Jan. 7, 2026 ~ Linoj Samuel, division head of clinical microbiology at Henry Ford Health, discusses the flu surge in Michigan and the United States.
DETROIT, MI ~ Michigan is one of 18 states in the country to reach highest tier of flu surge on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) scale. Linoj Samuel, division head of clinical microbiology at Henry Ford Health, explored the record-setting holiday rates across the state and country on “Focus with Paul W. Smith.”
Feb. 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discussed Michigan’s bottle bill. Bill Wild, president and CEO of the Midwest Independent Retailers Association, argued for repealing the law, citing retailer burdens and declining participation.
Feb. 25, 2026 ~ Michigan’s former State House speaker and current GOP gubernatorial candidate Tom Leonard updates Kevin Dietz on his campaign priorities.
Feb. 25, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds chat with Mike Chumbler, president and general manager of The Highlands. They discuss the current ski season and what’s on the horizon up north.
