Re David Newman. I haven't heard about him in years. He started out as an on air lib and it was heartening to see him change into a conservative. I think he contracted some kind of illness. I don't look for him to come back. It would be nice, though.
Newman had a stroke about 4 or 5 years ago. He recovered, somewhat, I guess. WJR keeps claiming he'll eventually come back, but they've been saying that for 2 years at least.