October 7, 2023 - AS IT BROKE: Biden speaks to Netanyahu after Hamas attacks on Israel
Simon's live update for the UK's rolling news station, LBC News.  With presenter David Domb.  #Biden #Israel #MidEast #Trump #Election2024 #News #World
8m Oct 07, 2023
8m
October 7, 2023 - Washington wakes up to "war" between Israel and Hamas
Simon's live update for Matt Frei's Saturday morning programme on the UK's LBC.  20 minutes later, the White House issued a statement that "unequivocally condemns" the Hamas assaults on Israel and saying that the US "stand firmly with the Government and people of Israel".  #Biden #MidEast #Israel #Gaza #Hamas #News
9m Oct 07, 2023
9m
October 6, 2023 - "American Week": McCarthy iced, Trump goes on trial and Biden builds more wall
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night drivetime show on LBC.  Listen live every week at 5:50pm, or find it on-demand here afterwards.  #Election2024 #GOP #Shutdown #News #Politics #Biden
9m Oct 06, 2023
9m
October 4, 2023 - Congress scrambles to replace ousted McCarthy as Speaker
Simon's live report for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Corin Dann anchoring.
7m Oct 04, 2023
7m
October 2, 2023 - Trump launches broadside against Judge, Prosecutor at start of civil fraud trial in New York
Simon's report on day one of former President Donald Trump's fraud trial in New York.  For Ben Kentish's late night programme on the UK's LBC.
8m Oct 03, 2023
8m
October 2nd, 2023 - US Roundup: Government shutdown narrowly averted
Simon's weekly look at the week ahead in the US for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning programme on LBC.  Listen live most weeks at 1230am, or find it here on catch-up afterwards.
15m Oct 02, 2023
15m
October 1, 2023 - U.S. Government shutdown averted by last-minute deal, but much uncertainty ahead
Simon's live report from Washington for South Africa's ENCA.  Courtesy: DStv 403.
11m Oct 01, 2023
11m
October 1, 2023 - US Government shutdown averted in "stunning" House of Representatives deal
Simon's live update for Sangita Myska's Sunday programme on the UK's LBC.
4m Oct 01, 2023
4m
LBC LOOKBACK: January 5, 1996 - My first U.S. government shutdown
In January 1996, a U.S. government shutdown dragged on for 21 days as a political battle raged between President Bill Clinton and his Republican opponents in Congress over the President's budget proposals.  With a fresh shutdown just hours away, here's a look back at events 27 years ago in Washington. This report aired originally on LBC on January 5th, 1996.
4m Sep 30, 2023
4m
September 30, 2023 -Republicans poised to spark government shutdown as Trump again demonstrates dominance over party
Simon's live chat with Matt Frei on the UK's LBC.
10m Sep 30, 2023
10m
September 29, 2023 - "American Week": Republicans propel America towards another government shutdown
Simon's weekly update on events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it on-demand here afterwards.  #shutdown #Trump #Biden #Election2024 #GOP
9m Sep 29, 2023
9m
September 29, 2023 - US Government shutdown looms as Republicans jockey for Speaker's position
Simon's live update from Washington as another US government shutdown looms. For Monocle Radio in the UK with presenter Vincey McAviney.
8m Sep 29, 2023
8m
September 28, 2023 - Trump skips second GOP debate, and blasts it as "boring" and "inconsequential"
Simon's live report for Monocle Radio in the UK with presenter Andrew Mueller.
7m Sep 28, 2023
7m
September 22, 2023 - "American Week": Biden urged to reconsider re-election bid
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA 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.
9m Sep 22, 2023
9m
September 15, 2023 - "American Week": Republicans launch Biden impeachment probe
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night drivetime show on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it here on catch-up afterwards.
9m Sep 15, 2023
9m
September 8, 2023 - "American Week": Biden arrives in Delhi for G20 Summit
Pre-empted by breaking news in the UK, Simon's edition of "American Week" from New Delhi where President Biden and Rishi Sunak have arrived to participate in the weekend's G20 Summit.  Listen live every Friday on LBC at 5:50pm, or find it on catch-up here afterwards.
9m Sep 08, 2023
9m
September 1, 2023 - "American Week": Proud Boys jailed as Trump says as President he will prosecute opponents
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night drivetime programme for LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on demand afterwards.
9m Sep 02, 2023
9m
August 28, 2023 - Trump trial date set for March 2024
Simon's live update for South Africa's ENCA TV on the big developments in two separate criminal cases against Former President Donald Trump.  With anchor Sally Burdett, via DSTV 403.
9m Aug 28, 2023
9m
August 25, 2023 - "American Week": The Mugshot
Simon's weekly update on life in the USA for LBC's Friday drivetime programme, presented this week by Ben Kentish.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on demand afterwards.
9m Aug 25, 2023
9m
August 18, 2023 - "American Week": Georgia uses anti-mafia statutes to bring criminal charges against Trump and 18 others
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it on catchup here afterwards.
9m Aug 18, 2023
9m
August 4, 2023 - "American Week": Trump pleads "not guilty" to 2020 election conspiracy charges
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on-demand here afterwards.
9m Aug 04, 2023
9m
August 2, 2024 - Trump indicted, accused of conspiracy in efforts to overturn 2020 Presidential election
Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on LBC.  This time, in the London studio.
8m Aug 04, 2023
8m
July 28, 2023 - "American Week": As the world burns, Congress digs in to UFOs
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday evening drivetime programme on LBC.  Listen live every week at 5:50pm on LBC, or find it on-demand here afterwards.
9m Jul 28, 2023
9m
July 21, 2023 - "American Week": Fresh trouble looms for Trump, and remembering Tony Bennett
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA, this week reported from New Delhi.  For LBC's Friday drivetime programme, this week presented by Ben Kentish.  Listen live every week at 5:50pm, or find it here on-demand afterwards.
9m Jul 21, 2023
9m
July 7, 2023 - "American Week": Biden prepares to order cluster munitions to Ukraine, sparking controversy ahead of UK, NATO visits
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in America for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it here on-demand afterwards.
10m Jul 07, 2023
10m
July 5, 2023 - Biden expresses anxiety over prospects for Sweden's membership of NATO
Simon's live report for CNA, with Julie Yoo and Teresa Tang anchoring.
3m Jul 06, 2023
3m
July 4, 2023 - Federal judge limits Biden's contact with social media companies, limiting ability to correct misinformation
Simon's live report for CNA with Steve Lai and Julie Yoo anchoring.
4m Jul 06, 2023
4m
July 3, 2023 - Biden defends Israel after deadly Israeli army operation in Jenin
Simon's live update for pan-Asian news channel CNA, with Julie Yoo anchoring.
2m Jul 06, 2023
2m
July 3, 2023 - US Roundup: US seeks new spies in Russia after Wagner Group mutiny
Simon's live update for Nick Abbot's Sunday night  / Monday morning programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live most Mondays at 12:30am or find it on-demand here afterwards.
20m Jul 06, 2023
20m
June 30, 2023 - "American Week": Biden on Russia, Trump on tape, and Republicans resurgent on US Supreme Court
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in America for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on-demand here afterwards.
10m Jun 30, 2023
10m
June 26, 2023 - US Roundup: White House says attempted uprising in Russia reavals "cracks" in Putin's authority
Simon's live report for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning programme on the UK's LBC.
15m Jun 26, 2023
15m
June 23, 2023 - "American Week": Biden brands Xi a "dictator", and rolls the red carpet out for Modi
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-demand here afterwards.
10m Jun 23, 2023
10m
June 16, 2023 - Trump and Johnson face the music, but suffer different fates...at least for now
Simon's live update for Lewis Goodall's Friday night programme on the UK's LBC.
9m Jun 16, 2023
9m
June 16, 2023 - "American Week": Trump pleads innocent to federal criminal charges and - if elected - vows to launch criminal probe of Bidens
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on-demand here afterwards.
10m Jun 16, 2023
10m
June 13, 2023 - In stunning act of political theatre, Trump meets supporters in Miami after historic arraignment
Simon's live update on an extraordinary day in Miami, for Colin Brazier's late night programme on the UK's LBC.
12m Jun 13, 2023
12m
June 13, 2023 - Stage set in Miami for Trump's historic court appearance
Simon's live update for The Lunchtime News on the UK's rolling news station LBC News, with presenter Simon Conway.
7m Jun 13, 2023
7m
June 12, 2023 - Trump defiant ahead of Tuesday court appearance in documents case
Simon's live update for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning programme on LBC.  Listen live most weeks at 12:30am, or find it on-demand here afterwards.
15m Jun 12, 2023
15m
June 9, 2023 - "American Week": Department of Justice indicts Trump in classified documents case
Simon's weekly update on events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it on-demand here afterwards.  #Trump #Biden #Sunak
10m Jun 09, 2023
10m
May 27, 2023 - "American Week": DeSantis places way too much trust in Twitter as he enters Presidential race
Simon's weekly chronicle of life in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night programme on LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm on find it on-demand here afterwards. Note from Simon: one phrase has been changed from the original broadcast version to clarify my description of Ike Turner's violent and abusive behaviour during their marriage.
9m May 26, 2023
9m
May 19, 2023 - "American Week": Biden cuts Pacific trip short as America heads towards debt default
Simon's weekly chronicle of life in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night programme on LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it on catch-up here afterwards.
9m May 20, 2023
9m
May 12, 2023 - "American Week": Teflon Don upends conventional wisdom yet again
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night programme on LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it here on-demand afterwards.
9m May 12, 2023
9m
April 28, 2023 - "American Week": Biden announces re-election bid
Simon's weekly update from the United States, this week coming via Beijing.  For Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on-demand here afterwards.
9m Apr 28, 2023
9m
April 21, 2023 - "American Week": Biden plans re-election announcement as America's gun problem intensifies
Simon's weekly update from 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.
9m Apr 21, 2023
9m
April 14, 2023 - "American Week": Biden tours Ireland while America's secrets leak
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on-demand here afterwards.  #Biden #News #Trump #Election2024 #Secrets
9m Apr 14, 2023
9m
April 13, 2023 - Suspect detained in leak of US government secrets
Simon's live update for Ben Kentish's late night programme on the UK's LBC.
5m Apr 14, 2023
5m
April 10, 2023 - US Roundup: Expelled Tennessee lawmakers become symbol of US polarisation
Simon's live update for Nick Abbot's Sunday night/Monday morning programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen to Nick and Simon live every Monday at 1230am, or find them on catch-up here afterwards.
12m Apr 10, 2023
12m
April 5, 2023 - Trump, in Florida, launches fresh assault on prosecutor & judge following Tuesday's indictment
Simon's live update for "Afternoon Drive with John Maytham" on South Africa's CapeTalk Radio.
9m Apr 05, 2023
9m
April 5, 2023 - Home in Florida, Trump continues to rage about his criminal indictment
Simon's live update for "The Lunchtime News" on the UK's LBC News, with presenter Simon Conway.
8m Apr 05, 2023
8m
April 4, 2023 - Trump pleads not guilty to 34 charges in New York court
Simon's live update the UK's LBC with Colin Brazier presenting.
9m Apr 04, 2023
9m
April 4, 2023 - Trump heads to court to be arrested and fingerprinted
Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime show on the UK's LBC.
4m Apr 04, 2023
4m