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The Smart 7

The Smart 7

Written by: Daft Doris
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The Smart 7 is a daily news podcast that tells you everything you need to know for the day in less than 7 minutes.


Everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and science. Think of it as your news espresso.


A fresh one is uploaded every day at 7am.


It's news... but not "The News".


From Ireland? Try our Irish Edition.


  • Part of the Daft Doris Network
  • Find out more at www.thesmart7.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daft Doris Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Chancellor launches Great British Summer Savings, Russia cranks up pressure on Ukraine’s allies, Stephen Colbert bows out from “The Late Show”

    Chancellor launches Great British Summer Savings, Russia cranks up pressure on Ukraine’s allies, Stephen Colbert bows out from “The Late Show”
    May 22 2026

    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, share, or even post a review, it all helps...


    Today's episode includes the following:


    • https://x.com/i/status/2057432331426615653
    • https://x.com/i/status/2057388106404303298
    • https://x.com/i/status/2057491065456762970
    • https://x.com/i/status/2057353509738103223
    • https://x.com/i/status/2057360996008628619
    • https://x.com/i/status/2057495528548847806
    • https://x.com/i/status/2057536654123110778
    • https://x.com/i/status/2057672186609959256
    • https://x.com/i/status/2057440035834564835

    Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk


    Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    7 mins
  • Putin and Xi meet in Beijing, Trump under pressure over “Anti-Weaponisation Fund”, Aston Villa win Europa League

    Putin and Xi meet in Beijing, Trump under pressure over “Anti-Weaponisation Fund”, Aston Villa win Europa League
    May 21 2026

    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, share, or even post a review, it all helps...


    Today's episode includes the following:


    • https://x.com/i/status/2057058755401916739
    • https://x.com/i/status/2057060744756183329
    • https://x.com/i/status/2057097644116254855
    • https://x.com/i/status/2057104129726538073
    • https://x.com/i/status/2057101454519734623
    • https://x.com/i/status/2057030686444233017
    • https://x.com/i/status/2057220137627865141
    • https://x.com/i/status/2057099086386372713
    • https://x.com/i/status/2057088530443059242

    Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk


    Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris.



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    7 mins
  • Trump renews Iran threats as Putin heads to China, Fresh Mandelson files due for release next month, and Man City gift Arsenal the Premier League

    Trump renews Iran threats as Putin heads to China, Fresh Mandelson files due for release next month, and Man City gift Arsenal the Premier League
    May 20 2026

    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, share, or even post a review, it all helps...


    Today's episode includes the following:


    • https://x.com/i/status/2056705682070557116
    • https://x.com/i/status/2056723279369376234
    • https://x.com/i/status/2056749702494999024
    • https://x.com/i/status/2056740934444847288
    • https://x.com/i/status/2056588573864771609
    • https://x.com/i/status/2056636381732974942
    • https://x.com/i/status/2056841881825263854
    • https://x.com/i/status/2056664940526686530
    • https://youtu.be/YLVMunDgcFs

    Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk


    Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    7 mins
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