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
Trump threatens allies as peace deal fizzles out, Reform plan Welfare Cuts if elected, Tributes to talented TV star Hayden Panettiere RIP 18.08.2026 7:27
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,...
Calls for Public Inquiry after death of Cambridge Professor, Alarm over Wildfire Emergency Alert, Team GB wins more gold at Athletics Championships 17.08.2026 7:13
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 - Nigel Farage battles Count Binface in Clacton, Burnham under pressure over prisoner releases, and a Solar Eclipse delight the nation 15.08.2026 17:35
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...
Nigel Farage wins in Clacton despite Count Binface’s best efforts, Students celebrate A levels but equality gap widens, Cadillac F1 team sack boss after no points 14.08.2026 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 battles crises over climate and prisons as nation watches Eclipse, Clacton By-Election gets underway, Team GB win more Athletics Gold 13.08.2026 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,...
Burnham changes prisoner release plan again, Trump Turkey switch left reporters as decoys, and UK set for a spectacular Solar Eclipse 12.08.2026 7:27
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 faces another heatwave as Amber Alert declared; Farage proposes sending foreign prisoners to El Salvador, Colombia hit by 7.4 Earthquake 11.08.2026 7:16
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,...
No good news for Donald Trump in the Middle East, Hunter Biden says Joe’s cancer has spread, Premier League teams warm up for the new season 10.08.2026 7:27
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 - PM under pressure over prison releases, a plagiarism scandal at Cambridge, and tributes to a much loved comedian 08.08.2026 21:04
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...
Government to roll out new mental health strategy, Academics call for Inquiry into Cambridge leadership, and 97 year old pensioner sets Wing Walking record 07.08.2026 7:11
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,...
Former Neo-Nazi withdraws as Tory candidate, Green party calls for urgent action on climate, Plea from Swimmer Archie Goodburn sparks response on Cancer research 06.08.2026 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,...
Burnham tightens list for prison release plan, Trump anticipates new deal on Strait of Hormuz, Chelsea take a fresh approach under Alonso 05.08.2026 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,...
Calls for stronger border controls after Spanish incident, Casualties as Ukrainian drone hits Russian beach, tributes to 80’s comedy star, Jimmy Cricket RIP 04.08.2026 7:27
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,...
Bev Craig wins race to be Mayor of Greater Manchester, Trump once again cancels strikes on Iran, Commonwealth Games wrap up in Glasgow 03.08.2026 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,...
The Standout 7 - Andy Burnham continues his policy rollout, Wildfires spread across Europe, and tributes after tragic death of Irish musician, Glen Hansard RIP 01.08.2026 20:19
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...
Suffolk hit by wildfire as UK declares drought, Trump urges Burnham to open North Sea for drilling, Eddie Howe bows out at Newcastle 31.07.2026 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's new plan for Social Care, Dr Fauci “takes the 5th” at Senate hearing, and tributes to Oscar winning Irish star, Glen Hansard RIP 30.07.2026 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,...
Zelensky and Netanyahu meet with Trump ahead of Lindsey Graham funeral, Japan hit by powerful earthquake, France appoints Zinedine Zidane as national coach 29.07.2026 7:27
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,...
Labour sees polls improve as Burnham meets Zelensky, Wildfires rage across Spain and France, Tributes to comedian and Springwatch legend, Bill Oddie RIP 28.07.2026 7:27
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 and Iran pause retaliatory strikes, France and Spain struggle to contain wildfires, Maclaren back to winning ways in Hungary 27.07.2026 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,...
The Standout 7 - Changing of the Guard at Downing Street, Escalation continues in the Middle East, and tributes to Liverpool and Newcastle legend, Kevin Keegan RIP 25.07.2026 19:00
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...
Burnham pauses prison releases for “urgent review”, Trump launches new round of global tariffs, Commonwealth Games get underway in Glasgow 24.07.2026 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,...
Trump escalates Iran rhetoric as US strikes continue, Burnham pledges to cap bus fares, and Chelsea break Transfer record for Morgan Rogers 23.07.2026 7:27
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 focuses on cost of living at first Cabinet Meeting; Zelensky sacks top General, and Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to Kevin Keegan 22.07.2026 7:20
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,...
Starmer out, Burnham in, on a day of change in Downing Street, Man charged with Anne Widdecombe Murder, Tributes to Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan RIP 21.07.2026 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,...
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