May 16, 2016: AS IT BROKE - Sinead O'Connor Reported Missing
Simon broke into programming on LBC London News to report Sinead O'Connor's disappearance....and the latest in the battle for the White House. The host, LBC's Chris Golds.
9m May 16, 2016
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May 16, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Sinead O'Connor's Disappearance
Police in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette say they're concerned for the welfare of Irish singer Sinead O'Connor. She was last seen at dawn on Sunday, heading off on a bicycle ride. Simon covered the breaking news on LBC's "Iain Dale at Drive".
3m May 16, 2016
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May 13, 2016 - Will the real Donald Trump stand up?
Donald Trump found himself accused of masquerading as his own publicist in the 1980s during a series of interviews that "he" gave after his breakup with ex-wife Marla Maples. Simon reported this latest ludicrous twist in America's Presidential campaign for Iain Dale at Drive on Britain's LBC.
4m May 13, 2016
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May 12, 2016 - Ryan Edges Towards Trump
As Paul Ryan, the Republicans' senior elected official in Washington, edges towards an endorsement of Donald Trump, Simon explored the issues obstructing party unity. This live report aired on Singapore's 938 Live.
6m May 12, 2016
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May 12, 2016 - Trump woos Republican leaders
Donald Trump's meetings in Washington with Republican leaders set the stage for the slow - but still uncertain - unification of the party around his Presidential candidacy. Simon reported the story live for Radio New Zealand's Morning Report. #trump #election2016 #GOP
4m May 12, 2016
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May 6, 2016 - Trump opines on Brexit
Donald Trump waded in to Britain's referendum on "Brexit", suggesting that he backs the "leave" campaign. Simon's report on LBC London News also features Barack Obama's response to Donald Trump's latest social media posts on Twitter.
5m May 06, 2016
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May 6, 2016 - Top Republicans Eschew Trump
The full scale of the problem Donald Trump will have uniting the Republican Party around his Presidential candidacy became clear, when Paul Ryan - the Speaker of the House of Representatives - said he "isn't ready" to back the party's presumptive standard-bearer. Simon's report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Checkpoint" programme.
4m May 06, 2016
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May 5, 2016 - How close will Hillary/Trump prove to be?
With the contours of the US election campaign set, is it vaguely possible that Donald Trump can beat Hillary Clinton? One of the questions Simon explored on the British Forces Broadcasting program "Sitrep" with host Kate Gerbeau and analyst Christopher Lee. #trump #2016 #clinton #obama #election2016
6m May 05, 2016
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May 5, 2016 - Republican staffers warned to back Trump, or leave
Republican party staff members in Washington are being told to back Donald Trump for the Presidency, or seek other employment. It's the latest evidence of turmoil within the party over Mr. Trump's Presidential bid. Simon spoke to presenter Chris Golds on LBC London News.
7m May 05, 2016
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May 5, 2016 - Trump makes plans for first 100 days
With Donald Trump's victory in the Republican nomination battle guaranteed, he told the New York Times he's already planning his first 100 days in office. Simon's campaign update aired on Radio New Zealand's "Checkpoint" programme.
4m May 05, 2016
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May 4, 2016 - Donald Trump and Me: Keeping it Capital
Stay with Capital all over the UK for Simon's US election campaign updates throughout 2016. Here's one now.
1m May 05, 2016
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May 4, 2016 - Trump nomination now inevitable
News that John Kasich planned to drop out of the race for the Republican Presidential nomination left the way clear for Donald Trump to be the party's standard bearer in November. Simon covered the story live for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report".
6m May 04, 2016
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April 27, 2016 - Trump accuses Clinton of playing the "woman card"
After Donald Trump's victory in 5 East Coast primaries, he is within striking distance of securing the Republican Party's Presidential nomination. He accused Hillary Clinton of playing the "woman card" in her campaign for the Presidency - just the latest in a long string of misogynistic, bigoted claims that he's made on the campaign trail. Simon discussed Trump's prospects with LBC's Shelagh Fo...
5m Apr 28, 2016
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April 27, 2016 - Trump and Clinton triumph in 5 East Coast primaries
As Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton closed in on their respective parties' nominations, Simon reported live for Dubai Eye.
8m Apr 27, 2016
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April 26, 2016 - East Coast Primaries Underway
East Coast primary contests are underway in 5 states, with both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton hoping to cement their position as front-runners in the race for the parties' Presidential nominations. Simon's report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report". #Election2016 #Clinton #Trump
3m Apr 26, 2016
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April 25, 2016 - Can Cruz/Kasich Pact Outfox Trump?
With news that former rivals Ted Cruz and John Kasich have decided to work together in a bid to stop Donald Trump's march for the Republican Presidential nomination, Simon considers whether they can succeed. This report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report". #trump #whitehouse #Election2016
5m Apr 25, 2016
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April 15, 2016 - Convention Delegates
An extraordinary row has broken out in the United States between Donald Trump and leaders of the Republican Party that he's battling to representing this November's Presidential election. Mr. Trump says that Republican grandees are using "dirty tricks" in a bid to stop him from becoming the Party's candidate. The Party has hit back, with its chairman accusing Mr. Trump of failing to understand ...
6m Apr 15, 2016
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March 21, 2016 - Obama declares "New Day" in US-Cuba ties
Simon reported the outcome of talks between President Obama and President Castro in Havana for Britain's LBC.
3m Mar 22, 2016
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March 21, 2016 - Obama and Castro Meet, but Disagree
President Obama and President Castro held historic talks in Havana marking the thaw in the US relationship with Cuba. But what did they achieve? Simon reported live for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report".
5m Mar 21, 2016
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March 20, 2016 - Obama arrives in Cuba
As President Obama began his historic visit to Cuba, my report for Radio New Zealand's "Checkpoint" on change in Havana and some of its implications.
6m Mar 21, 2016
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March 20, 2016 - Live commentary on Obama arrival in Cuba
Simon covered President Obama's historic arrival in Cuba live for radio stations worldwide.
1m Mar 20, 2016
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March 20, 2016 - Obama Arrives in Cuba
Shortly before President Obama began his historic trip to Cuba, Simon previewed the trip live from Havana on Radio New Zealand's Morning Report.
3m Mar 20, 2016
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March 7, 2016 - NZ Flag Referendum Inspires DC Kids
As the people of New Zealand decide whether to keep the country's current flag or adopt a new design, Simon found the referendum 9,000 miles away was inspiring children much closer to home in Washington. His report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report". #flagreferendum #NewZealand #Lowell
6m Mar 06, 2016
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March 3, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Romney slams Trump
Mitt Romney lead the Republican elite's charge against Donald Trump in a blistering speech made in Salt Lake City. Shortly after it ended, Simon reported the story for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report".
5m Mar 03, 2016
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March 2, 2016 - Mitt Romney prepares US election statement
In the aftermath of Donald Trump's "Super Tuesday" triumph, Republicans increasingly fear that their party may be doomed to split. And former Presidential candidate Mitt Romney announced that he would make a statement on the 2016 campaign. Simon covered all the latest action live on Radio New Zealand's Morning Report. #Trump #Romney #WhiteHouse #SuperTuesday
8m Mar 02, 2016
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March 2, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Trump and Clinton's Super Tuesday victories
Throughout "Super Tuesday 2016" Simon provided a stream of live reports for broadcasters worldwide. As the results came in, and the candidates reacted, this report aired on Britain's LBC with presenter Darren Adam.
9m Mar 02, 2016
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March 2 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Super Tuesday
As the scale of Donald Trump's victory on "Super Tuesday" became evident, Simon covered the story live for Dubai Eye.
8m Mar 02, 2016
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March 1, 2016 - "Super Tuesday" voting underway
As voters in 12 US states and American Samoa participated in "Super Tuesday", it was crunch-time for the candidates vying to lead their parties into the November election. Simon's report aired live on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report". #SuperTuesday #2016 #WhiteHouse #Trump #Clinton #Cruz #Rubio
4m Mar 01, 2016
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March 1, 2016 - Big Day Dawns in USA
On March 1st, a major day dawned in the US. Simon's report aired on "Super Tuesday" aired on stations worldwide.
3m Mar 01, 2016
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February 28, 2016 - Hillary Wallops Bernie in South Carolina
With Hillary Clinton's overwhelming victory in South Carolina's primary, has she set the stage for her inevitable Presidential candidacy? Simon's report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report"
4m Feb 28, 2016
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February 18, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Trump hits back at Pope Francis
Shortly after Pope Francis suggested that Donald Trump's views on immigration are incompatible with genuine Christianity, the Republican front-runner hit back. Simon reported the story live for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" #Trump #Obama #Republicans
4m Feb 18, 2016
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February 14, 2016 - Stage set for special US-ASEAN summit in California
President Barack Obama invited the ten leaders of ASEAN to California for a special US summit with the regional grouping. Simon traveled to Palm Springs to cover the event. This preview aired on Singapore's newstalk station 938 LIVE. #ASEAN #Sunnylands #Obama #China
4m Feb 15, 2016
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February 11, 2016 - Syria Ceasefire
Shortly after news broke of the planned ceasefire in Syria, Simon analyzed the announcement on New Zealand's Newstalk ZB.
6m Feb 12, 2016
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February 11, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Syrian Ceasefire
When John Kerry announced an "ambitious" plan for a ceasefire in Syria, Simon reported the breaking news live on Ian Collins' late night program on Britain's LBC Radio.
4m Feb 12, 2016
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February 10, 2016 - What next in US Election campaign?
After Trump and Sanders triumphed in New Hampshire, Republican candidates started getting out of the race for the US Presidency. Simon analyzed the results on Iain Dale at Drive on Britain's LBC Radio.
7m Feb 11, 2016
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February 10, 2016 - Party Elites Fearful After Trump & Sanders Victories
The grandees of the Democrat and Republican parties in the US face the prospect of their preferred candidates being outmaneuvered in America's Presidential election. The morning after New Hampshire, Simon's analysis aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report".
8m Feb 10, 2016
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February 10, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Hillary Clinton Concedes New Hampshire
My live report for Darren Adam's program on Britain's LBC Radio as Hillary Clinton conceded defeat to Bernie Sanders in the 2016 New Hampshire Primary.
4m Feb 10, 2016
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February 10, 2016 - Trump and Sanders Triumph in New Hampshire
On another dramatic night in US politics, Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders scored huge wins in the New Hampshire Primaries. Dealing a blow to the Democrat and Republican parties' establishments, they vowed to take their campaigns all the way to November. Simon's report aired on radio station Dubai Eye.
12m Feb 10, 2016
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February 6, 2016 - Another Republican Debate
Simon previews the latest Republican party debate in the 2016 Election campaign, speaking here with Tim Marshall on Britain's LBC.
4m Feb 07, 2016
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February 2, 2016 - AS IT BROKE - Live Coverage of Iowa Caucuses
As the results of the first-in-the-nation Iowa Caucuses came in, Simon reported the story through the night on Darren Adam's program on Britain's LBC. At 4:20am London time, the mood of the voters was apparent.
6m Feb 02, 2016
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February 2, 2016 - Iowa Analysis
My report for rolling news station "LBC London News" in the UK on the outcome of the Iowa Caucuses.
1m Feb 02, 2016
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February 2, 2016 - LBC's 7am News
When major news breaks in the US, Simon anchors LBC's hourly news bulletins from Washington. Here's the 7am news as the results of the Iowa Caucuses came in.
2m Feb 02, 2016
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February 2, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Iowa jolts Trump & Clinton
Simon covered the Iowa Caucuses live for radio and TV stations worldwide including Britain's LBC. Here, a live update that appeared on Steve Allen's top-rated morning show.
3m Feb 02, 2016
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February 2, 2016 - The Iowa Surprise
Iowa characteristically delivered a jolt to the candidates seeking America's Presidency. Simon's report aired on LBC's Morning News in the UK.
3m Feb 02, 2016
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February 1st 2016 - Iowa - The Last Preview
My final preview of the 2016 Iowa Caucuses, wherein I chat with Ian Collins, late night host on Britain's LBC Radio, about whether Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have victory within their grasp.
6m Feb 01, 2016
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February 1st 2016 - Iowa Decides
My preview of the Iowa Caucuses, and the questions voters may answer. Via radio station 938 Live in Singapore. #iowa #trump #clinton #2016
7m Feb 01, 2016
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January 20, 2016 - Palin Backs Trump
My report from LBC's Shelagh Fogerty show on Sarah Palin's vigorous backing of Donald Trump at a campaign event in Iowa. #palin #trump #GOP #Election2016 #whitehouse
5m Jan 20, 2016
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January 19, 2016 - Palin Endorses Trump
Sarah Palin, the former Governor of Alaska and doyenne of America’s conservative movement, has endorsed Donald Trump for the American Presidency. She joined the billionaire property developer on stage in Iowa, just two weeks before Republicans participate in caucuses there as the party begins the process of choosing its Presidential candidate.And as Simon reported on Radio New Zealand's "Check...
4m Jan 20, 2016
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January 6, 2016 - North Korea claims "H bomb test"
After North Korea's claim that it tested a hydrogen bomb, Simon covered the US reaction in this interview with Singapore's news station "938 Live".
9m Jan 06, 2016
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