifying revenue, and boosting home ownership in Detroit.
August 8, 2025 ~ Patrick Anderson of Anderson Economic Group joins Paul W. Smith to discuss economic data, tariffs, and the auto industry's challenges. He notes potential losses for automakers.
August 7, 2025 ~ More tariffs go into effect today. Trump and Putin expected to meet soon. Soldiers shot at army base in Georgia expected to be OK. JD Vance's meeting on Epstein strategy is cancelled. RFK Jr cancels $500 million of mRNA vaccine contracts and the day's biggest headlines.
August 7, 2025 ~ Laura Bonnell, President of the Bonnell Foundation fighting Cystic Fibrosis discusses how RFK Jr cutting $500 million worth of vaccine contract will effect disease research.
August 7, 2025 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Assistant Editorial Page Editor for the Detroit News discusses JD Vance's meeting with administration officials to discuss Epstein being cancelled.
August 7, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses the Army Base shooting in Georgia yesterday.
August 7, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses a possible meeting between President Trump and Vladimir Putin in the coming days.
August 7, 2025 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses the tariffs that go into effect today and more that are being threatened.
August 6, 2025 ~ Retired Lt. Col Rocky Raczkowski discusses a mass shooting on a Georgia military base and Steve Witkoff meeting with Putin.
August 6, 2025 ~ Latest on the Epstein sage. Latest on the Texas redistricting drama. Mayoral race is set, Sheffield vs Kinloch. Whitmer and Trump meet again at the White House. Witkoff meets with Putin. Health effects of wildfire smoke and the day's biggest headlines.
August 6, 2025 ~ Dr. Ike Okereke, Vice Chairman of Henry Ford Health's Department of Surgery discusses the health effects of breathing in the Canadian wildfire smog.
August 6, 2025 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne discusses Governor Whitmer meeting with President Trump at the White House.
August 6th, 2025 ~ Stephen Henderson, Project Executive and Founder of Bridge Detroit, Host of American Black Journal" on PBS discuss the results of last night's Mayoral Primary.
August 6, 2025 ~ Jasoon Roe, Principal of Roe Strategic discusses the Trump administration debating releasing Maxwell testimony and Texas Governor Greg Abbott filing a lawsuit to remove the state democratic leader for leaving the state.
August 5, 2025 ~ Full Show. DOJ orders probe into Obama officials. Texas Republicans approve arrest warrants for Democrats. Netanyahu expected to call for a plan to occupy Gaza. Connection between recent high profile attacks and mental illness. It's primary day in Detroit and the day's biggest headlines.
August 5, 2025 ~ Karen Dumas, Communications Strategist, co-voice of the No BS Newshour talks about the Mayoral primary in Detroit today.
August 5, 2025 ~ James White, CEO of the Detroit Wayne County Integrated Health Network, Former Detroit Police Chief discusses the Walmart stabbing and Montana shooting and their connection to mental health.
August 5, 2025 ~ Doron Levin, Freelance Journalist, born in Israel, served in Israeli military discusses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netenyahu calling for a plan to occupy Gaza.
August 5, 2025 ~ Bill Ballenger, Editor of the Ballenger Report discusses the turmoil in Texas over Democrats leaving the state to stop vote on redistricting that would give Republicans 5 more seats in Congress.
August 5, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the DOJ ordering a probe on Obama officials over Russiagate.
August 4, 2025 ~ Senate considering recess appointments. Trump fires head of labor statistics. Trump moves nuclear submarines closer to Russia. Ghislaine Maxwell moved to a lower security prison. Corporation for Public Broadcasting shutting down. Candice Miller calls for Canada to do more about wildfire smoke and the day's biggest headlines.
August 4, 2025 ~ Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller is the latest elected official calling on Canada to do more about wildfire smoke.
August 4, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses the closure of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after Congress defunded them.
August 4, 2025 ~ Michael Bullotta of Bullotta Law, Federal Criminal Defense Attorney and Former Federal Prosecutor discusses Ghislaine Maxwell being moved from maximum security prison in Florida to a minimum security prison camp in Texas.
August 4, 2025 ~ Peter Meijer, Former Congressman and Army Veteran discusses President Trump moving nuclear submarines closer to Russia after a concerning post by former Russian President Maishev.
August 4, 2025 ~ Nicole Mathew, Oakland University Political Science Professor discusses the Senate considering recess appointments and Trump fires head of labor statistics after a bad jobs report.
August 1, 2025 ~ Congressman John James calls for Canada to do something about wildfire smoke. Trump administration officials are in Gaza en route to Russia. Sorting out tariffs on deadline day. Local mother turns son in for auto theft. Riger Reviews The Naked Gun and WWE unreal and the day's biggest headlines.
August 1, 2025 ~ Dave Riger reviews The Naked Gun in Theaters and WWE Unreal on Netflix.
August 1, 2025 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses the case of a mother who turned her own son in for auto theft in hopes of saving his life.
August 1, 2025 ~ Dr. Timothy Nash, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship at Northwood University discusses the latest on tariffs and trade deals on deadline day.
August 1, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel in the US Army discusses Steve Witkoff and other Trump administration officials traveling to Gaza and Russia.
August 1, 2025 ~ Congressman John James, Republican from the 10th district and Gubernatorial Candidate calls on Canada to do more to prevent wildfire smoke from polluting our air.
July 31, 2025 ~ Fed holds interest rates steady. Democrats in Senate and Congress trying to get Epstein files released and gain access to Alligator Alcatraz. Big event highlighting importance of military readiness to Michigan. Mike Rogers picks up endorsement of Donald Trump in Senate race. Debbie Dingell calls for suspension of controversial safety system at Detroit Metro and rings the alarm on Medicaid cuts plus the day's biggest headlines.
July 31, 2025 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, D-6th District discusses the letter she sent to the FAA calling for the suspension of controversial landing systems at Metro Airport and her oped in the Free Press about Medicaid cuts.
July 31, 2025 ~ Mike Rogers, Veteran, Former FBI Agent and Chairman of the US Intelligence Committee now Republican Senate candidate talks about gaining the endorsement of President Trump and a number of other high profile Republicans.
July 31, 2025 ~ Valde Garcia, President of the National Defense Industrial Association discusses GVSET 2025 coming to the Suburban Collection Showplace in August and the importance of defense to Michigan's economy.
July 31, 2025 ~ Jared Halpern, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses Senate Democrats looking to invoke the rule of 5 to release Epstein files. Congressional Democrats sue to gain access to Alligator Alcatraz.
July 31, 2025 ~ Patrick Anderson, Founder and CEO of Anderson Economic Group discusses the fed holding interest rates steady, GDP report shows economy grew in 2nd quarter.
July 30, 2025 ~ Trump gives more details on his falling out with Epstein. UK says it will recognize Palestine if there's no ceasefire by September. The investigation into the NYC office building shooting continues. National Coney Island celebrates 60 years in business. How will the EU trade deal affect the auto industry? City Council approves an increase in curfew fines and the day's biggest headlines.
July 30, 2025 ~ Scott Benson, Detroit City Council Member in District 3 discusses the city council approving an increase in fines for parents of minors that violate curfew.
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