July 14, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Obama calls May; Trump "picks Pence"
President Obama spoke by phone for 15 minutes with new British Prime Minister Theresa May. News of the call broke at the same time that senior Republican officials were claiming that Donald Trump had picked Mike Pence to be his running mate in the November election. Simon covered both stories for Iain Dale at Drive on Britain's LBC.
6m Jul 14, 2016
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July 14, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Trump "picks Pence" as Vice Presidential candidate
With senior Republican officials claiming that Donald Trump has chosen Indian Governor Mike Pence to be his running mate in the November election, Simon reported the story live on LBC London News in the UK, with host Glenn Moore.
6m Jul 14, 2016
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July 12, 2016 - Bernie endorses Hillary; Claims impact on Democrats' manifesto
Bernie Sanders finally endorsed Hillary Clinton in the race for the US Presidency, and acknowledged that his Presidential aspirations have been dashed. But he also claimed the Democrats will be going into the election with the most left-wing manifesto ever presented to voters. Simon reported the story live for Iain Dale At Drive on Britain's LBC.
4m Jul 12, 2016
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July 11, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Michigan Shooting
With America on edge after last week's tragic events in Minnesota, Louisiana and Texas, the headlines were seized by news that as many as three people were killed in a shooting in Michigan. As the story broke, Simon reported live on Britain's LBC with host Ian Payne.
4m Jul 11, 2016
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July 11, 2016 -Bernie Sanders poised (finally) to endorse Hillary Clinton
On the eve of Bernie Sanders' anticipated endorsement of Hillary Clinton for the US Presidency, Simon explored the influence he secured over the Democratic Party's platform in this interview with Iain Dale on Britain's LBC.
3m Jul 11, 2016
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July 11, 2016 - Weekly News Roundup on Dubai Eye
Simon's weekly news roundup airs 6:20pm every Monday on Dubai Eye 103.8FM with hosts Tim Elliott and Alex Hirschi.
9m Jul 11, 2016
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July 11, 2016 - US reaction to Theresa May's elevation
With Theresa May poised to become Britain's next Prime Minister, what's the outlook for the special relationship between the US and UK under her stewardship? Simon spoke to Shelagh Fogarty on Britain's LBC.
4m Jul 11, 2016
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July 1, 2016 - US/UK Trade Outlook
Will Britain really go to the "back of the queue" in trade negotiations with the US, as President Obama has claimed. Or, will it go to the front of the line, as Speaker Paul Ryan has asserted. Simon discussed the outlook with Shelagh Fogarty on Britain's LBC.
5m Jul 01, 2016
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June 24, 2016 - Obama statement on Brexit
Simon returned to LBC's air with news of President Obama's first statement on the outcome of the EU Referendum, again with Shelagh Fogerty.
4m Jun 24, 2016
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June 24, 2016 - US reacts to Brexit
As the US woke on Friday, it looked across the Atlantic and saw a Britain forever changed by the stunning outcome of the EU Referendum. Simon brought US reaction to listeners of Shelagh Fogarty's afternoon program on LBC. #EURef
3m Jun 24, 2016
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June 23, 2016 - Brussels / US Reaction to EU Referendum
FSN's Jack Parrock and Simon offer Brussels and US reaction respectively on the EU Referendum on Britain's LBC.
3m Jun 23, 2016
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June 23, 2016 - Britain Decides
Simon will contribute US reaction to LBC's special all-night coverage as the results of the EU Referendum come in. Not many places worldwide that have more at stake in the outcome. #EUref
2m Jun 23, 2016
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June 22, 2016 - Bernie Sanders says he is "unlikely" to be Democratic nominee
As Bernie Sanders took a half-bow to the inevitable, Simon reported the story on Darren Adam's show on Britain's LBC.
8m Jun 23, 2016
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June 20, 2016 - How much trouble is Trump facing?
After several days of uncomfortable headlines, restive Republicans continue to wonder whether Donald Trump is really capable of carrying their party through the November elections. Simon looked at their options in this interview with Clive Bull on Britain's LBC.
10m Jun 22, 2016
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June 21, 2016 - Trump's campaign facing cash shortfall
In the latest bit of disastrous news to hit the Trump campaign, the Federal Election Commission revealed that Hillary Clinton's campaign war chest has topped $40 million to Donald Trump's puny $1.3 million. Simon explained the implications on LBC London News, where the host is Chris Golds. #Trump #Clinton #Election2016
9m Jun 21, 2016
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June 21, 2016 - Trump faces massive campaign cash short-fall
Donald Trump is facing a massive shortfall of cash as he prepares to battle Hillary Clinton in this November’s US election. New figures show that she’s outstripping his ability to raise money, and has ten times more full-time staff working on her campaign. Simon's report aired on stations worldwide including Radio New Zealand's flagship "Morning Report". #Trump #Clinton #Election2016
4m Jun 21, 2016
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June 20, 2016 - Trump fires campaign manager, sparks questions about electoral viability
When the Trump campaign announced the firing of Corey Lewandowski, the aggressive architect of Mr. Trump's primary victories, the move seemed aimed at quieting rising Republican concerns. It didn't. Simon's report aired on stations worldwide, including Radio New Zealand's "Worldwatch" programme.
4m Jun 21, 2016
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June 21, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Man charged in connection with Trump plot
As news broke that a British national had been charged in connection with a plot to assassinate Donald Trump, Simon reported the story live into Ian Collins' programme on Britain's LBC Radio.
4m Jun 21, 2016
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June 21, 2016 - UK national charged in connection with Trump assassination plot
A 20 year-old British national has been charged in connection with an alleged plot to kill Donald Trump. Simon covered the story as it broke for LBC in the UK. This report aired on The Morning News.
1m Jun 21, 2016
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June 20, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: UK citizen charged in connection with plot to kill Trump
As news broke that a British citizen has been charged in connection with a plot to kill Donald Trump, Simon reported the latest news live on LBC in the UK. The host is Darren Adam.
5m Jun 21, 2016
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June 20, 2016 - Trump promotes racial profiling of suspected criminals
Donald Trump has sparked a firestorm of criticism with his proposal to embrace the racial profiling of criminal suspects in the aftermath of the Orlando nightclub massacre. Simon spoke to Iain Dale on Britain's LBC.
7m Jun 20, 2016
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June 20, 2016 - Orlando transcripts released; Trump fires campaign manager
Two stories are dominating the headlines in the US: the release of transcripts detailing conversations between the Orlando nightclub gunmen and police while the attack was underway; and a sudden announcement by Donald Trump that he's fired his campaign manager. Simon covered both stories in this report for LBC London News with host Chris Golds. #OrlandoUnited #Trump #Election2016
12m Jun 20, 2016
12m
June 20, 2016 - Trump Fires Campaign Manager
Is the Trump campaign showing signs of implosion? Donald Trump fired his campaign manager on Monday, amid growing concern among Republican party grandees about the state of his candidacy and its impact on their own long-term future. Simon spoke to Tim Elliott and Alex Hirschi on Dubai's news station Dubai Eye.
10m Jun 20, 2016
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June 17, 2016 - Obama places call to husband of Jo Cox
Whenever news breaks, Simon's reports are broadcast in hourly news bulletins on radio stations worldwide. Simon broke the news that President Obama had called the husband of slain British Parliamentarian Jo Cox in this news bulletin on Britain's LBC.
1m Jun 18, 2016
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June 17, 2016 - North American grief over Jo Cox murder
At the end of an awful week on both sides of the Atlantic, Simon reviewed the US reaction to Jo Cox's slaying and President Obama's visit to Orlando. #JoCox #OrlandoUnited #Trump #Clinton #Sanders
12m Jun 17, 2016
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June 17 2016 - Hillary Clinton "horrified" by Jo Cox assassination
The news of Jo Cox's assassination made tragic headlines in the United States as well as the UK. And it brought condemnation from two prominent US politicians. Simon's report aired on LBC's Morning News in the UK.
1m Jun 17, 2016
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June 16, 2016 - Obama to visit Orlando
Simon's preview of President Obama's visit to Orlando in the aftermath of the massacre of the Pulse nightclub. Via the LBC Morning News. #OrlandoUnited #Obama
2m Jun 16, 2016
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June 15, 2016 - Will Trump take on the NRA?
Simon's report via Singapore's news station 938 Live. The host is Bharati Jagdish.
7m Jun 15, 2016
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June 15, 2016 - Trump, Clinton square off over Orlando implications
The war of words continues between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton over the implications of the Orlando nightclub massacre for the country. Simon's report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report".
5m Jun 15, 2016
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June 15, 2016 - Will Trump take on the NRA over gun control?
The issue of gun control remained center-stage politically in the US after Donald Trump indicated he will ask the NRA to drop its objection to a tightening of one area of legislation. He says he believes people on America's "no-fly" list should not be permitted to purchase weapons. Simon's update aired on LBC London News, with host Chris Golds.
11m Jun 15, 2016
11m
June 14, 2016 - Obama Pushes Back Firmly Against Trump Immigration Ban
President Obama has launched a scathing attack on the presumed Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump.In angry comments to reporters, he accused Mr. Trump of threatening to place America’s Muslim community “under suspicion and under attack”. Simon's report aired on radio stations worldwide, including Singapore's "938 Live". #Obama #Trump #Election2016 #Clinton
5m Jun 14, 2016
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June 13, 2016 - Massive questions remain after Orlando massacre
Simon's report on the latest developments in the aftermath of the Orlando massacre aired on Singapore '938 Live'. The host is Keith de Souza.
13m Jun 13, 2016
13m
June 13, 2016 - Presidential candidates offer fanciful reactions to Orlando
In their reaction to the Orlando massacre, Donald Trump upped the ante in his rhetorical war against Muslisms, while Hillary Clinton made promises she cannot possibly keep. Simon's report aired on Morning Report on Radio New Zealand. The host is Guyon Espinar.
6m Jun 13, 2016
6m
June 13, 2016 - Motives for Orlando attack investigated as politicians fulminate
US politicians are reacting to the Orlando massacre, and making promises they almost certainly can't keep. Simon's report aired on South Africa's 24-hour news channel ENCA.
4m Jun 13, 2016
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June 13, 2016: AS IT BROKE - Obama says"No clear evidence" of direct ISIS link to Orlando
As President Obama told reporters that the Orlando gunman appears to have been self-radicalized, Simon brought the latest developments live to listeners of LBC London News in the UK, with host Chris Golds. #OrlandoUnited
7m Jun 13, 2016
7m
June 13, 2016 - Obama meets top security officials after Orlando massacre
As President Obama met his national security team at the White House in the aftermath of the Orlando nightclub massacre, Simon brought the latest news to viewers of ENCA in South Africa. #OrlandoUnited
6m Jun 13, 2016
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June 13, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Marteen was "imminent" threat to hostages
Police in Orlando provided more details of what occurred during the 3 hour siege of the Pulse nightclub serving the city's lesbian and gay communities. They say they acted after he threatened to kill remaining hostages inside the club. Simon's live report aired on Britain's LBC, with host Shelagh Fogarty.
4m Jun 13, 2016
4m
June 13, 2016 - Orlando latest
Simon brought the latest news on the investigation into the Orlando nightclub massacre to listeners of 938 Live in Singapore.
10m Jun 13, 2016
10m
June 13, 2016 - America mourns as Orlando investigation begins
Just 24 hours after America's deadliest shooting massacre, the city Orlando is expressing its determination to recover. But only 21 of the 50 victims have been identified by police, and the FBI investigation into the motivation of gunman Omar Mateen is only just beginning to take shape. Simon reported the latest events live for Channel NewsAsia, Singapore's 24-hour TV news channel. #OrlandoUnited
5m Jun 13, 2016
5m
June 13, 2016 - Orlando Shooting: What We Know
As dawn broke in Asia, Simon brought the very latest detail on the investigation into the Orlando nightclub massacre to listeners of 938 Live in Singapore.
9m Jun 12, 2016
9m
June 12, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Orlando Shooting "Worst in US History"
As news of the mass shooting in an Orlando nightclub developed. Simon reported the story live for Stig Abell's show on Britain's LBC Radio.
5m Jun 12, 2016
5m
June 12, 2016 - Orlando Timeline
As America reeled from the worst mass shooting in its history, Simon brought the latest news to listeners on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with host Susie Ferguson.
6m Jun 12, 2016
6m
June 12, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Orlando Shooting Tragedy
As news broke of the worst mass shooting in US history, Simon covered the story live for networks worldwide. Here he brings an update to listeners of LBC in the UK.
6m Jun 12, 2016
6m
June 9, 2016 - US Election moves to next stage
With Hillary Clinton's victory in the race for the Democratic Presidential nomination, the US Election moves into its next phase: a straight match-up between Mrs. Clinton and Donald Trump. Simon discussed the outlook on the BFBS radio program "Sitrep" with host Kate Gerbeau and defense analyst Christopher Lee.
4m Jun 10, 2016
4m
June 9, 2016 - Obama endorses Hillary
After a largely fruitless White House meeting with Senator Bernie Sanders, President Obama endorsed Hillary Clinton for the US Presidency. Simon was asked by Singapore's 938 Live whether Mrs. Clinton could find a way of eventually securing the support of Mr. Sanders' supporters.
3m Jun 10, 2016
3m
June 9, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Obama endorses Hillary Clinton for President
Simon's live report, minutes after Barack Obama's endorsement of Hillary Clinton, via Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report".
7m Jun 09, 2016
7m
June 8, 2016 - Modi's Address to Congress
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi called Washington an "indispensable partner" to India during a speech to a joint session of Congress. Prime Minister Modi has developed a warm and productive relationship with President Barack Obama, heralded developments in the strategic relationship between the US and Delhi. Simon's report aired on Singapore's 938 Live.
4m Jun 09, 2016
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June 8, 2016 - Clinton declares victory but Bernie refuses to bow out
Simon's report on the latest twists and turns on the campaign trail for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report". The host is Guyon Espinar.
4m Jun 08, 2016
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June 8, 2016 - Will Hillary Clinton continue feeling The Bern?
What does Bernie want? In many ways, that's the central question in US politics today following Hillary Clinton's victory in the quest to become the Democratic Party's Presidential candidate. Simon explained the Sanders strategy on Iain Dale at Drive on Britain's @LBC.
5m Jun 08, 2016
5m
June 8, 2016 - Sanders secures White House meeting with Obama
With news that Bernie Sanders will meet Barack Obama at the White House, what's his strategy now that Hillary Clinton has claimed the Democratic Party's Presidential nomination. Simon spoke to presenter Chris Golds on rolling news station LBC London News in the UK.
9m Jun 08, 2016
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