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 21, 2025 ~ President Trump calls group of 6 Senate Democrats seditious. US and Ukraine working on a peace deal. Howell data center on hold. Trump and Mamdani to meet at the White House 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 21, 2025 ~ Dave Riger of Riger Reviews it reviews Wicked for Good in Theaters and Sebastian Maniscalco It Ain't Right 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.
November 21, 2025 ~ 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 the expected meeting today between President Trump and New York Mayor elect Zohran Mamdani at the White House. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 21, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of News and Community Affairs discusses the pause put on a data center in Howell after the community protests. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 21, 2025 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Ret. Lt Colonel in the US Army discusses the peace deal the US and Ukraine are working on. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 21, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses Elissa Slotkin and 5 other Democrat Senators posting a video imploring members of the military to ignore unlawful orders and President Trump calling it sedition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 20, 2025 ~ Paul W Smith, Luanne Thomas Ewald and Ann Thomas Honor the 2025 Class of "Women Who Lead" live from Joe Muer Seafood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 20, 2025 ~ Tiffany Ford, president and CEO of the University of Michigan Credit Union is recognized as one of 2025's Women Who Lead. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 20, 2025 ~ Dr. Sharman Davenport, president and CEO of Turning Point in Macomb County is a 2025 WJR Women Who Lead honoree. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 20, 2025 ~ Kelly Wolgamott, vice president of Pure Michigan is a 2025 Women Who Leads Honoree. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 20, 2025 ~ Micheline “Micki” Maynard, long-time journalist, broadcaster, and educator based out of Ann Arbor is recognized as one of 2025's Women Who Leads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 20, 2025 ~ Kerry Doman, founder of Little Guide is a 2025 Women Who Leads Honoree. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 20, 2025 ~ Karen Arondoski, owner of I.F. Metalworks is one of WJR's 2025 Women Who Leads Honorees. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 20, 2025 ~ Megan Spanitz, COO of the Detroit Regional Chamber is honored as one of 2025's Women Who Leads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 20, 2025 ~ Krista Tanner, president of ITC Holdings Corp. is recognized as one of 2025's Women Who Leads. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 20, 2025 ~ Dr. Ora Pescovitz, President Oakland University is honored at the 2025 Women Who Leads broadcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 20, 2025 ~ Carol Zuniga, CEO of Hegira Health is a 2025 Women Who Leads Honoree. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 20, 2025 ~ Laura Huot, President and CEO The Guidance Center is a 2025 Woman Who Leads honoree. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 20, 2025 ~ Dr. Sonia Hassan, founding director of the Office of Women's Health at Wayne State University is a 2025 Women Who Leads Honoree. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 19, 2025 ~ Kaitlyn Buss, Deputy Editorial Page Editor at the Detroit News and Kelly Cobb senior strategist at the Mackinac Center for Public Policy and host of the Mackinac on Michigan Radio Show fill 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.
November 19, 2025 ~ Nathan Leamer, Head of Build American AI, Fixed Gear Strategies talks to Kaitlyn Buss and Kelly Cobb 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.
November 19, 2025 ~ Michael Matheson Miller, Director/Producer, Poverty Inc. Chief of Strategic Initiatives, Senior Research Fellow, and Director of the Center for Social Flourishing at Acton University joins Kaitlyn Buss and Kelly Cobb 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.
November 19, 2025 ~ Nikki Snyder from the State Board of Education joins Kaitlyn Buss and Kelly Cobb 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.
November 19, 2025 ~ Keith Ledbetter, President of ABC SE Michigan and SEMCA joins Kaitlyn Buss and Kelly Cobb 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.
November 19, 2025 ~ Dennis Lennox from Fight on the Right joins Kaitlyn Buss and Kelly Cobb 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.
November 18, 2025 ~ Dave LewAllen in for Paul W. House set to vote on full Epstein files release. Butch Hollowell head of Mary Sheffield's transition team joins Dave in studio. John U Bacon discusses his new book on the Edmund Fitzgerald. Paul Glantz on the big deal between Emagine and Kinepolis. Looking ahead to Thanksgiving weather. John Skelton being held on $60 million bond. Archdiocese announces 2 year restructuring initiative 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 18, 2025 ~ Father Mario Amore, Director of Parish Renewal for the Archdiocese of Detroit discusses their parish restructuring 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 18, 2025 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director Community Affairs discusses the latest in the Skelton brother case. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 18, 2025 ~ Dave Rexroth, Chief Meteorologist at WXYZ looks ahead to next week's Thanksgiving forecast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 18, 2025 ~ Paul Glantz, CEO of Emagine Entertainment talks about the $105 million deal with Kinepolis Group and a big weekend coming up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 18, 2025 ~ John U Bacon discusses his new book "The Gales of November The Untold Story of the Edmund Fitzgerald." Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 18, 2025 ~ Butch Hollowell, Managing Partner at Miller Law Firm talks about overseeing Mary Sheffield's mayoral transition team. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 18, 2025 ~ Ryan Schmelz, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor discusses the house eyeing a full vote on releasing all the Epstein files with Dave LewAllen. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 17, 2025 ~ Michael Hensley, President and CEO, Blue Water Area Convention and Visitor Bureau Michigan's Thumbcoast sits 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.
November 17, 2025 ~ Hale Walker tells Michael Hensley about the Port Huron Antique and Classic Boat Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 17, 2025 ~ Kelly Wolgamott from Pure Michigan talks to Michael Hensley 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.
November 17, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni and Michael Hensley recap last night's Lions loss to Philadelphia. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
November 17, 2025 ~ Lisa Delong, Port Huron DDA talks to Michael Hensley 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.
November 17, 2025 ~ Laura Merchant from Marine City Chamber talks to Michael Hensley 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.
November 17, 2025 ~ Jackie Hanton, Vice President at Community Foundation of St. Clair County talks to Michael Hensley 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.
November 17, 2025 ~ Amanda Caranova talks the Lexington Horse Parade with Michael Hensley 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.
November 14, 2025 ~ Denise Ilitch fills 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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