November 5, 2018 - Imponderables cloud expectations for mid-term results
Simon's report for Iain Dale's nightly programme on the UK's LBC.
5m Nov 06, 2018
5m
November 5, 2018 - Campaigning wraps up in America's mid-term elections
Simon's live report on the dying hours of America's mid-term election campaign for Eddie Mair's nightly programme on the UK's LBC.
6m Nov 05, 2018
6m
November 3, 2018 - Mid-term election preview
Is President Trump's electoral strategy going to pay dividends, or leave him a lame duck in the White House?  Simon's live conversation with Matt Frei on the UK's LBC.
10m Nov 03, 2018
10m
November 2, 2018 - Trump reimposes sanctions on Iran
Simon's report on a big day of news in the US, starting with the reimposition of American sanctions on Iran.  With LBC presenter Andrew Pierce.
7m Nov 03, 2018
7m
November 2, 2018 - Trump's immigration rhetoric intensifies, and US renews sanctions on Iran
Simon's live report for Eddie Mair's show on the UK's LBC.
5m Nov 03, 2018
5m
November 2, 2018 - AS IT BROKE: US and Turkey mutually ease sanctions
Simon's breaking news report for Turkey's global news channel TRT World on the easing of some sanctions in place between the two countries.
4m Nov 03, 2018
4m
November 2, 2018 - Trump threatens armed response to Latin American migrant "invasion"
With mid-term elections in the US days away, President Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric is becoming more extreme and less factual.  Simon's report aired live on Turkey's global news channel TRT World with presenter Andrea Sanke.
3m Nov 03, 2018
3m
October 13, 2018 - Trump vows "severe punishment" of Saudi Arabia, but won't scrap arms deal
Simon's report from Istanbul on the latest in the investigation into the disappearance - and now, presumed murder - of US-based journalist Jamal Khashoggi.  Mr. Khashoggi entered the US consulate in Istanbul 11 days ago, but never left.
13m Oct 13, 2018
13m
October 13, 2018 - Trump says "severe punishment" will follow if Saudi Arabia murdered Jamal Khashoggi
Simon's report for hourly news bulletins on radio stations worldwide.
1m Oct 13, 2018
1m
October 9, 2018 - Haley surprises Washington by quitting as US Ambassador to the UN
Simon's live update from Washington for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with presenter Susie Ferguson.
4m Oct 09, 2018
4m
October 9, 2018 - Haley's departure stokes speculation about her future
Simon's report on Nikki Haley's shock resignation from President Trump's inner circle, via Iain Dale's nightly programme on the UK's top talk station LBC.
3m Oct 09, 2018
3m
October 9, 2018 - Nikki Haley quits, vows not to seek Presidency in 2020
Simon's live report for Eddie Mair's drive-time programme on the UK's LBC.
4m Oct 09, 2018
4m
October 9, 2018 - AS IT BROKE: Nikki Haley, Trump's UN Ambassador, in shock resignation
Simon's breaking news report for the UK's LBC with presenter Andrew Castle.
4m Oct 09, 2018
4m
October 7, 2018 - Can Kavanaugh's ascension to the Court help Trump on the hustings?
Simon's report for LBC's late night programme with Tom Swarbrick.
7m Oct 08, 2018
7m
October 7, 2018 - Kavanaugh's on the Court. Now what?
Simon's report on the impact of the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation row on America's body politic.  Via Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with presenter Susie Ferguson.
7m Oct 07, 2018
7m
October 5, 2018 - Kavanaugh set to join Supreme Court
Simon's latest update for the UK's LBC.  Includes some beauty tips from presenter Matt Stadlen and - at the end - the special promo marking LBC's 45th anniversary.
13m Oct 06, 2018
13m
October 5, 2018 - After dizzying day on Capitol Hill, Kavanaugh on brink of joining US Supreme Court
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Saturday Morning" with legendary presenter Kim Hill.
10m Oct 05, 2018
10m
October 5, 2018 - AS IT BROKE: Senate narrowly votes to advance Kavanaugh nomination
Simon's breaking news report for Eddie Mair's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC, just moments after the Senate voted 51 - 49 to advance Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to sit on the US Supreme Court.
8m Oct 05, 2018
8m
October 5, 2018 - Knife-edge vote expected in US Senate on Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination
Simon's live report for Shelagh Fogarty's programme on the UK's LBC.
7m Oct 05, 2018
7m
October 4, 2018 - Senators consider fresh FBI report on Kavanaugh
Simon's update on the latest developments, as the clock ticks on Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court.  Via Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report", with presenter Guyon Espiner.
7m Oct 04, 2018
7m
October 4, 2018 - Will Kavanaugh get on the Court?
Amid signs that Brett Kavanaugh is edging closer to securing - at last - his place on the Supreme Court, Simon brought audiences up to date with the latest news during Eddie Mair's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.
4m Oct 04, 2018
4m
October 4, 2018 - FBI interviews on Kavanaugh transmitted to Senate as White House urges confirmation
Members of the US Senate will review the results of a limited-scope additional FBI background inquiry into beleaguered Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, as the White House presses for a vote that could place him on the Court no later than Saturday.  Simon's live update for TRT World.
5m Oct 04, 2018
5m
October 3, 2018 - Trump and family accused of tax fraud by New York Times investigation
Simon's report on the New York Times' 8-page investigative report into the President's financial affairs, and the calls for legal action to begin against him.  With presenter Chris Golds on the UK's rolling news station, LBC London News.
15m Oct 03, 2018
15m
October 3, 2018 - Trump mocks Kavanaugh accuser, and also faces allegations of tax fraud
Simon's report on the two major stories of the day in the US, via Tom Swarbrick's late night programme on the UK's LBC.
8m Oct 03, 2018
8m
September 25, 2018 - AS IT BROKE: Cosby Sentenced
Simon's breaking news report for Iain Dale's nightly programme on the UK's LBC.
6m Sep 25, 2018
6m
September 24, 2018 - Will Rosenstein survive the week?
Simon's update on the latest developments surrounding Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, via Turkey's international news channel TRT World.
4m Sep 24, 2018
4m
September 24, 2018 - Why Rod Rosenstein Matters
Simon's primer on today's developments in Washington for Nigel Farage's nightly program on the UK's top talk station, LBC.
6m Sep 24, 2018
6m
September 24, 2018 - Speculation rife about future of US Deputy Attorney General, pivotal figure in Mueller probe
Simon's report on a dizzying array of developments in Washington that may presage the departure of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein from his position later in the week, from Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with presenter Kim Hill.
5m Sep 24, 2018
5m
September 21, 2018 - Trump faces calls to fire Deputy Attorney General after "plot" allegations
Simon's breaking news report for Turkey's global broadcaster TRT World on the latest stunning developments in Washington.  The presenter is Jamie Owen.
4m Sep 21, 2018
4m
September 21, 2018 - AS IT BROKE: Trump's Deputy Attorney General denies plotting to oust him from power
More stunning Friday night news in the United States, as President Trump's Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein denies published reports that he offered to wear a recording device during conversations with the President, and proposed recruiting Cabinet members to oust Donald Trump from office.  Simon's report aired on the UK's LBC with presenter Andrew Pierce.
4m Sep 21, 2018
4m
September 19, 2018 - US trade war with China intensifies
Simon's update on the latest tit-for-tat between Washington and Beijing on LBC.  The presenter is Kevin McGuire.
3m Sep 19, 2018
3m
September 19, 2018 - Trump visits Carolinas in wake of Hurricane Florence
Simon's report for Turkey's global news network TRT World on President Trump's arrival in the Carolinas.
3m Sep 19, 2018
3m
September 14, 2018 - Manafort flips, is co-operating with Special Prosecutor
Stunning news from Washington, reported for radio stations worldwide.  Here via the UK's LBC.
1m Sep 14, 2018
1m
September 14, 2018 - AS IT BROKE: Manafort flips
Simon's breaking news report for Eddie Mair's drivetime show on the UK's LBC.
3m Sep 14, 2018
3m
September 12, 2018 - Trump declares "state of emergency" over foreign interference in US elections
Simon's report on President Trump's move to order the State and Treasury Departments to prepare a sanctions regime against any country meddling in America's mid-term elections.  Via Iain Dale's late-night programme on the UK's LBC.
2m Sep 12, 2018
2m
September 10, 2018 - Trump threatens sanctions against International Criminal Court
Simon's report for Iain Dale's evening programme on the UK's LBC.
3m Sep 11, 2018
3m
September 7, 2018 - Has "Anonymous" done President Trump a favour?
Simon's end-of-the-week analysis for Matt Stadlen's overnight show on the UK's top talk station LBC.
16m Sep 08, 2018
16m
September 7, 2018 - Trump's Torrid Week
Simon's review of President Trump's astonishing week, via Andrew Pierce's Friday night programme on LBC.
7m Sep 07, 2018
7m
September 6, 2018 - Trump suggests "anonymous" has committed treason
Simon's report on a very busy day of developments in Washington, after the publication of an anonymously-penned New York Times op-ed asserting the existence of a "resistance" to President Trump within his own administration.  This aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with presenter Guyon Espiner.
8m Sep 06, 2018
8m
September 6, 2018 - After Trump called for White House mole to be unmasked, White House slams media for its "obsession" with the manhunt.
Simon's live report on the latest twists and turns in Washington as the city plays a game of political Whodunnit?  Via Eddie Mair's programme on the UK's LBC.
7m Sep 06, 2018
7m
September 6, 2018 - Trump erupts in fury over "Anonymous" NYT op-ed
As White House officials started to deny they had scribed the anonymous New York Times op-ed that describes conversations among Cabinet members about invoking the 25th amendment and ousting the President from power, Simon spoke to James O'Brien on LBC.
8m Sep 06, 2018
8m
September 5, 2018 - Trump calls on NYTimes to "hand over" anonymous author from within US administration
Simon's report on the unprecedented events of the last few hours as President Trump's fury towards the New York Times grows.  This aired live on the UK's LBC Radio with presenter Darren Adam.
13m Sep 06, 2018
13m
September 5, 2018: AS IT BROKE - Top Trump official claims Cabinet considered ousting him from power
Simon's live report on the latest breaking news from Washington for Iain Dale's new evening programme on the UK's LBC.
4m Sep 05, 2018
4m
September 4, 2018 - White House dismisses Bob Woodward book as "fabricated stories"
Simon's report on the White House response to Bob Woodward's explosive book, in which the veteran Watergate journalist exposes an "administrative coup d'etat" in which Trump staffers try to prevent the President's excesses.  This aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with presenter Susie Ferguson.
6m Sep 04, 2018
6m
September 4, 2018 - Bob Woodward book contains explosive allegations about Trump Presidency
Simon's breaking news report for Eddie Mair's new programme on the UK's LBC, on the devastating revelations contained in Bob Woodward's new book on the Trump Presidency.
4m Sep 04, 2018
4m
September 1, 2018 - Former Presidents eulogize John McCain while the incumbent....plays golf.
Simon's live report on the latest disrespect shown to the late Senator John McCain by the man he banned from his own funeral - President Donald Trump.  This aired on the UK's LBC Radio with presenter Clive Bull.
6m Sep 01, 2018
6m
September 1, 2018 - Trump goes golfing as nation remembers Senator John McCain
Simon's live report for Channel NewsAsia on the memorial service at Washington's National Cathedral, honoring Senator John McCain.
5m Sep 01, 2018
5m
August 31, 2018 - The lives of Aretha Franklin and John McCain celebrated by Americans
Two remarkable lives were honored simultaneously in the United States on Friday:  The Queen of Soul, and Senator John McCain remembered in separate ceremonies in Detroit and Washington.  Simon's live report aired on Andrew Pierce's programme on the UK's LBC.
10m Aug 31, 2018
10m
August 31, 2018 - Aretha Franklin funeral, John McCain memorial underway in US
Simon's final report for "Iain Dale At Drive" on the UK's LBC.  From Monday, Simon will contribute to Eddie Mair's new programme from 4pm, and also to Iain's new programme from 7pm.
5m Aug 31, 2018
5m
August 31, 2018 - Ceremonies underway honoring Aretha Franklin and John McCain
Simon's round up, kicking off with the latest from Aretha Franklin's funeral in Detroit.  This aired live on the UK's LBC with presenter Shelagh Fogarty.
8m Aug 31, 2018
8m