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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, GooglePlay and other podcast services. Simon is the President and Chief Correspondent of Feature Story News (www.feat…

Simon Marks Reporting


    • Jun 22, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 2,645 EPISODES

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    The Simon Marks Reporting podcast is a fantastic source of information and analysis for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of current political events in the United States. Simon Mark's reporting is superb, providing informative and well-researched content that allows outsiders to gain a window into the state of American politics. His delivery is engaging and makes potentially boring topics interesting. With his concise and no-nonsense style, he covers the most prominent American news stories of the day, offering a valuable perspective for international listeners.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is Simon Mark's ability to provide in-depth information while keeping it lean and digestible. He presents complex topics with clarity and provides enough background context for listeners to fully grasp the issues at hand. His reporting is always well-researched, ensuring that his insights are accurate and reliable. Additionally, his sense of humor adds an entertaining element to the podcast, making it enjoyable to listen to even when tackling serious subjects.

    On the downside, there can be some repetition in Simon Mark's reporting as he covers the same topics for different networks. However, this is a minor issue considering the quality of his analysis. It would also be helpful if each episode had a clear indication of which country it was broadcasted for, allowing listeners to easily find episodes aimed at their specific interests.

    In conclusion, The Simon Marks Reporting podcast is essential listening for those seeking informative and engaging coverage on American politics from an independent voice. Simon Mark's concise and insightful reporting combined with his wit make this podcast stand out among others covering similar topics. Whether you're an avid news consumer or just looking to stay informed about current affairs outside your own country, this podcast is highly recommended.



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    June 22, 2025 - Trump reveals his bluff, attacking Iran & destroying key nuclear sites

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2025 6:34


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 11:40


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 10:40


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 8:19


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 4:00


    June 17, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump quits G7 summit amid suggestions he may join attacks on Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 5:34


    Simon's live update for LBC News, with Steve Holden presenting.

    June 13, 2025 - "American Week": Trump embraces the police state

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 10:46


    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"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 10:47


    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!!!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 12:29


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 13:52


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 14:51


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 10:27


    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,

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 8:36


    Simon's live update for Shelagh Fogarty's afternoon programme on the UK's LBC.

    June 6, 2025 - Trump and Musk turn on each other in pathetic day-long display

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 8:05


    Simon's live update for Ben Kentish's late night programme on the UK's LBC.

    June 5, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Musk claims Epstein files contain incriminating details about Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 10:02


    Simon's live update on the "worst Marvel movie in history" playing out in US politics. With Iain Dale on the UK's LBC.

    June 5, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump threatens to scrap Musk's federal government contracts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 3:25


    June 5, 2025 - Trump and Musk bromance descends into trench warfare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 10:27


    Simon's live update for South Africa's "Newzroom Afrika" with Naledi Moleo anchoring. Courtesty: DStv405

    May 30, 2025 - "American Week": Trump runs into the buzzsaw of Putin and America's courts

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 10:15


    Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for LBC's Friday drivetime programme, this week presented by Ben Kentish.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on-demand here afterwards.

    May 29, 2025 - Federal court overturns Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs, gives him 10 days to wind them up

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 14:36


    Simon's live chat with James O'Brien on the UK's LBC.

    May 28, 2025 - Trump targets universities and foreign students across USA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 9:05


    Simon's live, in-studio update for James O'Brien on LBC.

    May 27, 2025 - In harshest comments yet, Trump calls Putin "absolutely crazy" after Kyiv drone strikes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 3:36


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

    May 23, 2025 - "American Week": Trump mugs another world leader, and Biden discloses cancer diagnosis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 11:09


    Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on demand here afterwards.

    May 19, 2025 - Joe Biden diagnosed with "aggressive" prostate cancer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 4:40


    Simon's live update for Nick Ferrari at Breafast on the UK's LBC.

    May 16, 2025 - Not "American Week"...but a big week nonetheless

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 3:04


    Simon's "American Week" will return to LBC next Friday in its regular slot at 5:50pm. But here's a mini version just to keep you going....

    May 15, 2025 - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa preparing for high-stakes meeting with President Donald Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 16:57


    Simon's live report for Newzroom Afrika (DSTV405) with Iman Rappetti anchoring.

    May 9, 2025 - "American Week": The Tale of Two Prime Ministers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 11:05


    Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States, this week dominated by President Trump's contrasting engagements with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it on-demand here afterwards.

    May 8, 2025 - As US-UK trade deal is unveiled, Trump earns a badly-needed win

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 10:36


    Simon's live update for Shelagh Fogarty's programme on the UK's LBC.

    May 6, 2025 - In Oval Office, Carney assures Trump that Canada will "never" join USA

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 6:34


    Simon's live update on an extraordinary meeting in the Oval Office between President Trump and newly-elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.  For "Tonight With Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC.

    May 5, 2025 - Canadian PM Mark Carney arrives in Washington for talks with Trump

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 4:56


    Simon's live update for Singapore-based pan-Asian tv network CNA, with Julie Yoo and Arnold Gay anchoring.

    May 3, 2025 - Trump proposes $163 billion spending cuts in budget request to Congress

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2025 13:08


    Simon's Saturday morning chat with Matt Frei on the UK's LBC.

    May 2, 2025 - "American Week": Trump celebrates 100 days in office North Korean-style

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 10:51


    Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on demand afterwards. 

    May 1, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Waltz out as National Security Adviser, but maybe in as UN Ambassdor

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 5:05


    Simon's live update for LBC News, the UK's rolling news radio station, with James Hanson presenting.

    April 30, 2025 - Trump celebrates 100-day mark with tsunami of false claims

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 9:16


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

    April 29, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: After 100 days in office, Trump launches opening salvos in midterm campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 7:00


    Simon's live update on Trump's Michigan speech on the 100th day of his Presidency, with Charlotte Lynch on the UK's rolling news station, LBC News.

    April 29, 2025 - After 100 days in office, Trump defends his record of revolutionary change

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 10:43


    Simon's live appearance on "Tonight With Andrew Marr", LBC's flagship 6pm programme. 

    April 29, 2025 - After 100 Days of Trump 2.0, is there any way back?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 12:55


    Simon's live chat with James O'Brien on the UK's LBC.

    April 27, 2025 - Trump prepares for 100-day celebration as poll numbers nosedive

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 11:15


    Simon's live update for Nick Abbot's Sunday night / Monday morning programme on the UK's LBC.  

    April 26, 2025 - Ahead of Pope's funeral, Trump meets Zelensky in Rome

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 11:55


    Simon's live update for Matt Frei's Saturday morning programme on the UK's LBC.

    April 25, 2025 - "American Week": Nearing 100-day mark, Trump's approval ratings crater

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2025 10:30


    Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the US 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.  

    April 24, 2025 - SA President Cyril Ramaphosa speaks to Trump, says they will "meet soon"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 10:13


    Simon's live update on President Cyril Ramaphosa's phone conversation with President Donald Trump, in which the South Africans say an agreement was made for the two men to meet soon in an effort to solve the impasse in the bilateral relationship. For Newzroom Afrika DSTV405 with Michelle Craig anchoring.

    April 23, 2025 - US Treasury Secretary calls Trump's trade war "not sustainable"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 5:53


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

    April 18, 2025 - Rubio indicates Trump's patience with Ukraine peace talks is expiring

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 6:42


    Simon's live update for Radio New Zealand's "Saturday Morning" with Susie Ferguson presenting.

    April 18, 2025 - "American Week": Trump defies the courts and maligns Ukraine again

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 10:53


    Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for the Good Friday edition of Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on demand afterwards.

    April 15, 2025 - Harvard refuses to buckle under Trump's pressure

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 6:22


    Simon's live update for Monocle Radio about Harvard University's decision to challenge Trump's decision to freeze more than $2 billion in federal funding for the storied institution.  With Emma Nelson presenting.

    April 15, 2025 - VP J.D. Vance says "good chance" of US-UK trade deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 4:21


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

    April 15, 2025 - Trump urges El Salvador's Bukele to build prisons to house American detainees

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 9:14


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

    April 11, 2025 - "American Week": Trump's retribution moves into higher gear as he drives the global economy into a ditch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 10:46


    Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on demand afterwards.  This week: Trump drives the economy into the abyss, and threatens treason charges against two of his critics.

    April 10, 2025 - Trump's U-turn on tariffs leaves confusion, incoherence in its wake

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 13:45


    Simon's chat with James O'Brien on the UK's LBC.

    April 9, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump makes dramatic U-turn on trade war

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 15:58


    Simon's live, breaking news coverage of Trump's astonishing climb-down, for Tom Swarbrick's drivetime programme on the UK's LBC.

    April 5, 2025 - US sees largest nationwide protests since Trump's inauguration

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 7:32


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

    April 5, 2025 - Democratic Party leaders locate their spines, and Republican opposition to tariffs grows

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2025 10:40


    Simon's Saturday morning roundup from Washington for Matt Frei's programme on the UK's LBC. As Barack Obama and Kamala Harris return to the political fray, Republican anxiety over Trump's trade war grows.

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