March 13, 2025 - Who is Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy?
Simon's live update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC.  As Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow for Kremlin talks about the war in Ukraine, Simon looks at the credentials he brings to his challenging diplomatic task.
7m Mar 13, 2025
7m
March 11, 2025 - AS IT BREAKS: US says Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire, but will Russia?
Simon's live update on the breaking news from Jeddah, where US officials say that a  Ukrainian delegation has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire in the war, provided Russia agrees to honour it.
7m Mar 11, 2025
7m
March 9, 2025 - Tesla dealerships vandalised in backlash against Musk
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Corin Dann anchoring.
7m Mar 09, 2025
7m
March 7, 2025 - "American Week": Trump says he's "only just getting started", as trade war blows up in his face
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it here on-demand afterwards. #Trump #Democrats #SOTU #Tariffs #Canada #Trudeau #Musk
11m Mar 07, 2025
11m
March 4, 2025 - As stock market craters, Trump will announce tariff war U-turn on Wednesday
Simon's live update for Ben Kentish's late night show on the UK's LBC.
7m Mar 05, 2025
7m
March 4, 2025 - VP Vance sparks outrage in Europe with reference to "20,000 troops from some random country" keeping Ukraine peace
Simon's live report for Iain Dale's nightly programme on the UK's LBC.
6m Mar 04, 2025
6m
March 4, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: US markets crash as Trump trade war gets underway
Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.
4m Mar 04, 2025
4m
March 4, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Zelensky, describing "strong leadership" of Trump, says he's ready for negotiating table
Simon's live update for Shelagh Fogarty's afternoon programme on the UK's LBC. #trump #zelensky #ukraine #NATO #EU #starmer #vance #protests #putin
9m Mar 04, 2025
9m
March 3, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump halts all military aid to Ukraine
Simon's breaking news update for LBC's late night programme with Ben Kentish. #Ukraine #Russia #Trump #Starmer #Macron #EU #NATO #Zelensky
10m Mar 04, 2025
10m
March 2, 2025 - US Roundup: Trump Cabinet members continue to assail Zelensky
Simon's live update for Nick Abbot's late-night Sunday programme on the UK's LBC. #Zelensky #Trump #NATO #Ukraine #EU #Gabbard #Waltz #Putin
16m Mar 03, 2025
16m
March 2, 2025 - As Europeans embrace Zelensky, White House doubles down on criticism of him
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Alexa Cook presenting. #ukraine #Zelensky #Starmer #Macron #Trump #Putin #Waltz #Peace #UkraineWar
4m Mar 02, 2025
4m
March 1, 2025 - After Trump bludgeoning, Zelensky lands in London for crisis meetings with Starmer, European leaders
Simon's live update for Matt Frei's Saturday morning programme on the UK's LBC. #Zelensky #Trump #Ukraine #Starmer #NATO #Democracy
11m Mar 01, 2025
11m
February 28, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Top Republican Senator says Zelensky must consider resigning
#Ukraine #Trump #Vance #Zelensky #Graham #NATO #Europe #Putin
10m Feb 28, 2025
10m
February 28, 2025 - Trump throws Zelensky out of White House after mugging him in Oval Office
Simon's live update for Rachel Johnson's programme on the UK's LBC.
6m Feb 28, 2025
6m
February 28, 2025 - "American Week": Macron and Starmer flatter Trump who then berates Zelensky
Simon's "American Week", pre-empted by breaking news relating to Zelensky's drubbing in the White House...but hopefully still worth a listen!
10m Feb 28, 2025
10m
February 28,2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump and Vance berate Zelensky in furious Oval Office tirade, 24 hours after Starmer's visit
Simon's live update from Washington on the devastating Oval Office scenes in which an American president eviscerated the trans-Atlantic relationship with his European allies.
12m Feb 28, 2025
12m
February 28, 2025 - Zelensky in Washington for crucial talks with Trump
Simon's live update previewing the Ukrainian leader's talks with President Trump at the White House, for Shelagh Fogarty's afternoon show on the UK's LBC.
9m Feb 28, 2025
9m
February 27, 2025 - Despite Starmer's flattery at the White House, Trump offers no Ukraine security guarantees
Simon's update on the culmination of the UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Washington, for LBC's late night programme with Henry Riley presenting.
4m Feb 28, 2025
4m
February 27, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Amid Ukraine talks, Trump promises possibility of "a very real trade deal" with UK
Simon's live, breaking news update for Iain Dale's evening programme on the UK's LBC.
4m Feb 27, 2025
4m
February 26, 2025 - Starmer arrives in Washington for make-or-break talks with Trump
Simon's preview of Thursday's big day for the UK PM, with Henry Riley on the UK's LBC.
7m Feb 27, 2025
7m
February 26, 2025 - Trump posts offensive AI Gaza video, and holds made-for-TV "Cabinet meeting"
Simon's live update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC.
7m Feb 26, 2025
7m
February 26, 2025 - White House alters rules on media to favour pro-Trump propaganda outlets
Simon's live update for James O'Brien's programme on the UK's LBC.
7m Feb 26, 2025
7m
February 25, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Musk to attend first Trump Cabinet meeting, despite not being Cabinet member
Simon's live update from Washington for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report", with Ingrid Hipkiss presenting.
7m Feb 25, 2025
7m
February 25, 2025 - Macron flatters, cajoles and engages Trump, laying groundwork for Starmer
Simon's live update on Emmanuel Macron's day in Washington, for Henry Riley's late night programme on the UK's LBC.
11m Feb 25, 2025
11m
February 24, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump says Zelensky will fly to Washington to sign minerals deal
Simon's breaking news update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC.
2m Feb 24, 2025
2m
February 24, 2025 - Macron at White House for make-or-break talks on Ukraine with Trump
Simon's live update for LBC News, the UK's rolling news station, with Jim Diamond anchoring.
12m Feb 24, 2025
12m
February 24, 2025 - Chaos in Washington as Trump's Cabinet chiefs over-ride Musk's orders
Simon's live update for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning programme on the UK's LBC.
11m Feb 24, 2025
11m
February 22, 2025 - Purges at Pentagon as Trump cements his power base ahead of Macron/Starmer visits
The first segment of Simon's special Saturday night broadcast on LBC.
16m Feb 23, 2025
16m
February 21, 2025 - "American Week": Trump breaks with Zelensky, warms ties with Putin and enrages European allies
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on demand afterwards.
11m Feb 21, 2025
11m
February 19, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump calls Zelensky a "dictator", falsely claims Ukraine broke deal on rare earths
Simon's live coverage of Trump's speech in Miami, where he gave full voice to entirely false claims about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and US assistance to Ukraine. With LBC's Henry Riley.
12m Feb 20, 2025
12m
February 19, 2025 - New Treasury Secretary is latest Trump Cabinet official to skip G20 meeting in South Africa
Simon's live update for Newzroom Afrika, South Africa's leading 24/7 news channel.  Courtesy: DSTV405
8m Feb 19, 2025
8m
February 19, 2025 - Trump breaks with Zelensky, calling him "dictator" who has played USA "like a fiddle"
Simon's live update for LBC London News, the UK's only rolling news station, with John Stratford anchoring.
8m Feb 19, 2025
8m
February 19, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump calls Zelensky "a Dictator" who "has done a terrible job"
Simon's breaking news coverage for the UK's LBC's drivetime programme with Tom Swarbrick.
5m Feb 19, 2025
5m
February 18, 2025 - Republicans in Congress urge Trump to suspend South Africa's trade privileges, and maybe diplomatic ties
Simon's live update for South Africa's news channel "Newzroom Afrika", with anchor Vuyo Mvoko.  Courtesty: DSTV405
11m Feb 18, 2025
11m
February 16, 2025 - US Roundup: DOGE realises it erred in firing nuclear safety workers
Simon's live update for Nick Abbot's late night programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Sunday night / Monday morning at 12.30am UK time, or find it here on demand afterwards.
11m Feb 17, 2025
11m
February 14, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump discloses Starmer visit to White House "next week or week after"
Simon's breaking news update for Rachel Johnson's Friday night programme on the UK's LBC.
7m Feb 14, 2025
7m
February 14, 2025 - "American Week": Trump betrays Ukraine, dismays Europe and empowers Musk further
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States, for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it on-demand here afterwards.
11m Feb 14, 2025
11m
February 13, 2025 - Announcing Ukraine peace negotiations, Trump tilts outcome in Putin's favour
Simon's update for Clive Bull's overnight show on the UK's LBC.
13m Feb 13, 2025
13m
February 12, 2025: AS IT BROKE - Trump, Putin agree to kick-start Ukraine peace talks and meet in person
Simon's breaking news update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.
5m Feb 12, 2025
5m
February 12, 2025 - In bizarre joint appearance, Trump and Musk ride roughshod over constitutional guardrails
Simon's live update from Washington for Lewis Goodall, sitting in for James O'Brien, on the UK's LBC.
16m Feb 12, 2025
16m
February 20, 2025 - Trump announces tariffs on steel, aluminium and Musk hints at defying judges
Simon's live update for LBC with Lewis Goodall.
12m Feb 10, 2025
12m
February 8, 2025 - Court ruling overturns Musk's access to Treasury payments system
Simon's live update from Washington for Natasha Devon's Saturday afternoon programme on the UK's LBC.
9m Feb 08, 2025
9m
February 6, 2025 - Trump says when US takes over Gaza, Israel will provide security
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Saturday Morning", with Patrick Gower hosting.
6m Feb 07, 2025
6m
February 7, 2025 - "American Week": Musk takes over
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on-demand afterwards.
11m Feb 07, 2025
11m
February 5, 2025 - White House says no American troops will be deployed to Gaza to orchestrate Trump's takeover
Simon's live update from Washington for the UK's only rolling news station, LBC News.  With Steve Holden anchoring.
9m Feb 05, 2025
9m
February 5, 2025 - Trump's plan to seize Gaza draws surprise, consternation and fury
Simon's live update for Al Arabiya News, with Leigh-Ann Gerrans anchoring.
6m Feb 05, 2025
6m
February 5, 2025 - Trump seeks to force Palestinians out of Gaza so U.S. can "take it over"
Simon's live update for LBC with Lewis Goodall sitting in for James O'Brien
14m Feb 05, 2025
14m
February 4, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump says United States will "take over" Gaza Strip, depopulate it of 2 million Palestinians
Simon's live report for Ben Kentish's late night programme on the UK's LBC.
7m Feb 05, 2025
7m
February 3, 2025 - USAID shuttered, Treasury payments mechanism seized, as Musk engages in "state capture"
Simon's live report for LBC, with Lewis Goodall sitting in for James O'Brien.
13m Feb 03, 2025
13m
February 2, 2025 - Musk takes control of Treasury and guts USAID as "state capture" begins in Washington
Simon's live update for LBC's late night programme with Nick Abbot.
12m Feb 03, 2025
12m