
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, bal... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 608 | Founded | 12 years ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNewsBusiness | |||

February 13, 2026 ~ Are we closer to a funding deal? President Trump repeals greenhouse gas findings. ICE pulling out of Minnesota. Latest on search for Nancy Guthrie. Members of Congress demand DOJ stop tracking their Epstein files searches. Valenti... more
February 13, 2026 ~ Dave Riger of Riger Reviews it takes a look at Crime 101 and Soul Power The Legend of the American Basketball Association. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection ... more
February 13, 2026 ~ Pete Lucido, Macomb County Prosecutor discusses some Valentines Day scams to look out for. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for adv... more
February 13, 2026 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News discusses members of congress demanding DOJ stop tracking their searches of the Epstein files. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for i... more
People also subscribe to these shows.


All this dufus does all morning long is spew right wing talking points, spreads lies and misinformation to his audience and since the average age of his listeners are 65+, they are out of touch with society and reality and lap it up like the Trumptards who believe in the election lies. He knows what he does, continues to do it anyway and wouldn’t know a fact of it hit him square in his face. Pitiful, gross and unAmerican propaganda.
It’s an incredible show. Very much recommended.
Love the interviews, but disappointed how long it takes to get the latest issues. Also disappointed that not all of Paul’s interviews are included. WTKA-AM in Ann Arbor (another Cumulus station) is able to get all portions of their morning show out in minutes after they are complete.
They push out old episodes everyday. I delete some of the same segments 5 or 6 times. I like that they break the show up but annoying that the can’t seem to figure out how podcasts work.
Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #159 |
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.
| Listeners per Episode | |
|---|---|
| Gender Skew | |
| Location | |
| Interests | |
| Professions | |
| Age Range | |
| Household Income | |
| Social Media Reach |
A compelling exploration of current events, business, and community issues takes center stage in the content. Key discussions revolve around political dynamics, economic policies, and social challenges, often featuring insights from newsmakers, industry leaders, and residents shaping the Southeast Michigan landscape. The show is characterized by its blend of light-hearted moments and serious analysis, reflecting a balance of humor and gravitas that allows for thoughtful conversation on topics that matter to everyday listeners. Unique to this experience is the seamless integration of expert opinions and personal anecdotes, creating an atmosphere that promotes understanding and engagement.
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Focus with Paul W. Smith. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Focus with Paul W. Smith and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Focus with Paul W. Smith, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Focus with Paul W. Smith, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.
To see how many followers or subscribers Focus with Paul W. Smith has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.
These podcasts share a similar audience with Focus with Paul W. Smith:
1. The Next Best Picture Podcast
2. Roger (Ebert) & Me: Movie Reviews
Focus with Paul W. Smith launched 12 years ago and published 608 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Focus with Paul W. Smith from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.
View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Focus with Paul W. Smith. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.
Recent guests on Focus with Paul W. Smith include:
1. Haley Stevens
2. Shatica McDonald
3. Barbara McQuade
4. James E. Tate Jr.
5. Antonio Filosa
6. Roger Penske
7. Eric Shanks
8. Amy Peterson
To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.