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
The Sunday 7 - The perils of "Brain Rot", a remarkable Womb Transplant and how Horses whinny... 01.03.2026 21:12
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 19 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...
The Standout 7 - More drama as the Epstein scandal unfolds, Ukraine mark 4 years since Russia’s invasion and The Green Party celebrate an historic by-election victory 28.02.2026 18:19
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 19 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...
Green MP wins Gorton & Denton by election, Hillary Clinton testifies on Epstein and F1 gets a new team 27.02.2026 7:42
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,...
Political tensions rise ahead of crunch By-Election, US and Iran set to resume Geneva peace talks, Last 16 of Champions League finalised 26.02.2026 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,...
Ukraine marks 4 years of Russia’s War, Donald Trump clings to Tariffs at the State of the Union address, Newcastle through to last 16 of Champions League 25.02.2026 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,...
Lord Mandelson arrested and questioned by Police, Ukraine set to mark 4 years of Russia’s war, Man United win at Everton to stay 4th 24.02.2026 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,...
Trump reacts to supreme court tariff ruling, Team GB win big at the Olympics and home grown winners at the BAFTAs. 23.02.2026 7:30
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 Sunday 7 - Mixed messages on the future for AI, Big Tech in Los Angeles court, and we go behind the scenes of the Winter Olympics 22.02.2026 22:15
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 the Sunday 7 won a Gold Award as “Best Conversation Starter” in the International Signal...
The Standout 7 - U-Turn on Local Elections, Former Prince Andrew arrested and questioned, Tributes to Robert Duvall and Jesse Jackson RIP 21.02.2026 18:12
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 19 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...
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested and questioned by Police, Calls for urgent action over UK couple jailed in Iran, Nottingham Forest win in Istanbul 20.02.2026 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,...
UK Inflation drops as worries about the economy remain, Ukraine accuses Russia of "dragging out” peace talks, Arsenal drop points, and Newcastle win in Azerbaijan 19.02.2026 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,...
Reform appoint “Shadow Cabinet” after Local Election legal victory, Switzerland hosts Ukraine and Iranian peace talks, Tributes to Jesse Jackson RIP 18.02.2026 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,...
Government moves to improve protections for teens online, Ukraine and Russia meet in Switzerland, Tributes to Hollywood legend, Robert Duvall RIP 17.02.2026 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,...
Government to appeal Palestine Action Ruling, Barack believes in Aliens and Arsenal make it look easy 16.02.2026 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 Sunday 7 - New Study highlights how Kids use AI, we meet some Space Ants, and dive into the science of Coffee vs Dementia 15.02.2026 18:56
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 the Sunday 7 won a Gold Award as “Best Conversation Starter” in the International Signal...
The Standout 7 - Scandals almost sink Starmer, Trump rolls back climate change regulations, tributes to 90’s icon James Van Der Beek RIP 14.02.2026 18:58
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 19 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...
UK economy’s growth was “subdued” in 2025 according to ONS, Trump rolls back major climate change regulation, Arsenal drop points at Brentford 13.02.2026 7:19
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,...
Fresh scandal over Labour peerage piles pressure on PM, Canada shocked by brutal school shooting, tributes to 90's TV icon James Van Der Beek RIP 12.02.2026 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,...
US Congress reveals more details on Epstein Files, Russia clamps down on social media, Man United stumble at West Ham 11.02.2026 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,...
Starmer vows to fight on as Downing Street clearout continues, Ghislaine Maxwell appears before Congress, Great Britain hunts for gold at the Winter Olympics 10.02.2026 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,...
Starmer under pressure to resign, Japan gets a new Prime Minister and Seattle Seahawks win the Superbowl. 09.02.2026 7:37
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 Sunday 7 - Spain moves towards Social Media ban for Teens, Elon Musk has a tough week, and we meet a “Soft” Robot 08.02.2026 20:20
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 the Sunday 7 won a Gold Award as “Best Conversation Starter” in the International Signal...
The Standout 7 - Mandelson scandal engulfs Starmer, Ukraine peace talks end in stalemate, Bad Bunny speaks out at The Grammys 07.02.2026 19:09
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...
Badenoch calls for Vote of No Confidence in PM Starmer, Ukraine peace talks end in stalemate, 6 Nations Rugby kicks off in Paris 06.02.2026 7:12
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 MPs ramp up pressure on Starmer over Mandelson appointment, Zelensky says peace talks “productive”, Man City to meet Arsenal in Carabao Cup Final 05.02.2026 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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