January 4, 2017 - Tensions between Trump and intelligence community grow over Russian hacking
Tensions between the President-elect and the intelligence community are growing, after Donald Trump appeared to side with Wikileaks founder Julian Assange. Mr. Assange claims Russia was not behind the hacking attack on Democratic Party computer servers, in stark contrast to the US intelligence aparatus and President Barack Obama, who are all blaming Moscow. Simon's live update aired on the UK's...
10m Jan 04, 2017
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January 3, 2017 - Republicans in Congress back down over ethics reform, after Trump criticism
After Donald Trump broke with Republicans in Congress, they backed down in their efforts to gut the independent Office of Congressional Ethics. Simon's report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Summer Report", with host Anusha Bradley.
4m Jan 03, 2017
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January 2, 2017 - Republicans in Congress vow hearings on Russia as Trump cozies up to Putin
Simon regularly appears on the nightly MSNBC broadcast "Hardball" with Chris Matthews to discuss international affairs. On the program's first broadcast of 2017, he kicked the year off discussing Donald Trump's amity with Vladimir Putin. #Hardball #Putin #Trump #US-Russia #Obama
5m Jan 03, 2017
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January 2, 2017 - Weekly News Roundup, Dubai Eye
Simon's first weekly news roundup of the year for Dubai's leading talk station, with hosts Tim Elliott and Alex Hirschi.
10m Jan 02, 2017
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January 1, 2017 - Trump promises hacking "revelations"
President-elect Donald Trump says he has information about the hacking attack on the Democratic Party's computer servers, and he'll reveal it later this week. But does he? And will he? Simon's report via Radio New Zealand's "Summer Report" program.
4m Jan 01, 2017
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December 8, 2016 - John Glenn, first American to orbit the earth, dead at 95
Simon's report for radio stations worldwide on John Glenn's death.
1m Dec 08, 2016
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December 8, 2016 - Trump, Time's Person of the Year, picks Terry Branstad as new China Ambassador
What do Donald Trump's latest Cabinet appointments tell us about the ideological direction of his government? Simon's live appearance on Prime Time Asia, the nightly flagship broadcast of pan-Asian TV news network Channel News Asia.
7m Dec 08, 2016
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December 7, 2016 - Trump named "Person of the Year" by Time Magazine
Donald Trump's selection as Time Magazine's "Person of the Year" came on the day Hillary Clinton learned her lead in the popular vote has grown to 2.7 million votes over the President-elect. Simon's report aired on the UK's rolling news station LBC London News, with host Chris Golds.
8m Dec 07, 2016
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December 7, 2016 - Trump is Time's "Person of the Year"
Donald Trump, perhaps inevitably, has been selected Time Magazine's "Person of the Year". Simon reported the decision on Shelagh Fogarty's daily program on the UK's LBC.
6m Dec 07, 2016
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December 6, 2016 - Trump takes on Boeing over Air Force One
Donald Trump took Boeing to task on Tuesday for "doing a number" on the US taxpayer, and charging "ridiculous" sums for upgraded versions of Air Force One. The attack came out-of-the-blue, and as Simon suggested in this report for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report", might be a case of aeroplane envy.
4m Dec 06, 2016
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December 3, 2016 - Authorities fear large death toll in Oakland party blaze
Breaking news from Oakland in California, where authorities fear as many as 40 people may have died when a fire swept through a warehouse, killing partygoers. Simon's report aired on LBC's hourly news.
1m Dec 03, 2016
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December 3, 2016 - Trump defends phone with Taiwan President
Donald Trump is defending his decision to break decades of diplomatic precedent by speaking to the Taiwanese President. The phone call took place on Friday morning and caused consternation among Washington's foreign policy elites. Simon's report aired on radio stations worldwide including LBC London News.
3m Dec 03, 2016
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December 2, 2016 - Trump risks rift with China after Taiwan phone call
Simon brought listeners of the UK's LBC Radio the latest on the Trump phone call with the Taiwanese President. The host is Matt Stadlen.
7m Dec 03, 2016
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December 2nd 2016 - Trump speaks to Taiwan's President, sparking potential rift with China
The disclosure that Donald Trump spoke on the telephone with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing Wen, breaking policy precedents stretching back to 1979, has sparked consternation in Washington. Simon's live report aired on Channel NewsAsia, the region's leading TV news channel, where the host was Christine Chan.
7m Dec 03, 2016
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December 2nd, 2016 - How "mad" is "Mad Dog" Mattis?
Of "Mad Dog" Mattis, Donald Trump, and Woody Allen. Simon's appearance on LBC's "Iain Dale at Drive" program in the UK.
7m Dec 02, 2016
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December 2, 2016 - Trump picks "Mad Dog" Mattis for Defense Secretary
How mad is General James "Mad Dog" Mattis, America's next defense secretary? Simon discussed his appointment with Shelagh Fogarty on the UK's LBC.
7m Dec 02, 2016
7m
November 30, 2016 - Trump offers no detail yet on plan to separate from his business
Donald Trump says he’s planning to “leave” his business “completely” in order to focus on the US Presidency. In a series of messages on Twitter, he said the move is designed to avoid any conflicts of interest after his inauguration in January. But as Simon told Kim Hill on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report", the devil will be in the details.
6m Nov 30, 2016
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November 30, 2016 - Trump pledges at least partial withdrawal from family business
In a series of dawn messages on Twitter, Donald Trump vowed to terminate his involvement in the "business operations" of the Trump Organization. But how far is he really planning to go? Simon's report aired live on "Iain Dale at Drive" on the UK's LBC.
6m Nov 30, 2016
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November 30, 2016 - How "total" is Trump's planned business separation?
Donald Trump announced plans to step back, in some fashion, from running his business empire. But the details of his plan are unclear. Simon's report via Shelagh Fogarty's program on the UK's top talk station LBC.
7m Nov 30, 2016
7m
November 30, 2016 - Trump says he will "completely" leave his business
Donald Trump says he’s planning to “leave” his business “completely” in order to focus on the US Presidency. In a series of messages on Twitter, he says the move is designed to avoid any conflicts of interest after his inauguration in January. Simon's breaking news report aired on the UK's rolling news station LBC London News, with host Chris Golds.
9m Nov 30, 2016
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November 29, 2016 - Theresa May calls Donald Trump; Donald Trump makes more appointments
Downing Street says in a phone conversation, Theresa May and Donald Trump have agreed to meet "at the earliest possible opportunity". Meanwhile, the President-elect is at Trump Tower in New York making more government appointments. Simon's report aired on Clive Bull's program on the UK's leading talk station LBC.
7m Nov 29, 2016
7m
November 29, 2016 - Trump mulls Secretary of State appointment after another Tweet storm
Should journalists ignore the Tweets published by @RealDonaldTrump? That's a key question in the United States today following another Twitter storm by the President elect of the United States. He's also busy deciding who should succeed John Kerry as US Secretary of State. Simon's report aired on LBC London News, the UK's rolling news station, with host Chris Golds.
18m Nov 29, 2016
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November 28, 2016 - Trump aides fail to provide evidence of widespread voter fraud
Donald Trump's claim that voter fraud cost him "millions" of votes in America's Presidential election is bit backed up by any evidence whatsoever. Simon, in this appearance on Radio New Zealand, reported on the President-elect's possible tactics in launching the fact-free claim on social media.
6m Nov 28, 2016
6m
November 28, 2016 - Lockdown at Ohio State University after mass shooting
Simon's breaking news report on the mass shooting at Ohio State University.
1m Nov 28, 2016
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November 28, 2016 - Weekly News Roundup on Dubai Eye
Simon's weekly news roundup, Mondays at 6:20pm on Dubai Eye.
10m Nov 28, 2016
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November 23, 2016 - Trump makes UN Ambassador pick
Donald Trump's government-in-waiting is slowly growing, with the President-elect selecting South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley to be his ambassador to the United Nations. Simon's report aired on LBC London News, the UK's rolling news radio station. The host is Chris Golds.
14m Nov 23, 2016
14m
November 22, 2016 - Trump visits NYTimes headquarters
Donald Trump visited the headquarters of the newspaper he calls "the failing New York Times" on Tuesday for an off-the-record meeting with the paper's publisher, and an on-the-record session with its editorial board. Simon's report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report", with legendary host Kim Hill.
7m Nov 22, 2016
7m
November 22, 2016 - Trump suggests "Ambassador Farage"
Simon's report via "Iain Dale at Drive" on the UK's LBC.
5m Nov 22, 2016
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November 22, 2016 - Trump won't pursue Clinton criminal probe after all
After months on the campaign trail threatening to "Lock Her Up", Donald Trump has decided not to launch a probe into Hillary Clinton's "corruption" and "criminality". Simon's report aired on Shelagh Fogarty's program on the UK's LBC.
4m Nov 22, 2016
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November 21, 2016 - Weekly News Roundup, Dubai Eye
Donald Trump continues to mull his Cabinet picks...and other news. Simon's weekly news roundup via Dubai Eye.
8m Nov 21, 2016
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November 14, 2016 - Trump pledges mass deportations immediately after taking office
Donald Trump told Americans they have nothing to fear from his Presidency, but in his first post-election interview he also told CBS that he intends to press ahead with plans to deport millions of immigrants living illegally in the United States. Simon's report aired on radio stations worldwide, including LBC London News in the UK.
4m Nov 14, 2016
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November 13, 2016 - Trump says "wall" with Mexico could, in places, be "fence"
Donald Trump says he remains committed to building a wall along the US border with Mexico, but in an interview with 60 Minutes he conceded that in places it could be simply be a "fence". Simon's report for news radio station's worldwide, as broadcast on the UK's LBC.
1m Nov 14, 2016
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November 10, 2016 - Trump invites British Prime Minister to Washington
Donald Trump asked British Prime Minister Teresa May to travel to the US to meet him "as soon as possible" in their first phone conversation since his election to the US Presidency. Simon's report aired on the UK's LBC, with host Clive Bull.
8m Nov 11, 2016
8m
November 10, 2016 - Bill and Donald's "Excellent" Meeting
Simon's live update from Radio New Zealand's flagship "Morning Report", with host Susie Ferguson.
8m Nov 10, 2016
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November 10, 2016 - Obama meets Trump in Oval Office for "excellent" meeting
Donald Trump and Barack Obama met in the Oval Office for an "excellent" meeting about the political transition that lies ahead. Simon's report aired live on South Africa's ENCA.
6m Nov 10, 2016
6m
November 10, 2016 - Obama meets Trump in Oval Office as country digests election result
Simon's report, airing on radio stations worldwide. Here via LBC London News.
3m Nov 10, 2016
3m
November 10, 2016 - Obama meets Trump at White House
President-elect Donald Trump meets Barack Obama at the Oval Office for what could be a very awkward meeting. Simon's live report aired on Channel NewsAsia.
3m Nov 10, 2016
3m
November 10, 2016 - Trump meets Obama at Oval Office
President-elect Donald Trump is holding his first post-election meeting with Barack Obama at the White House. Simon's live report via Shelah Fogarty's program on the UK's LBC.
5m Nov 10, 2016
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November 10, 2016 - US election fallout
Now it's "President-elect Donald Trump", what next for the USA? Simon spoke to Darren Adam on LBC in the UK.
11m Nov 10, 2016
11m
November 9, 2016 - High Noon with George Hook
Simon participated in a panel discussion about the outcome of the US election on Irish radio station Newstalk FM. The host is George Hook, and the other panelist, conservative columnist and radio host Michael Graham.
17m Nov 09, 2016
17m
November 8, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Trump edges into the lead
A 10-minute block of Channel NewsAsia's live Election Results special, featuring FSN reporter Steve Mort in Florida and Bower Group Asia analyst Rafael Frankel.
10m Nov 09, 2016
10m
November 9, 2016 - The morning after the night before in America
From Radio New Zealand's flagship "Morning Report", Simon's report on the outlook now that Donald Trump has captured the US Presidency.
12m Nov 09, 2016
12m
November 9, 2016 - LBC 6pm News
Simon's news bulletin for LBC encapsulating the major developments of the day.
2m Nov 09, 2016
2m
November 9, 2016 - Clinton concedes, Obama says country is "rooting" for Trump
Simon's update on all the latest developments in Washington via "Iain Dale At Drive" on the UK's LBC.
5m Nov 09, 2016
5m
November 9, 2016 - Clinton concession speech imminent after shock Trump win
Simon kicked off Wednesday's edition of "Iain Dale at Drive" on LBC with a preview of Hillary Clinton's imminent concession speech, and a look at the reaction to Donald Trump's victory.
6m Nov 09, 2016
6m
November 9th, 2016 - Trump Triumphant
Simon's morning-after-the-night-before report on a seismic night in American politics for Dubai Eye, with Tim Elliott and Alex Hirschi.
11m Nov 09, 2016
11m
November 9, 2016 - The morning after the night before
Simon's live update on LBC London News with host Charles Rowe.
7m Nov 09, 2016
7m
November 9, 2016 - The sun rises over a new Washington
Simon's report via James O'Brien's morning program on the UK's LBC.
10m Nov 09, 2016
10m
November 9, 2016 - A new dawn in Washington
Simon's first morning-after-the-night-before report via Channel NewsAsia.
10m Nov 09, 2016
10m
November 9, 2016 - Trump on brink of victory in Presidential race
Simon's midnight block for Channel NewsAsia's election special.
9m Nov 09, 2016
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