Simon Marks Reporting
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August 19, 2025 - Trump sends clear signal to Zelensky and allies that he's still enthralled by Putin
Simon's live chat with Nick Abbot on the UK's LBC.
August 19, 2024 - AS IT BROKE: Trump accuses European leaders of "playing cute" and echoes Putin talking points on Ukraine
Simon's live update on President Trump's interview with Fox News that challenged suggestions that European leaders on Monday suceeded in pulling him back from Putin's orbit. With Shelagh Fogarty on the UK's LBC.
August 19, 2025 - Questions abound over outcome of talks between Zelensky, Europeans and Trump over Ukraine
Simon's live report for Richard Spurr's overnight programme on the UK's LBC, on the very uncertain outcomes from today's Ukraine summit at the White House.
August 18, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: White House meetings on Ukraine end, with contested outcomes claimed by Trump
Simon's live update on the culmination of today's day-long events at the White House involving President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and 7 European leaders. For CNA with Julie Yoo and Arnold Gay anchoring.
August 18, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Merz and Trump clash over need for ceasefire in Ukraine, as Trump insists "Putin wants peace"
Simon's live update for Iain Dale's nightly programme on the UK's LBC.
August 18, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Zelensky, European leaders arrive in Washington for make-or-break talks with Trump
Simon's live update for LBC's drivetime programme with Ben Kentish presenting.
August 18, 2025 - Zelensky & European leaders to meet Trump, their trust in him deeply eroded
Simon's live update for LBC News, the UK's rolling news station, with Chris Golds presenting.
August 18, 2025 - Transatlantic alliance hangs in the balance as Zelensky, European leaders prepare to meet Trump
Simon's live update, with reporting also from FSN's Trent Murray in Berlin, for CNA with Jill Neubronner anchoring.
August 17, 2025 - US Roundup: European leaders race to Washington to protect Zelensky from Trump
Simon's live update for Nick Abbot's late night programme on the UK's LBC.
August 17, 2025 - European leaders race to Washington for showdown meeting over Ukraine
Simon's live update for Vanessa Feltz's Sunday afternoon prorgamme on the UK's LBC.
August 16, 2025 - Trump abandons ceasefire call in Ukraine, will meet Zelensky on Monday
Simon's live update for the UK's LBC with Natasha Devon.
August 16, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump departs Alaska, with nothing to show from his summit with Putin
Simon's breaking news update for Clive Bull's overnight programme on the UK's LBC, as Trump folds up his tent and flies back to Washington aboard Air Force One.
August 15, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Live analysis of Trump/Putin press statement
Simon's live breaking news analysis of Trump and Putin's comments at their joint appearance in front of reporters covering the Alaska summit. With Nick Abbot on the UK's LBC.
August 15, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump and Putin meet on the airfield's tarmac in Alaska
Simon's live, breaking news coverage of Vladimir Putin's arrival on U.S. soil for the first time in a decade, and Donald Trump's welcome of him. For Radio New Zealand's "Saturday Morning" with Perlina Lau.
August 15, 2025 - "American Week": Trump and Putin head to Alaska, as Ukraine's destiny hangs in the balance
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for LBC's Friday drivetime programme, this week presented by Ben Kentish. Today: Trump and Putin meet for the most consequential superpower summit in memory.
August 14, 2025 - Trump "just can't stop talking" ahead of Putin summit in Alaska
Simon's live report for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. Listen to LBC throughout the next 48 hours for full, live coverage of Trump's Alaska summit with Putin.
August 14, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump says he is "convinced" Putin wants to strike "a deal" on Ukraine
Simon's live update for LBC News, the UK's rolling news station, with John Stratford presenting Thursday's drivetime sequence.
August 13, 2025 - Ahead of Alaska, European leaders urge Trump not to sell Ukraine down the river
Simon's live update for CNA, the pan-Asian news channel based in Singapore. With Julie Yoo and Liz Neo anchoring.
August 13, 2025 - South Africa slams State Department human rights report as "inaccurate and deeply flawed".
Simon's live update as US-South Africa relations take another nose-dive. For Newzroom Afrika TV with Vuyo Mvoko anchoring. Courtesy: DSTV 405
August 13, 2025 - White House: Trump/Putin summit will be "listening exercise" for US leader
Simon's report for breakfast news on LBC News, with Simon Conway presenting.
August 12, 2025 - New Zealand woman and son detained by US immigration
Simon's live update on the plight of Sarah Shaw and her 6-year old son, caught up in President Trump's anti-immigration maw. For Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Corin Dann anchoring.
August 12, 2025 - Trump accuses DC falsifying crime statistics as he deploys National Guard and promises rollout beyond Washington
Simon's live update for James O'Brien's programme on the UK's LBC.
August 11, 2025 - Trump indicates he plans to carve up Ukraine, and put troops on the streets of Washington
Simon's live update for LBC News where the presenter is John Stratford.
August 11, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump reveals plans to carve Ukraine up with Putin, and plans to deploy National Guard in DC
Simon's live update on the President's news conference at the White House, for Tom Swarbrick's programme on the UK's LBC.
August 9, 2025 - US Roundup: Epstein, Jobs Numbers and Alaska Summit
Simon's live chat with Matt Frei at the end of his Saturday morning programme on LBC.
August 9, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump to meet Putin in Alaska next Friday
Simon's live update for Clive Bull's overnight programme on the UK's LBC, after Trump unveiled Alaska as the surprise venue for his summit meeting with Vladimir Putin.
August 8, 2025 - "American Week": The Democrats' struggle for relevance
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 or find it here on demand afterwards. Today: the Democrats' struggle to retain relevance in Trump's America.
August 8, 2025 - Lammy hosts VP Vance at Chevening estate
August 7, 2025 - Trump meeting with Putin looks doubtful as Kremlin rejects reports of a Ukraine breakthrough
Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.
August 6, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump to meet Putin "soon"
Simon's live update for Ben Kentish's late night programme on the UK's LBC, amid a glimmer of limited hope for Ukraine peace talks.
August 6, 2025 - Texas Democrats threatened with fines and arrests after fleeing state in resistricting standoff
Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Corin Dann anchoring.
August 5, 2025 - House lawmakers subpoena Clintons, but also Trump's Department of Justice over Epstein
Simon's live update for LBC where Henry Riley was in the chair.
August 1, 2025 - "American Week: Trump's problems over Epstein mount within MAGA
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's Friday evening programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on demand afterwards.
July 11, 2025 - "American Week": Tragedy in Texas leaves Trump facing uncomfortable questions
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on demand afterwards. This week: after the Texas Hill Country flooding tragedy, do Trump and Musk share some of the blame?
July 8, 2025 - Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize
Simon's update for "Nick Ferrari at Breakfast" on the UK's LBC.
July 4, 2025 - "American Week": Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" passes, but will Republicans rue the day?
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on catch-up here afterwards.
June 27, 2025 - "American Week": Trump attacks Iran, then turns his fire on the media
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the USA for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every Friday at 5.50pm or find it here on demand afterwards.
June 22, 2025 - Trump reveals his bluff, attacking Iran & destroying key nuclear sites
Simon's live update on the obliteration of Iran's nuclear facilities after B2 bombers dropped more than a dozen "bunker-busting" bombs on the country. With Matthew Wright on the UK's LBC.
June 21, 2025 - Trump battles Trump as MAGA battles MAGA over Iran
Simon's live Saturday morning update for Paul Brand's programme on the UK's LBC.
June 20, 2025 - "American Week": Trump prevaricates over Iran attack
Simon's weekly chronicle of life in the United States, for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. This week: the President holds the world's attention hostage over Iran. #Trump #Iran #NoKings #Parade #Israel
June 18, 2025 - Remembering Alfred Brendel, 1931 - 2025
From Simon's programme on the UK's LBC, a tribute to the late, great pianist...and why, even if you've never heard of him, his story should inspire. With the thoughts of Classic FM legend, and Beethoven scholar John Suchet.
June 18, 2025 - Trump demands Iran's "unconditional surrender" as he mulls involvement in Israel attacks
Simon's live update for "Nick Ferrari at Breakfast" on the UK's LBC.
June 17, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump quits G7 summit amid suggestions he may join attacks on Iran
Simon's live update for LBC News, with Steve Holden presenting.
June 13, 2025 - "American Week": Trump embraces the police state
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on demand here afterwards. This week, while Israel wages war on Iran, Trump wages war on....California.
June 11, 2025 - Trump reportedly to deploy more troops as Newsom accuses him of "brazen abuse of power"
Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC.
June 9, 2025 - Trump on LA protests: "BRING IN THE TROOPS!!!"
Simon's live update on events in Los Angeles as anti-deportation protestors clashed with law enforcement on Sunday night, and President Trump threatened to escalate the situation. With James O'Brien on the UK's LBC.
June 9, 2025 - Tear gas and pepper spray used on anti-deportation protestors in Los Angeles
Simon's weekly roundup of events in the United States for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live most weeks at 0045 UK time or find it here on demand afterwards.goog
June 7, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump deploying 2000 National Guard troops on streets of Los Angeles
Simon's breaking news update for LBC's overnight programme with Clive Bull.
June 6, 2025 - "American Week": Trump and Musk turn on each other
Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live at 5:50pm every week, or find it here on demand afterwards.
June 6, 2025 - Trump denies reports of detente in relationship with Musk,
Simon's live update for Shelagh Fogarty's afternoon programme on the UK's LBC.