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The Smart 7

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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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Ep 313. Pfizer CEO says we'll need more jabs, "murky" Greensill scandal continues, plans announced for HRH, Prince Philips funeral... 16.04.2021 7:05

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/itvpeston/status/1382453808320684038?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1382768771501277187?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1382622556537163777?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1382685351748243460?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1382701090517422087?s=20 https://twitter.com/ther...

Ep 312. Keir says "Sleaze is back" as Greensill row continues, Biden to pull US troops out of Afghanistan and Mick Jagger's got a new single... 15.04.2021 7:14

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1382227193753972737?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1382215318358142976?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1382295801905434626?s=20 https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1382289618637369345?s=20 https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1382298717785579522?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/statu...

Ep 311. Boris warns of risks but sticks to roadmap, Inquiry announced into Greensill lobbying, Simpson's Hank Azaria apologises over Apu 14.04.2021 7:22

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1381919420101066752?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1381935085566459905?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1381921030269177856?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1382045832933998592?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1382019568680513543?s=20 https://twitter.com/now...

Ep 310. All over 50's have now been offered a vaccine, Prince William and Harry pay tribute to HRH Prince Philip and Greta Thunberg chats with David Attenborough 13.04.2021 7:15

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1381494036540821507?s=20 https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1381506057139277829?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1381604529725173763?s=20 https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1381637672138063874?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1381606586930585601?s=20 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-u...

Ep 309. Nation mourns passing of HRH, Prince Philip, Boris asks people to "Behave Responsibly" as some Covid 19 restrictions lift today, BAFTA winners announced... 12.04.2021 7:23

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1380841488159023106?s=20 https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1380929422732181507?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1381217419147030536?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1381178500191780864?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1380501955915694082?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/138116...

Ep 307. The Weekender - HRH Prince Phillip has died, Boris stands by the Roadmap and there's no AstraZeneca for under 30's 10.04.2021 8:13

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/BBCBreaking/status/1380484570542436353?s=20 https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1379111473700597764?s=20 https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1379119695043911682?s=20 https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1379804659934724098?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1379862194226094084?s=20 https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/s...

A tribute to HRH, The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip RIP, 1921 - 2021 09.04.2021 4:08

This is a Smart 7 Tribute to His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip The tribute includes references to the following https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1380479709654495232?s=20 https://twitter.com/philibetharchiv/status/1378834920198582273?s=20 https://twitter.com/GMA/status/1380479631879516160?s=20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPP-Vpnao-4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...

Ep 306. Hancock reassures over AstraZeneca jab, Northern Ireland violence continues, Joe Biden tackles gun control... 09.04.2021 7:02

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1380176198878248966?s=20 https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1380197651564658690?s=20 https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1380170306023796737?s=20 https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1380198581093679110?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1380126020875980800?s=20 https://twitte...

Ep 305. Under 30's to get alternative vaccine as AstraZeneca risk is "vanishingly rare", Keir won't back vaccine passports and Physicists get excited over Muons... 08.04.2021 7:24

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1379804659934724098?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1379862194226094084?s=20 https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1379841368617533442?s=20 https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1379841624696623114?s=20 https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1379757361443799045?s=20 https://twitter.c...

Ep 304. Clinical trial paused over clot fear, Boris still hopeful over holidays, Hunter Biden speaks out on addiction.... 07.04.2021 7:15

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/MattHancock/status/1379507792696987652?s=20 https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1379501496992215041?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1379399993765863431?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1379399003402596359?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1379353276211154948?s=20 https://twitter.com/TuckerCarlso...

Ep 303. Back in Business, as lockdown set to ease on Monday, Vaccine passports to be piloted and George Floyd murder trial continues... 06.04.2021 7:08

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1379103061432532995?s=20 https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1379111473700597764?s=20 https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1379119695043911682?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1379107918725967878?s=20 https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1378958389573734408?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1378056...

Bank Holiday Bonus: The Science 7 05.04.2021 20:58

Happy Easter you lovely lot - Hope you don't mind, but we've taken a day off! Don't worry though, we've got something great for you to listen to - the second episode of our new podcast, The Science 7 - which launched last week. It's presented by Paul Connolly (who also hosts our Smart 7: Ireland Edition ) and is a nice, relaxed look into the world's 7 most interesting Science and Technology storie...

Ep 301. The Weekender - Sport is back, Boris wants a pint, Sir Lenny Henry leads vaccine campaign and Rob Brydon won't meet Al Pacino... 03.04.2021 7:43

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1376220316377227266?s=20 https://twitter.com/Quicktake/status/1376100273039544323?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1376106878057517060?s=20 https://twitter.com/bbc5live/status/1376802385813725184?s=20 https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1376828942162784257?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/s...

Ep 300. Vaccine passports row continues as summer plans underway, Joe Biden announces infrastructure plan and Rick Astley ready for gigs... 02.04.2021 7:02

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://www.bbc.com/news/health-56601911 https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1377508489455665153?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1377552795834974208?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1377644422494556160?s=20 https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1377591415656611841?s=20 https://twitter.com/Acyn/status/137742933601426227...

Ep 299. Rishi optimistic for economic recovery, Race report sparks row, New abuse helpline set up for schools and BRIT nominees announced... 01.04.2021 7:21

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/GemRadioNews/status/1377290951677374468?s=20 https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1377265036930990085?s=20 https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1377339812290551809?s=20 https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1377266365170601985?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1377146642428661761?s=20 https://tw...

Ep 298. Shielding comes to an end, Met Police cleared over Vigil protests, George Floyd murder trial continues and Game of Thrones heads to the West End 31.03.2021 7:16

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/bbc5live/status/1376802385813725184?s=20 https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1376828942162784257?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1376936531642966019?s=20 https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1376966494823809036?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1376900869099257856?s=20 https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1...

Ep 297. We're on track for reopening says Boris, Novavax vaccine deal announced, US CDC warns of impending doom... 30.03.2021 7:10

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1376575278709870602?s=20 https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1376574157350129682?s=20 https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1376598998371479559?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1376569877939511296?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1376420285952495617?s=20 https://twitter.com/Reuters/sta...

Ep 296. 30 Million vaccinated, Stay at Home order lifted, Dr Fauci warns of US surge and why Rob Brydon refused to meet Al Pacino... 29.03.2021 7:11

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5HDXOJTj3U https://twitter.com/MattHancock/status/1376180743081242626?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1376101452381364224?s=20 https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1376220316377227266?s=20 https://twitter.com/Quicktake/status/1376100273039544323?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/137...

Introducing... The Science 7 28.03.2021 18:27

Hi there! Hope you're having a lovely day. We wanted to introduce you to our new podcast, The Science 7 - which launched today, so we have put it here as a bonus episode. It's presented by Paul Connolly (who also hosts our Smart 7: Ireland Edition ) and is a nice, relaxed look into the world's 7 most interesting Science and Technology stories - speaking to the insanely clever people who know how t...

Ep 294. The Weekender - Reflections on a year of the Pandemic, Suez Canal chaos, Prince Harry's new job and Holly's cat... 27.03.2021 6:47

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1374365966843445249?s=20 https://twitter.com/chrisshipitv/status/1374262298194419713?s=20 https://twitter.com/LBC/status/1374407836193583109?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1374412297708339211?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1374048551437762567?s=20 https://twitter.com/atrupar/stat...

Ep 293. Covid 19 laws extended, Boris backs away from vaccine passports and Biden speaks out at press conference... 26.03.2021 7:15

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1375119785365803011?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1375050563881144323?s=20 https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1374989910818570240?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1375005662003015680?s=20 https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1375081845499510789?s=20 https://twitter.com/nowthis...

Ep 292. Vaccine blockade avoided as EU heads into summit, Priti announces immigration reform and Suez Canal remains blocked... 25.03.2021 7:02

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1374763178387722243?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1374698003915800580?s=20 https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1374751229205741574?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1374707757123829763?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1374796045130031113?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecoun...

Ep 291. Nation reflects at one year anniversary of lockdown, Biden calls for gun control laws, Prince Harry gets a job.... 24.03.2021 6:51

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1374365966843445249?s=20 https://twitter.com/chrisshipitv/status/1374262298194419713?s=20 https://twitter.com/LBC/status/1374407836193583109?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1374412297708339211?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1374408803731447830?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/s...

Ep 290. US Study shows AstraZeneca effective, UK acts on Chinese human rights abuse and Myrie takes over at Mastermind... 23.03.2021 7:08

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1373981292849733634?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1373985755400376321?s=20 https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1374043790667882497?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1374035679701823498?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1374048551437762567?s=20 https://twitter.com/atrup...

Ep 289. Vaccinations at record levels, Holidays a no-go, Biden condemns attacks on Asian Americans and Pixar's Soul exclusive... 22.03.2021 7:06

Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1372983983554899970?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1373292414614519808?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1373572296019959808?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1373297399339364352?s=20 https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1373648004071186436?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/statu...