Focus with Paul W. Smith

Focus with Paul W. Smith

Hosted by Paul W Smith · Cumulus Media Detroit

4.0from 29 ratings

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65Podcast AuthorityScore out of 100 · How it is scored
4,539
Episodes
4,116
Transcribed
29
Ratings
Daily
Cadence
2023
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About Focus with Paul W. Smith

National Radio Hall of Fame Inductee Paul W. Smith takes middays live and local for a show that goes in-depth with the newsmakers who are shaping the future of Southeast Michigan. Tune in as Paul connects with politicians, business and community leaders, entrepreneurs, and entertainers for longform conversations about why the efforts behind the headlines really matter. Accessible, informative, balanced, and bold, with diverse voices and thought-provoking questions that bring it all into Focus.

Publisher
Cumulus Media Detroit
Category
business · government · news
Language
en
Explicit
No
First episode
18 Aug 2023
Latest episode
15 Oct 2026
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4,116 of 4,539 episodes have a transcript.

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    Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ October 15, 2026 ~ Full Show

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    Inflation Up, Social Security COLA Increases

  3. 15 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Richard Bierschbach, President of Wayne State University

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Focus with Paul W. Smith ~ October 15, 2026 ~ Full Show

Published 15 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And it's a very good gin. I just can't remember what it is. I'll let you know in the next couple of days. It isn't from Japan. Now, today is National Grouch Day. Honoring the spirit of Oscar the Grouch... And encouraging everyone to embrace their inner grump. Way ahead of you. I kind of thought it was National Grouch Day every day. This is a day to freely complain, be irritable, and wallow in misery without judgment. I did think that was every day. Take this opportunity to process negative emotions, share relatable jokes, and connect with others over life's minor annoyances. And as Kim put on the bottom of this, well, evidently we're only allowed one day a year for this, Paul. […]

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  • President of Wayne State
  • Patrick Anderson
  • Richard Bierschbach
  • Daniel Roberts
  • Dennis Darnoi

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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.2 / 5
26 ratings
Spotify
2.7 / 5
3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 65 / 100

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Engagement
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Paul W Smith host the show. Published by Cumulus Media Detroit.

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