October 3, 2016 - Duterte's comments strain US-Philippines alliance
The latest comments by Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte appearing to express admiration for Hitler's action during the Holocaust has put fresh strains in the country's relationship with Washington. Simon's live report aired on PrimeTime Asia on pan-Asian TV network Channel NewsAsia.
4m Oct 03, 2016
4m
October 2, 2016 - Trump supporters hail his "genius" after tax return leak
The Trump campaign has gone into full damage limitation mode after The New York Times published part of the Republican candidate's 1995 tax return. The document shows that Mr. Trump lost more than $900 million that year - a loss the could have left him paying no tax to the Federal Government for the next two decades. Simon's report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with host Susie F...
6m Oct 02, 2016
6m
October 1, 2016 - What John Kerry really thinks about Syria
With the situation in Syria worsening by the day, John Kerry has privately conceded that he lost the argument inside the Obama administration about whether to strike militarily at President Bashar al Assad. In comments that were secretly recorded, Mr. Kerry expresses deep frustration with his own government, the Russians, and tells a group of Syrians there can now only be a political solution i...
4m Oct 01, 2016
4m
September 30, 2016 - Trump launches 3am Tweetstorm
More on Donald Trump's ill-advised middle-of-the-night Tweetstorm, via LBC and Iain Dale at Drive.
4m Sep 30, 2016
4m
September 30, 2016 - Trump engages in overnight Tweetstorm about former Miss Universe
In the latest incomprehensible US election development, Donald Trump stayed up half the night publishing angry Tweets about a former Miss Universe he once called "Miss Piggy". He challenged American voters to watch her sextape and suggested that Hillary Clinton had secured her US citizenship. Simon's report aired on LBC London News with host Chris Golds.
8m Sep 30, 2016
8m
September 29, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: NJ Train crash updates
Simon's continuing coverage of the New Jersey train crash aired live on LBC London News with host Chris Golds.
15m Sep 29, 2016
15m
September 29, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: New Jersey Train Crash
Simon's breaking news report on the train crash at Hoboken in New Jersey, via the UK's LBC.
4m Sep 29, 2016
4m
September 29, 2016 - Congress sides with 9/11 families, hands Obama historic defeat
In the first Congressional over-ride of a veto wielded by President Barack Obama, lawmakers in Washington have given 9/11 families the legal right to sue Saudi Arabia over their losses in the 2001 attacks on America. Simon's radio report aired on stations worldwide, including the UK's LBC London News.
3m Sep 29, 2016
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September28, 2016 - In historic first, Congress over-rides an Obama veto
Members of Congress handed President Obama a humiliating defeat on Wednesday, over-riding his veto of legislation that will allow families of 9/11 victims to sue the government of Saudi Arabia. The families accuse the Saudis of culpability in the 2001 attacks, but President Obama had urged Congress to abandon the legislation, arguing it would put US interests globally at risk. Simon reported th...
7m Sep 28, 2016
7m
September 28, 2016 - US threatens to walk away from Syria talks
Amid a fresh Syrian government assault against civilians in Aleppo, US Secretary of State John Kerry called Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and threatened to pull out of talks over Syria. The move reflects US claims that Russia is complicit in the Syrian attacks, but also a growing sense of American powerlessness to halt the violence. Simon's report aired on "Iain Dale at Drive" on the U...
2m Sep 28, 2016
2m
September 26, 2016 - Post-debate analysis
Moments after the first Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton ended, Simon broadcast live from the debate site on Radio New Zealand's multi-media flagship broadcast "Checkpoint". The host is John Campbell. #Trump #Clinton #Debates2016
5m Sep 27, 2016
5m
September 26, 2016 - Instant analysis of first debate
Simon's instant analysis of the first Presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump appeared on the UK's LBC with host Darren Adam.
6m Sep 27, 2016
6m
September 26, 2016 - Showtime as Debate No. 1 gets underway
Simon's live coverage of the first Presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump began at 7am on Channel NewsAsia's "First Look Asia", the region's leading morning TV news program. #Trump #Clinton #Election2016 #Debates2016
6m Sep 26, 2016
6m
September 26, 2016 - US race tied up as Clinton/Trump head into first debate
As Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton prepare for their first TV encounter, a new poll shows the Presidential race tied up at 46% apiece. Simon's preview of the first debate aired on the UK's rolling news station LBC London News with drive time host Chris Golds. #Trump #Clinton #Debates2016 #Election2016
17m Sep 26, 2016
17m
September 26, 2016 - First of 3 US Presidential debates is hours away
Simon is covering the 3 US Presidential debates for an array of global broadcasters on both television and radio. Here's the audio feed of his preview of the first debate for South Africa's top-rated 24-hour news channel ENCA. #Trump #Clinton #Debates2016 #Election2016 #Hofstra
5m Sep 26, 2016
5m
September 26, 2016 - Stage set for Clinton vs. Trump, Round 1 (of 3)
Will the first Presidential debate be remembered for the quality of political argument, or for the pugilistic contest that pits Donald Trump against Hillary Clinton? Simon's preview of the first debate of 3 aired on Britain's LBC with host Shelagh Fogarty. #Trump #Election2016 #Clinton
7m Sep 26, 2016
7m
September 26, 2016 - Titanic clash ahead in first Presidential debate
Simon's preview of the political and cultural clash that will occur when Donald Trump faces off against Hillary Clinton aired on Dubai Eye 103.8 FM
11m Sep 26, 2016
11m
September 26, 2016 - How much difference does a debate make?
With the first Presidential debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump just hours away, Simon previewed the cultural and political clash anticipated at Hofstra University in New York. His live report aired on South Africa's top-rated news channel ENCA.
7m Sep 26, 2016
7m
September 26, 2016 - Debate Preview
Simon's preview of the first, all-important TV debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump aired on radio stations worldwide. Here via the UK's rolling news station, LBC London News.
4m Sep 26, 2016
4m
September 25, 2016 - Debate Preview
On the eve of the first TV debate between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump, LBC's Stig Abell asked why Mrs. Clinton isn't handily defeating her Republican rival in the polls. Simon joined Toronto Star Correpsondent Daniel Dale to discuss the Trump conundrum.
9m Sep 26, 2016
9m
September 22, 2016 - North Carolina Protests
Simon had the latest news on North Carolina for listeners of LBC during Iain Dale at Drive.
5m Sep 22, 2016
5m
September 21, 2016 - "Skittles" Tweet brings more opprobrium on Trump campaign
Donald Trump Jr's tweet, comparing refugees to "Skittles", continues to cause more fallout for his father's Presidential campaign. Simon covered the story live for ENCA, South Africa's top-rated 24-hour news channel.
7m Sep 21, 2016
7m
September 21, 2016 - Kerry calls for no-fly zone in Syria
In a dramatic U-turn, US Secretary of State John Kerry is calling for a no-fly zone in Syria as a last-ditch attempt to save a failed ceasefire in the country. Simon brought the story live to listeners of LBC on Iain Dale at Drive. #Syria #Kerry #Obama #Clinton
4m Sep 21, 2016
4m
September 13, 2016 - Hillary Clinton assailed by Trump over "deplorables" comment
Donald Trump is largely avoiding any mention of Hillary Clinton's health, instead choosing to round on his Democratic rival's "basket of deplorables" phrase. Simon's latest via LBC London News, the UK's rolling news station. And don't forget you can subscribe to Simon's "Race for the White House" podcast from LBC here: https://itun.es/i6hg9jh
15m Sep 13, 2016
15m
September 13, 2016 - Bill Clinton says Hillary "looks like a million bucks"
Bill Clinton says his wife is making a full recovery from the pneumonia that was diagnosed on Friday, but only disclosed to the American public on Sunday. Mrs. Clinton says she decided to keep the news private because she "didn't think it was that big of a deal". Simon's report aired on radio stations worldwide.
5m Sep 13, 2016
5m
September 12, 2016 - Clinton team pledges to release more health information
The Clinton team pledged to release more information about their candidate's health, in light of her near-collapse during Sunday's 9/11 commemorations in New York. Diagnosed with pneumonia, Mrs. Clinton says she's anxious to get back on the campaign trail and is recovering well. But Simon told Keith de Souza of Singapore's 938 LIVE radio, the episode has sparked fresh questions about the Democr...
10m Sep 12, 2016
10m
September 12, 2016 - Clinton "anxious to get back out there"; will release more medical data this week
Hillary Clinton says she's raring to get back on to America's campaign trail, after an undisclosed case of pneumonia left her sidelined. Simon's report aired on all-news TV network Channel NewsAsia.
5m Sep 12, 2016
5m
September 12, 2016 - More fallout from Clinton's undisclosed pneumonia diagnosis
Donald Trump steered a very cautious path on Monday, trying not to be seen capitalizing on Hillary Clinton's previously-undisclosed pneumonia diagnosis while simultaneously vowing to publish his own health report. Simon's live coverage continued on Britain's LBC, on the nightly "Iain Dale At Drive" program. You can subscribe to Simon's "Race for the White House" podcast from LBC here: https://i...
11m Sep 12, 2016
11m
September 12, 2016 - Why Clinton's health matters
Simon's latest report on the politics surrounding the Clinton's team decision to try and cover-up her pneumonia diagnosis, and why it's changed the conversation on America's campaign trail. This aired on rolling news station LBC London News, 1152am and DAB across the UK. You can subscribe to Simon's "Race for the White House" podcast from LBC here: https://itun.es/i6hg9jh
17m Sep 12, 2016
17m
September 12, 2016 - Hillary Clinton health alert
Simon's coverage of Hillary Clinton's undisclosed pneumonia diagnosis aired during the morning sequence on LBC London News across the UK. The host, Jim Diamond. You can subscribe to Simon's "Race for the White House" podcast from LBC here: https://itun.es/i6hg9jh
4m Sep 12, 2016
4m
September 12, 2016 - Hillary Clinton cancels campaign appearances after pneumonia diagnosis
Simon's latest report on Hillary's pneumonia and its political implications, via Channel NewsAsia's flagship nightly newscast "Primetime Asia".
4m Sep 12, 2016
4m
September 11, 2016 - Clinton collapse leads campaign to disclose pneumonia diagnosis
In another set of extraordinary developments on the US election campaign trail, Hillary Clinton's campaign disclosed that the Democratic Presidential candidate was diagnosed with pneumonia on Friday....48 hours before she appeared to collapse as she was escorted away from the 9/11 commemoration in New York. Simon's breaking news report aired on LBC across the UK with host Ian Collins.
4m Sep 11, 2016
4m
September 10, 2016 - Clinton claims half Trump supporters are "basket of deplorables"
Hillary Clinton, at a fund-raiser on Friday night, described Trump supporters as a "basket of deplorables", a phrase that immediately came to dominate the Election 2016 conversation in the USA. Simon's report aired live on LBC in the UK with host Ian Payne.
6m Sep 10, 2016
6m
September 10, 2016 - Trump under fire over Russia comments
Donald Trump is under fire, this time from some of his fellow Republicans, over comments he's made expressing admiration for the leadership of Vladimir Putin. Simon's report aired on radio stations worldwide, including LBC London News in the UK.
4m Sep 10, 2016
4m
September 9, 2016 - Obama condemns North Korean nuclear test
Simon's report aired on Britain's LBC, with host Iain Dale.
4m Sep 10, 2016
4m
September 9, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: US House passes Saudi Arabia prosecution law
The US House of Representatives has passed a controversial measure that will allow the families of 9/11 victims to sue the government of Saudi Arabia. Simon's report on that, and President Obama's threat of sanctions against North Korea, aired on Channel NewsAsia TV.
6m Sep 09, 2016
6m
September 9, 2016 - US threatens new sanctions on North Korea; Election campaign grinds on
A round up of the day's big stories in the US, via rolling news station LBC London News. Simon reports on President Obama's threat to impose new sanctions on North Korea, and on the latest twists and turns in the US election campaign. You can subscribe to Simon's "Race for the White House" podcast from LBC here: https://itun.es/i6hg9jh
17m Sep 09, 2016
17m
September 9, 2016 - North Korean nuclear test challenges Obama
President Obama learned of North Korea's latest nuclear test while he was in the air, heading back to the US from Asia. Simon reported the US reaction for "PrimeTime Asia", the flagship nightly broadcast on Channel NewsAsia TV.
3m Sep 09, 2016
3m
September 8, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: Lochte banned for 10 months; Clinton fires back at Trump
Simon reported live on LBC London News in the UK as news broke that swimmer Ryan Lochte is being banned from the sport for 10 months by the US Olympic Committee. He also reported the latest news from the US election campaign trail. The host was Chris Golds. Don't forget you can subscribe to Simon's "Race for the White House" podcast from LBC here: https://itun.es/i6hg9jh
12m Sep 08, 2016
12m
September 8, 2016 - "What is Aleppo?" asks US Presidential candidate
Ignorance has once again been on open display in the US Presidential election campaign....this time, on the part of a third candidate in the race for the White House. Simon's report from Shelagh Fogarty's program on Britain's LBC. You can subscribe to Simon's "Race for the White House" podcast from LBC here: https://itun.es/i6hg9jh
4m Sep 08, 2016
4m
September 8, 2016 - Obama calls Trump "wacky and uninformed" after Putin comments
President Barack Obama hit out at Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump after he praised Russian leader Vladimir Putin during a televised forum in the United States. Simon's report aired on Britain's LBC London News, with host Andre Morgan. You can subscribe to Simon's "Race for the White House" podcast from LBC here: https://itun.es/i6hg9jh
12m Sep 08, 2016
12m
September 7, 2016 - Trump launches defense policy
In a speech in Philadelphia, Donald Trump provided more details than ever before concerning his defense and national security policies. He's pledging a major military buildup should he be elected President on November 8th. Simon's report aired on Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report". And don't forget to subscribe to his "Race for the White House" podcast here: https://itun.es/i6hg9jh
7m Sep 07, 2016
7m
September 7, 2016 - Biden expresses concern over Hillary campaign
Joe Biden urged Hillary Clinton to "open up" to the American electorate in a bid to head off her slide in the latest opinion polls. Simon's latest campaign update aired on LBC London News where the host is Chris Golds. And don't forget to subscribe to "The Race for the White House" here: https://itun.es/i6hg9jh
13m Sep 07, 2016
13m
September 7, 2016 - Polls bring fresh headache for Hillary Clinton
The latest opinion polls in the United States suggest that Donald Trump has eradicated the lead in national surveys that Hillary Clinton once enjoyed. Simon's report aired on radio stations worldwide, including - here - on Singapore's newstalk station 938 Live. Don't miss Simon's weekly "Race for the White House" podcast on iTunes here: https://itun.es/i6hg9jh
4m Sep 07, 2016
4m
September 6, 2016 - Obama cancels meeting with Filipino President; High drama at Fox News
Can the United States put its relationship with the Philippines back on-track, so long as Rodrigo Duterte is the country's President? And can Fox News put itself back on-the-rails, after weeks of self-inflicted set-backs? Simon's report aired on LBC London News, the UK's rolling news station, where the host is Chris Golds.
13m Sep 06, 2016
13m
September 6, 2016 - Obama ditches meeting with President of Philippines
After the President of the Philippines referred to Barack Obama as the "son of a whore", the White House abruptly cancelled a planned meeting between the two men on the sidelines of the G20 summit in China. Simon reported the background to the crisis in bilateral relations on the UK's LBC, where the host was Shelagh Fogarty.
5m Sep 06, 2016
5m
September 6, 2016 - Final spring begins in White House race; Obama cancels meeting with Filipino President
With the Labor Day holiday behind them, Americans are preparing for the final sprint in the race for the White House (62 days and counting). Simon covered that, and President Obama's refusal to meet the foul-mouthed President of the Philippines in this appearance on LBC London News with host Andre Morgan. Don't miss Simon's weekly LBC Podcast "The Race for the White House" online here: https://...
12m Sep 06, 2016
12m
September 2nd, 2016 - AS IT BROKE: E-mail problem intensifies for Clinton
Hillary Clinton's e-mail problem intensified on Friday, after the FBI released 58 pages of notes taken when she was interviewed by agents about her use of a private e-mail server during her time as Secretary of State. Simon reported the story live for LBC in the UK, with host Andrew Pierce.
6m Sep 02, 2016
6m
September 2, 2016 - Hurricane Hermine bears down on Florida
Not Simon Marks Reporting, but his FSN colleague Steve Mort reporting from Orlando on LBC about the imminent arrival of Hurricane Hermine in Florida. He spoke to LBC's overnight host Darren Adam
6m Sep 02, 2016
6m
September 1, 2016 - Trump's immigration plan sparks heated response
Donald Trump's visit to Mexico and subsequent speech on immigration in Arizona sparked a heated on both sides of the US/Mexico border. Simon's report aired on radio stations worldwide, including Singapore's all-news station 938 Live.
4m Sep 02, 2016
4m