July 28, 2016 - Hillary's big speech
Simon's instant reaction to Hillary Clinton's big speech at the Democratic Convention, via Radio New Zealand's "Checkpoint".
9m Jul 29, 2016
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July 29, 2016 - Hillary's big night in Philly
Simon's report on Hillary Clinton's acceptance speech at the Democratic Convention, and her critique of Donald Trump. Via LBC's Morning News with Lisa Aziz.
4m Jul 29, 2016
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July 28, 2016 - Hillary's big night
My final, pre-speech preview of Hillary Clinton's speech at the Democratic Convention, via LBC's Darren Adam show.
9m Jul 29, 2016
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July 28, 2016 - Hillary Clinton's big night in Philadelphia
My look ahead to Hillary Clinton's all-important speech to the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia, live on LBC. The host is Clive Bull.
5m Jul 28, 2016
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July 28, 2016 - Trump endures withering Democratic Party attacks over Russia comments
With Hillary Clinton poised to make the most important speech of her life at the Democratic Party's convention in Philadelphia, Donald Trump scrambled to defuse Democrats' attacks over his comments on Russia. Simon reported live from the Convention for Radio New Zealand's Morning Report, where the host was Susie Ferguson and the mood music was provided by Sheila E. #DNC2016 #Clinton #Obama #Tru...
5m Jul 28, 2016
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July 28, 2016: Hillary Clinton faces big task in Democratic Convention speech
Simon's preview of Hillary Clinton's big speech at the Democratic Convention, via LBC London News with host Chris Golds. #Clinton #DNC2016 #DemsinPhilly #Obama #Election2015
13m Jul 28, 2016
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July 28, 2016 - Obama's stirring speech at Democratic Convention
Simon's full coverage of President Obama's stirring speech to the Democratic Convention, in which he offered Hillary Clinton a full-throated endorsement in the November Presidential election. Via LBC's Morning News.
4m Jul 28, 2016
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July 28, 2016 - Hillary's big task tonight
A preview of Hillary Clinton's big speech in Philadelphia, and a look back on Barack Obama's last night. Plus, a request for help with dream interpretation. Via LBC, with host Iain Dale.
6m Jul 28, 2016
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July 27, 2016 - Clinton campaign assails Trump over Russia remarks
As the row over Donald Trump's remarks on Russia intensified, Simon reported live for LBC with host Clive Bull.
6m Jul 27, 2016
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July 27, 2016 - Trump accused of encouraging Russia's cyber espionage
Donald Trump was accused by Democrats at their convention in Philadelphia of encouraging the Russians target cyber espionage on Hillary Clinton. At a press conference in Florida, the Republican candidate appealed to the Russians to help find Hillary Clinton's "thirty thousand missing E-mails". Clinton campaign officials called the comments a "national security issue". Simon's report aired on Ra...
4m Jul 27, 2016
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July 27, 2016 - Obama prepares to address Democratic Convention
With Barack Obama preparing to address Democrats at their convention and throw his weight behind Hillary Clinton, he's been given a political gift by Donald Trump. The Republican candidate appeared to be encouraging Russian cyber espionage of the Clinton campaign. Simon appeared live on Iain Dale's drive time program on the UK's LBC.
4m Jul 27, 2016
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July 27, 2016 - Hillary Clinton clinches Democratic nomination
Simon's full coverage of an historic night in American politics, as Hillary Clinton became the first woman ever nominated to lead a major political party in the race for the Presidency. Simon's reporting here for the LBC Morning News.
4m Jul 27, 2016
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July 26, 2016 - Sanders diehards walk out of Convention as Hillary makes history
Simon's latest update from the Democratic Convention aired on LBC with host Darren Adam.
9m Jul 27, 2016
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July 26, 2016 - Clinton poised for nomination, but will there be more disarray?
The moment has arrived for Hillary Clinton - later on Tuesday she'll become the first woman ever nominated to lead a major political party into a US Presidential election. But can she unify the party around her leadership? And what of new polls showing Trump ahead? Simon's latest update via Radio New Zealand's Morning Report, with host Guyon Espinar. #DNC2016 #Clinton #Election2016 #Obama #FLOTUS
4m Jul 26, 2016
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July 26, 2016 - Big night ahead for Democrats at Convention in Philadelphia
With Democrats gathering for the second night of their party's convention in Philadelphia, Hillary Clinton is poised to become the first woman ever nominated to be a major party's Presidential candidate in the US. But can she unify Democrats around her? Simon's report for LBC with host Clive Bull.
4m Jul 26, 2016
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July 26, 2016 - Michelle Obama's big speech
The afternoon after Michelle Obama's clarion call on Democrats to support Hillary Clinton's bid for the Presidency, Simon discussed the outlook for the Convention with Iain Dale on LBC.
6m Jul 26, 2016
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July 26, 2016 - Will Democrats now swing behind Hillary Clinton?
After a day of disunity on the floor of the Democratic Convention, can the party now swing behind Hillary Clinton's candidacy? Simon spoke to Chris Golds on rolling news station LBC London News in the UK.
11m Jul 26, 2016
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July 26, 2016 - Can Democrats unify around Hillary?
On Day Two of the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia, will there be more scenes of Bernie Sanders supporters disrupting proceedings? Or can the Democrats now begin the task of unifying around Hillary Clinton? My live report from Philadelphia on LBC, with host Tom Swarbrick. #DNC #DemsinPhilly #Clinton #FLOTUS #Sanders #Bernie
5m Jul 26, 2016
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July 25, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Bernie Sanders tries to damp down uproar at Philadelphia Convention
At moments during the first night of the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia, it appeared that what the New York Times called "political bedlam" would engulf the event. Simon reported live from the arena for broadcasters worldwide, including LBC in the UK. He speaks here to host Darren Adam.
9m Jul 26, 2016
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July 25, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Uproar on the floor of the Democratic Convention
As diehard Bernie Sanders fans began shouting down every reference to Hillary Clinton made during the opening session of the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia, Simon reported live into Ian Collins' program on LBC.
4m Jul 26, 2016
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July 25, 2016 - FBI probe of Democratic E-mail leak launched as convention begins
Simon's latest report from the Democratic Convention for LBC's Iain Dale at Drive.
4m Jul 25, 2016
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July 25, 2016 - US Ambassador to South Africa warned of need to replace DNC chief
As the Democratic Party's convention gets underway in Philadelphia, an e-mail hack attack has underscored deep divisions between supporters of Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton. And it's emerged that the US Ambassador to South Africa warned the White House that he believed new leadership was needed at the top of the Democratic National Committee. Simon's report aired on ENCA, South Africa's 24...
5m Jul 25, 2016
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July 25, 2016 - FBI launches probe of DNC e-mail hack
As the FBI launched a probe into the hacking of Democratic Party e-mail servers, Simon reported the latest on the story live from the Democratic Convention in Cleveland. He spoke to host Chris Golds on LBC London News in the UK.
9m Jul 25, 2016
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July 25, 2016 - Democrats in disarray after e-mail hack
As Democrats gathered in Philadelphia for their convention, fresh strains erupted between supporters of Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders. Leaked e-mails showed the Democratic National Committee failed to honor neutrality, and tried to undermine Senator Sanders' campaign during the party's primary elections. Simon's report aired on LBC with host Tom Swarbrick.
4m Jul 25, 2016
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July 25, 2016 - Democratic Party chief to resign over "rigged" primary process
On the eve of the Democratic Party's convention in Philadelphia, the head of the Democratic National Committee announced her intention to resign over leaked e-mails showing the DNC was secretly battling to undermine Bernie Sanders' Presidential campaign. Simon reported the story for Radio New Zealand's Morning Report. The host is Guyon Espinar. #Clinton #DNCinPHL #Election2016 #Obama #Sanders ...
7m Jul 25, 2016
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July 22, 2016 - Trump reopens wounds with Cruz in aftermath of Convention
Less than 12 hours after the Republican Convention concluded with his keynote speech, Donald Trump decided to reopen old wounds with Texas Senator Ted Cruz. Simon covered the story, and gave an end-of-the-week overview to Chris Golds on LBC London News.
11m Jul 23, 2016
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July 22, 2016 - So, how did Trump get on?
Simon's wrap-up of the Republican Convention in Cleveland on Shelagh Fogarty's program on LBC. More next week from the Democratic Convention in Cleveland.
9m Jul 22, 2016
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July 22, 2016 - Trump vows to become "law and order President"
The Republican Convention wrapped up with Donald Trump's speech to delegates in Cleveland - the longest acceptance speech by any party nominee in modern history. He vowed to become a "law and order" President who would restore a sense of security and stability to the lives of Americans. Simon's complete wrap-up of Mr. Trump's speech, and preview of next week's Democratic Party convention in Phi...
10m Jul 22, 2016
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July 21, 2016 - Trump speech will focus on law, order, security, stability
Simon's final preview of Donald Trump's big RNC speech, via Darren Adam's program on Britain's LBC.
13m Jul 22, 2016
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July 21, 2016 - Trump prepares to address Convention, but can he save it?
Donald Trump is preparing to address the Republican Convention in Cleveland, but can he save it from more stumbles, embarrassments and stunning political moments? Simon's report via Morning Report on Radio New Zealand with host Guyon Espinar.
5m Jul 21, 2016
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July 21, 2016 - Cruz doubles down on refusal to endorse Trump as uproar continues
With uproar continuing in Cleveland over Ted Cruz's refusal to endorse Donald Trump for the US Presidency, Donald Trump has also caused fresh controversy with remarks over the future of NATO. Simon's report live from the Cleveland convention site aired on LBC London News with host Chris Golds.
10m Jul 21, 2016
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July 21, 2016 - Amid Republican fury, Cruz stands by non-endorsement of Trump
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas is standing by his decision not to endorse Donald Trump for the Presidency during a speech at the Republican Convention in Cleveland that brought uproar to the arena.Mr. Cruz told Republicans from Texas today that he will never endorse anyone who targets members of his family during political campaigns....a clear reference to the bruising primary election process that ...
6m Jul 21, 2016
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July 21, 2016 - Uproar in Cleveland as Cruz fails to endorse Trump
There were yet more extraordinary scenes on the floor of the Republican Convention in Cleveland, after former Presidential aspirant Senator Ted Cruz refused to endorse Donald Trump's bid for the Presidency. Simon covered the historic scenes from the hall for networks worldwide. This report aired on LBC's Morning News in the UK.
3m Jul 21, 2016
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July 20 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Uproar at Republican Convention after Cruz refuses to endorse Trump
Simon's report at the end of an historic night in American politics, via Dubai Eye with Brandi Scott and Richard Dean.
5m Jul 21, 2016
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July 19, 2016 - Radio New Zealand's "The Panel" from the Republican Convention
Simon's analysis of the latest events at the Republican Convention, including Donald Trump's acceptance of the party's Presidential nomination, aired on Radio New Zealand's "The Panel" with host Jim Mora.
12m Jul 20, 2016
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July 20, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Melania Trump's speechwriter takes the fall
Dramatic developments again at the Republican Convention, where the Melania Trump plagiarism scandal has had new life breathed into it. Simon's report aired on LBC, where the host was Andrew Castle.
3m Jul 20, 2016
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July 20, 2016 - Trump accepts nomination, but can he secure Republican unity?
Simon's latest report from the Republican Convention in Cleveland aired on LBC, with host Shelagh Fogarty.
6m Jul 20, 2016
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July 19, 2016 - Trump secures nomination with Republican divisions on full display
Simon's coverage from the floor of the Republican Convention in Cleveland, shortly after Donald Trump formally accepted the party's Presidential nomination. From "Checkpoint", Radio New Zealand's TV/radio simulcast evening broadcast hosted by John Campbell.
5m Jul 20, 2016
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July 19, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Trump clinches GOP nomination
Simon's analysis after Donald Trump's unexpected decision to accept the nomination during the 2nd night of the Republican Convention....as opposed to waiting for his Thursday night speech in Cleveland. Via LBC in the UK with Darren Adam.
5m Jul 20, 2016
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July 20, 2016 - Trump clinches it, but will Republicans rally round him?
On the second night of the Republican Convention in Cleveland, Donald Trump secured the party's Presidential nomination and accepted the honor of leading Republicans into November. Simon's report aired on radio stations around the world, like LBC in the UK.
3m Jul 20, 2016
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July 19, 2016 - Trump Wins Nomination
Finally, after months of internecine warfare, Donald Trump officially secured the Republican Party's Presidential nomination. Simon reported events live for LBC in the UK, talking here to Darren Adam.
6m Jul 20, 2016
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July 19, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Trump wins nomination
Simon was on the floor of the Republican Convention the moment that Donald Trump became the party's Presidential nominee. His report aired on radio stations worldwide, including Britain's LBC.
1m Jul 20, 2016
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July 19, 2016 - Republican disarray amid Melania Trump plagiarism claims
Republican campaign strategists are offering a variety of different refutations of claims that Melania Trump plagiarized part of her Convention speech from an address originally made by Michelle Obama. Simon brought the latest news from Cleveland to listeners of Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report".
6m Jul 19, 2016
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July 19, 2016 - Republican Convention goes viral, but not the way Trump wanted
After a rough first day, Donald Trump's convention found itself overshadowed by questions concerning Melania Trump's apparent plagiarism of Michelle Obama, and a contagious viral sweeping one Convention delegation. Simon brought LBC's Andrew Castle all the latest news from Cleveland.
4m Jul 19, 2016
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July 18, 2016 - RNC Day 1
Before it all went wrong for Melania Trump, it almost went wrong for Donald Trump as well. Simon reported live from the floor of the Republican Convention for Radio New Zealand's "Checkpoint" with host John Campbell.
5m Jul 19, 2016
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July 19, 2016 - Plagiarism allegations roil Melania Trump as Republican Convention continues
No sooner had Melania Trump finished her speech in Cleveland than she was being accused of plagiarizing an earlier oration given by Michelle Obama back in 2008. Simon covered the fallout, and looked forward to day two of the RNCinCLE in this live report from Cleveland on LBC London News with host Chris Golds.
12m Jul 19, 2016
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July 19 2016 - Trump team denies plagiarism allegations
Donald Trump's campaign team has gone into full damage limitation mode after it emerged that Melania Trump's speech contained several echoes of an address Michelle Obama made to the Democratic Party's convention in 2008. Simon's report is from LBC's hourly news.
1m Jul 19, 2016
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July 18, 2016 - Dramatic moments during first day of Republican Convention
Simon's update on a series of dramatic developments at the Republican Convention aired on Radio New Zealand with host Jesse Mulligan.
9m Jul 19, 2016
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July 18, 2016 - Night One of the RNC underway in Cleveland
Simon's live update from the Republican Convention in Cleveland aired on Darren Adam's overnight show on Britain's LBC. #RNCinCLE #Trump #RNC #Election2016
6m Jul 19, 2016
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July 18, 2016 - Defiance on open display at Trump's convention
Within hours of commencing, anti-Trump forces took part in a defiant protest on the floor of the Republican Convention in Cleveland. Simon reported the story from the arena for LBC's hourly news bulletins.
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