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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 (http://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 (http://www.featurestorynews.com) . You can watch his latest TV reporting here. (https://www.youtube.com/user/SimonMarksFSN)

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August 25, 2020 - First indications show Republican Convention largely unwatched by the US public

August 25, 2020 22:04 - 10 minutes - 9.36 MB

The first TV ratings suggest the first night of the Republican Convention enjoyed 3 million fewer viewers than the Democrats one week earlier.  Simon's live report and review of night one for the UK's LBC with presenter Clive Bull.

August 25, 2020 - AS IT BROKE: Jacob Blake paralyzed, may not walk again

August 25, 2020 22:01 - 16 minutes

Simon's live coverage of the latest developments concerning Jacob Blake, shot 7 times in the back on Sunday by police in Wisconsin.  Then a review is the first night of the Republican Convention.  With Shelagh Fogarty on LBC.

August 25, 2020 - Fire and brimstone aplenty on first night of Republican Convention

August 25, 2020 19:57 - 7 minutes

Simon's report for Eddie Mair's programme on the UK's LBC.  #RNC2020

August 25, 2020 - Fire and brimstone tops the agenda on first night of Republican Convention

August 25, 2020 13:25 - 6 minutes

Simon's live report for CNA with presenters Dawn Tan and Glenda Chong.

August 24, 2020 - Trump visibly energized by first interaction with RNC 2020 delegates at party's convention

August 24, 2020 23:55 - 4 minutes

Simon's live report for CNA with presenters Julie Yoo and Adam Bhaktiar.

August 24, 2020 - Trump claims postal voting in US is history's "greatest scam"

August 24, 2020 22:21 - 8 minutes

Simon's live report on President Trump's latest inflammatory comments via Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" with presenter Corin Dann.

August 24, 2020 - Trump accuses Democrats of "using Covid-19 as an excuse to steal" the Presidency

August 24, 2020 20:14 - 7 minutes

Simon's live report for the LBC NewsHour, hosted this week by Clive Bull.

August 24, 2020 - As Republican Convention begins, VP Mike Pence pledges "to Make America Great Again. Again."

August 24, 2020 16:23 - 6 minutes

Simon's live report on the start of the Republican Convention via pan-Asian TV news channel CNA.  The anchor is Pamela Ambler.

August 24, 2020 - AS IT BROKE: Report claims Melania Trump was illicitly taped making disparaging comments about President and his adult children

August 24, 2020 15:01 - 5 minutes

Simon's live report on the breaking news from Washington via Shelagh Fogarty's programme on the UK's LBC.

August 22, 2020 - Technically flawless, but did the Democrats' convention move the needle?

August 22, 2020 11:12 - 10 minutes

Simon's live conversation on Saturday morning with Matt Frei on the UK's @LBC. #DNC2020 #Election2020

August 21, 2020 - Democrats swoon over Biden's speech, but did it move the needle?

August 21, 2020 19:11 - 9 minutes

Simon's live report for LBC News with presenter Chris Golds.  #DNC2020

August 21, 2020 - "American Week": At all-virtual convention Joe Biden accepts the Democratic Party's nomination

August 21, 2020 17:51 - 11 minutes

Simon's weekly roundup, reported live for Eddie Mair's Friday night show on the UK's LBC.  Hear Simon's "American Week" every Friday at 4:50pm on-air and at lbc.co.uk

August 20, 2020 - SPECIAL COVERAGE: Joe Biden's acceptance speech at the 2020 Democratic Convention

August 21, 2020 11:28 - 1 hour

Simon's full live coverage of the run-up to Joe Biden's big speech, the speech itself, and post-speech analysis from pan-Asian TV network CNA.  The presenters are Adam Bhaktiar, Julie Yoo and Loke Wei Sue.

August 20, 2020 - SPECIAL COVERAGE: Live preview of Biden DNC 2020 speech

August 21, 2020 02:10 - 7 minutes

Simon's live preview of Joe Biden's big speech for CNA.  The presenters are Julie Yoo and Adam Bhaktiar.

August 20, 2020 - Hours before Biden's big speech, former Trump Chief Strategist Steve Bannon is arrested

August 20, 2020 21:05 - 6 minutes

Simon's report for Eddie Mair's nightly programme on the UK's LBC, including the "Word of the Week" ahead of Friday's "American Week".

August 20, 2020 - Former Trump Chief Strategist Steve Bannon arrested hours before Biden's big speech

August 20, 2020 20:56 - 7 minutes

Simon's live report for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report".  The presenter is Corin Dann.

August 20, 2020 - AS IT BROKE: Bannon arrested, charged with two counts of fraud in crowd-funding scheme

August 20, 2020 17:40 - 7 minutes

Simon's breaking news coverage for the UK's LBC, with presenter Shelagh Fogarty.

August 20, 2020 - Barack Obama's searing speech flays Trump and dominates DNC night 3

August 20, 2020 17:00 - 8 minutes

Simon's live report for Shelagh Fogarty's programme on the UK's LBC.  #DNC2020

August 20, 2020 - AS IT BROKE: Top former Trump aide Steve Bannon accused of fraud in crowd-funding scheme

August 20, 2020 15:04 - 7 minutes - 7.01 MB

Simon's live report for LBC News with presenter Chris Golds.

August 20, 2020 - AS IT BROKE: Steve Bannon arrested, charged with fraud

August 20, 2020 15:01 - 6 minutes - 6.2 MB

Simon's live report on the breaking news from Washington for India's all-news channel WION.  The anchor is Alyson Le Grange.

August 20, 2020 - Obama's searing speech dominates Kamala Harris' night at virtual DNC

August 20, 2020 12:44 - 4 minutes - 3.7 MB

Simon's live report on night 3 of the Democratic National Convention, and what to expect from Joe Biden tonight.  #DNC2020 #Election2020 #Trump #Biden

August 19, 2020 - Trump refuses to yield spotlight to Democrats as Joe Biden officially becomes Party's Presidential candidate

August 19, 2020 20:53 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MB

Simon's live report for Iain Dale's nightly programme on the UK's @LBC.  #DNC2020

August 19, 2020 - Joe Biden officially secures Democratic Party's Presidential nomination in all-virtual Convention

August 19, 2020 18:30 - 8 minutes - 8.2 MB

Simon's live report for Shelagh Fogarty's programme on the UK's LBC.  #DNC2020  

August 18, 2020 - Postmaster General does U-turn amid fury over US Postal Service pre-election "restructuring"

August 19, 2020 02:38 - 4 minutes - 4.27 MB

Simon's live report for CNA.  The presenters are Julie Yoo and Adam Bhaktiar.

August 18, 2020 - "In over his head" Michelle Obama attacks Trump at DNC

August 19, 2020 02:35 - 5 minutes - 4.82 MB

Simon's live report for Radio New Zealand's "First Up" with presenter Indira Stewart.

August 18, 2020 - TV viewership down for opening night of Democratic Party's Convention

August 18, 2020 21:21 - 5 minutes - 5.02 MB

Simon's live report for Iain Dale's nightly "NewsHour" on LBC.  #DNC2020

August 18, 2020 - Trump pans Michelle Obama convention speech as Democrats celebrate it

August 18, 2020 19:22 - 5 minutes - 5.35 MB

Simon's live report for Eddie Mair's programme on the UK's LBC.  #DNC2020  

August 18, 2020 - Democrats thrilled by first night of virtual convention, but is the broader audience?

August 18, 2020 17:16 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MB

Simon's live report for LBC News with presenter Chris Golds.  #DNC2020 #Election2020 #Trump #Biden 

August 17, 2020 - All-virtual Democrat Convention gets underway, but will it engage audiences?

August 17, 2020 23:27 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MB

Simon's live report for CNA with presenters Julie Yoo and Adam Bhaktiar. #DNC2020 

August 17, 2020 - Trump asserts New Zealand's rash of 9 new Covid-19 cases proves America's 42,000 aren't so bad after all

August 17, 2020 21:18 - 9 minutes - 9.2 MB

Simon's live report for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" on the President's astonishing remarks about New Zealand.  Plus a preview of the Democratic National Convention which starts tonight.  The presenter is Corin Dann.  #DNC2020 #Election2020 #Trump

August 17, 2020 - Trump asserts New Zealand's rash of 9 new Covid-19 cases today proves America's 42,000 aren't so bad after all

August 17, 2020 21:18 - 9 minutes - 9.2 MB

Simon's live report for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" on the President's astonishing remarks about New Zealand.  Plus a preview of the Democratic National Convention which starts tonight.  The presenter is Corin Dann.  #DNC2020 #Election2020 #Trump

August 17, 2020 - Democrats about to make history with first-ever virtual Presidential convention

August 17, 2020 21:09 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MB

Simon's live report from Washington for Iain Dale's NewsHour on the UK's LBC.  #DNC2020  #Election2020  #Biden  #Trump

August 17, 2020 - Democratic Convention set to begin amid massive row about Trump's alleged interference in US Postal Service

August 17, 2020 18:27 - 9 minutes - 8.69 MB

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

August 17, 2020 - Democrat Convention to begin, first all-virtual event of its kind

August 17, 2020 16:09 - 9 minutes - 8.43 MB

Simon's preview of the DNC via Britain's 24-hour news station LBC News.  The presenter is Chris Golds.  #Election2020 #DNC2020 #Biden #Trump #USPS 

August 17, 2020 - As Democrat Convention begins, Trump is accused of "restructuring" US Post Office in bid to game election's outcome

August 17, 2020 16:01 - 8 minutes - 7.97 MB

Simon's live report for James O'Brien's morning programme on LBC.  #Election2020 #DNC2020 #Trump #USPS

August 17, 2020 - Democrat convention to get underway as Biden secures bounce in polls

August 17, 2020 12:53 - 2 minutes - 2.98 MB

Simon's live report for Channel NewsAsia ahead of the start of the first-ever virtual political convention in the USA.   #DNC2020 #Biden #Trump #Election2020

August 17, 2020 - Biden extends lead in polls as Democrats prepare for the opening night of their convention

August 17, 2020 12:13 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MB

Simon's live report for Cheddar in the United States, with anchor Baker Machado.  #Election2020 #Biden #Trump #DNC2020

August 16, 2020 - Trump says it could take "years" to learn the outcome of Election 2020

August 16, 2020 20:13 - 4 minutes - 3.95 MB

Simon's report for Radio New Zealand's "Morning Report" on the President's extraordinary assertion, and his ongoing attempts to undermine the US Postal Service ahead of the critical role it will play this November.  The presenter is Corin Dann.  #Election2020 #Trump #Biden #USPS #USElection2020 #USPS

August 14, 2020 - Trump to make Republican Convention speech from White House

August 14, 2020 18:35 - 4 minutes - 4.04 MB

Simon's live report for Cheddar, with anchor Azia Celestino

August 14, 2020 - "American Week": As Biden chooses Harris, Trump traffics in yet more baseless conspiracy theories

August 14, 2020 17:59 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MB

Simon's weekly roundup of his "American Week" for Eddie Mair's nightly programme on the UK's LBC.

August 13, 2020 - Trump announces surprise peace deal between Israel and UAE

August 13, 2020 19:23 - 5 minutes - 4.7 MB

Simon's live report for Iain Dale's nightly NewsHour on the UK's LBC.

August 13, 2020 - Trump implies he may refuse crucial election-related funding from US Postal Service

August 13, 2020 19:13 - 5 minutes - 5.62 MB

Simon's live report for America's "Cheddar" news channel.  The anchor is Azia Celestino.

August 13, 2020 - AS IT BROKE: Trump brokers peace agreement between Israel and United Arab Emirates

August 13, 2020 16:52 - 6 minutes - 6.57 MB

Simon's live report for India's all-news channel WION.

August 13, 2020 - AS IT BROKE: Trump announces he's brokered historic peace deal between Israel and the UAE

August 13, 2020 16:10 - 4 minutes - 3.93 MB

Simon's live report on the historic announcement from the Oval Office for pan-Asian TV network CNA.

August 12, 2020 - Democrats celebrate selection of Kamala Harris as VP candidate

August 13, 2020 00:31 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MB

Simon's live report for LBC with presenter Andrew Castle.

August 12, 2020 - Biden/Harris make first public appearance, socially-distanced, in Delaware

August 12, 2020 23:28 - 4 minutes - 4.31 MB

Simon's live report for Singapore's pan-Asian news network CNA.  The anchors are Adam Bhaktiar and Julie Yoo.

August 12, 2020 - Biden/Harris to make first joint appearance as Democrats celebrate her arrival on the ticket

August 12, 2020 20:41 - 5 minutes - 5.34 MB

Simon's live report for Iain Dale's NewsHour on LBC.

August 12, 2020 - Democrats celebrate Kamala Harris' arrival on the Democratic ticket as Trump dismisses her as "nasty"

August 12, 2020 14:49 - 5 minutes - 4.84 MB

Simon's live report for India's news channel WION.  The anchor is Alyson le Grange.

August 11, 2020 - Senator Kamala Harris centrestage after Biden picks her for VP

August 12, 2020 00:47 - 4 minutes - 4.71 MB

Simon's live report for CNA TV across Asia.  The anchors are Adam Bhaktiar and Julie Yoo.

August 11, 2020 - Biden selects Kamala Harris as his running mate, injecting sudden new energy into his campaign

August 11, 2020 22:48 - 3 minutes - 3.3 MB

Simon's report on Kamala Harris' selection as Joe Biden's running mate in this November's election.  Airing on radio stations worldwide, and here on CNA 938 in Singapore.

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