The Smart 7

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, 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.

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Nov 26, 2025 · 7 min
Ukrainian peace deal inches closer, Government moves to ban sugary milk drinks, and Chelsea get epic win over Barcelona
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 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/1993305724093644976 https://x.com/i/status/1993286729948602410 https://x.com/i/status/1993297968515236300 https://x.com/i/status/1993224334488240144 https://x.com/i/status/1993239728632529176 https://x.com/i/status/1993305279430091135 https://x.com/i/status/1993459796771520808 https://x.com/i/status/1993071124008337570 https://youtu.be/ONl4_7tZ8DA 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.
Nov 25, 2025 · 7 min
Hopeful signs for Ukraine peace deal, Starmer pledges Budget will deliver Labour values, tributes to Reggae Legend, Jimmy Cliff RIP
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 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/1992954976013074833 https://x.com/i/status/1992933215611338853 https://x.com/i/status/1992942797318664449 https://x.com/i/status/1993058151218688044 https://x.com/i/broadcasts/1eaKbjqByLrKX https://x.com/i/status/1993044973474770946 https://x.com/i/status/1993083059168579929 https://x.com/i/status/1992882832130421149 https://youtu.be/x9ngzw5Engg 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.
Nov 24, 2025 · 7 min
US claims progress in Ukraine peace talks, Tories challenge Treasury over Budget leaks, Liverpool lose again in weekend of sporting drama
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 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/1992538841069318583 https://x.com/i/status/1992530115893297171 https://x.com/i/status/1992538244899033597 https://x.com/i/status/1992732392663269504 https://x.com/i/status/1992212378998452632 https://x.com/i/status/1992190656358281340 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSm6psGvRwM https://x.com/i/status/1992588935642685729 https://youtu.be/PypDSyIRRSs 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.
Nov 23, 2025 · 19 min
The Sunday 7 - Concerns grow over potential AI Bubble, NASA launches new climate monitoring satellite, and the prehistoric history of the first KIss
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 19 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: Antonio Guterres - UN Secretary General Ben Hamlington - NASA Research Scientist, and part of Project Sentinel 6B Severine Fournier - Sentinel 6B Deputy Project Scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Labs Doctor Chris Van Tulleken - Author of the study, TV presenter, and aProfessor of Infection and Global Health at University College London Doctor Amir Khan -This Morning’s resident GP Will Guyatt - The Smart 7’s Tech Guru Dr Matilda Brindle - Lead Researcher and Evolutionary Biologist at Oxford University Doctor Matthew Degennero - Director of the Bio-Molecular Sciences Institute at Florida State University Doctor John Paul Mutebi - Chief of the Mosquito Control Division in Miami Dade County Jensen Huang - CEO of Nvidia Sundar Pichai - Google CEO Dario Amodei - CEO and Co Founder of Anthropic Shayla Zink - Volunteer at the Morro Bay Marine Mammal Centre 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.
Nov 22, 2025 · 19 min
The Standout 7 - Covid Inquiry says late Lockdown caused thousands of deaths, US Congress votes to release Epstein Files, celebrations as Scotland reaches World Cup 2026
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/1991548034170130892 https://x.com/i/status/1991553808179032555 https://x.com/i/status/1990839006171472256 https://x.com/i/status/1991184412025790535 https://x.com/i/status/1991494048457146695 https://x.com/i/status/1990000710298001673 https://x.com/i/status/1990034680859824501 https://x.com/i/status/1990011527189987658 https://x.com/i/status/1991100614319747114 https://x.com/i/status/1991301840118399398 https://x.com/i/status/1991513878107213924 https://x.com/i/status/199142681770667222 https://x.com/i/status/1990328356110237735 https://x.com/i/status/1991119591955636687 https://x.com/i/status/1990091420540022810 https://x.com/i/status/1990920200867246561 https://x.com/i/status/1990440493835022627 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.
Nov 21, 2025 · 7 min
Covid Inquiry blames Government “Chaos” for additional deaths, Zelensky to negotiate peace deal with Trump, Formula 1 heads to Las Vegas
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 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/1991548034170130892 https://x.com/i/status/1991553808179032555 https://x.com/i/status/1991513878107213924 https://x.com/i/status/1991426817706672228 https://youtu.be/vvbNMBU4ds0 https://x.com/i/status/1991494048457146695 https://x.com/i/status/1991428436326219822 https://x.com/i/status/1991471584712737198 https://x.com/i/status/1991508100306899043 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.
Nov 20, 2025 · 7 min
Defence Secretary has stern warning for Russia over North Sea, Zelensky faces peace plan ambush in Ankara, Trump signs bill to release Epstein files
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 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/1991050585076814326 https://x.com/i/status/1991119591955636687 https://x.com/i/status/1991100614319747114 https://x.com/i/status/1991301840118399398 https://x.com/i/status/1991077772240859587 https://x.com/i/status/1991184412025790535 https://x.com/i/status/1991278108981231838 https://x.com/i/status/1991013114972938447 https://youtu.be/x4jx0Xgc_Pc 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.
Nov 19, 2025 · 7 min
US Congress votes to release Epstein Files, MI5 warns MPs on Chinese Spies, and Scotland head to World Cup 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 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/1990861149743555026 https://x.com/i/status/1990839006171472256 https://x.com/i/status/1990694001943425344 https://x.com/i/status/1990710284332499422 https://x.com/i/status/1990665364208795811 https://x.com/i/status/1990808116682740158 https://x.com/i/status/1990920200867246561 https://x.com/i/status/1990492636969304292 https://x.com/i/status/1990812765146034265 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.
Nov 18, 2025 · 7 min
Major Reforms to Asylum System on the way, former Bank of England economist warns over Budget “circus”, and Anthony Joshua to face Jake Paul on Netflix
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 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/1990322285182357936 https://x.com/i/status/1990449359931036011 https://x.com/i/status/1990404556765737086 https://x.com/i/status/1990414309722050762 https://x.com/i/status/1990328356110237735 https://x.com/i/status/1990344609579278544 https://x.com/i/status/1990428475761590763 https://x.com/i/status/1990440493835022627 https://x.com/i/status/1990419925576642950 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.
Nov 17, 2025 · 7 min
Home Secretary set to unveil Immigration Reform, Trump still wants Billions from the BBC, England complete perfect World Cup qualifying run
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 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/1990000710298001673 https://x.com/i/status/1990034680859824501 https://x.com/i/status/1990011527189987658 https://x.com/i/status/1990002934801719693 https://x.com/i/status/1990001427826028584 https://x.com/i/status/1990062179337257417 https://x.com/i/status/1990091420540022810 https://x.com/i/status/1990009407930093663 https://youtu.be/3fLCdIYShEQ 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.
Nov 16, 2025 · 20 min
The Sunday 7 - Jeff Bezos joins the Billionaire Space Race, the danger of Tanning Drops, and the science behind “Bird Theory”
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 19 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: David Liu - Professor of the Natural Sciences at Harvard University, specialising in Molecular Biology and Organic Chemistry Steven Pinker - The Johnstone Family Professor of Psychology at Harvard University, Mark Zuckerberg = Founder and CEO of Facebook. Frances Balkwill = Professor of Cancer Biology at Queen Mary College Hospital Doctor Alexandra Solomon - Clinical psychologist, and Associate Professor at Northwestern University Dr Ed Robinson - Specialist in Cosmetic Aesthetics, and Associate member of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine Stephen Childs - Lab Technician and Analyst at Sunderland University Kerry Nicol - External Affairs Manager for the Chartered Trading Standards Institute Joe Morse = Associate Test Pilot for US Company Pivotal Ken Clarkin - CEO of Pivotal Dr Randy Bateman - Professor of Neurology at Washington University Dr Christos Pliatsikas -Associate Professor at the School of Psychology and Clinical Sciences at the University of Reading Paulina Arce - Veterinary expert, specialising in the Humboldt Penguin Guillermo Cubillos - Marine Biologist at Chile’s National Zoo 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.
Nov 15, 2025 · 19 min
The Standout 7 - BBC DG Tim Davie resigns, US Government reopens amidst Epstein storm, Ukraine faces energy and corruption crisis
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/1987611564044632447 https://x.com/i/status/1980263539383124224 https://x.com/i/status/1988287199729906060 https://x.com/i/status/1988551284363043297 https://x.com/i/status/1988896386746626214 https://x.com/i/status/1987899612263272709 https://x.com/i/status/1988278125218889777 https://x.com/i/status/1988277950249398620 https://x.com/i/status/1988512534798774445 https://x.com/i/status/1988559440711217290 https://x.com/i/status/1988152631915692399 https://x.com/i/status/1988527287063413172 https://x.com/i/status/1988943989743988994 https://x.com/i/status/1988878290161967204 https://x.com/i/status/1988836179501019377 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.
Nov 14, 2025 · 7 min
Starmer announces new Nuclear plants for Wales, BBC apologises to Trump over Panorama, and Republic of Ireland pull off historic 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 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/1988904988844642670 https://x.com/i/status/1988942237959606537 https://x.com/i/status/1988943989743988994 https://x.com/i/status/1988878290161967204 https://x.com/i/status/1988896386746626214 https://x.com/i/status/1988896386746626214 https://youtu.be/iLtOPb4VnVo https://x.com/i/status/1989088994420805836 https://x.com/i/status/1988836179501019377 https://x.com/i/status/1988961404343447924 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.
Nov 13, 2025 · 7 min
Downing Street battles potential Leadership challenge, US Government reopens as more questions over Epstein surface, Man United Women win again in 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 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/1988512534798774445 https://x.com/i/status/1988559440711217290 https://x.com/i/status/1988582010483605596 https://x.com/i/status/1988566516405526996 https://x.com/i/status/1988527287063413172 https://x.com/i/status/1988551284363043297 https://x.com/i/status/1988600475634344145 https://x.com/i/status/1988578208699089005 https://x.com/i/status/1988617415500992669 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.
Nov 12, 2025 · 7 min
Tories pile pressure on Lammy over prison errors, Lisa Nandy defends BBC as Tim Davie gives farewell address, Chelsea Women win in Austria
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 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/1988278125218889777 https://x.com/i/status/1988277950249398620 https://x.com/i/status/1988276009804709914 https://x.com/i/status/1988296784766959743 https://x.com/i/status/1988152631915692399 https://x.com/i/status/1988287199729906060 https://x.com/i/status/1988234237212774405 https://x.com/i/status/1988189393702547948 https://x.com/i/status/1988263538582778192 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.
Nov 11, 2025 · 7 min
Trump threatens BBC with billion dollar lawsuit, Chancellor hints at lifting two child benefit cap, Rowan Atkinson returns with a Christmas tale
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 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/1987817137906287011 https://x.com/i/status/1987872560164503948 https://x.com/i/status/1987830786393829765 https://x.com/i/status/1987899612263272709 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/09/volodymyr-zelenskyy-why-should-i-be-afraid-donald-trump https://x.com/i/status/1987926494132199700 https://x.com/i/status/1987792756593369282 https://x.com/i/status/1987837373451768238 https://x.com/i/status/1987852742602215521 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.
Nov 10, 2025 · 7 min
BBC Director General Tim Davie resigns, Democrats split in vote on ending US Government shutdown, Pep Guardiola celebrates 1000 games with a 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 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/1987611564044632447 https://x.com/i/status/1980263539383124224 https://x.com/i/status/1987245624299839924 https://x.com/i/status/1987280442836353527 https://x.com/i/status/1987440969185108202 https://x.com/i/status/1987536297477427517 https://x.com/i/status/1987601481353072939 https://x.com/i/status/1986987034951430232 https://x.com/i/status/1986433638406242655 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.
Nov 9, 2025 · 20 min
The Sunday 7 - Celebrating 5 years of the Earthshot Prize, Google plans Data centres in Space, and we meet Charlotte the Robot Spider
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 19 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: Guests HRH Prince William - Founder of The Earthshot Prize Tom Cruise - Movie Star, Director and Campaigner Christiana Figueres - Earthshot Prize Chair and former Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change Will Guyatt - The Smart 7’s Tech Guru Antonio Guterres - United Nations Secretary General Sir Keir Starmer - Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Nigel Topping - Chair of the UK’s Climate Change Committee Zach Polanski - Leader of the UK’s Green Party Jan Golembiewski -Co-founder and CEO of Earth Built Technology Clyde Webster - Founder and CEO of Crest Robotics Lord Patrick Vallance - UK Science and Innovation Minister Dr Peter Thompson - CEO of the National Physical Laboratory Doctor Megan Argo - Astrophysicist and science communicator, reading astrophysics at the University of Lancashire. Nikolette Digka - Biologist at the Hellenic Centre for Marine Research 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.
Nov 8, 2025 · 19 min
The Standout 7 - Lammy faces Law & Order crisis, Mamdani wins election as Mayor of New York, tributes to a British acting icon, Pauline Collins RIP
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/1984949378818199986 https://x.com/i/status/1984873101646028883 https://x.com/i/status/1986454540820922432 https://x.com/i/status/1986441202330190275 https://x.com/i/status/1985004146106261893 https://x.com/i/status/1985929807998128324 https://x.com/i/status/1986130726593421726 https://x.com/i/status/1986097221167903086 https://x.com/i/status/1985308328977707245 https://x.com/i/status/1985308082872725978 https://x.com/i/status/1985629744151318922 https://x.com/i/status/1986098801476534330 https://x.com/i/status/1986355538213347829 https://x.com/i/status/1986463142637932717 https://x.com/i/status/1985690373696733678 https://x.com/i/status/1986500008921997751 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.
Nov 7, 2025 · 7 min
Government commission review into Prison Release error, Russia closes in on key goal in Ukraine, tributes to a British icon, Pauline Collins RIP
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