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Ending 19 years of Week on Wall Street
Stockbroker and business analyst David Johnson joined Marketplace in its inaugural season in 1989 and had been a regular ever since.
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I would rearrange my schedule so as to not miss David Johnson, the stockbroker from Dallas, sum up the week with verve & metaphor. When I heard last Friday would be his last on Marketplace, I was surprised at the sadness I felt, like losing an old friend.
This is really upsetting - I have to echo the comments of other listeners in BEGGING David to at least come back as a commentator if not back in his traditional role!
David Johnson, please! Every Friday, I always wished we had at least twice as much time of you chatting with Kai. I still remember somewhat recently (a few months ago?) when you finished up your segment with an uncharacteristic monologue - it was great! You would be wonderful as a commentator and your talents are desperately needed.
:'o( I can't imagine that any Marketplace listener will think less of you if you reconsider, David. Some might even ignore their poor student status and start donating to public radio... (*wink wink nudge nudge*)
I think I echo the comments of everyone below in saying that listeners really do NOT want to wait until the next scheduled "Letters" segment to hear what happened. Please give us SOMETHING... at least a note on the website?
David, I'm a New Mexican native, and as you might be aware, stepping foot in Texas makes our blood crystallize and kills us slowly, but it would be worth it to get to hear The Man Down in Dallas once more.
This is really upsetting - I have to echo the comments of other listeners in BEGGING David to at least come back as a commentator if not back in his traditional role!
David Johnson, please! Every Friday, I always wished we had at least twice as much time of you chatting with Kai. I still remember somewhat recently (a few months ago?) when you finished up your segment with an uncharacteristic monologue - it was great! You would be wonderful as a commentator and your talents are desperately needed.
:'o( I can't imagine that any Marketplace listener will think less of you if you reconsider, David. Some might even ignore their poor student status and start donating to public radio... (*wink wink nudge nudge*)
I think I echo the comments of everyone below in saying that listeners really do NOT want to wait until the next scheduled "Letters" segment to hear what happened. Please give us SOMETHING... at least a note on the website?
David, I'm a New Mexican native, and as you might be aware, stepping foot in Texas makes our blood crystallize and kills us slowly, but it would be worth it to get to hear The Man Down in Dallas once more.
Is it asking too much to share with us WHY David Johnson is leaving? We've listened to him since the inception of Marketplace and Fridays just won't be the same without David's jocular repartee. Is he retiring? Is he well? Is Marketplace in financial trouble? Is david under indictment? Inquiring minds care and want to know. Please don't keep us in the dark!
(And for that matter, whatever happened to Amanda Greenleaf Whelan, "a waitress from Nashville"? Shortly after she moved to LA, she vanished from Marketplace, too.)
This can't be happening! I've always looked forward to David's weekly analysis of Wall Sreet! I love the way he is always upbeat, but hints at dark clouds brewing on the horizon. I always feel as though he knows more than he is willing to tell. Which makes it really interesting! Good Luck David! You will be missed!
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