"Opportunity Detroit" has teamed with 760 WJR to bring you EVERYTHING Detroit! Endless amounts of positive energy and influence are spreading throughout the city, and we’re covering it all. "Opportunity Detroit" focuses exclusively on Detroit, its ongoing revitalization, and the people who are working tirelessly to reshape the Motor City.
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Longtime broadcaster 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.
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Focus With Paul W Smith ~ September 20, 2024 ~ Full Show
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September 20, 2024 ~ Teamsters at odds over Presidential endorsement. Oxford High School shooting victims' families lawsuit dismissed. Apple launches new products. New phase in war between Israel and Hamas. Greg Russell's movie review and the day's biggest headlines.By Curtis Paul
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September 20, 2024 ~ Greg Russell from Movie Show Plus Reviews "Wolfs" in theaters for a limited time before going to Apple TV and "Cowboy Cartel" exclusively on Apple TV.By Curtis Paul
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Fighting Between Israel and Hezbollah Escalating
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September 20, 2024 ~ Retired Brigadier General Doug "Odie" Slocum, Former Air Wing Commander for 127th Fighter Group at Selfridge Air National Guard Base discusses the new phase in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah.By Curtis Paul
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September 20, 2024 ~ Will True, Senior Product Manager on Apple's iPhone Team discusses their launch event last week.By Curtis Paul
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Oxford Family Lawsuit Against District Dismissed
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September 20, 2024 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne breaks down the dismissal of a lawsuit brought against the Oxford School District by the families of the shooting victims.By Curtis Paul
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Nolan Finley Talks Teamster Endorsement and Candidate Safety
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September 20, 2024 ~ Nolan Finley, Editorial page Editor for the Detroit News discusses the divide within the Teamsters over Presidential endorsements and calls for more candidate safety.By Curtis Paul
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ September 19, 2024 ~ Full Show
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September 19, 2024 ~ RFK Jr will remain on Michigan ballot. Tupperware files for bankruptcy. Fed cuts interest rate a half point. Congressman Tim Walberg met with Paul Whelan. Judge temporarily halts transport of radioactive waste to Wayne County and the day's biggest headlines.By Curtis Paul
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Judge Temporarily Halts Transportation of Radioactive Waste to Wayne County
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September 19, 2024 ~ Todd Flood, Attorney and Managing Partner at Flood Law discusses a judge temporarily halting the transportation of radioactive waste to Wayne County.By Curtis Paul
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Congressman Tim Walberg Meets with Paul Whelan
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September 19, 2024 ~ Congressman Tim Walberg discusses his meeting with Tim Walberg a month and a half after being released from Russian prison.By Curtis Paul
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September 19, 2024 ~ David Sowerby, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills discusses yesterday's interest rate.By Curtis Paul
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September 19, 2024 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne discusses the downfall of Tupperware.By Curtis Paul
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Judge Rules Not To Remove RFK Jr. From Michigan Ballot
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September 19, 2024 ~ Dennis Darnoi, Founder of Densar Consulting discusses a federal judge's ruling to not remove RFK Jr. from the Michigan ballot.By Curtis Paul
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ September 18, 2024 ~ Full Show
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September 18, 2024 ~ Number of personal communication devices explode in the pockets of Hezbollah fighters. Trump vows big tariffs on foreign autos. UAW inching closer to a strike of Stellantis. Shutdown dead line looms. Michigan trying to lure big semiconductor site. Proposed legislation will limit cell phones in schools.…
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Legislation Introduced to Limit Cell Phones in School
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September 18, 2024 ~ Mark Tisdel, State Rep from Rochester discusses the legislation he introduced to limit cell phones in schools.By Curtis Paul
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Michigan Pursuing Billion Dollar Semiconductor Site in Genesee County
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September 18, 2024 ~ Beth LeBlanc, Reporter with the Detroit News discusses a huge semiconductor development that could be coming to Michigan.By Curtis Paul
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September 18, 2024 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell talks about the looming budget deadline and Kamala Harris's visit with Oprah.By Curtis Paul
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Trump Pledges 200 Percent Tariffs on Foreign Autos and UAW Authorizes Strike Vote
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September 18, 2024 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne discusses Trump vowing to put 200% tariff on foreign cars and the UAW authorizing a strike vote.By Curtis Paul
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Israel Detonates Hezbollah Pagers and Walkie Talkies
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September 18, 2024 ~ Rocky Raczkowski, Retired Lt. Colonel for the US Army discusses Israel detonating a number of Hezbollah communication devices and the Secret Service admitting they did not check perimeter of the golf course before the 2nd assassination attempt.By Curtis Paul
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ September 17, 2024 ~ Full Show
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September 17, 2024 ~ Paul broadcasts live from the Detroit Economic Club.By Curtis Paul
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Sherri Grasak, Michigan Market Manager for AON
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September 17, 2024 ~ Sherri Grasak, Brand New Michigan Market Manager with AON talks to Paul at the Detroit Economic Club meeting.By Curtis Paul
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September 17, 2024 ~ Hans Werner Kaas, Senior Partner Emeritus with McKinsey and Company and co-author of "The Journey of Leadership - How CEOs Learn to Lead from the Inside Out"By Curtis Paul
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Mike Rogers on Tik Tok Court Hearing and Big New Endorsement
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September 17, 2024 ~ Mike Rogers Former Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee now candidate for US Senate discusses Tik Tok in court, Trump coming to town for the first event since his 2nd assassination attempt and a big new endorsement he picked up.By Curtis Paul
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Lt. Mike Shaw Remembers MSP Trooper Daniel Kerstetter
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September 17, 2024 ~ Lt. Mike Shaw from Michigan State Police discusses the life and legacy of MSP Trooper Daniel Kerstetter who died after being injured during a traffic stop on I-75.By Curtis Paul
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UAW Files Unfair Labor Charges Against Stellantis
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September 17, 2024 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne updates us on the UAW filing unfair labor chares against StellantisBy Curtis Paul
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Glenn Stevens Jr. Executive Director of MICHAuto
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September 17, 2024 ~ Glenn Stevens Jr. Executive Director of MICHAuto talks to Paul live at the Detroit Economic Club meeting.By Curtis Paul
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David Burritt, President and CEO of US Steel
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September 17, 2024 ~ David Burritt, President and CEO of US Steel talks to Paul W Smith ahead of his talk in front of the Detroit Economic Club.By Curtis Paul
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ September 16, 2024 ~ Full Show
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September 16, 2024 ~ Henry Ford Health breaks ground on huge expansion. Lions lose ugly. First polling since debate is in. Another assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Shooting in Eastern Market. MSP trooper to be taken off life support. Grand marshals for Thanksgiving Parade announced and the day's biggest headlines.…
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Grand Marshal for Thanksgiving Parade Announced
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September 16, 2024 ~ Tony Michaels, President and CEO of the Parade Company reveals the grand marshals for this year's parade.By Curtis Paul
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Former Head of Detroit FBI on Trump Assassination Attempt
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September 16, 2024 ~ Andy Arena, Executive Director of the Detroit Crime Commission and Former Head of the FBI in Detroit discusses the 2nd thwarted assassination attempt on Donald Trump.By Curtis Paul
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Eastern Market Shooting and MSP Trooper Taken Off Life Support
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September 16, 2024 ~ WJR Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne gives an update on the shooting at Eastern Market and the MSP trooper being taken off life support after being injured in an accident on Friday.By Curtis Paul
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First Polling Since Debate and Trump Assassination Attempt
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September 16, 2024 ~ Dave Dulio, Director of the Center for Civic Engagement at Oakland University breaks down first major polling since the debate and discusses the 2nd assassination attempt on Donald Trump.By Curtis Paul
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Lions Lose to The Bucs and Remembering a Lions Legend
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September 16, 2024 ~ Bill Keenist, Lions Historian breaks down the Lions 20-16 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and reflects on the life of Lions legend Joe Schmidt.By Curtis Paul
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Henry Ford Health Breaks Ground on Massive Expansion
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September 16, 2024 ~ Bob Riney, President and CEO of Henry Ford Health discusses the ground breaking of their massive expansion in the New Center.By Curtis Paul
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Opportunity Detroit ~ Full Epsiode ~ Sept. 15, 2024
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Sept. 15, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks about the 116th birthday of the Model T, tech Town Detroit, and a Detroit business turning 100 years old. Guesta include Jill Woodward, Nicholas Piach, and Carolyn Chinn Watson.By Curtis Paul
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Sept. 15, 2024 ~ A cultural icon and one of the Motor City’s most significant contributions to the world: the Model T is turning 116 years old! The Ford Piquet Avenue Plant Museum is planning a big party for the occasion, so Jill Woodward, the Museum’s president & CEO, joins host Ann Thomas to talk about it.…
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Opportunity Detroit ~ Carolyn Chinn Watson
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Sept. 15, 2024 ~ Tech Town Detroit, Wayne State University’s entrepreneurship hub, is getting ready for its 10th annual Toast of the Town Celebration. Carolyn Chinn Watson, TechTown Detroit’s marketing director, talks to host Ann Thomas about the event.By Curtis Paul
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Sept. 15, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Nicholas Piach, the owner of Banner Sign Company, a Detroit-based business that is celebrating its 100th anniversary.By Curtis Paul
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Focus with Paul W Smith ~ September 13, 2024 ~ Full Show
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September 13, 2024 ~ Paul's show was live from the Detroit Economic Club. Dan Gilbert joins Paul W. Smith for a special interview and gives some hints on what could be coming to the Renaissance Center..By Curtis Paul
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John James Talks Politics with Paul W. Smith
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September 13, 2024 ~ Congressman John James talks to Paul W. Smith about his race for Congress and he also explains why he thinks Former President Donald Trump should be President again.By Curtis Paul
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Detroit Regional Chamber CEO Talks About Detroit's Resurgence
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September 13, 2024 ~ Sandy Baruah, Detroit Regional Chamber CEO talks to Paul about Detroit's comeback and says he's encouraged by the positive energy in the city.By Curtis Paul
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Channel 4's Top Executive Checks in With Paul W. Smith
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September 13, 2024 ~ Bob Ellis, WDIV Vice-President and General Manager talks to Paul about the station's commitment to the community.By Curtis Paul
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State Lawmaker Introduces a Bill Banning Radioactive Waste
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September 13, 2024 ~ Representative Reggie Miller, a Van Buren Township Democrat talks to Paul W. Smith about her bill and she says it would ban radioactive waste coming to Michigan.By Curtis Paul
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Paul's Friday Movie Review With Greg Russell
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September 13, 2024 ~ Greg Russell of "Movie Show Plus" talks to Paul about "Speak No Evil" in theaters and "Uglies" on Netflix.By Curtis Paul
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Paul W. Smith's Exclusive Interview With Dan Gilbert
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September 13, 2024 ~ Dan Gilbert, Founder of Rocket Companies talks to Paul W. Smith about a number of important issues in the City of Detroit including the future of the Detroit Renaissance Center, regional transit and the importance of attracting young workers to the area to live, work and play.By Curtis Paul
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Battle Continues Over What to Do With Corktown Bricks
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September 13, 2024 ~ Marie Osborne, WJR Senior News Analyst talks to Paul about the controversy surrounding the bricks on Michigan Avenue in Corktown.By Curtis Paul
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Focus With Paul W Smith ~ September 12, 2024 ~ Full Show
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September 12, 2024 ~ Dana Nessel closes her MSU/Larry Nassar investigation. Chief James White applies for a new job. What is going on in Springfield Ohio? Inflation at 3 year low.By Curtis Paul
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September 12, 2024 ~ Chris Alberta, President of Principium Tactical Wealth Management discusses what's next now that inflation is at a 3 year low.By Curtis Paul
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September 12, 2024 ~ Jeff Monosso, Fox News Correspondent and WJR Contributor separates facts from myth when it comes to what is going on in Springfield Ohio.By Curtis Paul
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Chief James White Applying to be Head of Non Profit Group
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September 12, 2024 ~ Senior News Analyst Marie Osborne discusses Chief James White applying to run the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network.By Curtis Paul
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State Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet Running for Congress
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September 12, 2024 ~ State Senator Kristen McDonald Rivet running for Dan Kildee's open Congress seat in the 8th district.By Curtis Paul
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