About this episode

Simon provides a live update on the firing of CBS News anchor Scott Pelley amid allegations of pro-Trump interference.

Simon's live update for James O'Brien's morning programme on the UK's LBC. Today the roundup leads with the firing of Scott Pelley, veteran CBS News anchor and reporter, after he accused the pro-Trump management of seeking to "murder" the news magazine 60 Minutes. CBS News remains the BBC's official US news partner.

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