About The Paul W. Smith Show
5:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Paul W. Smith is the morning drive host at News/Talk 760 WJR – the only News/Talk station serving metro Detroit and beyond. The Paul W. Smith Show broadcasts weekday mornings from 5:30 – 9:00 a.m. from the Golden Tower of the Fisher Building, in Detroit’s historic New Center, as well as from around the world, including Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Jerusalem, Dubai, Paris, Frankfurt, Geneva and where ever news is happening.
Paul W. talks with local and national leaders and discusses and breaks news that is talked about all day long, as well as including frequent traffic and weather updates, along with in depth business news and entertaining sports with Steve Courtney.
Whether he is interviewing the President of the United States, Hollywood celebrities, Chairmen or CEOs of major corporations, or taking a call from the Governor or other listeners, Paul W. has a winning conversational style that keeps listeners tuned in.
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Ann Thomas - Executive Producer
Ann Thomas is the Executive Producer of the Paul W. Smith Show heard 5:30am-9am weekdays on News/Talk 760 WJR. Ann began her career at WJR in 1982 as an intern from Michigan State University and has since remained a part of the WJR team. She started her broadcasting career in the WJR news department as a street reporter and an anchorwoman. During her 27 years at WJR, Ann has received numerous awards from United Press International, the Associated Press and the Detroit Press Club for her work on and off the air.
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The PNC Roundtable - April 2010 - Phillip Wm. Fisher, Jack Kresnak (VIDEO)
This month’s PNC Roundtable entitled “Early Childhood Education: The Importance of Investing Early”. Co-Host David Boyle talks with Phillip Wm. Fisher, Board Member Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation Co-Champion and Jack Kresnak, President & CEO, Michigan’s Children.
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Mayor Bing Discusses Tuesday's Fires With Paul W.
(September 10) - Detroit Mayor Dave Bing and Paul W. Smith talk about Tuesday's tragic fires in the city and Mayor Bing thanks everyone who has been involved in the response to the fires.
Read more...Paul W. Smith Talks With Robert Ficano About Budget Issues
(September 10) - On the eve of the 9-1-1 tragedy, Wayne County Executive Robert Ficano talks to Paul W. Smith about a variety of issues including the county's controversial budget issues.
Read more...Mark Dantonio Previews Flordia Atlantic Game With Paul W. & Courtney
(September 10) - MSU Football Coach Mark Dantonio talks to Paul W. Smith and Steve Courtney about Saturday's game against Florida Atlantic at Ford Field.
Read more...Paul W. Smith wants to make a bet with Regis Philbin and Regis talks about it on Live with Regis and Kelly.
(September 9) - Regis Philbin tells Kelly Ripa that Paul W. Smith has suggested a bet involving the Notre Dame Michigan game where Paul would fill in for Regis on Live with Regis & Kelly if U of M wins.
Read more...Paul W. Smith checks in with Notre Dame's number one fan.
(September 9) - Regis Philbin tells Paul W. Smith he will be cheering for Notre Dame this weekend when the Wolverines roll into South Bend. Paul W. Smith also suggests a bet with Regis that must be approved by Regis' Producer Gelman first.
Read more...CNBC Anchor Maria Bartiromo checks in with Paul W. Smith.
(September 9) - Maria Bartiromo has written a new book: "The Weekend That Changed Wall Street: An Eyewitness Account" and she has the inside scoop on Wall Street for Paul W. Smith.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh.
(September 9) - Charles Pugh talks to Paul W. Smith about the fires in the city and Detroit Mayor Dave Bing's land use plans.
Read more...Congresswoman Candace Miller tells Paul W. Smith government spending is out of control.
(September 8) - Republican Candace Miller tells Paul W. Smith she has serious concerns about the Democratic proposals to fix the nation's stagnant economy.
Read more...Jesse Jackson was in town to speak to the City Council and he tells Paul W. Smith all about it.
(September 8) - The Reverend Jesse Jackson tells Paul W. Smith he told the Detroit City Council that urban farming will not solve Detroit's economic problems and he explains to Paul what he thinks should be done to improve Detroit's dismal unemployment rate.
Read more...The Head of Marathon is coming to speak to the Detroit Economic Club this month and Paul W. Smith has the story.
(September 8) - Clarence P. Cazalot, President & CEO of Marathon Oil Corporation tells Paul W. Smith he is looking forward to speaking to the Detroit Economic Club on September 16th and the subject of his speech will be energy security for America.
Read more...It was a starry night in Detroit for the premiere party of a new Detroit TV series called 1-8-7 and Paul W. Smith has the details.
(September 8) - BJ Hammerstein of the Detroit Free Press tells Paul W. Smith 1-8-7 has received a lot of attention and it's going to be interesting to watch the show unfold.
Read more...ABC's Sam Donaldson take a look at the Washington political scene with Paul W. Smith.
(September 8) - Paul W. Smith talks to Sam Donaldson about several political issues in the news including President Obama's plans to stimulate the economy.
Read more...Paul W. Smith has his weekly check up with Dr. Mark Kelley of Henry Ford Hospital.
(September 8) - Dr. Mark Kelley, CEO of the Henry Ford Medical Group talks to Paul W. Smith about the dangers of electronic cigarettes and he says they are becoming popular with children.
Read more...The Former Ambassador to Italy talks politics and business with Paul W. Smith
(September 7) - Peter Secchia, Co-Chairman of the West Michigan Policy Forum tells Paul W. Smith the September 17th conference is an important event for business leaders around the state. He also has a few thoughts on Michigan's gubernatorial race.
Read more...Michigan's Lottery Commission is kicking off a 50/50 raffle and Paul W. Smith has the details.
(September 7) - Lottery Commission Spokeswoman Andi Brancato tells Paul W. Smith the raffle operates like a standard 50/50 raffle so the size of the pot will depend on how many tickets are sold.
Read more...The Head of Crain Communications tells Paul W. Smith about a special event honoring the women of the auto industry.
(September 7) - Keith Crain, Chairman of Crain Communications invites Paul W. Smith to the Automotive News 100 Leading Women in North America event on September 21st. For more information go to www.autonews.com/100leadingwomen.
Read more...Dr. Bill Cosby calls Paul W. Smith to show his support for Detroit's Public Schools.
(September 7) - Bill Cosby tells Paul W. Smith why he has decided to put his star power behind the Detroit Public Schools' Administration, Teachers, Parents and Students.
Read more...Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson invites Paul W. Smith to the Detroit Zoo for charity.
(September 7) - L. Brooks Patterson asks Paul W. Smith's listeners to walk for the Rainbow Connection on September 11th. He also says Arts, Beats and Eats in Royal Oak was a big success. For more information on the zoo walk go to www.rainbowconnection.org or call (248) 601-9474.
Read more...MSU Football Coach Mark Dantonio talks football with Paul W. Smith and Steve Courtney.
(September 3) - Coach Mark Dantonio says his team is ready to take on the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday in East Lansing.
Read more...Paul W. Smith learns that Michigan's long term unemployment numbers are alarming.
(September 3) - On this Labor Day, Sharon Parks, President & CEO of the Michigan League for Human Services has bad news for Paul W. Smith with regard to Michigan's unemployment picture.
Read more...The New Center area is home to a groundbreaking charging station and Paul W. Smith has the story.
(September 3) - Scott Miller of Coulomb tells Paul W. Smith the company's ChargePoint America program will provide nearly five thousand charging stations to nine regions in the United States including Michigan.
Read more...With the Labor Day weekend just around the corner Paul W. Smith talks to the head of the UAW.
(September 2) - In this exclusive interview , Paul W. Smith and UAW President Bob King talk about several important issues affecting the workforce in America.
Read more...Paul W. Smith and Sam Donaldson talk about President Obama's Tuesday night speech.
(September 1) - ABC's Sam Donaldson tells Paul W. Smith the President received pretty good reviews after his Iraqi troop withdrawal speech from the Oval Office.
Read more...Paul W. Smith and Steve Courtney talk to Red Wing Chris Chelios.
(September 1) - Chris Chelios says even though he has decided to retire as a Red Wing player he will still be very invovled in Red Wing hockey.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to the new head of Think Detroit PAL.
(September 1) - DTE's Michael Porter tells Paul W. Smith although he is retiring from DTE Energy he won't be putting up his feet because he has agreed to become the CEO of Think Detroit PAL.
Read more...Tamara Greene's Attorney Norman Yatooma talks to Paul W. Smith.
(September 1) - Norman Yatooma tells Paul W. Smith his deposition with Bernard Kilpatrick went very well as he continues to try to determine what happened to the slain Detroit stripper.
Read more...The new Oval Office rug was made by a Michigan company and Paul W. Smith talks to the head of the company.
(September 1) - Rick Ruggeri, Vice President and Co-Owner of The Scott Group tells Paul W. Smith he is honored that President Obama asked his company to make the rug.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to the leader of a troop support group about Pres. Obama's decision to pull troops out of Iraq.
(September 1) - Jim Knotts, CEO of Operation Homefront tells Paul W. Smith despite the fact that some troops are coming home from Iraq many remain in Afghanistan and the military still needs our support. For more information go to www.operatonhomefront.net.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to a terrorism expert about the recent arrests of a Detroiter and another man who may have been planning an attack.
(August 31) - Brad Garrett, ABC News Crime and Terrorism Consultant tells Paul W. Smith police became suspicious when they found a cell phone taped to a Pepto-Bismol bottle, a box cutter and several knives in the men's luggage.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to a well known Chrysler Jeep dealer about this week's meetings with Fiat.
(August 31) - Mark Snethkamp, President of the Snethkamp Automotive Family tells Paul W. Smith the Fiat meeting at the DIA went very well and the company is preparing to have great success in the Detroit area selling cars.
Read more...Detroit's Police Chief tells Paul W. Smith he appreciates the community's support as the city continues to fight crime.
(August 31) - Chief Ralph Godbee talks to Paul W. Smith about the increased involvement of the community in fighting violent neighborhood crimes.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to Miss USA about her future.
(August 31) - Rima Fakih of Dearborn tells Paul W. Smith she wants to attend law school at the University of Michigan.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to a community leader who is helping Detroit police crack down on neighborhood crime.
(August 31) - Raphael Johnson, Organizer of the Detroit 300 tells Paul W. Smith in light of recent violent crimes against Detroit's elderly citizens it's time for residents to get involved in their neighborhoods to protect each other.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to Gene Gargaro about Mayor Bing's move to the Manoogian Mansion.
(August 30) - Gene Gargaro, Chairman of the Board for the Manoogian Mansion Society and DIA Chairman of the Board talks to Paul W. Smith about the Manoogian Mansion makeover and the Mayor's move to the Detroit home.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to the GOP's choice for Michigan Attorney General.
(August 30) - Bill Schuette tells Paul W. Smith he will focus on keeping Michigan safe if he is elected to the position of attorney general.
Read more...MSU Football Coach Mark Dantonio talks to Paul W. Smith and Steve Courtney.
(August 30) - Coach Dantonio says his team will be ready for their first game of the season this weekend against Western Michigan University.
Read more...The head of the Michigan Republican party talks to Paul W. Smith about the party's weekend convention.
(August 30) - Ron Weiser tells Paul W. Smith the convention at the Breslin Center was heated at times but all ended well when delegates gave their full support to Rick Snyder and his running mate.
Read more...Bedbugs are a major problem in the Detroit area and Paul W. Smith tells you how to deal with them.
(August 30) - Dr. Ned Walker, MSU Entomologist talks to Paul W. Smith about the pesky little creatures that are wreaking havoc in the Metro Detroit area.
Read more...Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz.
(August 25) - On the Wednesday edition of the Paul W. Smith Show, guest host Steve Courtney talked about the new attitude sweeping through the Lions organization and previewed Saturdays game VS Cleveland with Head Coach Jim Schwartz.
Read more...Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
(August 25) - Guest Host Steve Courtney talked with Admiral Mike Mullen, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the Wednesday Paul W Smith AM Show. The Admiral will appear this week at the Detroit Economic Club. For more information, visit: www.econclub.org.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks about the weekend movies and he introduces a 15 year old local actor to his audience.
(August 20) - Paul W. Smith talks to ABC Movie Reviewer David Blaustein and 15 year old Spencer Rohatynski about the movie "Flipped."
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to the Former Director of the Dream Cruise about the big event and how it got started.
(August 20) - Caron Hall tells Paul W. Smith, Nelson House, the inventor of the Dream House was amazed to see that one million people now participate in the weekend long cruise in Oakland County.
Read more...It's time for the Woodward Dream Cruise and Paul W. Smith kicks its off with Tony Michaels.
(August 20) - Tony Michaels talks to Paul W. Smith about the Dream Cruise and what it means to the Detroit area.
Read more...Congressman Thaddeus McCotter is live in the WJR studios and he takes calls from Paul W. Smith's listeners.
(August 20) - Paul W. Smith's listeners have questions for Congressman McCotter about a variety of issues in the news including the controversial plan to build a mosque near Ground Zero.
Read more...Congressman Thaddeus McCotter spends some time with Paul W. Smith in the WJR studios.
(August 20) - Paul W. Smith talks to Congressman McCotter about a variety of important congressional issues including the huge federal budget and President Obama's administration.
Read more...In this "WJR Web Exclusive" a top trial lawyer warns Paul W. Smith about "Financial Serial Killers."
(August 20) - Tom Ajame has written a new book called "Financial Serial Killers: Inside the World of Wall Street Money Hustlers, Swindlers and Con Men."
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to Governor Granholm about her new budget plan.
(August 20) - Governor Granholm tells Paul W. Smith how she came up with her current budget proposal that does not include any tax increases for the new year.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press Writer, about GM's IPO.
(August 19) - Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press Personal Business Writer, talks to Paul W. Smith about GM's upcoming IPO and how to cut the costs of back-to-school shopping.
Read more...Virg Bernero talks to Paul W. Smith about his plan for the state of Michigan.
(August 19) - Paul W. Smith talks to Virg Bernero, Mayor of Lansing and Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate, about his campaign and his plan to improve Michigan's economy.
Read more...Paul W. Smith has an appointment with the Doctor.
(August 19) - Dr. Mark Kelley, CEO of Henry Ford Medical Group, talks about the importance of colon cancer detection and also has some thoughts on salmonella poisoning.
Read more...Mayor Dave Bing speaks with Paul W. Smith about the possible sale of the Detroit Pistons.
(August 19) - Paul W. Smith talks to Dave Bing, Mayor of the City of Detroit, about the new urban land plan for Detroit and city residents coming together to fight crime.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to Dan Gilbert about Quicken Loans' movement to Detroit.
(August 18) - Dan Gilbert, Founder and Chairman of Quicken Loans and Owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, talks to Paul W. Smith about his company's move to Detroit and LeBron's decision.
Read more...L. Brooks Patterson speaks with Paul W. Smith about the gun law at Arts, Beats, and Eats.
(August 18) - Paul W. Smith talks to L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive, about the Royal Oak City Commission's decision to allow people to carry their guns in the open during Arts, Beats, and Eats.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks about the Justin Bieber phone scandal involving a local teen.
(August 17) - Kevin Kristopik and Mike Wendland, of pcmike.com, talk to Paul W. Smith about Justin Bieber's tweet that flooded Kristopik's phone with messages and the power of social networking.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to Rick Snyder about the race for Governor.
(August 17) - Rick Snyder, Republican Gubernatorial candidate, talks to Paul W. Smith about the Chelsea Town Hall Forum where Snyder will share his 10-Point Plan to help Michigan.
Read more...Chip McClure, of ArvinMeritor, talks to Paul W. Smith about the golf outing benefiting The March of Dimes.
(August 17) - Paul W. Smith talks to Chip McClure, Chairman of the Board, CEO, and President of ArvinMeritor, about the company's huge stock market surge.
Read more...Nick DeMarco, District Sales Manager of Delta Air Lines, talks to Paul W. Smith about the Paul W. Smith Golf Classic.
(August 16) - Paul W. Smith thanks Nick DeMarco, District Sales Manager of Delta Air Lines, for his constant support of Think Detroit PAL and the children of Detroit.
Read more...Paul W. Smith and Steve Courtney talk to Tom Izzo about his adventures at the Michigan International Speedway.
(August 16) - Tom Izzo, Michigan State Basketball Coach, talks to Paul W. Smith and Steve Courtney about his time driving the pace car at the Michigan International Speedway.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to Dan Loepp, of Blue Cross Blue Shield, about his company's commitment to Detroit.
(August 16) - Dan Loepp, President and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield, tells Paul W. Smith that opportunity is the key and thanks him for helping the children of Think Detroit PAL.
Read more...Paul W. Smith speaks with Meijer President Mark Murray about the Paul W. Smith Golf Classic.
(August 16) - Mark Murray, Meijer President, thanks Paul W. Smith for all of his dedication and generosity to Think Detroit PAL.
Read more...Norman Yatooma speaks with Paul W. Smith about Carlita Kilpatrick's deposition.
(August 13) - Paul W. Smith talks to Norman Yatooma, Attorney in the Tamara Greene case, about Carlita Kilpatrick's deposition and the Paul W. Smith Golf Classic benefiting Think Detroit PAL.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to the Genesee County Prosecutor about the capturing of the Flint serial killer.
(August 13) - David Leyton, Genesee County Prosecutor, tells Paul W. Smith that Elias Abuelazam, the serial stabber that killed five, walked right up to an airport counter and turned himself in.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to an auto analyst about GM's earnings.
(August 12) - David Cole, Chairman of the Center for Automotive Research, tells Paul W. Smith that GM's earnings are great news for Michigan.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to a Fortune 500 Business Advisor about dealing with stress in the workplace.
(August 12) - Joseph Grenny, Fortune 500 Business Advisor and Co-Author of "Crucial Conversations", talks to Paul W. Smith about how to deal with co-workers who are about to go over the edge.
Read more...Job coach Barry Demp gives Paul W. Smith's listeners some advice in this tough economy.
(August 12) - Paul W. Smith talks to Barry Demp, Job Coach, about how to find a job in the tough economy. For more information, please visit www.dempcoaching.com.
Read more...The Attorney for former Detroit Police Chief Warren Evans talks to Paul W. Smith about the new text message scandal.
(August 12) - Mark Zausmer, Attorney representing Warren Evans, explains to Paul W. Smith how Warren Evans learned about text messages involving Interim Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee.
Read more...Alan Gilmour discusses his goals for his new job at Wayne State University with Paul W. Smith.
(August 12) - Alan Gilmour, New Interim President of Wayne State University, talks about his new job, but tells Paul W. Smith that he does not want to be made President.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to the guitarist for Detroit's hottest band, Victorious Secrets.
(August 11) - Mike Mulliniks, guitarist for the local band Victorious Secrets, tells Paul W. Smith that his band took the top prize in the FreeCreditScore.com Band Contest.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to Peter Karmanos about Mike Ilitch possibly buying the Detroit Pistons.
(August 11) - Peter Karmanos, Chairman and CEO of Compuware and Owner of the Carolina Hurricanes, has some thoughts about the Pistons' sale and Quicken Loans moving to Detroit, but he tells Paul W. Smith he is not quite ready to talk about Kwame Kilpatrick.
Read more...Genesee County Prosecutor talks to Paul W. Smith about the Flint serial killer.
(August 11) - Paul W. Smith talks to David Layton, Genesee County Prosecutor, about the Flint serial killer who may now be operating in other states. Anyone with information about the suspect, please call (866) 246-9500.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to Mark Reuss about General Motors comeback.
(August 11) - Mark Reuss, President of GM North America, is optimistic about GM's future and tells Paul W. Smith about the upcoming Cattle Barron's Ball. For more information, call 1(800) 227-2345.
Read more...Rick DeVos invites Paul W. Smith's listeners to ArtPrize in Grand Rapids.
(August 11) - Paul W. Smith talks to Rick DeVos, social entrepreneur and founder of ArtPrize, about the festival in Grand Rapids that runs September 22 through October 10, and is giving away the world's largest art prize. For more information, visit www.artprize.org.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to Bassie Shemtov about the Friendship Circle's Walk4Friendship fundraiser.
(August 11) - Bassie Shemtov, Lifetown Director at Friendship Circle, tells Paul W. Smith about the largest flash-mob freeze in the United States in support of the fundraiser Walk4Friendship on September 5th. For more information, visit www.friendshipcircle.org/freeze.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to ABC News Correspondent Aaron Katersky about the Jet Blue employee and his unusual behavior on the job.
(August 10) - Aaron Katersky, ABC News Correspondent, tells Paul W. Smith that Steven Slater "slid off the job" after a confrontation with an angry passenger.
Read more...Michelle Malkin, blogger and syndicated newspaper columnist, talks to Paul W. Smith about her new book about President Barack Obama.
(August 10) - Paul W. Smith talks to Michelle Malkin, founder of two conservative blogs and author of three bestselling books, about her paperback "Culture of Corruption: Obama and His Team of Tax Cheats, Crooks, and Cronies".
Read more...John McCandless, National Manager of Toyota Motor Sales, talks to Paul W. Smith about the Golf Classic.
(August 10) - Paul W. Smith talks to John McCandless, National Manager of Toyota Motor Sales and Sponsor of the Paul W. Smith Golf Classic, about the event that will benefit Think Detroit PAL.
Read more...L. Brooks Patterson talks to Paul W. Smith about the possibility of Mike Ilitch buying the Detroit Pistons.
(August 10) - L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive, tells Paul W. Smith that he does not want the Detroit Pistons to leave the Palace of Auburn Hills.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to Tom Walsh, of the Detroit Free Press, about Mike Ilitch's interest in the Detroit Pistons.
(August 10) - Tom Walsh, Detroit Free Press Business Columnist, talks to Paul W. Smith about Mike Ilitch's, owner of the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Tigers, interest in buying the Pistons to keep them in Michigan.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks with the President of the Rotary Club in Carleton that is giving away $700,000.
(August 10) - Joe Gill, State Farm Insurance Agent and President of Rotary Club in Carleton, tells Paul W. Smith why his club is part of this big charity giveaway.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to John Witz, producer of Arts, Beats, and Eats, about the gun policy in Royal Oak.
(August 9) - John Witz, producer of Arts, Beats, and Eats, tells Paul W. Smith that gun advocates are looking to carry guns at the festival in Royal Oak.
Read more...Paul W. Smith and Steve Courtney talk to hockey great Mike Modano about his arrival in Hockeytown.
(August 9) - Mike Modano, Westland native and current Detroit Red Wing, talks to Paul W. Smith and Steve Courtney about his decision to come home and play for the Wings.
Read more...Nolan Finley, of Detroit News, talks to Paul W. Smith about Rick Snyder's and Virg Bernero's potential running mates.
(August 9) - Paul W. Smith talks to Nolan Finley, Editorial Page Editor at Detroit News, about the Democrats that are worried about other Democrats who voted for Rick Snyder and wonder if Andy Dillon will help Snyder as a running mate.
Read more...Khris Nedam, of Kids 4 Afghan Kids, talks to Paul W. Smith about her group that has built a school and health clinic in Afghanistan.
(August 9) - Paul W. Smith talks to Khris Nedam, Elementary teacher in Northville and runs Kids 4 Afghan Kids, about her group that has raised money to help a town in Afghanistan. She has been nominated for the Energizer Keep Going Hall of Fame. You can vote for her at www.energizerkeepgoinghalloffame.com.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks with the Incident Commander for the EPA about the Michigan oil spill.
(August 9) - Mark Durno, Deputy Incident Commander for the EPA, tells Paul W. Smith that rain could be good or bad for the Kalamazoo River oil spill's clean up.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to Joe Martucci, of Enbridge Energy, about the clean up efforts of the oil spill.
(August 9) - Joe Martucci, Spokesperson for Enbridge Energy Partners, tells Paul W. Smith that Enbridge is closer to buying houses affected by the Kalmazoo River oil spill.
Read more...Andrew Morton, well-known biographer, talks to Paul W. Smith about his new unauthorized biography.
(August 6) - Paul W. Smith talks to Andrew Morton, well-known biographer and leading authority on modern celebrities, about his new book "Angelina: An Unauthorized Biography".
Read more...L. Brooks Patterson talks to Paul W. Smith about the election results...
(August 6) - Paul W. Smith talks to L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County Executive, about the Brooksie Way run and who Rick Snyder and Virg Bernero should pick as running mates.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to Robert Bobb about the success of summer school this year.
(August 6) - Robert Bobb, Emergency Financial Manager of Detroit Public Schools, tells Paul W. Smith that this year's extended day and summer school have been huge successes.
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