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Simon Marks Reporting

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Ongoing news reports from Washington and elsewhere by Emmy award-winning reporter Simon Marks (www.simonmarks.com) . Simon's coverage airs on TV and radio networks worldwide and is now also available through all major podcast services. Once called "the harbinger of daily astonishment", Simon is the President & Chief Correspondent of Feature Story News (www.featurestorynews.com) . You... more

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Latest Episodes

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

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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.

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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.

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

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Recent Guests

Jeffrey Goldberg
Editor-in-Chief of The Atlantic
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Episode: March 26, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: The Atlantic publishes clear evidence that Hegseth put classified information into Signal chat
Volodymyr Zelensky
President of Ukraine
Episode: February 28,2025 - AS IT BROKE: Trump and Vance berate Zelensky in furious Oval Office tirade, 24 hours after Starmer's visit
Sir Kim Darroch
Former UK ambassador to the US during the first Trump administration and former UK national security advisor.
Episode: February 22, 2025 - Purges at Pentagon as Trump cements his power base ahead of Macron/Starmer visits
Kurt Schlichter
Senior columnist at townhall.com and author of books including The Fall and Rise of America.
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Episode: January 30, 2025 - As America mourns mid-air collision dead, Trump blames diversity for putting passenger lives at risk
Kristen Crowley
Los Angeles Fire Chief
Episode: January 10, 2025 - "American Week": While Los Angeles burns, Trump fiddles
James Woods
Actor affected by the fires
Episode: January 10, 2025 - "American Week": While Los Angeles burns, Trump fiddles
Karen Bass
Mayor of Los Angeles
Episode: January 10, 2025 - "American Week": While Los Angeles burns, Trump fiddles
Joe Biden
President of the United States
Episode: January 10, 2025 - "American Week": While Los Angeles burns, Trump fiddles
Kash Patel
Nominee for FBI director, associated with MAGA conspiracies.
Episode: December 6, 2024 - "American Week": Biden pardons his son, and stymies the Democrats

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Simon Marks
Emmy award-winning reporter and Washington correspondent known for incisive reporting on U.S. politics and international affairs.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 253 ratings
  • Always good, but with left wing bias

    Whenever Simon’s voice is on LBC it always makes for good listening. His portrayal of the circus that is American politics offers a window for UK radio and take of all things Washington DC. Simon appears to have a left wing bias.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    CavKing
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Best ever!

    A pleasure to hear from Simon Marks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soorian
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Love! Love! Love! No BS. Just the facts.

    Simon Marks is a reincarnation on the late great Alistair Cook but even better! Listen or miss out.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SJ Seljeseth
    Norway2 years ago
  • Next level reporting

    Like Shakespeare reporting the news

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ntkoro12309
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • You can’t beat Marks

    Great coverage with a perfect touch of biting wit.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    djb200
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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The podcast has been described as essential listening for anyone interested in U.S. politics, with compliments regarding its timely updates and conciseness.
Listeners appreciate Simon Marks' insightful analysis and reporting style, often finding it both informative and entertaining.
There are mentions of a perceived left-wing bias, though it tends to be coupled with respect for the depth of analysis provided.

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#28
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#154
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#115
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#221
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#67
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#76
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March 25, 2025 - Leak of Houthi war plans via Signal upends Washington and raises questions for allies
Q: How do current U.S. officials' actions affect traditional allies like the U.K.?
The U.K. is left questioning whether it can continue sharing intelligence with the U.S. given the evident lapses in security protocols.
March 25, 2025 - Leak of Houthi war plans via Signal upends Washington and raises questions for allies
Q: What would have happened next if this leak had occurred in a different political climate?
There would have been immediate Congressional hearings, and all correspondence would have needed to be preserved, unlike the current situation where the messages were set to disappear.
March 26, 2025 - Signal chat crisis grows as Hegseth denies war plans were war plans
Q: How did Tulsi Gabbard's testimony change over time regarding the Signal group chat?
Gabbard initially stated there was no classified information in the chat but later retracted, saying she did not recall the details.
March 26, 2025 - Signal chat crisis grows as Hegseth denies war plans were war plans
Q: What is the nature of the information shared in the Signal group chat?
The information includes a timeline of military plans and classified information related to a strike in Yemen.
March 26, 2025 - AS IT BROKE: The Atlantic publishes clear evidence that Hegseth put classified information into Signal chat
Q: How did the Trump administration react to Jeffrey Goldberg's publication?
The administration attacked Goldberg, with Trump calling him a sleazebag and suggesting that he might have engaged in nefarious activities, rather than admitting fault about the classified information in the Signal chat.

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This podcast features insightful and timely reporting on U.S. politics, primarily through the lens of Simon Marks, an Emmy award-winning correspondent. Focused primarily on political events and developments in the United States, it discusses recent actions by the Trump administration, providing a critical analysis of policies and their implications for both domestic and international contexts. Notable subjects include immigration, U.S.-South Africa relations, and the broader aspects of American democracy, often highlighting significant diplomatic tensions and including coverage of high-profile figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The engaging and factual reporting style, combined with Marks' unique perspective, offers listeners a nuance... more

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4. Kurt Schlichter
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