Sinopsis
A selection of ongoing reporting from Washington and other datelines by Emmy award-winning correspondent Simon Marks. Heard on radio stations worldwide, and now also here, on iTunes and on Google Play. Simon is the President and Chief Correspondent of Feature Story News (www.featurestory.com)
Episodios
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![February 27, 2025 - Despite Starmers flattery at the White House, Trump offers no Ukraine security guarantees]()
February 27, 2025 - Despite Starmer's flattery at the White House, Trump offers no Ukraine security guarantees
28/02/2025 Duración: 03minSimon'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.
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![February 27, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Amid Ukraine talks, Trump promises possibility of a very real trade deal with UK]()
February 27, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Amid Ukraine talks, Trump promises possibility of "a very real trade deal" with UK
27/02/2025 Duración: 04minSimon's live, breaking news update for Iain Dale's evening programme on the UK's LBC.
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![February 26, 2025 - Starmer arrives in Washington for make-or-break talks with Trump]()
February 26, 2025 - Starmer arrives in Washington for make-or-break talks with Trump
27/02/2025 Duración: 06minSimon's preview of Thursday's big day for the UK PM, with Henry Riley on the UK's LBC.
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![February 26, 2025 - Trump posts offensive AI Gaza video, and holds made-for-TV Cabinet meeting]()
February 26, 2025 - Trump posts offensive AI Gaza video, and holds made-for-TV "Cabinet meeting"
26/02/2025 Duración: 06minSimon's live update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC.
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![February 26, 2025 - White House alters rules on media to favour pro-Trump propaganda outlets]()
February 26, 2025 - White House alters rules on media to favour pro-Trump propaganda outlets
26/02/2025 Duración: 06minSimon's live update for James O'Brien's programme on the UK's LBC.
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![February 25, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Musk to attend first Trump Cabinet meeting, despite not being Cabinet member]()
February 25, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Musk to attend first Trump Cabinet meeting, despite not being Cabinet member
25/02/2025 Duración: 07minSimon's live update from Washington for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report", with Ingrid Hipkiss presenting.
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![February 25, 2025 - Macron flatters, cajoles and engages Trump, laying groundwork for Starmer]()
February 25, 2025 - Macron flatters, cajoles and engages Trump, laying groundwork for Starmer
25/02/2025 Duración: 11minSimon's live update on Emmanuel Macron's day in Washington, for Henry Riley's late night programme on the UK's LBC.
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![February 24, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump says Zelensky will fly to Washington to sign minerals deal]()
February 24, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump says Zelensky will fly to Washington to sign minerals deal
24/02/2025 Duración: 02minSimon's breaking news update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC.
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![February 24, 2025 - Macron at White House for make-or-break talks on Ukraine with Trump]()
February 24, 2025 - Macron at White House for make-or-break talks on Ukraine with Trump
24/02/2025 Duración: 12minSimon's live update for LBC News, the UK's rolling news station, with Jim Diamond anchoring.
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![February 24, 2025 - Chaos in Washington as Trumps Cabinet chiefs over-ride Musks orders]()
February 24, 2025 - Chaos in Washington as Trump's Cabinet chiefs over-ride Musk's orders
24/02/2025 Duración: 10minSimon's live update for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning programme on the UK's LBC.
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![February 22, 2025 - Purges at Pentagon as Trump cements his power base ahead of Macron/Starmer visits]()
February 22, 2025 - Purges at Pentagon as Trump cements his power base ahead of Macron/Starmer visits
23/02/2025 Duración: 16minThe first segment of Simon's special Saturday night broadcast on LBC.
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![February 21, 2025 - American Week: Trump breaks with Zelensky, warms ties with Putin and enrages European allies]()
February 21, 2025 - "American Week": Trump breaks with Zelensky, warms ties with Putin and enrages European allies
21/02/2025 Duración: 10minSimon'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.
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![February 19, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump calls Zelensky a dictator, falsely claims Ukraine broke deal on rare earths]()
February 19, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump calls Zelensky a "dictator", falsely claims Ukraine broke deal on rare earths
20/02/2025 Duración: 11minSimon'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.
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![February 19, 2025 - New Treasury Secretary is latest Trump Cabinet official to skip G20 meeting in South Africa]()
February 19, 2025 - New Treasury Secretary is latest Trump Cabinet official to skip G20 meeting in South Africa
19/02/2025 Duración: 07minSimon's live update for Newzroom Afrika, South Africa's leading 24/7 news channel. Courtesy: DSTV405
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![February 19, 2025 - Trump breaks with Zelensky, calling him dictator who has played USA like a fiddle]()
February 19, 2025 - Trump breaks with Zelensky, calling him "dictator" who has played USA "like a fiddle"
19/02/2025 Duración: 08minSimon's live update for LBC London News, the UK's only rolling news station, with John Stratford anchoring.
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![February 19, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump calls Zelensky a Dictator who has done a terrible job]()
February 19, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump calls Zelensky "a Dictator" who "has done a terrible job"
19/02/2025 Duración: 04minSimon's breaking news coverage for the UK's LBC's drivetime programme with Tom Swarbrick.
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![February 18, 2025 - Republicans in Congress urge Trump to suspend South Africas trade privileges, and maybe diplomatic ties]()
February 18, 2025 - Republicans in Congress urge Trump to suspend South Africa's trade privileges, and maybe diplomatic ties
18/02/2025 Duración: 10minSimon's live update for South Africa's news channel "Newzroom Afrika", with anchor Vuyo Mvoko. Courtesty: DSTV405
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![February 16, 2025 - US Roundup: DOGE realises it erred in firing nuclear safety workers]()
February 16, 2025 - US Roundup: DOGE realises it erred in firing nuclear safety workers
17/02/2025 Duración: 10minSimon's live update for Nick Abbot's late night programme on the UK's LBC. Listen live every Sunday night / Monday morning at 12.30am UK time, or find it here on demand afterwards.
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![February 14, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump discloses Starmer visit to White House next week or week after]()
February 14, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump discloses Starmer visit to White House "next week or week after"
14/02/2025 Duración: 06minSimon's breaking news update for Rachel Johnson's Friday night programme on the UK's LBC.
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![February 14, 2025 - American Week: Trump betrays Ukraine, dismays Europe and empowers Musk further]()
February 14, 2025 - "American Week": Trump betrays Ukraine, dismays Europe and empowers Musk further
14/02/2025 Duración: 10minSimon'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 on-demand here afterwards.
