January 31, 2025 - "American Week": After mid-air tragedy in Washington claims 67 lives, Trump blames DEI & undermines investigators
Simon's weekly chronicle of increasingly-febrile 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 Jan 31, 2025
11m
January 30, 2025 - As America mourns mid-air collision dead, Trump blames diversity for putting passenger lives at risk
Simon's live report for Iain Dale's programme on LBC, followed by a very punchy interview with a....well, take a listen and decide for yourself.
14m Jan 30, 2025
14m
January 30, 2025 - No survivors after mid-air collision between helicopter and passenger jet in Washington DC
Simon's live report for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Corin Dann anchoring.
9m Jan 30, 2025
9m
January 30, 2025 - Trump demands fast investigation into deadly DC air crash, and without evidence infers diversity is to blame
Simon's live update for LBC News with Andrew Peach anchoring in London.
13m Jan 30, 2025
13m
January 30, 2025 - Trump, without any evidence, blames diversity hiring for Washington plane tragedy that left 67 dead
Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on LBC.
7m Jan 30, 2025
7m
January 30, 2025 - No survivors in mid-air collision that killed 67 in Washington
Simon's live update for Shelagh Fogarty's afternoon programme on the UK's LBC.
9m Jan 30, 2025
9m
January 29, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Major incident at Washington's Reagan National as plane collides midair with helicopter
Simon's breaking news report for LBC's overnight programme hosted by Richard Spurr, as the magnitude of the incident at Reagan Airport was just emerging.
5m Jan 30, 2025
5m
January 24, 2025 - "American Week": Trump returns to office, and begins blitzkrieg of change
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for LBC's Friday drivetime programme with Tom Swarbrick.  Listen every Friday live at 5:50pm or find it on-demand here afterwards.
11m Jan 24, 2025
11m
January 20, 2025 - In inaugural address, Trump indicates determination to grow America's territory
Simon's live update for Ben Kentish's late night programme on the UK's LBC.
16m Jan 21, 2025
16m
January 20, 2025 - Trump's inaugural address presages radical change for US at home and overseas
Simon's live update for Iain Dale's nightly programme on the UK's LBC.
7m Jan 21, 2025
7m
January 20, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: In inaugural address, Trump previews radical changes to end Government "betrayal"
Simon's live update for Andrew Marr's programme on the UK's LBC.
5m Jan 21, 2025
5m
January 20, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trumps attend church service ahead of inaugural events
Simon's live report for LBC News with Jim Diamond anchoring.
6m Jan 20, 2025
6m
January 17, 2025 - "American Week": As Trump prepares to take the helm, Biden belatedly discovers that evil oligarchs are a threat to America
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night drivetime programme on LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it on demand here afterwards.
10m Jan 17, 2025
10m
January 16, 2025 - Trump prepares for inauguration, as Biden warns of dangers to USA that he ignored until now
Simon's live update for Matt Frei's programme on the UK's LBC.
15m Jan 16, 2025
15m
January 10, 2025 - "American Week": While Los Angeles burns, Trump fiddles
Simon begins another year chronicling events in the United States with his weekly dispatch for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live at 5:50pm every Friday, or find it here on-demand afterwards.
10m Jan 10, 2025
10m
December 29, 2024 - AS IT BROKE: Jimmy Carter, America's 39th President, dead at 100
Simon's breaking news update for LBC with Dean Dunham presenting.
9m Dec 29, 2024
9m
December 27, 2024 - "American Week Bonus Edition": The penny drops
An unexpected bonus edition of Simon's "American Week" for LBC's Friday drivetime programme, this week presented by....Simon.
11m Dec 27, 2024
11m
December 21, 2024 - AS IT BROKE: Musk/Trump's government shutdown averted...for now
Simon's live report for Matthew Wright's Saturday morning breakfast programme on the UK's LBC.
6m Dec 21, 2024
6m
December 20, 2024 - "American Week": Is it a bird? Is it a drone? No...it's Elon Musk shutting the U.S. Government down
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 catch-up afterwards.
11m Dec 20, 2024
11m
December 6, 2024 - "American Week": Biden pardons his son, and stymies the Democrats
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live at 5.50pm every Friday, or find it here on catch-up afterwards.
10m Dec 06, 2024
10m
November 22, 2024 - "American Week": Gaetz gone, but Trump loyalists dare Republicans over other picks
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for LBC's Friday drivetime programme, presented this week by Ben Kentish.  Listen live at 5:50pm every Friday, or find it here on catchup afterwards.
10m Nov 22, 2024
10m
November 21, 2024 - AS IT BROKE: Gaetz drops out, leaving Trump to find new Attorney General nominee
Simon's live update about Matt Gaetz's decision to abandon his quest for the post of Attorney General in Donald Trump's government, for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the LBC.
6m Nov 21, 2024
6m
November 16, 2024 - Trump's Cabinet nominations present Senate Republicans with challenge
Simon's chat with Matt Frei on the UK's LBC.
8m Nov 16, 2024
8m
November 15, 2024 - "American Week": Trump unveils Cabinet appointees pledged to implement his authoritarian plans
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 catch-up afterwards. #AmericanWeek #Trump #RFKJr #USElection2024 #Transition #Biden #Gaetz #Hesgeth #Gabbard #Congress #news #USPolitics
11m Nov 15, 2024
11m
November 14, 2024 - AS IT BROKE: Trump nominates RFK Jr. to head Department of Health and Human Services
Simon's live update for Iain Dale's nightly programme on the UK's LBC.
10m Nov 14, 2024
10m
November 14, 2024 - Trump faces big fight ahead to get controversial Cabinet picks confirmed
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Ingrid Hipkiss.
5m Nov 14, 2024
5m
November 13, 2024 - Trump meets Biden, then unveils surprise Cabinet choices
Simon's live report for CNA with Julie Yoo and Arnold Gay anchoring. #Trump #Biden #Election2024 #Gaetz #Gabbard #Rubio #news #politics
4m Nov 13, 2024
4m
November 13, 2024 - Trump meets Biden at White House
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Corin Dann anchoring. #Trump #Biden #Election2024 #News #Politics #GOP #Harris
8m Nov 13, 2024
8m
November 11, 2024 - Stage set for Biden/Trump meeting at White House
Simon's preview of today's events at the White House for CNA, with Loke Wei Su anchoring.
5m Nov 13, 2024
5m
November 12, 2024 - AS IT BROKE: Trump names Fox anchor his Defense Secretary, and elevates Musk to official position
Simon's live update for Ben Kentish's late night programme on the UK's LBC.
4m Nov 13, 2024
4m
November 12, 2024 - Trump acolytes flock to Mar A Lago in search of Cabinet positions
Simon's live report for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Ingrid Hipkiss anchoring.
4m Nov 12, 2024
4m
November 12, 2024 - Senator Marco Rubio tipped for Secretary of State role in Trump administration
Simon's live update from Washington for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC. #rubio #trump #news #USElection2024 #state #politics #ukraine #china #cuba
3m Nov 12, 2024
3m
November 11, 2024 - MAGA zealot Tom Homan picked as Trump's deporter-in-chief
Simon's update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. #migrants #Trump #Election2024 #news #USpolitics
5m Nov 11, 2024
5m
November 11, 2024 - Hardline appointments indicate future trajectory of Trump's second term
Simon's live report for pan-Asian news channel CNA, with Loke Wei Su anchoring. #Transition #Trump #USElections2024 #Republicans #news
6m Nov 11, 2024
6m
November 9, 2024 - Nancy Pelosi blames everyone for Democrats' defeat, except Nancy Pelosi
Simon's live update with Matt Frei on LBC. #Election2024 #Pelosi #News #Trump #Democrats #GOP #Harris #Biden #News #USpolitics
7m Nov 09, 2024
7m
November 8, 2024 - "American Week": Donald Trump re-elected as Democrats reel
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 catch-up here afterwards.  This week:  Donald Trump's return. #news #politics #USElection2024 #Trump #Harris #Kamala #Biden #GOP #Congress #SCOTUS
11m Nov 08, 2024
11m
November 1, 2024 - "American Week": 'Garbage' dominates campaign, and may have cost Trump the presidency
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States to LBC's Friday night drivetime programme, this week presented by Ben Kentish.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on catch-up here afterwards. #Trump #Harris #Kamala #USElection2024 #AmericaDecides #Biden #politics #News
10m Nov 01, 2024
10m
October 28, 2024 - Trump's Madison Square Garden rally blows up in his face
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Ingrid Hipkiss.
8m Oct 29, 2024
8m
October 25, 2024 - "American Week": Harris urges Americans to save country from Trump's fascism
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live at 5:50pm each Friday, or find it on catchup here afterwards. #Harris #Kamala #USPolitics #Election2024 #USElection2024 #news #Biden #Trump #fascist
10m Oct 25, 2024
10m
October 18, 2024 - "American Week": Harris wades deeps into enemy terrain
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 catchup afterwards. #Harris #Kamala #Trump #Election2024 #USElection2024 #Biden #news #politics #uspolitics
10m Oct 18, 2024
10m
October 11, 2024 - "American Week": Some Democrats exude confidence, others remain fearful about election's outcome
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on catch-up here afterwards. #News #USElection2024 #Election2024 #Kamala #Harris #Trump #politics
10m Oct 11, 2024
10m
October 4, 2024 - "American Week": One month till election day, the race is deadlocked
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA, for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC,.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it here on catch-up afterwards.
10m Oct 04, 2024
10m
October 1, 2024 - AS IT BROKE: White House says Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel imminent
Simon's live update for Shelagh Fogarty's programme on the UK's LBC.
16m Oct 01, 2024
16m
September 28, 2024 - Remembering Dame Maggie Smith
Simon closed out his Saturday programme on the UK's LBC with some thoughts on Maggie Smith, who died on Friday at the age of 89.
5m Sep 28, 2024
5m
September 20, 2024 - "American Week": They didn't eat the pets
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for LBC's Friday night drivetime programme with Tom Swarbrick.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it here on-demand afterwards. #Springfield #Trump #Harris #Biden #news #Election2024 #politics
9m Sep 20, 2024
9m
September 13, 2024 - "American Week": The first handshake, the last debate
Simon's live weekly chronicle of events in the USA, for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night drivetime programme on LBC. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on demand afterwards. #News #Election2024 #Harris #Kamala #Trump #Biden #politics
10m Sep 14, 2024
10m
September 6, 2024 - "American Week": Harris and Trump engage in debate prep
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it here on demand afterwards.
10m Sep 07, 2024
10m
September 7, 2024 - Remembering Sergio Mendes, dead at 83
Simon filled in for Matt Frei on Saturday morning, and ended his programme with this tribute to the great Brazilian singer, who died on Friday.
3m Sep 07, 2024
3m
August 31, 2024 - "American Week": Harris finds the sizzle, while Trump can't find the grill
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for LBC's Friday drivetime programme, presented this week by Ben Kentish. #News #USPolitics #Kamala #Harris #Trump #Election2024 #USElection2024 #GOP #Biden
10m Aug 31, 2024
10m
August 23, 2024 - "American Week": At their Convention in Chicago, Democrats hail Harris
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA, this time reporting from Chicago where Democrats have nominated Kamala Harris the party's standard bearer in November's election.  For LBC's Friday drivetime programme, helmed this week by Ben Kentish. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on demand here afterwards. #news #DNC #Kamala #Harris #Trump #Obama #politics #Hillary #election2024 ...
9m Aug 23, 2024
9m