Daft Doris
The Smart 7
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily news podcast that tells you everything you need to know for the day in 7 minutes. Everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and science. Think of it as your News Espresso. We're proud to be partners with Metro, and you can find out more at www.metro.co.uk A fresh one is uploaded every day at 7 am. Written by a human called Liam Thompson and voiced by an AI version of Smart 7 co-founder Jamie East on Mon-Fri. It's news... but not "The News". Part of the Daft Doris Network Find out more at www.thesmart7.com Hosted on Acast. See
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Episodes
Piddington Village votes to leave the UK as symbolic migrant protest, EU says Canada can join the bloc, and more heartbreak for Man United as they exit the Carabao Cup 17.09.2026 7:29
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
AI debate heats up amidst more calls for safeguards, Lucy Letby report finds “complete failure” at NHS Hospital, Spurs knocked out of Carabao Cup 16.09.2026 7:26
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
Celtic Nations launch push for Independence, TUC Conference raises questions over Reform donations, and Matthew Rhys makes Emmy history 15.09.2026 7:29
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
Donald Trump says he's in favour of a United Ireland, Russian drone appears to target Boris Johnson, and Antonelli wins again at Madrid Grand Prix 14.09.2026 7:18
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
The Standout 7 - UK announces sanctions against Israeli settlements, Donald Trump offers votes cash, and scary new warnings about AI 12.09.2026 19:44
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
Home Secretary criticises “unacceptable disorder”, Trump urges Republicans to vote as if he was on the ballot, Man United return to the Champions League 11.09.2026 7:29
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
Alarming new warnings on AI, Bad news for passengers delayed by air traffic control failure, and a night of drama for Chelsea and Liverpool 10.09.2026 7:28
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
UK announces sanctions on West Bank settlements, Germany pledges new support for Ukraine, Aston Villa off to a winning start in the Champions League 09.09.2026 7:29
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
Chancellor John Healey lays out his growth plan, Portsmouth protests spark condemnation, and the Champions League returns 08.09.2026 7:17
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
US envoys Kushner and Witkoff visit Moscow and Kyiv with no major breakthrough, Germany’s far right win historic victory, Antonelli makes history at Monza 07.09.2026 7:25
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
The Standout 7 - Andy Burnham steps up as Keir Starmer stepped down, The Bayeux Tapestry arrives in London and tributes to “radical feminist” Gloria Steinem RIP 05.09.2026 19:31
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review...
Emmanuel Macron visits Downing St as Bayeux Tapestry loan begins, Oil prices spike as Iran crisis continues, Lewis Hamilton hopes to turn up the heat at Italian GP 04.09.2026 7:21
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
Iran accuses US of war crimes after civilian deaths; UN issues warning on global warming “overshoot”, Ski Sunday gets the axe after nearly 50 years 03.09.2026 7:29
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
Burnham takes centre stage as Starmer bows out, Germany blames Russia over drone attack, Ireland’s greatest boxer Katie Taylor gets ready for her final bow 02.09.2026 7:28
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
PM revises prisoner release rules again, Middle East strikes push oil prices higher, Messi retires from international football 01.09.2026 7:29
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
The Standout 7 - Prime Minister Andy Burnham heads to Kyiv, Donald Trump goes to war with Canada; and tributes to two icons, Dolly Parton and Tim Curry RIP 29.08.2026 21:14
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review...
Rescuers find hundreds after Nepal floods, Trump renames Lake Ontario as spat with Canada continues, Chelsea and Fulham through to Carabao Cup third round 28.08.2026 7:29
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
Energy Bills rise again, a Nepalese landslide and tributes to Tim Curry 27.08.2026 7:40
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
Tributes flood in after death of country music star Dolly Parton, US and Canada escalate trade war, Leeds beat Forest in Carabao Cup second round 26.08.2026 7:29
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
Andy Burnham in Kyiv to host "Coalition of the Willing" meeting, Twelve arrested over police deaths, Chelsea hit the ground running for Alonso 25.08.2026 7:24
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
“Wrong Way” Motorway trend claims 7 more lives, Trump starts Trade war with Canada, Premier League opening weekend sees plenty of shocks 24.08.2026 7:26
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
The Standout 7 - Donald Trump struggles to make progress with Iran. Moscow threaten the UK over support for Ukraine and tributes to tragic TV star, Hayden Panettiere RIP 22.08.2026 17:17
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review...
US looks to crank up economic pressure on Iran, PM staying out of Meghan and Harry's return to the UK, Max Verstappen commits to Red Bull 21.08.2026 7:21
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
PM launches plan to end rough sleeping, Zelensky under pressure as rival calls for election, Arteta looking forward to new Premier League Season 20.08.2026 7:23
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
New report raises questions over “Prevent” programme, Moscow threatens UK over Ukraine support, Andy Burnham is on the buses 19.08.2026 7:26
The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week… With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards If you're enjoying it, please follow,...
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