The Paul W. Smith Show
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.
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The Paul W. Smith Show Halloween Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the Paul W. Smith Show Best Halloween Costume Contest!
-Emily of Howell
-Sue of Romulus
-Beth of Livonia
Thanks to all that participated!
The Paul W. Smith Show Photo Gallery
See who stopped by The Paul W. Smith Show recently.
Pictured Above: Paul W. Smith hosts "Moving Detroit Forward."
Pictured are Tammy Carnrike and Chris Ilitch.
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Ann Thomas - Executive Producer
Ann Thomas is the Executive Producer of The Paul W. Smith Show, a position she has held since 1999. 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.
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WJR News Team
 Steve Courtney Sportscaster |
 Dayna Clark Anchor |
 Dick Haefner News Anchor |
 Joel Alexander Traffic Reporterr |  John McMurray Meterologist |
Heard On The Paul W. Smith Show
October 2009 - James E. Rohr (AUDIO)
This month’s National City Roundtable entitled “Transforming A Region – Lessons from Pittsburgh”. Paul W. Smith and Co-Host David Boyle talk to very special guest Jim Rohr, Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer, The PNC Financial Services Group.
Moving Detroit Forward
This award is presented by Detroit Regional Chamber and News/Talk 760 WJR to an individual who promotes a positive image of Detroit and the region with enthusiasm. The individual may be known for their own quiet actions, or for championing visible projects to improve the region. The individual also communicates optimism and pride for our region's many assets.
Each month a team from News/Talk 760 WJR and the Detroit Regional Chamber will evaluate suggestions from previous recipients, informal discussions and formal nominations. Nominations can be submitted to Tammy Carnrike, COO, Detroit Regional Chamber at 313-596-0380 or Ann Thomas, Executive Producer, News/Talk 760 WJR at 313-875-4440.
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Coach Mark Dantonio Podcast Archive
podcast when Paul W. Smith and Steve Courtney talk with MSU Head Football
Coach Mark Dantonio.
For an archive of all of Coach Dantonio's
interviews this season,
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Spotlight On Health
“Spotlight on Health” Thursday mornings on WJR.
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Oakland County Bar Association
The Oakland County Bar Association is pleased to announce that a Veterans Committee has been formed. The Committee’s goals are as follows:
- To serve veterans’ legal needs in advance of their deployment by partnering with such programs like Service To Soldiers, a program overseen by Thomas M. Cooley Law School.
- To serve veteran’s legal needs upon their return home by partnering with such programs like University of Detroit mercy’s Salute to Soldiers.
- To offer lawyer roundtable discussions that will feature best practices in serving the legal needs of veterans. These meetings will allow for problem solving, building networks and resources for attorneys who represent veterans.
- To partner with veterans organizations and K-12 school programs to bring Veterans Day to life for students in the schools by providing a creative and interactive program to educate students about the importance of men and women who have served their country to protect and preserve the rights and liberties guaranteed under our system of law.
Dancing With The Stars
Saturday, November 7th
7PM - Midnight
The Reserve
735 S. Eton Street
Birmingham, MI
A dazzling evening filled with dancing, music, auctions, food and drinks!
Reservations
Individual (cash bar) - $100 each
Group of 4 persons (open bar) - $600
Make your reservation on-line at www.southoaklandshelter.org
Detroit IRS Offices Hosting Solution Saturday
Solution Saturday brings together IRS employees from across the agency to work face-to-face with taxpayers to address unique tax problems or issues.
IRS Solution Saturday Location
477 Michigan Avenue, 20th Floor
Detroit, MI 48226
for an appointment call (313) 628-3120.
To Try Men's Souls
Vote for "Your Everyday Hero"
Chevy Salutes America's Heroes. The men and women of our military symbolize the importance of dedication. They exemplify a time-honored spirit of courage, dedication, and teamwork. We here five remarkable stories. One in particular is Kurt Brunsman. Read more and Vote for "Your Everyday Hero." Click Here for details
"Change Detroit For Good" Kicks Off
Detroit leaders and community members kicked off a new musical campaign monday in the city called "Change Detroit For Good." The campaign is aimed at creating a more positive relationship between Detroit youth and law enforcement officials. For more information on the campaign and complete competition rules, visit: changedetroitforgood.ning.com
Bands could play for Queen, but need cash first
Two high school marching bands got official invitations Monday from a representative of the Queen of England to perform in the country's 2011 New Year's Day parade. Band members from Clarkston High School and Catholic Central High School in Novi would be among more than 10,000 performers worldwide to perform in the parade. Now comes the hard part: raising the $2,800 per student likely needed. To donate, call Mike Lewis, band director for the Clarkston High band, at 248-623-3518 or Catholic Central at 248-596-3810.
Recent Interviews
The world's biggest cruise ship is launched In Florida and Paul W. Smith gets the scoop on what it looks like.
(November 20) - Paul W. Smith talks to WJR's Creative Director John Marshall and Chuck Kratz, Host of Travel News and Views about the "Oasis of the Seas."
Read more...MSU Basketball Coach Tom Izzo talks to Paul W. Smith & Steve Courtney about his team's busy basketball weekend.
(November 20) - Tom Izzo tells Paul W. Smith and Steve Courtney that he's looking forward to a great MSU basketball weekend.
Read more...Vietnam Vet Tom Mahany tells Paul W. Smith why he is on a hunger strike.
(November 20) - Royal Oak Resident Tom Mahany tells Paul W. Smith he's in Washigton D-C to bring awareness to post traumatic stress disorder facing our returning soldiers from Iraq and Afghanistan.
Read more...Ford's Top Executive pays a surprise visit to the Paul W. Smith Show.
(November 20) - Ford President and CEO Alan Mulally stops by the WJR Studios to thank Paul W. Smith for his work in the community and to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
Read more...Forgotten Harvest's Susan Goodell talks to Paul W. Smith about "Good Neighbor Day" at Kroger.
(November 20) - Susan Goodell, President of Forgotten Harvest asks Paul W. Smith's listeners to make a food or cash donation at their local Kroger on Sunday, November 22nd. For more information go to www.forgottenharvest.org.
Read more...MSU Football Coach Mark Dantonio talks to Paul W. Smith & Steve Courtney about Saturday's big game against Penn State.
(November 20) - Coach Mark Dantonio says his team is ready for tomorrow's big game against Penn State.
Read more...Paul W. Smith tells you where to start looking for holiday shopping deals.
(November 19) - Paul W. Smith talks to Dan DeGrandpre, Editor in Chief of dealnews.com which is a great web site to check out as you begin your holiday shopping.
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to a top Henry Ford Doctor who weighs in on the controversial new mammogram study.
(November 19) - Dr. Mark Kelley, CEO of the Henry Ford Medical Group shares his thoughts with Paul W. Smith on the mammogram guidelines released by a Federal Advisory Panel.
Read more...Paul W. Smith has the latest on the word of the year.
(November 18) - Paul W. Smith talks to Christine Lindberg, Senior Lexicographer for U.S. Dictionary Programs at Oxford University Press and she says "Unfriend" is the "Word of the Year."
Read more...Paul W. Smith talks to a top Henry Ford Doctor who weighs in on the controversial new mammogram study.
(November 19) - Dr. Mark Kelley, CEO of the Henry Ford Medical Group shares his thoughts with Paul W. Smith on the mammogram guidelines released by a Federal Advisory Panel.
Read more...GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Rick Snyder talks to Paul W. Smith about Michael Steele's GM comments.
(November 18) - GOP National Chairman Michael Steele blamed the Obama Administration for GM's financial troubles and Rick Snyder tells Paul W. Smith he has some concerns about his comments.
Read more...Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick is back in town and Paul W. Smith has the latest on his court visit.
(November 18) - Detroit Free Press Investigative Reporter M.L. Elrick tells Paul W.Smith, Kilpatrick was on the stand for about four hours and he took the fifth on an interesting question about a $22,000 loan.
Read more...A Beaumont Doctor has some important advice for Paul W. Smith's listeners about mammograms.
(November 17) - Dr. Murray Rebner, Co-Director of Breast Imaging at William Beaumont Hospital tells Paul W. Smith that a new report out indicating to woman that they do not need a mammogram every year after the age of 50 is disturbing and untrue.
Read more...A Casting Director tells Paul W. Smith she is looking for overweight people for a new weight loss program.
(November 17) - Barbara Wulff, Casting Director for "3 Ball Productions" talks to Paul W. Smith about a casting call which will take place in Chicago on November 21st and she is looking for people who have lots of weight to lose.
Read more...ABC's Charlie Gibson talks to Paul W. Smith about a new report on the economic stimulus money.
(November 17) - Paul W. Smith talks to Charlie Gibson about an ABC report that indicates there are many questions about where the economic stimulus money went and whether it created jobs.
Read more...Angelique Chengelis talks to Paul W. Smith and Steve Courtney about the rules violations involving Michigan's football program.
(November 17) - Sports Reporter Angelique Chengelis tells Steve Courtney and Paul W. Smith that it will be interesting to see what the NCAA finds in its investigation of the U of M football program and she says there's definitely a lot of controversy swirling around the team.
Read more...The President & CEO of Forbes has written a new book and he talks to Paul W. Smith.
(November 17) - Steve Forbes has written a new book called: "How Capitalism Will Save Us: Why Free People and Free Markets Are the Best Answer in Today's Economy" and he tells Paul W. Smith he is concerned about the value of the dollar.
Read more...Oakland County's Executive tells Paul W. Smith he's not so sure about the Pontiac Silverdome deal.
(November 17) - Paul W. Smith talks to L. Brooks Patterson who says he's not so sure that a Canadian company will be able to bring soccer to the huge facility.
Read more...Robert Kelly, Chairman & CEO of BNY Mellon is coming to the Detroit Economic Club and he talks to Paul W. Smith.
(November 16) - Paul W. Smith talks to Bob Kelly who will be in town on November 18th to talk finance with the Detroit Economic Club. For more information on the lunch at the Townsend go to www.econclub.org or call (313) 963-8547.
Read more...Producer Keith Famie spent the morning on the Paul W. Smith Show and it's all for "Our Greatest Generation."
(November 16) - Keith Famie, Executive Producer/Director of "Detroit, Our Greatest Generation" talks to Paul W. Smith about the December 13th Gala at the Fox Theatre where he will introduce his documentary to Detroit. Paul W. Smith is the master of ceremonies for this special event. For more information go to DetroitGreatestGeneration.com.
Read more...MSU Football Coach Mark Dantonio talks about the weekend's big game against Purdue.
(November 13) - Mark Dantonio tells Steve Courtney and Paul W. Smith that he is pleased with his team's big win against Purdue and now they will prepare for Penn State.
Read more...MSU Basketball Coach Tom Izzo checks in with Steve Courtney and Paul W. Smith.
(November 16) - Tom Izzo tells Paul W. Smith and Steve Courtney the new season began with a win and he's getting his team ready for a big game against Gonzaga on Tuesday.
Read more...GM President & CEO Fritz Henderson talks to Paul W. Smith about the company's post bankruptcy earnings.
(November 16) - Fritz Henderson tells Paul W. Smith the company is going to start repaying government loans soon and it had a positive cash flow even though it is still reporting a 1.2 billion dollar loss for the third quarter.
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