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Simon's weekly chronicle of events in the United States, this week reporting from Johannesburg. The rest of the world is meeting there for this weekend's G20 Summit...but not President Donald Trump or any of his government officials.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm, or find it here on demand afterwards.

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

Simon's live chat with Matt Frei, inspired by LBC caller Peter in Hampstead.

Simon's weekly update of events in the United States for Tom Swarbrick's Friday night programme on the UK's LBC.  Listen live every Friday at 5:50pm or find it here on-demand afterwards. This week: the Democrats pluck defeat from the jaws of victory. And Trump goes after the BBC.

Simon's breaking news report for the overnight programme on the UK's LBC with Jim Diamond presenting.

On a very fast-moving day in Washington, Simon's breaking news update for "Tonight with Andrew Marr" on the UK's LBC.

Simon's live, breaking news update for LBC News, the UK's rolling news station with John Stratford presenting.

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

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

Simon's live update for Iain Dale's evening programme on the UK's LBC.