Simon Marks

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 reporter, joins Nina Dos Santos, former CNN Europe editor, and Mateusz Mazzini, Gazeta Wyborcza writer, to discuss the high-stakes meeting between Trump and Netanyahu. They delve into military strategies addressing Iran and Syria and explore the shifting dynamics of U.S.-Israeli relations. The conversation also covers the geopolitical fallout from the Ukraine war and the complexities surrounding immigration tensions between Poland and Germany.

Latika Burke, a writer-at-large and national security expert, joins Washington reporter Simon Marks, former Ukrainian MP Hannah Hopko, and Northeast Asia analyst William Yang for a deep dive into the implications of the U.S. halting military aid to Ukraine. They discuss the mounting pressures on Ukraine's military amid increased Russian aggression and the urgent need for sustained international support. Additionally, they explore the political ramifications of Trump's major economic bill and its potential fallout on American citizens.