Simon Marks

Simon Marks, a seasoned Washington correspondent, joins to discuss the troubling case of Renée Nicole Good, who was fatally shot by an ICE agent. They examine the implications of police accountability and the shifting narrative from the government. The conversation also touches on Elon Musk's handling of digital misogyny on X, raising concerns over the permissiveness of AI tools that exploit women and girls. Marks critiqued the administration's defensive approach, highlighting chilling trends in governance and freedom of the press.

In this insightful discussion, Simon Marks, LBC's Washington Correspondent, sheds light on the shocking murder of Trump ally Charlie Kirk. Marks explores the political landscape surrounding Kirk's death and the narrative it has sparked about radical left violence. The conversation also critiques the dismissal of UK Ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson following ties to Epstein, and its implications for UK-US relations. The episode highlights the societal and media implications of political violence, emphasizing the importance of empathy in today’s polarized climate.

Simon Marks, Washington correspondent who reports on US politics and international affairs. He discusses Donald Trump’s shifting stance on Israeli strikes and the US intelligence reaction. The conversation covers conflicting public statements and scrutiny in Washington. Short, sharp updates on geopolitical fallout and political manoeuvring.

Calvin Bailey, former RAF pilot and current Labour MP, gives a concise military and Chilcot-informed perspective. Simon Marks, Washington-based journalist, analyzes US messaging and administration behaviour. They discuss media-driven hawkishness, why public support for intervention is low, legal and planning lessons from Iraq, and how US rhetoric and coalition politics shape the crisis.

Natasha Clark, political editor tracking UK government moves. Simon Marks, Washington-based journalist on US diplomacy. Dr Victoria Rose, surgeon who worked in Gaza on trauma care. Saeed Usman Shah, London market trader who faced racist abuse. They discuss Trump's public insults toward Keir Starmer, media coverage dilemmas, US political reactions, humanitarian medical needs in Gaza, and the impact of online abuse on small business.

Usman Shah, market-stall entrepreneur known as the 'Date Sultan', speaks about facing and responding to online racial abuse. Victoria Rose, consultant plastic surgeon and charity trustee, describes medical needs, access problems, and blocked supplies in Gaza. Simon Marks, Washington correspondent, offers on-the-ground analysis of US foreign policy and motives behind the Iran strike. Short, urgent conversations on race, medicine, and geopolitics.

Callers and contributors share personal perspectives and anecdotes. Henry Riley, Reform Roundup reporter, outlines Reform UK and local political developments. Simon Marks, Washington correspondent, offers US political dispatches. They discuss memories of Iraq shaping debate on Iran, the risks of hasty intervention, legal and planning requirements for military action, and international and regional escalation concerns.

Simon Marks, Washington Editor and US politics analyst, explains Trump’s State of the Union and American political theatre. Conversations probe why the Greens are surging: their appeal to young voters, wealth‑tax messaging, local green policies and media backlash. Also covered: how online negativity about London spreads and the real harms of viral misrepresentation.

Simon Marks, political commentator on UK and US affairs, and Aggie Chambre, Westminster correspondent who briefs on PMQs. They discuss the Green Party surge, wealth tax proposals and green jobs. They debate youth appeal, media reaction to Green popularity, and whether charisma or policy detail drives support.

Simon Marks, Washington correspondent covering US politics and immigration. Ogor Winnie Okoye, immigration attorney representing Seamus Culleton. They discuss why Jeffrey Epstein's victims are often sidelined and how institutions protect the powerful. They also examine Seamus Culleton’s prolonged ICE detention and wider US immigration enforcement trends.