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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Sep 15, 2022 · 7 min
3 mile queues as Queen Elizabeth II lies in state at Westminster, Zelensky raises flag over Izyum, tough start for new Chelsea boss and Ryan Reynolds bends over for cancer…
The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 10 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/i/status/1570054394481188866 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569999402890141696 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569995029489324033 https://twitter.com/i/status/1570047129871339520 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569956830385774592 https://twitter.com/i/status/1570005864752332800 https://twitter.com/i/status/1570160961235091456 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569899710764171266 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569671192281227265 In Ireland? Why not try our Ireland Edition? Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2022 · 7 min
King Charles III visits Northern Ireland, Protestors arrested at Queens funeral procession, Ukrainian Army continue to reclaim territory, Liverpool defeat Ajax and Bake Off is back
The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 10 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/i/status/1569670111472111617 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569670111472111617 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569578707509026822 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569613615564574724 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569614957217742848 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569640094855733248 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569662175676882949 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569638062812012544 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569696983543156736 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569801431271587841 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569530559965310977 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569554654316621824 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569784980053626882 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 13, 2022 · 7 min
Preparations underway for funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Ukrainian Army continue to make progress in Eastern Region, Klopp on Liverpools performance and The Emmys take place in LA
The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 10 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/i/status/1569259717427437574 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569258758630432769 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569261305487409154 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569240227788587010 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569225785441153024 https://twitter.com/i/status/1568782102782709760 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569033674959495175 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569305990008344578 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569300359222382592 https://twitter.com/i/status/1569498542259027968 https://youtu.be/D1G2iLSzOe8 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 12, 2022 · 7 min
Ascension of King Charles III, Funeral Cortege of Queen Elizabeth II makes its way to London, Ukraine retakes territory in rapid offensive and return of the Mandalorian
The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 10 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/i/status/1568683224993132544 https://twitter.com/i/status/1568869665069203458 https://twitter.com/i/status/1568912359850213377 https://twitter.com/i/status/1568589151997464577 https://youtu.be/W6v3mLLeKQY https://twitter.com/i/status/1568965001603432448 https://twitter.com/i/status/1568979048235155459 https://twitter.com/i/status/1568649251294511104 https://twitter.com/i/status/1568661627230367744 In Ireland? Why not try our Ireland Edition? Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 11, 2022 · 12 min
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - Celebrating Seven Decades
A Celebration of her Life from The Smart 7 on the occasion of her passing
Sep 10, 2022 · 9 min
The Standout 7 - Historic week for the UK as King Charles III ascends the throne after the death of Queen Elizabeth II, while Liz Truss replaces Boris Johnson as Prime Minister...
The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 10 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/i/status/1567941533269200896 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567948446794932225 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567958536579354624 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567943585785315331 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567937807586320385 https://twitter.com/i/status/1566807113787006976 https://twitter.com/i/status/1566810890648932352 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567041487795372032 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567062240829792258 https://youtu.be/Po8U0s_u0RI https://twitter.com/i/status/1567334012376555520 https://youtu.be/prP2ewSrkF0 In Ireland? Why not try our Ireland Edition? Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 9, 2022 · 7 min
Queen Elizabeth II has died, 10 days of national mourning begin as tributes from around the world are paid to Britain's longest serving monarch
The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 10 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/i/status/1567856995348238338 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567840667639881728 https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1567930096744382466?s=20&t=X7buOP1LHuN-clnzfylovA https://twitter.com/i/status/1567941533269200896 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567948446794932225 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567958536579354624 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567943585785315331 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567937807586320385 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567946991908306945 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567827290981023748 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567834882037907456 https://youtu.be/Po8U0s_u0RI https://twitter.com/i/status/1567856653696962562 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567950575853252608 In Ireland? Why not try our Ireland Edition? Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 8, 2022 · 8 min
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II - An Obituary
A Smart 7 Special Edition
Sep 8, 2022 · 7 min
Liz Truss faces Starmer in first PMQs, Ukraine makes progress in pushback against Russia, Trump documents go Nuclear and Liverpool embarrassed in Italy…
The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 10 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/i/status/1567468945313071105 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567473007437684739 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567475928976039942 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567396737475567619 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567405110833078272 https://youtu.be/Yqb5OmEU9BQ https://twitter.com/i/status/1567361129365622785 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567334012376555520 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567626210791899138 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567211152962195456 https://youtu.be/xAEgWXOH1mY In Ireland? Why not try our Ireland Edition? Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 7, 2022 · 6 min
Liz Truss steps into Downing St as PM, appoints new Cabinet, pledges to lead Britain “out of the storm”, UN recommends demilitarised zone at Ukraine nuclear plant, disappointment for Chelsea in Croatia…
The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 10 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/i/status/1567045554667937797 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567062240829792258 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567024797049008128 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567158340433715201 https://twitter.com/i/status/1567146346074759170 https://youtu.be/u62DdwkX_i8 https://twitter.com/btsportfootball/status/1567227351632695298?s=20&t=L3BItrxR8GSgm_OGw_A0KA https://twitter.com/i/status/1566871578574479363 https://youtu.be/uIsg5x19Xu8 In Ireland? Why not try our Ireland Edition? Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 6, 2022 · 7 min
Liz Truss wins the race to be Britain’s next Prime Minister, vows to focus on Energy Crisis, one suspect found dead in Canadian murders, Cameron Norrie exits the US Open...
The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 10 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/i/status/1566810890648932352 https://twitter.com/i/status/1566761058110476289 https://twitter.com/i/status/1566759013949341697 https://twitter.com/i/status/1566689552332365827 https://twitter.com/i/status/1566694851730612224 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/sep/06/canada-mass-stabbing-suspect-found-dead-say-police-sanderson?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other https://youtu.be/vA3pVfKlszw In Ireland? Why not try our Ireland Edition? Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 5, 2022 · 7 min
UK awaits new Prime Minister, Zelensky warns of Russia’s economic war, Man Utd bounce back and the Foo Fighters’s tribute to Taylor Hawkins…
The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 10 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/i/status/1566347553205108736 https://twitter.com/i/status/1566358478247141377 https://twitter.com/i/status/1566361517083222018 https://twitter.com/i/status/1566371353376296963 https://twitter.com/i/status/1566351035169492993 https://twitter.com/i/status/1566072130911043585 https://youtu.be/TS063I5OKSg https://twitter.com/i/status/1566213183467134977 https://twitter.com/i/status/1566483810518286338 https://youtu.be/prP2ewSrkF0 In Ireland? Why not try our Ireland Edition? Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 4, 2022 · 15 min
The Sunday 7 - Inside an AI Funeral, Bad news on the Greenland Ice Cap and your Doppelganger may have your DNA and Twitter rolls out Circles…
The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 10 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following guests: Sherry Rehman - Pakistan Climate Change Minister Antonio Guterres - UN Secretary General Niaz Ahmed - Head of Policy at WaterAid in Pakistan David Byers - The Times Assistant Money Editor Stephen Smith - Co-founder of StoryFile Bill Nelson - NASA Administrator Alun Hubbard - Professor of Glaciology at the Arctic University of Norway Jonathan Bamber - President of the European Geosciences Union Manel Esteller - Director of the Josep Carreras Leukaemia Research Institute In Ireland? Why not try our Ireland Edition? Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Olivia Davies and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 3, 2022 · 9 min
The Standout 7 - Bye Bye Boris, Strikes across the country, IAEA team arrive at Ukrainian Nuclear Plant and The Lord of The Dance hits the Silver Screen…
The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 10 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/i/status/1564870605924552704 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564522406001123330 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564500512690561024 https://twitter.com/i/status/1565231072140754944 https://twitter.com/i/status/156453006654504960 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564194733139922945 https://twitter.com/i/status/1565341249632350208 https://twitter.com/i/status/1565298102524846080 https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1zqKVPQpzBZJB https://twitter.com/i/status/1564557074050195461 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564825826176245763 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564841394383925250 https://youtu.be/6N4QY6qhc3s https://twitter.com/i/status/1564515800303673349 https://youtu.be/Nisnd62X0zo In Ireland? Why not try our Ireland Edition? Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 2, 2022 · 7 min
Boris wraps up as PM with advice on kettles, IAEA arrives at Zaporizhzhya power plant, Williams Sisters knocked out of US Open and Kate Moss gets a “Brownstone” from Johnny Depp
The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 10 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/i/status/1565214608620765184 https://twitter.com/i/status/1565231072140754944 https://twitter.com/i/status/1565237152874729473 https://twitter.com/i/status/1565298102524846080 https://twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1zqKVPQpzBZJB https://twitter.com/i/status/1565341249632350208 https://twitter.com/i/status/1565334187376254978 https://twitter.com/i/status/1565356176161873922 https://twitter.com/i/status/1565452512248975360 https://youtu.be/6N4QY6qhc3s https://twitter.com/i/status/1565265125539516417 In Ireland? Why not try our Ireland Edition? Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 1, 2022 · 7 min
More strike action as Liz and Rishi wrap up race, UNICEF warns of disaster in Pakistan, Serena keeps winning in the US Open and Madonna talks guilty pleasures...
The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 10 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/i/status/1564872165052252161 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564925505337425921 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564870605924552704 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564923453886439424 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564902971325947905 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564902971325947905 https://twitter.com/i/status/1565009905832136704 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564899863267053569 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564825826176245763 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564841394383925250 https://twitter.com/i/status/1565157361546838016 https://youtu.be/YDgDMC4orNw https://youtu.be/b8l7oNNhfvo In Ireland? Why not try our Ireland Edition? Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 31, 2022 · 7 min
Boris promises Government will help ease cost of living crisis, UN Nuclear Watchdog arrive in Ukraine, Raducanu drops out of US Open and Michael Flatley's Blackbird in cinemas soon
The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 10 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/i/status/1564522406001123330 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564500512690561024 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564537997508460545 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564609359967027206 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564625236611346433 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564530066545049600 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564557074050195461 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564809491442458625 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564568622663606273 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564515800303673349 https://youtu.be/Nisnd62X0zo In Ireland? Why not try our Ireland Edition? Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 30, 2022 · 7 min
Government need fresh approach to Cost of Living crisis, Ukrainian offensive underway in Kherson region, Pakistan floods cause devastation, Serena is still the GOAT and Taylors new album
The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 10 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/i/status/1564139617992966144 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564159166352183300 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564184137552039937 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564194733139922945 https://youtu.be/QP-9_zXAbiQ https://twitter.com/i/status/1564221542862659590 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564426744563654658 https://twitter.com/i/status/1564090464487161857 https://youtu.be/oMobR6LoDDo In Ireland? Why not try our Ireland Edition? Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 28, 2022 · 14 min
The Sunday 7 - NASA’s Artemis gets ready to Rocket, Australian Whales are over the Hump, why the Sewage Shitstorm is Legal and it turns out you can hear Space scream…
The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 10 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following guests: Bill Nelson - NASA Administrator Dr Wally Franklin - Managing Director of Oceania Project Olaf Meynecke - Researcher at the Australian Rivers Institute and Griffith Centre for Coastal Management Katy Taylor - Chief Customer Officer at Southern Water Hugo Tagholm - CEO of Surfers Against Sewage Julia Hailes - Environmental campaigner Joe Tidy - Cyber reporter Dr Zvonimir Vrselja - Associate Research Scientist in Neuroscience at Yale School of Medicine Michael McPhaden - US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration In Ireland? Why not try our Ireland Edition? Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Olivia Davies and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 27, 2022 · 10 min
The Standout 7- Energy Price Cap Increase, Ukraine marks 6 months of war against Russia, a nine year old girl was murdered in Liverpool, Strikes continue across the UK and Scott Mills Last day on Radio 1
The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7 am, 7 days a week... With over 10 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day. If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following: https://twitter.com/i/status/1563047009539346433 https://twitter.com/i/status/1563054632997634048 https://twitter.com/i/status/1561968699556470790 https://twitter.com/TimesRadio/status/1562147255498510338?s=20&t=ccBILxPr5Xys3DKJO6IPtw https://twitter.com/i/status/1562075937860194306 https://twitter.com/i/status/1561609908449075200 https://twitter.com/i/status/1561321383447117825 https://twitter.com/i/status/1562446991262593030 https://twitter.com/i/status/1562755609174634497 https://twitter.com/i/status/1562853855150411777 https://twitter.com/i/status/1561602402746253314 https://twitter.com/i/status/1561636000501272576 https://twitter.com/i/status/1561660288512020481 https://twitter.com/i/status/1562236136445333505 https://twitter.com/i/status/1562816848927883264 In Ireland? Why not try our Ireland Edition? Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.