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The Smart 7

The Smart 7

Written by: Daft Doris
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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 7am. 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 acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daft Doris Daily Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Trump waives sanctions on Russia; Chaos in France as protestors run riot, wins for Arsenal and Brighton in the Premier League

    Trump waives sanctions on Russia; Chaos in France as protestors run riot, wins for Arsenal and Brighton in the Premier League
    Oct 19 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/clashreport/status/2111737722666652061/video/1
    • https://x.com/clashreport/status/2111863454415872368/video/1
    • https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/2111766203395887422/video/1
    • https://x.com/TimesRadio/status/2111810798444261594/video/1
    • https://x.com/clashreport/status/2111883015362384076/video/1
    • https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/2111772208955605271/video/1
    • https://x.com/SkySportsPL/status/2111881440312856984/video/1
    • https://x.com/RottenTomatoes/status/2111481138677973420/video/1
    • https://x.com/RottenTomatoes/status/2111540308773138688/video/1


    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
  • The Standout 7 - Good news for the UK economy, new warnings on AI, the Pope battles cancer, and tributes to a Breaking Bad star

    The Standout 7 - Good news for the UK economy, new warnings on AI, the Pope battles cancer, and tributes to a Breaking Bad star
    Oct 17 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 awardsIf 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/2109656899935154456https://x.com/i/status/2109663595583705116https://x.com/BBCWorldatOne/status/2110018470348026141/video/1https://x.com/TimesRadio/status/2110048967698546852/video/1https://x.com/BBCWorldatOne/status/2110006206085701765/video/1https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/2110330096519196764/video/1https://x.com/SkyNews/status/2110340430365626565/video/1https://x.com/SkyNews/status/2110658081847660804/video/1https://x.com/BBCBreakfast/status/2110619397433766178/video/1https://x.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/2109268293307564037?s=20https://x.com/atrupar/status/2109278979291320381?s=46&t=dtkAmNr6C7gaYKcwtPsm2ghttps://x.com/i/status/2109639342696112263https://x.com/i/status/2109542694368497776https://x.com/nexta_tv/status/2110409230523969586/video/1https://x.com/i/status/2110362431348167080https://x.com/i/status/2110627933333107005https://x.com/atrupar/status/2110889540814557222/video/1https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/2109595250964476169/video/1https://x.com/Channel4News/status/2110045067381539308/video/1https://x.com/liambyrnemp/status/2110055560968073677/video/1https://x.com/i/status/2110137322415034398https://x.com/SkyNews/status/2109626431139406104/video/1https://x.com/itvnews/status/2110430540679582026/video/1https://x.com/VaticanNews/status/2109238088014692799?s=20https://x.com/GMA/status/2110691689274781762/video/1https://x.com/BBCPolitics/status/2109235725891682490/video/1https://x.com/BBCBreakfast/status/2109590128633258216/video/1https://x.com/Complex/status/2110209523877031981/video/1https://x.com/slamwontmiss/status/2110172885872455756/video/1Contact 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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    20 mins
  • Chancellor hints at Budget Bank Tax, War of Words escalates between Trump and Zelensky, Bournemouth celebrate historic European win

    Chancellor hints at Budget Bank Tax, War of Words escalates between Trump and Zelensky, Bournemouth celebrate historic European win
    Oct 16 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/SkyNews/status/2110658081847660804/video/1
    • https://x.com/BBCBreakfast/status/2110619397433766178/video/1
    • https://x.com/i/status/2110627933333107005
    • https://x.com/atrupar/status/2110889540814557222/video/1
    • https://x.com/itvnews/status/2110430540679582026/video/1
    • https://x.com/i/status/2110690314990113043
    • https://x.com/afcbournemouth/status/2110861689176367608/video/1
    • https://x.com/i/status/2110534611189055801
    • https://x.com/RockstarGames/status/2110717537964953810/video/1


    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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