Reporter David Samson Returns to Air, Reveals Daughter Is 'Seriously Ill'

Sports reporter and podcaster David Samson returned to his “Nothing Personal” show after a two-week hiatus with a heavy heart. “I’ve been gone for two weeks as my family has been dealing with a critical situation,” Samson, 57, said in an emotional opening monologue on Monday, September 29. “I have a daughter who is seriously ill, and it came out of nowhere. I have been spending the last two weeks trying to figure out how to do the only thing that matters, which is to take care of her and my other children and my family.” Samson explained that he hesitated to speak publicly until he felt ready.