March 22, 2025 - Trump takes retribution, revoking security clearances for opponents & critics
Simon's live roundup of events in the US for Matt Frei's Saturday morning programme on the UK's LBC.
11m Mar 22, 2025
11m
March 21, 2025 - Following expulsion order, South African Ambassador to depart USA today
On a dramatic day in the US relationship with South Africa, Simon's live update from the South African Embassy in Washington for Newzroom Afrika TV (Courtesy: DSTV405). The anchor is Masa Kekana. #Rasool #Trump #Ramaphosa #US-SA
10m Mar 21, 2025
10m
March 21, 2025 - "American Week": Trump defies court orders as the dismantling of US democracy continues
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  This week: Trump goes to war with the nation's judges; grassroots Democrats assail party leaders; and a broadcasting, soft power icon is silenced. Listen live every Friday, or find it here on catchup afterwards.
11m Mar 21, 2025
11m
March 20, 2025 - World renowned pianist Andras Schiff to boycott Trump's America
Simon's headline news report airing on radio stations worldwide.
30s Mar 20, 2025
30s
March 19, 2025 - Trump calls Zelensky, and France protests expulsion of visiting space researcher over "anti-Trump" texts
Simon's live update for Iain Dale's evening programme on the UK's LBC. #Zelensky #Ukraine #Trump #Putin #Deportations
7m Mar 19, 2025
7m
March 19, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump proposed US takeover of Ukrainian power plants in Zelensky call
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Corin Dann anchoring. #Zelensky #Ukraine #Trump #Putin
8m Mar 19, 2025
8m
March 19, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump briefs Zelensky on outcomes of his phone call with Putin
Simon's breaking news report for Shelagh Fogarty's afternoon programme on the UK's LBC.
14m Mar 19, 2025
14m
March 18, 2025 - Trump administration defies courts, denies migrants due process and raids agencies
Simon's live update from Washington for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC. #Trump #Congress #SCOTUS #immigration #Democrats
10m Mar 18, 2025
10m
March 17, 2025 - South African Ambassador to USA stripped of diplomatic privileges ahead of historic expulsion
Simon's breaking news report for South Africa's Newzroom Afrika TV, live from the South African Embassy on Washington's Embassy Row. The anchor is Naledia Moleo. Courtesy #DStv405 #Rasool #US-SA #Ramaphosa #Trump #SouthAfrica #SAfrica #ANC
6m Mar 17, 2025
6m
March 17, 2025 - Stage set for Trump call with Putin on Tuesday
Simon's preview of Tuesday's call, for LBC News with Faye Barker anchoring. #Trump #Putin #Ukraine #Lammy #Zelensky
9m Mar 17, 2025
9m
March 17, 2025 - U.S. strips South African Ambassador of diplomatic credentials, immunity
Simon's live update on the situation engulfing South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, for Newzroom Afrika TV with Xoli Mngambi anchoring.  Courtesy: DStv405
4m Mar 17, 2025
4m
March 17, 2025 - US Roundup: Trump against the courts
Simon's weekly Sunday night / Monday morning round up for Nick Abbot's programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Monday at 1230am, or find it here on demand afterwards.
11m Mar 17, 2025
11m
March 16, 2025 - Trump disregards court orders and proceeds with deportation flights based on 18th century law
Simon's live update for pan-Asian TV network CNA with Julie Yoo and Arnold Gay anchoring.
6m Mar 17, 2025
6m
March 14, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: US declares South African Ambassador 'persona non grata'
Simon's live, breaking news report for Newzroom Afrika in South Africa on the stunning news that the country's Ambassador to the United States has been declared persona non grata by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. #DStv405 #Trump #Rubio #G20 #US-SA
7m Mar 14, 2025
7m
March 14, 2025 - "American Week": Trump crashes the markets, shills for Tesla and disappears a protestor.
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on-demand afterwards. #Trump #Musk #Markets #MahmoudKhalil #Democrats #Ukraine
11m Mar 14, 2025
11m
March 13, 2025 - In challenge to Trump, Putin says he likes a ceasefire...just not this one
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Ingrid Hipkiss anchoring.
10m Mar 13, 2025
10m
March 13, 2025 - Who is Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy?
Simon's live update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC.  As Steve Witkoff heads to Moscow for Kremlin talks about the war in Ukraine, Simon looks at the credentials he brings to his challenging diplomatic task.
7m Mar 13, 2025
7m
March 11, 2025 - AS IT BREAKS: US says Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire, but will Russia?
Simon's live update on the breaking news from Jeddah, where US officials say that a  Ukrainian delegation has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire in the war, provided Russia agrees to honour it.
7m Mar 11, 2025
7m
March 9, 2025 - Tesla dealerships vandalised in backlash against Musk
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Corin Dann anchoring.
7m Mar 09, 2025
7m
March 7, 2025 - "American Week": Trump says he's "only just getting started", as trade war blows up in his face
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 here on-demand afterwards. #Trump #Democrats #SOTU #Tariffs #Canada #Trudeau #Musk
11m Mar 07, 2025
11m
March 4, 2025 - As stock market craters, Trump will announce tariff war U-turn on Wednesday
Simon's live update for Ben Kentish's late night show on the UK's LBC.
7m Mar 05, 2025
7m
March 4, 2025 - VP Vance sparks outrage in Europe with reference to "20,000 troops from some random country" keeping Ukraine peace
Simon's live report for Iain Dale's nightly programme on the UK's LBC.
6m Mar 04, 2025
6m
March 4, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: US markets crash as Trump trade war gets underway
Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.
4m Mar 04, 2025
4m
March 4, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Zelensky, describing "strong leadership" of Trump, says he's ready for negotiating table
Simon's live update for Shelagh Fogarty's afternoon programme on the UK's LBC. #trump #zelensky #ukraine #NATO #EU #starmer #vance #protests #putin
9m Mar 04, 2025
9m
March 3, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump halts all military aid to Ukraine
Simon's breaking news update for LBC's late night programme with Ben Kentish. #Ukraine #Russia #Trump #Starmer #Macron #EU #NATO #Zelensky
10m Mar 04, 2025
10m
March 2, 2025 - US Roundup: Trump Cabinet members continue to assail Zelensky
Simon's live update for Nick Abbot's late-night Sunday programme on the UK's LBC. #Zelensky #Trump #NATO #Ukraine #EU #Gabbard #Waltz #Putin
16m Mar 03, 2025
16m
March 2, 2025 - As Europeans embrace Zelensky, White House doubles down on criticism of him
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Alexa Cook presenting. #ukraine #Zelensky #Starmer #Macron #Trump #Putin #Waltz #Peace #UkraineWar
4m Mar 02, 2025
4m
March 1, 2025 - After Trump bludgeoning, Zelensky lands in London for crisis meetings with Starmer, European leaders
Simon's live update for Matt Frei's Saturday morning programme on the UK's LBC. #Zelensky #Trump #Ukraine #Starmer #NATO #Democracy
11m Mar 01, 2025
11m
February 28, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Top Republican Senator says Zelensky must consider resigning
#Ukraine #Trump #Vance #Zelensky #Graham #NATO #Europe #Putin
10m Feb 28, 2025
10m
February 28, 2025 - Trump throws Zelensky out of White House after mugging him in Oval Office
Simon's live update for Rachel Johnson's programme on the UK's LBC.
6m Feb 28, 2025
6m
February 28, 2025 - "American Week": Macron and Starmer flatter Trump who then berates Zelensky
Simon's "American Week", pre-empted by breaking news relating to Zelensky's drubbing in the White House...but hopefully still worth a listen!
10m Feb 28, 2025
10m
February 28,2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump and Vance berate Zelensky in furious Oval Office tirade, 24 hours after Starmer's visit
Simon's live update from Washington on the devastating Oval Office scenes in which an American president eviscerated the trans-Atlantic relationship with his European allies.
12m Feb 28, 2025
12m
February 28, 2025 - Zelensky in Washington for crucial talks with Trump
Simon's live update previewing the Ukrainian leader's talks with President Trump at the White House, for Shelagh Fogarty's afternoon show on the UK's LBC.
9m Feb 28, 2025
9m
February 27, 2025 - Despite Starmer's flattery at the White House, Trump offers no Ukraine security guarantees
Simon's update on the culmination of the UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's visit to Washington, for LBC's late night programme with Henry Riley presenting.
4m Feb 28, 2025
4m
February 27, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Amid Ukraine talks, Trump promises possibility of "a very real trade deal" with UK
Simon's live, breaking news update for Iain Dale's evening programme on the UK's LBC.
4m Feb 27, 2025
4m
February 26, 2025 - Starmer arrives in Washington for make-or-break talks with Trump
Simon's preview of Thursday's big day for the UK PM, with Henry Riley on the UK's LBC.
7m Feb 27, 2025
7m
February 26, 2025 - Trump posts offensive AI Gaza video, and holds made-for-TV "Cabinet meeting"
Simon's live update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC.
7m Feb 26, 2025
7m
February 26, 2025 - White House alters rules on media to favour pro-Trump propaganda outlets
Simon's live update for James O'Brien's programme on the UK's LBC.
7m Feb 26, 2025
7m
February 25, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Musk to attend first Trump Cabinet meeting, despite not being Cabinet member
Simon's live update from Washington for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report", with Ingrid Hipkiss presenting.
7m Feb 25, 2025
7m
February 25, 2025 - Macron flatters, cajoles and engages Trump, laying groundwork for Starmer
Simon's live update on Emmanuel Macron's day in Washington, for Henry Riley's late night programme on the UK's LBC.
11m Feb 25, 2025
11m
February 24, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump says Zelensky will fly to Washington to sign minerals deal
Simon's breaking news update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC.
2m Feb 24, 2025
2m
February 24, 2025 - Macron at White House for make-or-break talks on Ukraine with Trump
Simon's live update for LBC News, the UK's rolling news station, with Jim Diamond anchoring.
12m Feb 24, 2025
12m
February 24, 2025 - Chaos in Washington as Trump's Cabinet chiefs over-ride Musk's orders
Simon's live update for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning programme on the UK's LBC.
11m Feb 24, 2025
11m
February 22, 2025 - Purges at Pentagon as Trump cements his power base ahead of Macron/Starmer visits
The first segment of Simon's special Saturday night broadcast on LBC.
16m Feb 23, 2025
16m
February 21, 2025 - "American Week": Trump breaks with Zelensky, warms ties with Putin and enrages European allies
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 here on demand afterwards.
11m Feb 21, 2025
11m
February 19, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump calls Zelensky a "dictator", falsely claims Ukraine broke deal on rare earths
Simon's live coverage of Trump's speech in Miami, where he gave full voice to entirely false claims about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and US assistance to Ukraine. With LBC's Henry Riley.
12m Feb 20, 2025
12m
February 19, 2025 - New Treasury Secretary is latest Trump Cabinet official to skip G20 meeting in South Africa
Simon's live update for Newzroom Afrika, South Africa's leading 24/7 news channel.  Courtesy: DSTV405
8m Feb 19, 2025
8m
February 19, 2025 - Trump breaks with Zelensky, calling him "dictator" who has played USA "like a fiddle"
Simon's live update for LBC London News, the UK's only rolling news station, with John Stratford anchoring.
8m Feb 19, 2025
8m
February 19, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump calls Zelensky "a Dictator" who "has done a terrible job"
Simon's breaking news coverage for the UK's LBC's drivetime programme with Tom Swarbrick.
5m Feb 19, 2025
5m
February 18, 2025 - Republicans in Congress urge Trump to suspend South Africa's trade privileges, and maybe diplomatic ties
Simon's live update for South Africa's news channel "Newzroom Afrika", with anchor Vuyo Mvoko.  Courtesty: DSTV405
11m Feb 18, 2025
11m