The Smart 7

By Daft Doris

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, vi

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FAQs about The Smart 7:

How many episodes does The Smart 7 have?

The podcast currently has 2,068 episodes available.

The Smart 7 episodes:

February 04, 2026Met Police open inquiry into Mandelson emails to Epstein, Trump embarrassed as Putin blasts Ukraine, Arsenal head to the Carabao Cup Final.
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/2018626305068060982
https://x.com/i/status/2018643867659354434
https://x.com/i/status/2018753750387622143
https://x.com/i/status/2018643340170846664
https://x.com/i/status/2018579654995566604
https://x.com/i/status/2018644283096523244
https://x.com/i/status/2018819922361528768
https://x.com/i/status/2018502019808477426
https://youtu.be/nNiuNV5VBt8

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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8min
February 03, 2026Tories call for inquiry into Mandelson as Met Police review misconduct claims, Ukraine peace talks set to resume on Wednesday, FIFA boss apologises to British fans
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/2018374156979503485
https://x.com/i/status/2018246118492995966
https://x.com/i/status/2018362553634611333
https://x.com/i/status/2018355382461104407
https://x.com/i/status/2018327261846348061
https://x.com/i/status/2018342008675324098
https://x.com/i/status/2018349465300509169
https://x.com/i/status/2017859823350513928
https://youtu.be/e9HXmMnUEdE

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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8min
February 02, 2026Mandelson resigns Labour membership after latest Epstein files revelations, Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar win at the Grammys and Manchester United continue to win.
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/2017964038592815153
https://x.com/i/status/2017955674483806602
https://x.com/i/status/2017934707137143061
https://x.com/i/status/2017911599353254025
https://x.com/i/status/2017845612293570706
https://x.com/i/status/2017907328561906027
https://x.com/i/status/2017970483195785299
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqKgRKXt2Wk
https://x.com/i/status/2017519772716699798

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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8min
February 01, 2026The Sunday 7 - New study links Menopause and Dementia, why Whoop caused a stir at the Australian Open, and we check in on the Doomsday Clock
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 Podcast Awards

If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...

Today's episode includes the following guests:

Professor Barbara Sahakian - Cambridge University, Senior Author of Menopause study
Dr Sarah McKay - Neuroscientist and Science Communicator, she also runs Australia’s Neuroscience Academy,
Will Guyatt - The Smart 7’s Tech Guru
Constantinos Charalambous - Engineer, Imperial College London
Liz Kendall MP - UK’s Technology Secretary
Alexandra Bell - Policy expert, and the CEO of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists
Professor Steve Fetter - Professor of Public Policy, and a former Dean of the University of Maryland
Britney Schmidt - Polar Scientist
Doctor Peter Davis - Physical Oceanographer at the British Antarctic Survey
Dan Fagin - Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who teaches science journalism at New York University

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

Presented by Ciara Revins, 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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19min
January 31, 2026The Standout 7 - Keir Starmer heads to China, Kemi Badenoch scolds Reform quitters, and BAFTA award nominations announced
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, it all helps...

Today's episode includes the following:

https://x.com/i/status/2016078212355268838
https://x.com/i/status/2016060162079895917
https://x.com/i/status/2016731269841686627
https://x.com/i/status/2016858803669553513
https://x.com/i/status/2016806020983533626
https://x.com/i/status/2015438312375226668
https://x.com/i/status/2015420462994452747
https://x.com/i/status/2015757303429955945
https://x.com/i/status/2015739941116928418
https://x.com/i/status/2015375058705801508
https://x.com/i/status/2015726679117767097
https://x.com/i/status/2016488646107418727
https://x.com/i/status/2016506349543165960
https://x.com/i/status/2015762914548863071
https://x.com/i/status/2015774325702332819
https://x.com/i/status/2016460256751051262
https://x.com/i/status/2015435969273401779
https://x.com/i/status/2015373253536059509
https://x.com/i/status/2016131201728172101
https://x.com/i/status/2016069164360933685
https://x.com/i/status/2016886270899699724
https://x.com/i/status/2015429550184989079
https://x.com/i/status/2015720114700624344
https://x.com/i/status/2016548202133016944
https://x.com/i/status/2016704557120966801
https://x.com/i/status/2016846980341772314
https://x.com/i/status/2016894947375407464
https://x.com/i/status/2016163791390560673

Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com

Voiced by Ciara Revins, 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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20min
January 30, 2026Starmer secures new deals in China, Labour reject WASPI Women claims for compensation, Nottingham Forest secure Europa League playoff spot
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/2016858803669553513
https://x.com/i/status/2016806020983533626
https://x.com/i/status/2016846980341772314
https://x.com/i/status/2016894947375407464
https://x.com/i/status/2016704557120966801
https://x.com/i/status/2016886270899699724
https://x.com/i/status/2016999609071976576
https://x.com/i/status/2016817875567206709
https://youtu.be/W1kd8RJp-9U

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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8min
January 29, 2026Starmer and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing, Trump ramps up rhetoric over Iran, Arsenal top the Champions League
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/2016731269841686627
https://x.com/i/status/2016488646107418727
https://x.com/i/status/2016506349543165960
https://x.com/i/status/2016460256751051262
https://x.com/i/status/2016548202133016944
https://x.com/i/status/2016639973999444438
https://x.com/i/status/2016327144977400237
https://x.com/i/status/2016518748140614137

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.
...more
8min
January 28, 2026Keir Starmer heads to China with trade delegation, new study reveals close to 2 million casualties in Ukraine war, Australian Open semi final line up almost complete
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/2016078212355268838
https://x.com/i/status/2016060162079895917
https://x.com/i/status/2016131201728172101
https://x.com/i/status/2016069164360933685
https://x.com/i/status/2016152163261546877
https://x.com/i/status/2016118446585483554
https://x.com/i/status/2016151837741883882
https://x.com/i/status/2016163791390560673
https://x.com/i/status/2015832104265736273

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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8min
January 27, 2026Reform welcome former Home Secretary Suella Braverman to their ranks, Donald Trump shifts course on Minnesota ICE campaign, Australian Open struggles in 40 degree heat
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/2015762914548863071
https://x.com/i/status/2015774325702332819
https://x.com/i/status/2015757303429955945
https://x.com/i/status/2015739941116928418
https://x.com/i/status/2015726679117767097
https://x.com/i/status/2015720114700624344
https://x.com/i/status/2015917013902688658
https://x.com/i/status/2015326254061216062
https://youtu.be/tZ0JbnbWpQ8

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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8min
January 26, 2026Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham blocked from Commons Run, Another ICE shooting sparks protests in US, Man United beat Arsenal at the Emirates
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/2015438312375226668
https://x.com/i/status/2015420462994452747
https://x.com/i/status/2015435969273401779
https://x.com/i/status/2015373253536059509
https://x.com/i/status/2015429550184989079
https://x.com/i/status/2015375058705801508
https://x.com/i/status/2015501283252171061
https://x.com/i/status/2015193696887857182
https://x.com/i/status/2015426987326583081

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.
...more
8min

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How many episodes does The Smart 7 have?

The podcast currently has 2,068 episodes available.

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