Simon Marks Reporting
News & Politics
Episodes
- May 10, 2026 - US Roundup: Trump rejects Iranian response to peace proposals as "TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE"
Simon Marks provides a live update on former President Trump's strong rejection of Iranian peace proposals. This report was originally broadcast for Nick Abbot's Sunday night/Monday morning program.
- May 9, 2026 - US Roundup: Trump congratulates Swinney on re-election, but so far not a word about Starmer or Farage
This episode of Simon Marks Reporting discusses US reactions to the UK local, Scottish, and Welsh elections. Also covered are the latest on Iran, the President's upcoming trip to China, and Marco Rubio as a potential candidate for 2028.
- May 7, 2026 - Cometh the hour, cometh the Rubio?
Simon Marks provides a live update for LBC, discussing the sudden interest in Marco Rubio as a possible successor to Donald Trump. This report was featured on "Tonight with Andrew Marr."
- May 6, 2026 - Trump suggests agreement is nearing with Iran, as possible "one-pager" mooted to resolve war
Simon Marks provides a live update on former President Trump's statement regarding a potential agreement with Iran. The report mentions a "one-pager" being discussed as a resolution.
- May 5, 2026 - Trump insists Iran ceasefire is holding, but events in the Strait of Hormuz suggest it is not
Simon Marks provides a live update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on LBC, discussing Trump's claims of an Iran ceasefire and contradictory events in the Strait of Hormuz.
- May 5, 2026 - Trump's gambit over Hormuz backfires, and he sparks a trade setback with the UK
This episode features Simon Marks and James O'Brien discussing Donald Trump's actions concerning Hormuz and a trade issue with the UK.
- May 4, 2026 - US denies Iran struck an American warship as Trump's "Project Freedom" gets underway
This episode of Simon Marks Reporting discusses the US denial of an Iranian attack on an American warship. It also covers the start of Trump's "Project Freedom".
- May 3, 2026 - US Roundup: Rudy Giuliani in critical condition in hospital
Simon Marks provides a US roundup that includes news of Rudy Giuliani's critical condition. This report was originally broadcast on Nick Abbot's programme.
- May 2, 2026 - U.S. Roundup: Trump orders drawdown of US troops to punish Chancellor Merz for telling the truth about Iran
Simon Marks provides a live update for Matt Frei's Saturday morning programme on LBC. The report covers a U.S. troop drawdown order by Trump, linking it to Chancellor Merz and Iran.
- May 1, 2026 - "American Week": Important though it was, the State Visit was not America's most consequential event this week
This episode of Simon Marks Reporting covers American events, focusing on a State Visit's implications for Donald Trump and the Supreme Court's influence on upcoming elections. It's Simon's weekly chronicle for Tom Swarbrick's Friday drive…
- April 28, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: New UK Ambassador to US says America's "special relationship" is with Israel, not the UK
New UK Ambassador to US Sir Christian Turner stated that America's "special relationship" is with Israel, not the UK. This statement was published by the Financial Times shortly before King Charles III was scheduled to visit the White Hous…
- April 28, 2026 - State Visit begins, as the King prepares to address Congress
The episode covers the start of a state visit where the King is set to address Congress. This update was provided live by Simon Marks with James Max on LBC.
- April 28, 2026 - King and Queen arrive in Washington, but can they save the UK-US relationship?
Simon Marks reports on the four-day State Visit of the King and Queen to Washington, covering the prospects for the UK-US relationship.
- April 27, 2026 - King and Queen arrive in US today as Trump asserts "I'm not a rapist"
Simon Marks provides a live update from Washington regarding the King and Queen's arrival in the US. The report also covers Donald Trump's assertion of innocence against rape allegations, discussed with James O'Brien.
- April 26, 2026 - "I'm not a rapist", Trump tells CBS 60 Minutes in response to WHCD suspect's 'manifesto'
President Trump denies allegations in a CBS 60 Minutes interview in response to an incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner. The update was provided by Simon Marks for LBC.
- April 26, 2026 - Authorities say Hilton attack suspect was "likely" trying to kill Trump and other U.S. officials
Authorities in Washington state that the suspect in the Hilton attack was likely attempting to assassinate US officials, including former President Trump. This update was provided by Simon Marks.
- April 26, 2026 - Investigation unearths "manifesto" by Hilton attack suspect , but questions mount about security procedures
Simon Marks provides a live update on the investigation into an attempted attack at the Hinckley Hilton, which occurred while President Trump was present. The report covers the discovery of a suspect's manifesto and raises questions regard…
- April 25, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Shots fired at White House Correspondents Dinner - Part Three
This episode covers the events of April 25, 2026, focusing on President Trump's comments made in the White House briefing room.
- April 25, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Shots fired at White House Correspondents Dinner - Part Two
This episode covers the events surrounding the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which was canceled due to an attempted attack on Trump administration officials at the Hilton hotel. The report includes rolling news coverage.
- April 25, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Shots fired at White House Correspondents Dinner - Part One
Simon Marks provides live LBC coverage of a shooting incident that occurred at the White House Correspondents Association annual dinner held at the Hilton hotel. Clive Bull presents the report from London.
- April 25, 2026 - King and Queen's State Visit to US to begin Monday, but what does a 'win' look like?
Simon Marks previews the upcoming State Visit of the King and Queen to the US for LBC, discussing the objectives and potential outcomes of the visit.
- April 25, 2026 - Trump to attend first White House Correspondents' Dinner, after swelling briefing room with propagandists
Simon Marks previews the White House Correspondents' Dinner, criticizing the attendance of journalists and politicians in a discussion with David Harper on LBC News. The episode also touches on the current state of the White House briefing…
- April 25, 2026 - As Americans worry about petrol prices, Trump's obsession with memorials to himself goes into overdrive
This episode of Simon Marks Reporting features a live roundup for Matt Frei's Saturday morning programme on LBC, covering American concerns about petrol prices and Donald Trump's focus on self-memorialization.
- April 24, 2026 - "American Week": U.S. threatens to review Falkland Islands' British sovereignty, as King and Queen pack bags for Washington
Simon Marks' report covers US threats concerning the Falklands, Donald Trump's statements on Iran, accusations against FBI Director Kash Patel, and a New York Congressional race affecting the tech industry.
- April 24, 2026 - 72 hours before Royal Visit, Trump threatens to review status of The Falkland Islands
Simon Marks provides a live roundup of US events for LBC, discussing Trump's threat to review the status of the Falkland Islands.
- April 23, 2026 - US Roundup: Trump announces extension of Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks
In this Washington update, President Trump announced a three-week extension to the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, vowed no use of nuclear weapons against Iran, and prepares to host the King and Queen.
- April 22, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: U.S. Navy Secretary ousted in the middle of Trump's naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz
The episode covers the unexpected dismissal of U.S. Navy Secretary John Phelan by Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth, occurring during Trump's naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The report includes news from Washington and commentary from…
- April 22, 2026 - More whiplash as Trump indicates his indefinite ceasefire might not be...indefinite
Simon Marks provides a live update for Radio New Zealand's Morning Report with John Campbell, discussing Trump's comments on an indefinite ceasefire that may not be indefinite.
- April 22, 2026 - Trump shows signs of remorse after extending Iran truce indefinitely
In a live update for LBC's drivetime programme, Simon Marks reports on indications that Trump may be showing remorse following the indefinite extension of the Iran truce.
- April 22, 2026 - Trump unravels as Iran eschews talks and his approval rating craters
Simon Marks provides a live update for LBC, discussing Iran's decision to eschew talks and a reported decline in Trump's approval rating.
- April 21, 2026 - AS IT BROKE: Trump U-turns, extends ceasefire with Iran, but also US blockade of Strait
Simon Marks provides a live breaking news update for Iain Dale's programme on LBC, reporting on a U-turn by Trump regarding a ceasefire with Iran and the US blockade of the Strait.
- April 19, 2026 - Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz as peace negotiations hang in balance
Simon Marks provides a live update on ships being attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, as peace negotiations remain uncertain.
- April 18, 2026 - Trump can't save himself from Trump, as agreement with Iran now looks uncertain
Simon Marks provides a live update on the UK's LBC regarding Donald Trump's situation and the potential uncertainty of the agreement with Iran.
- April 17, 2026 - "American Week": Trump becomes increasingly unstable, enraging once-loyal supporters
Simon Marks reports on Trump's unstable behavior as he nears an Iran peace deal, and discusses preparations for the King's visit.
- April 15, 2026 - Trump is bonkers, but why aren't reporters telling you that?
Simon Marks reports on the President's plan for a 'Grand Bargain' with Iran and discusses why reporters are hesitant to address Donald Trump's evident mental instability.
- April 14, 2026 - Trump flays Meloni after she defends Pope Leo from White House attacks
In a live update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr," Simon Marks reports on April 14, 2026, detailing how Donald Trump criticized Giorgia Meloni after she defended Pope Leo from attacks originating from the White House.
- April 13, 2026 - Trump struggles to explain purpose of US blockade of Strait of Hormuz, and to explain picture depicting him as Jesus
Simon Marks Reporting features a live update from Xoli Mngambi in South Africa, discussing Donald Trump's difficulties explaining the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and a picture portraying him as Jesus.
- April 13, 2026 - Trump begins his blockade of Strait of Hormuz, and deletes an offensive social media post
In this episode, Simon Marks provides a live update on former President Trump's actions, including a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the deletion of a social media post. The report was made for Radio New Zealand's Morning Report.
- April 13, 2026 - Trump deletes controversial post depicting him as Jesus, claiming he thought he was depicted as a doctor
Simon Marks reports on a social media post by President Trump that depicted him as Jesus, which was later deleted. Trump reportedly claimed he believed the depiction was of a doctor. The report also covers an ad hominem attack on the Pope.
- April 13, 2026 - Trump's naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz raises fresh questions about his mental stability
Simon Marks provides a live update on April 13, 2026, discussing Donald Trump's naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and raising questions about his mental stability. The report was delivered during his live segment for James O'Brien's m…
- April 3, 2026 - "American Week": Pam Bondi walks the plank
This episode covers Pam Bondi's firing, Donald Trump's statements regarding Iran, and updates on the Artemis II mission.
- April 1, 2026 - Trump says he is considering withrawal from NATO, and it's not an April Fool's joke
In a discussion on LBC, Donald Trump stated he is considering withdrawing the US from NATO and ending the war on Iran in the coming weeks. This potential action is described as a significant moment in post-war history.
- March 28, 2026 - Iran launches strike on US forces in Saudi as Trump projects invincibility
Simon Marks provides a live update on Iran's strike against US forces in Saudi Arabia, a situation occurring as Donald Trump projects an image of invincibility.
- March 27, 2026 - "American Week": One month on, there's no end in sight to Trump's war on Iran
Simon Marks' weekly report covers the ongoing US involvement in Iran, with President Trump alternating between peace talks and military escalation. The episode also discusses the increasing regulation of major American tech companies.
- March 27, 2026 - Does even Trump know if he's escalating or de-escalating in Iran?
Simon Marks discusses efforts by Trump officials to connect the Iran war with Christian nationalism. He also analyzes mixed signals about whether Trump is escalating the conflict or seeking an exit.
- March 26, 2026 - Trump says he is not sure that U.S. is "willing" to strike peace deal with Iran
During a live update for LBC, Simon Marks reported on Trump's first Cabinet meeting since the war began. Trump expressed uncertainty regarding the US willingness to strike a peace deal with Iran.
- March 26, 2026 - Trump claims Iran is "afraid to say" they want to make a deal, as his approval ratings crater
US President Donald Trump claims Iran is participating in peace talks, despite Tehran's denials. This update was delivered live for Ireland's Newstalk.
- March 25, 2026 - Iranians reject US peace plan, as Trump takes steps for possible ground war
Iranians have rejected a 15-point peace plan proposed by the US. On Capitol Hill, there is increasing anxiety regarding the potential deployment of American troops to Iran.
- March 25, 2026 - AS TWO STORIES BROKE: Iran rejects US peace plan, and tech giants lose a landmark case in California
Simon Marks reports that Iran has rejected a US peace plan, with the nation accusing the President of "negotiating with himself." Additionally, Google and Meta have lost a landmark court case in California concerning the addictive nature o…
- March 25, 2026 - US conveys 15-point peace plan to Iran that raises even more questions about Trump's credibility
On March 25, 2026, the US presented a 15-point peace plan to Iran. Simon Marks discussed this development and its implications for Trump's credibility with James O'Brien on LBC.