April 28, 2026 - King and Queen arrive in Washington, but can they save the UK-US relationship?
Simon's report on the four day State Visit that got underway on Monday, and the prospects for a "win", whatever that looks like. For Monocle Radio's "The Globalist" presented by Georgina Godwin.
7m Apr 28
7m
April 27, 2026 - King and Queen arrive in US today as Trump asserts "I'm not a rapist"
Simon's live update from Washington after a disquieting weekend. With James O'Brien on LBC.
13m Apr 27
13m
April 26, 2026 - "I'm not a rapist", Trump tells CBS 60 Minutes in response to WHCD suspect's 'manifesto'
Simon's live update for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning programme on LBC.  Tonight, a stunning exchange between President Trump and one of America's top news anchors in the aftermath of the attempt to attack White House Correspondents Dinner at the Hilton in Washington.
9m Apr 27
9m
April 26, 2026 - Authorities say Hilton attack suspect was "likely" trying to kill Trump and other U.S. officials
Simon's live update from Washington for LBC with Ranvir Singh presenting.
12m Apr 26
12m
April 26, 2026 - Investigation unearths "manifesto" by Hilton attack suspect , but questions mount about security procedures
Simon's live update on the investigation into Saturday night's attempted attack on the "Hinckley Hilton" as President Trump was in the ballroom for the White House Correspondents' Association annual dinner. With Henry Riley on the UK's LBC.
12m Apr 26
12m
April 25, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Shots fired at White House Correspondents Dinner - Part Three
Simon's continuing live coverage of events in Washington DC, with instant analysis of President Trump's comments in the White House briefing room following his return from the Hilton hotel.
15m Apr 26
15m
April 25, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Shots fired at White House Correspondents Dinner - Part Two
More of Simon's rolling news coverage for LBC and LBC News with Clive Bull presenting, as the White House Correspondents' Dinner was scrubbed following an attempted attack on Trump administration officials at the Hilton hotel.
12m Apr 26
12m
April 25, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Shots fired at White House Correspondents Dinner - Part One
Simon's rolling live coverage on LBC of the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Association annual dinner at the Hilton hotel in the centre of the city. With Clive Bull presenting in London.
12m Apr 26
12m
April 25, 2026 - King and Queen's State Visit to US to begin Monday, but what does a 'win' look like?
Simon's preview of the State Visit for Vanessa Feltz's Saturday afternoon programme on LBC.
12m Apr 25
12m
April 25, 2026 - Trump to attend first White House Correspondents' Dinner, after swelling briefing room with propagandists
Simon's preview of tonight's ghastly event in Washington, at which journalists who claim to be responsible members of the Fourth Estate will break bread and flatter the politicians they cover.  With David Harper on the UK's rolling news station LBC News.
5m Apr 25
5m
April 25, 2026 - As Americans worry about petrol prices, Trump's obsession with memorials to himself goes into overdrive
Simon's live roundup for Matt Frei's Saturday morning programme on LBC.
11m Apr 25
11m
April 24, 2026 - "American Week": U.S. threatens to review Falkland Islands' British sovereignty, as King and Queen pack bags for Washington
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. This week: -- the Pentagon threatens the Falklands ahead of the Royal visit -- Trump makes more contradictory claims about Iran -- FBI Director Kash Patel is accused of dereliction of duty -- Why a Congressional race in New York is turning into a massive headache for the big ...
11m Apr 24
11m
April 24, 2026 - 72 hours before Royal Visit, Trump threatens to review status of The Falkland Islands
Simon's live roundup of the latest events in the United States for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC.
17m Apr 24
17m
April 23, 2026 - US Roundup: Trump announces extension of Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks
Simon's live update from Washington, as President Trump prepares to receive the King and Queen next week, vows not to use nuclear weapons against Iran, and announces a three week extension to the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel.
10m Apr 24
10m
April 22, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: U.S. Navy Secretary ousted in the middle of Trump's naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz
More unexpected news from Washington, as Navy Secretary John Phelan becomes the latest senior figure at the Pentagon to be defenstrated by Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth.  Mine with Henry Riley on LBC.
6m Apr 22
6m
April 22, 2026 - More whiplash as Trump indicates his indefinite ceasefire might not be...indefinite
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with John Campbell presenting.
6m Apr 22
6m
April 22, 2026 - Trump shows signs of remorse after extending Iran truce indefinitely
Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.
3m Apr 22
3m
April 22, 2026 - Trump unravels as Iran eschews talks and his approval rating craters
Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC.
17m Apr 22
17m
April 21, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Trump U-turns, extends ceasefire with Iran, but also US blockade of Strait
Simon's live breaking news update for Iain Dale's programme on the UK's LBC.
3m Apr 21
3m
April 19, 2026 - Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as peace negotiations hang in balance
Simon's live update for Vanessa Feltz' Saturday afternoon programme on LBC.
13m Apr 19
13m
April 18, 2026 - Trump can't save himself from Trump, as agreement with Iran now looks uncertain
Simon's live update for Matt Frei's Saturday morning programme on the UK's LBC.
11m Apr 18
11m
April 17, 2026 - "American Week": Trump becomes increasingly unstable, enraging once-loyal supporters
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. Today: Trump closes in on a peace deal with Iran, but only after his own erratic behaviour raises huge questions about his mental stability. Plus, preparations are underway for the visit of the King.
11m Apr 17
11m
April 15, 2026 - Trump is bonkers, but why aren't reporters telling you that?
Simon's live roundup with James O'Brien on the UK's LBC.  Today, the President plans to strike a "Grand Bargain" with Iran's brutal, murderous, fundamentalist regime. And why reporters are slow-walking the issue of Trump's evident mental instability. #iran #Trump #midterms #25thAmendment
14m Apr 15
14m
April 14, 2026 - Trump flays Meloni after she defends Pope Leo from White House attacks
Simon's live update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC.
4m Apr 14
4m
April 13, 2026 - Trump struggles to explain purpose of US blockade of Strait of Hormuz, and to explain picture depicting him as Jesus
Simon's live update for South Africa's Newzroom Afrika TV, with Xoli Mngambi anchoring. Courtesy DStv405
12m Apr 14
12m
April 13, 2026 - Trump begins his blockade of Strait of Hormuz, and deletes an offensive social media post
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report", reunited at long last with the great John Campbell. #trump #iran #blasphemy #midterms
6m Apr 13
6m
April 13, 2026 - Trump deletes controversial post depicting him as Jesus, claiming he thought he was depicted as a doctor
Simon's live update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on President Trump's blasphemous social media depiction of himself as Jesus, and his vicious ad hominem attack on the Pope.
4m Apr 13
4m
April 13, 2026 - Trump's naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz raises fresh questions about his mental stability
Back from a week-long break, Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC.
9m Apr 13
9m
April 3, 2026 - "American Week": Pam Bondi walks the plank
Simon's live update for LBC's Friday evening drivetime programme...this week, presented by...Simon. Tonight:  Bondi fired, while Trump stumbles again over Iran, and Artemis II heads to the moon.
14m Apr 03
14m
April 1, 2026 - Trump says he is considering withrawal from NATO, and it's not an April Fool's joke
Simon's live chat with James O'Brien on the UK's LBC, as Trump claims he will end his war on Iran in "the next two or three weeks", and pledges to consider withdrawing the United States from NATO....a seismic moment in post-war history.
19m Apr 01
19m
March 28, 2026 - Iran launches strike on US forces in Saudi as Trump projects invincibility
Simon's live update for Matt Frei's Saturday morning programme on the UK's LBC.
10m Mar 28
10m
March 27, 2026 - "American Week": One month on, there's no end in sight to Trump's war on Iran
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. This week:  Trump blows hot-and-cold over Iran peace talks as his military escalation continues, and America's tech giants finally get their "Big Tobacco" style comeuppance. #trump #iran #Democrats #bigtech #lbc #news #americanweek #simonmarks
11m Mar 27
11m
March 27, 2026 - Does even Trump know if he's escalating or de-escalating in Iran?
Simon's live round up for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC. Today: fresh efforts by top Trump officials to imbue the war on Iran with a Christian nationalist ethos, and mixed signals over whether Trump is building up his campaign, or looking for an off-ramp.
12m Mar 27
12m
March 26, 2026 - Trump says he is not sure that U.S. is "willing" to strike peace deal with Iran
Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC, as Trump held the first made-for-TV meeting of his Cabinet since the war began, and sounded very unsure about whether he truly wants to end the conflict.
4m Mar 26
4m
March 26, 2026 - Trump claims Iran is "afraid to say" they want to make a deal, as his approval ratings crater
US President Donald Trump has insisted that Iran is taking part in peace talks as he continues to push back on Tehran’s denials of being at the negotiating table. Simon's live update for The Claire Byrne Show on Ireland's Newstalk.
9m Mar 26
9m
March 25, 2026 - Iranians reject US peace plan, as Trump takes steps for possible ground war
Simon's live update for "Tonight With Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC.  This evening, the Iranians reject Trump's 15-point proposal, and on Capitol Hill anxiety grows about the possible deployment of American boots-on-the-ground in Iran.
3m Mar 25
3m
March 25, 2026 - AS TWO STORIES BROKE: Iran rejects US peace plan, and tech giants lose a landmark case in California
Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. Today....Iran spurns Trump's proposed 15-point peace plan, accusing the President of "negotiating with himself". And Google and Meta lose a massive court case over the addictive nature of their products, with huge global implications.
7m Mar 25
7m
March 25, 2026 - US conveys 15-point peace plan to Iran that raises even more questions about Trump's credibility
Simon's live chat with James O'Brien on the UK's LBC.
13m Mar 25
13m
March 24, 2026 - US sends 15-point peace proposal to Iran via Pakistani mediators
Simon's live update for LBC, with Henry Riley presenting.
6m Mar 24
6m
March 23, 2026 - What ever happened to the idea of an Iranian popular uprising?
Simon's live report for Iain Dale's programme on the UK's LBC.
5m Mar 24
5m
March 23, 2026 - Iran denies any talks with US, amid reports that indirect contacts with Trump have occurred
Simon's live update for "Tonight With Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC, as the US and Iran parry over whether talks between the two countries to end the war are taking place.
5m Mar 23
5m
March 23, 2026 - Trump reveals surprise talks with Iran, but can they end the war?
Simon's live update for Newzroom Afrika TV in South Africa, with Xoli Mngambi anchoring.  Today, is there a chance for peace between the US/Israel and Iran?
9m Mar 23
9m
March 23, 2026 - Are talks really underway between the US and Iran?
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Ingrid Hipkiss.
5m Mar 23
5m
March 23, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Speaker of Iranian Parliament "invited to meet Witkoff, Kushner"
Simon's live breaking news update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  On a fast-moving day, is Mohammed Ghalibaf, the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, the mystery "top person" with whom the US has been communicated inside Iran?
5m Mar 23
5m
March 23, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Trump postpones bombing of Iran's power plants, citing "talks" with Iranian officials
Simon's breaking news update for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC, as President Trump TACOs over his threatened bombing of Iran's energy infrastructure.
13m Mar 23
13m
March 22, 2026 - Trump and Starmer have "constructive" call on Iran
Simon's weekly roundup for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning overnight programme on the UK's LBC.
10m Mar 23
10m
March 20, 2026 - "American Week": Trump finds no offramp in Iran, as one of his senior advisors quits over the war
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. This week:  Who's in charge of the war on Iran, and how might Trump quell a rebellion within his own ranks?
11m Mar 20
11m
March 19, 2026 - Trump claims US knew nothing of Israel's decision to attack Iranian gas field
Simon's live update for James O'Brien's programme on the UK's LBC.
12m Mar 19
12m
March 17, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Israel claims it assassinated two top security officials in Iran
Simon's breaking news update for the UK's rolling news station, LBC News.
2m Mar 17
2m
March 14, 2026 - U.S. Embassy in Baghdad hit by Iranian explosive after Trump claims to have "obliterated" Iran's Kharg Island
Simon's live update for Matt Frei's Saturday morning programme on the UK's LBC.
11m Mar 14
11m