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variety of different refutations of claims that Melania Trump plagiarized part of her Convention speech from an address originally made by Michelle Obama.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.
1m Jul 18, 2016
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July 18, 2016 - Defiance on open display at Trump's Convention
Within hours of getting underway, there was an extraordinary display of defiance by anti-Trump delegates at the Republican Convention in Cleveland. Simon reported the story for LBC's hourly news.
1m Jul 18, 2016
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July 18, 2016 - Trump aims to unify party at #RNCinCLE
Simon reported live for Radio New Zealand's Morning Report from the floor of the Republican National Convention, which Donald Trump hopes will serve as his coming-out party.
5m Jul 18, 2016
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July 18, 2016 - RNC gets underway with Trump losing a round
Simon brought listeners of Clive Bull's program on Britain's LBC live coverage of the opening of the Republican National Convention. #RNCinCLE #Election2016 #Trump #GOP
3m Jul 18, 2016
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July 18, 2016 - Republican Convention Opens
With a full report on the opening of the Republican Convention, and breaking news about the reported firing of one of America's top media executives, Simon appeared on LBC's Drivetime program, talking to host Tom Swarbrick. #foxnews #ailes #rncincle #rnc2016
5m Jul 18, 2016
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July 18, 2016 - RNC gets underway in Cleveland as questions about Trump remain
Can Donald Trump succeed in his aim of unifying the Republican Party around his Presidential candidacy? His big opportunity comes at the Republican Convention in Cleveland, and Simon previewed the event live on South Africa's 24-hour TV news channel ENCA. #RNCinCLE #Trump #RNC #Election2016 #BlackLivesMatter
7m Jul 18, 2016
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July 18, 2016 - Louisiana shooting update and RNC preview
Simon's coverage live from Cleveland of the major news stories of the day, via LBC London News in the UK. Talking here to presenter Chris Golds about the latest on the Louisiana police shootings....and the upcoming Republican Convention.
8m Jul 18, 2016
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July 18, 2016 - Louisiana shootings overshadow first day of RNC
Simon spoke to LBC's Shelagh Fogarty about the latest events in both Louisiana and Cleveland. #RNCinCLE #Obama #Trump
4m Jul 18, 2016
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July 18 2016 - Weekly News Roundup via Dubai Eye
Simon's weekly news roundup on Dubai Eye's "Drive Live" came live from Cleveland where Republicans are gathering for their party's Convention.
8m Jul 18, 2016
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July 18, 2016 - Motivation uncertain in Louisiana police shooting
US authorities began a major investigation into the motive for a gun attack on police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. It left 3 officers dead, and 3 more in hospital. The shooter, Gavin Long, was a former US Marine who served in Iraq. He was killed by police as the attack unfolded. Simon's report aired on "Checkpoint", Radio New Zealand's flagship evening program hosted by John Campbell.
3m Jul 18, 2016
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July 17, 2016: AS IT BROKE - Louisiana Shootings
As news broke of another mass shooting of police, this time in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Britain's LBC broke into programming for Simon's live report on the story. He speaks here to host Stig Abell. #BLM #BlackLivesMatter #Louisiana #Obama
4m Jul 18, 2016
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July 16, 2016 - Trump's lukewarm unveiling of Pence
Donald Trump's unveiling of his running mate, Mike Pence, turned into theater-of-the-absurd in New York City. Simon reported the story live for LBC in the UK, talking here to host Ian Payne. #trump #pence #election2016 #republicans
6m Jul 16, 2016
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July 15, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Attempted coup in Turkey
Washington watched astonished as tanks took to the streets of Istanbul and Ankara. Simon brought the US reaction to Nick Abbott's program on Britain's LBC.
4m Jul 15, 2016
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July 15, 2016 - US reacts to Nice; Trump unveils running mate
There was heated rhetoric on America's campaign trail in the aftermath of the tragic attack on Nice. And heated speculation, too, about whether Donald Trump is happy with his just-announced choice of running mate. Simon's report aired on Iain Dale at Drive on Britain's LBC.
4m Jul 15, 2016
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July 15, 2016 - After Nice attack, top Republican calls for Muslim deportations
The horrific attack on Nice that left more than 80 people dead and 100 injured brought a wide array of reactions in the US. None was more extreme than the proposal of a senior Republican, Newt Gingrich, to start deporting Muslims. Simon reported the story on Shelagh Fogarty's program on Britain's LBC. #Nice #NiceAttack #Obama #Clinton #Trump #Gingrich #Election2016
3m Jul 15, 2016
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July 15, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Hillary Clinton condemns Nice attack
As US reaction broke to the Bastille Day attack on Nice, Simon kept listeners of LBC Radio in the UK up-dated from Washington. He speaks here with host Darren Adam.
2m Jul 15, 2016
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July 15, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: US reaction to Nice attack
As President Obama and other American leaders reacted to the terrorist attack in Nice, Simon reported the latest news from Washington on Singapore's 938 Live.
2m Jul 15, 2016
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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
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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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