Podcast appearances and mentions of Paul W Smith

September 9, 2025 ~ Epstein's Birthday Book released. Education Secretary McMahon visits Michigan. State wants $2.7 billion of UIA overpayment back. Brutal stabbing attack on Charlotte commuter train. Today is WJR Cares Day and the day's biggest headlines.

September 8, 2025 ~ Trial for attempted Trump shooter starts today. Lions and Michigan lose, MSU wins in double overtime. Russia hits government building in Ukraine after the largest airstrike of the war. Mike Rogers on his calls for Duggan to summon the national guard. Another weak jobs report and the day's biggest headlines.

September 5, 2025 ~ Annie Rummel, CEO at Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau is retiring at the end of the year and passing the torch to Ann Bruzewski who will take over. They both join Paul W Smith live from Frankenmuth Auto Fest.

September 5, 2025 ~ Jill Zeddies, Event Coordinator 2025 Frankenmuth Auto Fest joins Paul W Smith

September 5, 2025 ~ Paul W Smith Broadcasts live from the 42nd Annual Frankenmuth Auto Fest.

September 4, 2025 ~ Tom Leonard unveils his plan for accountability and transparency in government. Governor Whitmer scores a couple of economic victories overseas. RFK Jr. on the hot seat. Epstein victims hold a press conference. Road workers demonstrate in Lansing and the day's biggest headlines.

September 3, 2025 ~ President Trump moving space command from Colorado to Alabama. President Trump plans to deploy the National Guard to more cities. How to deal with cyber bullying as kids head back to school. New road funding crisis is looming. China, Russia and North Korea get cozy and the day's biggest headlines.

September 2, 2025 ~ President Trump says he will sign an executive order on mail in voting and make an announcement today at 2pm. Anthony Bellino recaps the weekend's football action. Texas signs new electoral maps into law while other states vow to do the same. Appeals court strikes down Trump tariffs but leaves them in place for now. Going back to school with no budget and the day's biggest headlines.

August 29, 2025 ~ Were signs missed in the Minnesota school shooter's journal? Alligator Alcatraz closing. Detroit Jazz Festival starts today. Riger Reviews The Roses and Unknown Number The High School Catfish and the day's biggest headlines.

August 28, 2025 ~ Latest on school shooting in Minnesota. CDC director fired less than a month on the job. President Trump holds meeting on post war Gaza. Matt Hall on the budget and his meeting with Governor Whitmer and Winnie Brinks as well as the biggest headlines of the day.

August 27, 2025 ~ President Trump holds 3 hour cabinet meeting. Latest on the school shooting in Minnesota. What's going on in Hamtramck? Previewing this weekend's Arts Beats and Eats. Cracker Barrel brings back Uncle Herschel. Michigan GOP passes a budget.

August 26, 2025 ~ President Trump fires a Governor at the Federal Reserve and signs executive order on flag burning. MDOT says it may have to close 100 bridges over the next decade if they don't get proper funding. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are engaged! Governor Whitmer to get involved in budget fight in Lansing. Is Gavin Newsom trying to out Trump Donald Trump and the day's biggest headlines.

August 25, 2025 ~ President Trump says he will deploy national guard to other cities starting with Chicago. Bedrock responds to Free Press lawsuit. Ford CEO Jim Farley checks in with from the road. Ghislaine Maxwell says she never saw Trump act inappropriately. John Bolton's home raided. Update on the Henry Ford hospital shooting and the day's biggest headlines.

August 22, 2025 ~ Two shootings in the area of Henry Ford Hospital downtown. Appeals court throws out large ruling against Trump. 2 Oxford High School shooting families take $500k settlements. War on Terror Wall of Remembrance coming to Troy. Director of "Fit for TV: The Reality of the Biggest Loser" checks in. We hear from Mort Crim on his 6300 mile RV trip. Riger Reviews two huge Netflix series and the day's biggest headlines.

August 21, 2025 ~ Texas and California redistricting battles. Israel begins it's offensive in Gaza City. Detroit PAL celebrates the grand opening of revitalized rec center. Judge denies request to unseal Epstein grand jury testimony. School is starting, still no budget. Mike Duggan on why he endorsed Mary Sheffield and the day's biggest headlines.

August 20, 2025 ~ President Trump pledges no US boots on the ground in Ukraine while trying to coordinate a summit between Putin and Zelenskyy. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson reacts to Donald Trump taking aim at mail in voting. DTE Energy launches their Energy Efficiency Makeover Contest. Deputy DPD Chief discusses Detroit's new emerald alert system. Is Washington DC manipulating it's crime data and the day's biggest headlines.

August 19, 2025 ~ Trump hosts European leaders at the White House. Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal while mass protests erupt in Israel. Newsmax to pay Dominion $67 million. Trump targeting mail in voting. Lt. Mike Shaw from the Michigan State Police checks in and the day's biggest headlines.

August 18, 2025 ~ Trump meeting with European leaders today after meeting with Putin last week. Hurricane Erin the first major hurricane of the season. Manhunt for numerous shooting suspects in Brooklyn. More National Guard heading to Washington DC. Michigan appealing it's punishment for stealing signs and the day's biggest headlines.

August 15, 2025 ~ Trump and Putin to meet face to face. Washington DC sues after DOJ puts in their own chief. Dream Cruise is this weekend. How tariffs will affect midterms. Riger reviews it and the day's biggest headlines.

August 14, 2025 ~ Gavin Newsom vows to redraw districts to counteract Texas. Israel talks about possible relocating Palestinians to South Sudan. Trump-Putin meeting is one day away. State Rep Mark Tisdel wants to talk to schools about the cell phone issue. Could Trump federalize police and activate National Guard in Detroit. Canada exported more cars from Mexico than the US in July for the first time in 30 years and the day's biggest headlines.

August 13, 2025 ~ Trump Administration considering reclassifying marijuana. President Trump to meet virtually with Zelenskyy before his face to face meeting with Putin. US Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez De-Remer checks in during her visit to Michigan. National Guard troops arrive in Washington DC. Trump administration launches investigation into Smithsonian exhibits. July's CPI report released yesterday and the day's biggest headlines.

August 12, 2025 ~ Trump places DC police under federal control. Formal request made to Supreme Court to overturned gay marriage. Israeli airstrike kills 1 journalist and 4 other Al Jazeera staffers. Netanyahu's plan to occupy Gaza and the day's biggest headlines.

August 11, 2025 ~ Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ FULL SHOW

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 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 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 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 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.

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 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 29, 2025 ~ President Trump talks Israel and Epstein on his European trip. Mark Levin joins Paul to talk about his new book. How to make the most of the rest of summer. Heavy rain floods Metro Airport and Macomb County. Suspect in Traverse City stabbing arraigned. Gunman kills 4 people at NYC office building and the day's biggest headlines.

July 28, 2025 ~ Latest on the knife attack in Traverse City. Congressman Tom Barrett is the first Republican lawmaker to call for the release of the Epstein files. Lions training camp update. President Trump releases education funds and strikes trade deal with Europe.

July 25, 2025 ~ Full Show. Mayor Mike Duggan gives us an update on fundraising for his gubernatorial campaign. Ghislaine Maxwell meets with the DOJ for a second day. Trump and Powell have tense exchange in front of reporters. Early voting in the primary for Detroit mayor starts this weekend. Fundraising event coming up at Fair Lane. Keeping your home AC working in the heat. Riger reviews Fantastic Four First Steps and Happy Gilmore 2. Lloyd Jackson is the new voice of the People Mover and the day's biggest headlines.

July 24, 2025 ~ Tulis Gabbard turns Russiagate findings over to the DOJ. Susan Tompor on how scammers are using tariffs to trick people. Radioactive waste no longer being shipped to Wayne County. Columbia University settles with Trump. WSJ reports Trump was informed in May that he's in the Epstein report. Tensions between Israel and Iran escalating again and the day's biggest headlines.

July 23, 2025 ~ Full Show. DOJ looking to meet with Ghislane Maxwell. Congress adjourns early. Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks in Turkey. UAW shop looking to oust Shawn Fain. Mike Bouchard on rash of local drownings. GM's profits down after taking tariff hit. Trump makes trade deal with Japan and the day's biggest headlines.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

July 11, 2025 ~ Full Show. President Trump threatens more tariffs on Canada. New Hampshire court pauses birthright citizenship order. Mike Duggan says he would dock pay of lawmakers who don't pass budgets. Ford auto dealer on ground in Texas helping flood victims. Member of MS-13 arrested in Macomb County. Riger reviews Superman and Dexter: Resurrection and the day's biggest headlines

July 10, 2025 ~ Biden's doctor refuses to answer questions on Capitol Hill. 6 secret service agents suspended in connection to last years assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Federal and Supreme Courts deal a couple of defeats to Trump's immigration agenda. Accusations of FEMA being slowed in Texas because of cost cutting measures. President Trump threatened to bomb Moscow. Measle cases up in Michigan and the day's biggest headlines.