June 7, 2016 - Clinton ascendant as Trump stumbles
With voting underway in the last major batch of US primary elections, Hillary Clinton says she's "on the brink" of securing the party's Presidential nomination. And on the Republican side, Donald Trump is widely being accused of racism....even by leading members of his own party. Simon spoke to presenter Chris Golds on LBC London News in the UK.
13m Jun 07, 2016
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June 7, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Hillary "wins Democratic nomination"
On the eve of the last major batch of US primary contests, the Associated Press unexpectedly declared Hillary Clinton the winner of the Democratic Party's Presidential nomination. Simon brought the story live to listeners of Darren Adam's overnight program on Britain's LBC.
8m Jun 07, 2016
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June 7, 2016 - Has Hillary Already Won It?
As the Associated Press claimed that Hillary Clinton had secured the Democratic Presidential nomination, even before the last batch of major primary elections, Simon covered the story live for Radio New Zealand's evening program "Checkpoint". The host is John Campbell.
4m Jun 07, 2016
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June 6, 2016 - Hillary Clinton heads to victory over Bernie Sanders
Ahead of Tuesday's primary contests in New Jersey, California and elsewhere, Hillary Clinton hoped to secure final victory over socialist Senator Bernie Sanders. Simon's report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Worldwatch" program.
4m Jun 07, 2016
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June 7, 2016 - Is Hillary On Victory's Eve?
With primary contests due to take place in 5 states on Tuesday. can Hillary Clinton finally dispose of Senator Bernie Sanders? Simon spoke live on LBC to host Darren Adam. #Clinton #Sanders #Obama
6m Jun 07, 2016
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June 6, 2016 - Weekly News Roundup
My weekly news roundup via Dubai Eye 103.8fm and live online at www.http://dubaieye1038.com. Join me live every Monday at 6:20pm Dubai time.
10m Jun 06, 2016
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June 2, 2016 - How much power could Trump wield?
Hillary Clinton is launching a new offensive against Donald Trump, assailing him for lacking the temperament to be US President. But just how much power could Donald Trump wield if he won the Presidency later this year? From the FSN studios in Washington, LBC's Chris Golds interviewed Chris Edelson from American University about his new book "Power Without Constraint: The Post 9/11 Presidency a...
10m Jun 02, 2016
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June 2nd 2016 - UCLA Shootings on eve of National Gun Violence Awareness Day
On the eve of National Gun Violence Awareness Day, 2 people died in a shooting incident on the campus of UCLA. Simon's report aired on radio stations worldwide including the UK's LBC.
2m Jun 02, 2016
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June 1, 2016 - Trump Will Visit Britain
Donald Trump announced that he will visit Britain later this month, to attend the ceremonial reopening of his golf resort in Turnberry. The move comes after British lawmakers debated moves to bar the Republican Presidential aspirant from entering the UK. Simon covered the story live on LBC's "Iain Dale at Drive" programme.
8m Jun 01, 2016
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June 1, 2016 - Trump Wages War on Media
Donald Trump fired several new salvos in his ongoing battle with the reporters who are covering his campaign during an extraordinary news conference at Trump Tower in New York. Simon's report aired on radio stations worldwide including Singapore's 938 Live.
3m Jun 01, 2016
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May 31, 2016 - US issues terror warning over Euro 2016
The US government is warning that terrorists could seek to strike the European Championship soccer tournament in France. The warning came in a State Department travel advisory. Simon's report aired on LBC London News. #Euro2016 #Terrorism
8m May 31, 2016
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May 27, 2016 - Obama visits Hiroshima
More than 70 years after the Enola Gay dropped a nuclear bomb on the Japanese city of Hiroshima, killing 140 thousand people, Barack Obama became the first US President to visit the city. Simon reported the Washington reaction for LBC London News. #Obama
7m May 28, 2016
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May 26, 2016 - Trump secures delegates, makes nomination safe
As Donald Trump basked in the glow of his success winning the Republican Party's Presidential nomination, Simon explored the current position in US politics with John Campbell, host of Radio New Zealand's "Checkpoint" programme. Video version here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2877&v=S5ORWsZZ978
7m May 27, 2016
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May 26, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Trump Ascendant
Simon reported live on LBC's Iain Dale at Drive as Donald Trump officially clinched the Republican Party's 2016 Presidential nomination. #Trump #Election2016 #Obama
2m May 27, 2016
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May 26, 2016 - Trump clinches Republican nomination
With Donald Trump securing more than 1,237 convention delegates, he is now assured to become the Republican Party's Presidential nominee. As he basked in the glory, President Obama hit back....accusing the Republican contender of rattling America's allies around the world with his off-the-cuff policy pronouncements. Simon's report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report".
4m May 26, 2016
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May 26, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Trump Clinches Republican Nomination.
Donald Trump has secured enough delegates at the Republican convention in July to become the Party’s Presidential candidate. That means the billionaire property developer is now officially unstoppable in his quest to lead the Party into the November election. Simon's live coverage from rolling news station "LBC London News" with presenter Chris Golds.
9m May 26, 2016
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May 25, 2016 - State Department Inspector General slams Hillary over e-mail
Hillary Clinton avoided public comment on her use of a private e-mail account in the hours after the State Department's Inspector General took her to task. Simon reported the story for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Reort", talking with presenter Susie Ferguson. #Clinton #Trump #Election2016
4m May 25, 2016
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May 25, 2016 - Clinton's E-mail Woes Mount
In a report to Congress, the State Department's Inspector General has issued a report highly critical of Hillary Clinton for using a private e-mail server during her time as Secretary of State. Simon's live report aired on LBC in the UK. #hillary #trump #Election2016
3m May 25, 2016
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May 24, 2016 - Obama In Vietnam
President Obama's visit to Vietnam has been making headlines after he lifted an arms embargo that has been in place against the country since the end of the Vietnam War. But has he done enough to press the case for improved human rights conditions in the country? Simon updated presenter Chris Golds on LBC London News.
8m May 24, 2016
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May 18, 2016 - Sadiq Khan challenges Donald Trump to visit London
In the first edition of his new program on Britain's LBC, the new Mayor of London Sadiq Khan challenged Donald Trump to visit London and meet members of the city's Muslim community. Simon spoke to Chris Golds on LBC London News about the possibilities of a Trump tour of the UK capital. #Trump #Sadiq #Election2016
10m May 18, 2016
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May 17, 2016 - Trump Threatens US/UK "Special Relationship"
Donald Trump has given his clearest indication yet that the "special relationship" between the US and the UK could be under threat if he wins the keys to the White House. Speaking on ITV in the UK, he said his relationship with David Cameron may not recover from comments the UK Prime Minister made in late 2015. Simon discussed the story with Guyon Espinar on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report"
6m May 17, 2016
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May 16, 2016: AS IT BROKE - Sinead O'Connor Reported Missing
Simon broke into programming on LBC London News to report Sinead O'Connor's disappearance....and the latest in the battle for the White House. The host, LBC's Chris Golds.
9m May 16, 2016
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May 16, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Sinead O'Connor's Disappearance
Police in the Chicago suburb of Wilmette say they're concerned for the welfare of Irish singer Sinead O'Connor. She was last seen at dawn on Sunday, heading off on a bicycle ride. Simon covered the breaking news on LBC's "Iain Dale at Drive".
3m May 16, 2016
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May 13, 2016 - Will the real Donald Trump stand up?
Donald Trump found himself accused of masquerading as his own publicist in the 1980s during a series of interviews that "he" gave after his breakup with ex-wife Marla Maples. Simon reported this latest ludicrous twist in America's Presidential campaign for Iain Dale at Drive on Britain's LBC.
4m May 13, 2016
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May 12, 2016 - Ryan Edges Towards Trump
As Paul Ryan, the Republicans' senior elected official in Washington, edges towards an endorsement of Donald Trump, Simon explored the issues obstructing party unity. This live report aired on Singapore's 938 Live.
6m May 12, 2016
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May 12, 2016 - Trump woos Republican leaders
Donald Trump's meetings in Washington with Republican leaders set the stage for the slow - but still uncertain - unification of the party around his Presidential candidacy. Simon reported the story live for Radio New Zealand's Morning Report. #trump #election2016 #GOP
4m May 12, 2016
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May 6, 2016 - Trump opines on Brexit
Donald Trump waded in to Britain's referendum on "Brexit", suggesting that he backs the "leave" campaign. Simon's report on LBC London News also features Barack Obama's response to Donald Trump's latest social media posts on Twitter.
5m May 06, 2016
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May 6, 2016 - Top Republicans Eschew Trump
The full scale of the problem Donald Trump will have uniting the Republican Party around his Presidential candidacy became clear, when Paul Ryan - the Speaker of the House of Representatives - said he "isn't ready" to back the party's presumptive standard-bearer. Simon's report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Checkpoint" programme.
4m May 06, 2016
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May 5, 2016 - How close will Hillary/Trump prove to be?
With the contours of the US election campaign set, is it vaguely possible that Donald Trump can beat Hillary Clinton? One of the questions Simon explored on the British Forces Broadcasting program "Sitrep" with host Kate Gerbeau and analyst Christopher Lee. #trump #2016 #clinton #obama #election2016
6m May 05, 2016
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May 5, 2016 - Republican staffers warned to back Trump, or leave
Republican party staff members in Washington are being told to back Donald Trump for the Presidency, or seek other employment. It's the latest evidence of turmoil within the party over Mr. Trump's Presidential bid. Simon spoke to presenter Chris Golds on LBC London News.
7m May 05, 2016
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May 5, 2016 - Trump makes plans for first 100 days
With Donald Trump's victory in the Republican nomination battle guaranteed, he told the New York Times he's already planning his first 100 days in office. Simon's campaign update aired on Radio New Zealand's "Checkpoint" programme.
4m May 05, 2016
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May 4, 2016 - Donald Trump and Me: Keeping it Capital
Stay with Capital all over the UK for Simon's US election campaign updates throughout 2016. Here's one now.
40s May 05, 2016
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May 4, 2016 - Trump nomination now inevitable
News that John Kasich planned to drop out of the race for the Republican Presidential nomination left the way clear for Donald Trump to be the party's standard bearer in November. Simon covered the story live for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report".
6m May 04, 2016
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April 27, 2016 - Trump accuses Clinton of playing the "woman card"
After Donald Trump's victory in 5 East Coast primaries, he is within striking distance of securing the Republican Party's Presidential nomination. He accused Hillary Clinton of playing the "woman card" in her campaign for the Presidency - just the latest in a long string of misogynistic, bigoted claims that he's made on the campaign trail. Simon discussed Trump's prospects with LBC's Shelagh Fo...
5m Apr 28, 2016
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April 27, 2016 - Trump and Clinton triumph in 5 East Coast primaries
As Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton closed in on their respective parties' nominations, Simon reported live for Dubai Eye.
8m Apr 27, 2016
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April 26, 2016 - East Coast Primaries Underway
East Coast primary contests are underway in 5 states, with both Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton hoping to cement their position as front-runners in the race for the parties' Presidential nominations. Simon's report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report". #Election2016 #Clinton #Trump
3m Apr 26, 2016
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April 25, 2016 - Can Cruz/Kasich Pact Outfox Trump?
With news that former rivals Ted Cruz and John Kasich have decided to work together in a bid to stop Donald Trump's march for the Republican Presidential nomination, Simon considers whether they can succeed. This report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report". #trump #whitehouse #Election2016
5m Apr 25, 2016
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April 15, 2016 - Convention Delegates
An extraordinary row has broken out in the United States between Donald Trump and leaders of the Republican Party that he's battling to representing this November's Presidential election. Mr. Trump says that Republican grandees are using "dirty tricks" in a bid to stop him from becoming the Party's candidate. The Party has hit back, with its chairman accusing Mr. Trump of failing to understand ...
6m Apr 15, 2016
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FSN World News - Trump
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30s Apr 15, 2016
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March 21, 2016 - Obama declares "New Day" in US-Cuba ties
Simon reported the outcome of talks between President Obama and President Castro in Havana for Britain's LBC.
3m Mar 22, 2016
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March 21, 2016 - Obama and Castro Meet, but Disagree
President Obama and President Castro held historic talks in Havana marking the thaw in the US relationship with Cuba. But what did they achieve? Simon reported live for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report".
6m Mar 21, 2016
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March 20, 2016 - Obama arrives in Cuba
As President Obama began his historic visit to Cuba, my report for Radio New Zealand's "Checkpoint" on change in Havana and some of its implications.
6m Mar 21, 2016
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March 20, 2016 - Live commentary on Obama arrival in Cuba
Simon covered President Obama's historic arrival in Cuba live for radio stations worldwide.
1m Mar 20, 2016
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March 20, 2016 - Obama Arrives in Cuba
Shortly before President Obama began his historic trip to Cuba, Simon previewed the trip live from Havana on Radio New Zealand's Morning Report.
3m Mar 20, 2016
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March 7, 2016 - NZ Flag Referendum Inspires DC Kids
As the people of New Zealand decide whether to keep the country's current flag or adopt a new design, Simon found the referendum 9,000 miles away was inspiring children much closer to home in Washington. His report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report". #flagreferendum #NewZealand #Lowell
6m Mar 06, 2016
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March 3, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Romney slams Trump
Mitt Romney lead the Republican elite's charge against Donald Trump in a blistering speech made in Salt Lake City. Shortly after it ended, Simon reported the story for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report".
5m Mar 03, 2016
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March 2, 2016 - Mitt Romney prepares US election statement
In the aftermath of Donald Trump's "Super Tuesday" triumph, Republicans increasingly fear that their party may be doomed to split. And former Presidential candidate Mitt Romney announced that he would make a statement on the 2016 campaign. Simon covered all the latest action live on Radio New Zealand's Morning Report. #Trump #Romney #WhiteHouse #SuperTuesday
8m Mar 02, 2016
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March 2, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Trump and Clinton's Super Tuesday victories
Throughout "Super Tuesday 2016" Simon provided a stream of live reports for broadcasters worldwide. As the results came in, and the candidates reacted, this report aired on Britain's LBC with presenter Darren Adam.
9m Mar 02, 2016
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March 2 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Super Tuesday
As the scale of Donald Trump's victory on "Super Tuesday" became evident, Simon covered the story live for Dubai Eye.
8m Mar 02, 2016
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March 1, 2016 - "Super Tuesday" voting underway
As voters in 12 US states and American Samoa participated in "Super Tuesday", it was crunch-time for the candidates vying to lead their parties into the November election. Simon's report aired live on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report". #SuperTuesday #2016 #WhiteHouse #Trump #Clinton #Cruz #Rubio
4m Mar 01, 2016
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