Simon Marks Reporting

40 Episodes
March 5, 2026 - Trump says he "must" be involved in choosing Iran's next leader
Yesterday at 7:24 PM

Simon's live update for LBC News, on another day of shifting narratives from the Trump administration over the joint US-Israeli war on Iran.  With John Stratford presenting.


March 5, 2026 - Republicans on Capitol Hill back Trump's war with Iran, amid no clarity on how it ends
Yesterday at 7:01 PM

Simon's live update for Monocle Radio's "The Briefing" with Chris Cermak anchoring.


March 4, 2026: Explosions in Erbil as Washington reportedly grooms Kurds as a possible invasion force
Last Wednesday at 5:15 PM

Simon's live report for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC, as the US and Israeli war on Iran shows every sign of intensifiying.


March 4, 2026 - Rubio says he never said what he said, as Trump re-ups regime change as his goal
Last Wednesday at 3:12 PM

Simon's live update on the US government's continuing, contradictory efforts to explain why it attacked Iran, and what it wants to achieve. For James O'Brien's programme on the UK's LBC.


March 3, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Trump flays Starmer, deriding him as "no Winston Churchill"
Last Tuesday at 6:28 PM

Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.


March 3, 2026 - "Wars can be fought 'forever' and very successfully", argues Trump as Iran criticism grows
Last Tuesday at 1:56 PM

Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning show on the UK's LBC.


March 2, 2026 - As Middle East conflict widens, Trump U-turns, says regime change is not a U.S. objective
Last Monday at 10:29 PM

Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Ingrid Hipkiss presenting.


March 2, 2026 - Trump finally delineates objectives of his war on Iran, but not the endgame
Last Monday at 6:58 PM

Simon's live report for South Africa's Newzroom Afrika TV, as President Trump indicates that his war on Iran could last a month or even longer.  With Xoli Mngambi anchoring.  Courtesy: Dstv405

#Trump #Iran


March 2, 2026 - Trump says "the big wave" of US/Israeli attacks on Iran is to come
Last Monday at 6:43 PM

Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.


March 2, 2026 - Trump, with no plan, tells Americans that US fatalities in Iran are "the way it is"
Last Monday at 12:42 PM

Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning show on the UK's LBC.

#iran #Trump #Starmer #news #lbc #simonmarks


March 2, 2026 - Trump warns American to brace for a month of military action in Iran
Last Monday at 12:37 PM

Simon's update for "Nick Ferrari At Breakfast" on the UK's LBC.


March 1, 2026 - Trump says Iran attacks could last a month, and more American fatalities are likely
Last Monday at 1:30 AM

Simon's weekly roundup for Nick Abbot's Sunday night/Monday morning programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every week at 0045 UK time, or find it here on demand afterwards.

#Iran #Trump #midterms #lbc #simonmarks


March 1, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: 3 US Troops killed, 5 others seriously injured in Iran conflict
Last Sunday at 9:15 PM

Simon's breaking news report for South Africa's Newzroom Afrika TV with Linda Mnusi anchoring.

#iran #Trump #mideast #midterms #news #newzroomafrika #dstv405


March 1, 2026 - MAGA influencers accuse Trump of "ideological surrender" after he attacks Iran
Last Sunday at 8:58 PM

Simon's live update for LBC, for Clare Foges' Sunday evening programme.


March 1, 2026 - Trump administration officials absent from airwaves, amid grim polling on Iran strike
Last Sunday at 7:11 PM

Simon's live update for ABC Radio Sydney's breakfast programme with Craig Reucassel.


March 1, 2026 - Trump says he's willing to talk to the Iranian regime, as first US deaths occur in conflict
Last Sunday at 7:04 PM

Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand with Corin Dann.


February 28, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Iranian State TV confirms Supreme Leader Khamenei is dead
Last Sunday at 1:58 AM

Simon's live report on the latest breaking news from Iran, as the US and Israeli military strikes enter a second day.


February 28, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Trump confirms Iran's Supreme Leader is dead
Last Saturday at 10:26 PM

Simon's live breaking news update for Nick Abbot's programme on the UK's LBC.


February 28, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Amid reports of Supreme Leader's death, Trump says he's open to finding an "off ramp" in Iran
Last Saturday at 8:37 PM

Simon's live update for Natasha Devon's Saturday evening programme on the UK's LBC.


February 28, 2028 - White House says "days" of military action against Iran lie ahead, as Trump plays geopolitical 52-card pickup
Last Saturday at 5:38 PM

Simon's live update for LBC, with Vanessa Feltz in the chair.


February 26, 2026 - Trump seeks to topple Iran's regime without any strategy for the country's future
Last Saturday at 3:19 PM

Simon's live update for Newzroom Afrika, South Africa's leading 24/7 news channel, with Thabo Mdluli anchoring.

#iran #trump #midterms


February 28, 2026 - US and Israel launch war to overthrow Iranian government
Last Saturday at 2:29 PM

Simon's live update from Washington for India's NDTV.


February 27, 2026 - Bill Clinton tells House Committee he was unaware of Epstein's crimes
02/27/2026

Simon's live update, wrapping up another busy week in Washington, for Newzroom Afrika, South Africa's leading TV news channel.  The anchor is Nhlanhla Sehume. Courtesy: Dstv 405


February 27, 2026 - "American Week": Trump delivers longest-ever State of the Union, as Tommy Robinson is welcomed to town
02/27/2026

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 delivers the longest State of the Union speech in history, but fails to clarify the future of his trade war;
--Fresh questions swirl about Trump's relationship with Epstein;
-- the new British Ambassador takes up his post, as the Trump administration allows Tommy Robinson to visit Congress and the State Department.

#Epstein #SOTU2026 #Congress #Trump #Democrats #Spanberger #midterms #TommyRobinson #USinUK #America250 #news #lbc #simonmarks


February 27, 2026 - U.S. Roundup: Fury after nearly blind refugee is dead after being 'abandoned' by Border Patrol in Buffalo
02/27/2026

Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on LBC.

This week:

-- refugee dies in Buffalo as the Border Patrol is accused of abandoning him;
-- fresh warnings of threats to media freedom, as Paramount poised to secure ownership of CNN;
-- Epstein questions swirl around Trump again.

#Epstein #Buffalo #BorderPatrol #Paramount #CNN #Netflix #midterms #Clinton #lbc
#simonmarks


February 26, 2026 - Hillary Clinton tells House Oversight Committee she never met Epstein
02/27/2026

Simon's live update for CNA TV, with Julie Yoo and Arnold Gay anchoring.


February 26, 2026 - Hillary Clinton tells Epstein probe to depose President Trump instead
02/26/2026

Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Corin Dann presenting.

#Clinton #Epstein #Trump #midterms #HouseOversight #news #simonmarks


February 26, 2026 - Clintons preparing to give testimony about Epstein to House Oversight Committee
02/26/2026

Simon's live preview of the next two days in the lives of the Clintons, for The Claire Byrne Show on Ireland's Newstalk.


February 25, 2026 - Trump, in unusually focused performance, blames out-of-power Democrats for everything wrong in America
02/25/2026

Simon's live update on Tuesday night's State of the Union Address for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC.

#Trump #SOTU2026 #uselections #midterms #politics #news #lbc #Democrats #simonmarks


February 24, 2026 - Democrats pressure Trump on Iran ahead of State of the Union speech
02/24/2026

Simon's live update for CNA TV, the leading Asia-Pacific English language news channel from Singapore seen worldwide.  The anchors are Liz Neo and Arnold Gay.

#SOTU #Trump #Iran #midterms #tariffs


February 24, 2026 - Trump prepares for State of the Union facing worst polls of his presidencies
02/24/2026

Simon's live update for Iain Dale's programme on the UK's LBC.

#trump #SOTU2026 #midterms #uspolitics #stateoftheswamp #news #lbc #simonmarks


February 23, 2026 - Longevity guru Dr. Peter Attia loses perch at CBS News over Epstein ties
02/24/2026

Simon's report for Radio New Zealand's 'Midday Report' as the limited fallout from the Epstein files continues in the United States.

#Epstein #Attia #CBSNews #Trump #politics #Midterms2026


February 23, 2026 - Trump warns trading partners not to try and take advantage of Supreme Court ruling on tariffs
02/23/2026

Simon's live update for Iain Dale's programme on the UK's LBC.

#Trump #SCOTUS #Tariffs #EU #Starmer #uspolitics #midterms #SOTU2026


February 23, 2026 - Trump prepares for crucial State of the Union Address after tariffs ruled unlawful
02/23/2026

Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC.


February 20, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Trump blasts Supreme Court decision on tariffs, says he is "ashamed" of 3 Republican-appointed justices
02/20/2026

Simon's live update for Tom Swarbrick's programme on LBC, after President Trump launched a broadside against the US Supreme Court which has struck down the tariffs that lie at the heart of his trade, foreign and national security policies.

#Trump #Scotus #Trade #midterms #usnews #politics #lbc #simonmarks


February 20, 2026 - "American Week": The Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
02/20/2026

Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.

This week, the breaking news that the US Supreme Court has found Trump's tariffs to be unconstitutional. And America gets a lesson in accountability over Epstein from the UK.

#Trump #Americanweek #tariffs #midterms #Epstein #Andrew #news #politics #uspolitics #congress


February 20, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Supreme Court strikes down Trump's tariffs
02/20/2026

Simon's breaking news report for Shelagh Fogarty's programme on the UK's LBC.


February 19, 2026 - UK teaches US lesson in accountability with Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrest
02/19/2026

Simon's live update for James O'Brien's programme on LBC.


February 17, 2026 - Jesse Jackson remembered by Obamas as "a true giant"
02/17/2026

Simon's live report on the death of the Reverend Jesse Jackson, for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with Ingrid Hipkiss presenting.


February 17, 2026 - Reverend Jesse Jackson, civil rights icon, dead at 84
02/17/2026

Simon's live report on the death of Reverend Jesse Jackson at the age of 84, with particular focus on the role he played leading America's anti-apartheid movement.  For South Africa's "Newzroom Afrika" TV with Xoli Mnamgabi anchoring.  Courtesy: DStv 405

#JesseJackson #Jackson #apartheid #Trump #Democrats #USpolitics #news #simonmarks