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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".


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

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  • Sep 11, 2021 · 8 min

    Ep. 453. The Standout 7 - Boris pushes through £12BN tax rise, Paris Attacks trial begins, Joe Biden introduces workplace vaccine mandate and tributes to Sarah Harding RIP

    Today's podcast includes references to the following items: https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1434894482458165254?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1434889599269097474?s=20 https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1435222652302643207?s=20 https://twitter.com/LBC/status/1435236002143121422?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1435263090820530184?s=20 https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1436002839659220999?s=20 https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1436000263408660484?s=20 https://youtu.be/tQiAXWRaHDg?t=92 https://twitter.com/Acyn/status/1436075190627168263?s=20 https://twitter.com/C4Paralympics/status/1434566244296839168?s=20 https://twitter.com/CraigySlane/status/1434510593394941953?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1434513412713746432?s=20 The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that puts your brain into top gear by telling you everything you need to know for the day in less than 7 minutes. It's a snapshot of the world, covering everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and current affairs. You know the drill - Subscribe, rate, tell your friends, tattoo the logo on your neck. It really helps. You need the Smarts? We’ve got the Smarts. Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 10, 2021 · 7 min

    Ep. 452. French fury over Channel migrant plan, MHRA approves booster shots, Joe Biden issues workplace vax mandate, Emma Raducanu through to US Open Final...

    Today's podcast includes references to the following items: https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1436002839659220999?s=20 https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1436000263408660484?s=20 https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1435870019926245376?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1435920280841490436?s=20 https://twitter.com/Acyn/status/1436075190627168263?s=20 https://twitter.com/GranadaReports/status/1435958671029067776?s=20 https://twitter.com/primevideosport/status/1436177104476020737?s=20 https://twitter.com/hollywillsuk/status/1436063240941887493?s=20 https://youtu.be/eC4PI9y6AVQ The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that puts your brain into top gear by telling you everything you need to know for the day in less than 7 minutes. It's a snapshot of the world, covering everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and current affairs. You know the drill - Subscribe, rate, tell your friends, tattoo the logo on your neck. It really helps. You need the Smarts? We’ve got the Smarts. Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 9, 2021 · 7 min

    Ep. 451. Boris Tax rise voted through in Commons despite concerns over social care plan, Paris attacks trial begins, Teenager Emma Raducanu through to semi final of US Open...

    Today's podcast includes references to the following items: https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1435673050196889604?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1435565747816865792?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1435564936214847497?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1435494201504980994?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1435480518494146570?s=20 https://youtu.be/tQiAXWRaHDg?t=92 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1435635717078671362?s=20 https://twitter.com/primevideosport/status/1435668699101466636?s=20 https://twitter.com/JimmyKimmelLive/status/1435465330457935878?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCTheOneShow/status/1435671422383312900?s=20 The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that puts your brain into top gear by telling you everything you need to know for the day in less than 7 minutes. It's a snapshot of the world, covering everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and current affairs. You know the drill - Subscribe, rate, tell your friends, tattoo the logo on your neck. It really helps. You need the Smarts? We’ve got the Smarts. Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 8, 2021 · 15 min

    The Smarter 7: 9/11

    This is The Smarter 7, it’s a new occasional series from the creators of the Daily News podcast The Smart 7 We’ll look in more detail at a significant moment, or topic, providing clear and concise detail that gets you up to speed on the what, the why and the how… Our first episode looks at the events of September 11th 2001 20 years on, we look at what happened and why, what the events on that day led to and how it has taken twenty years for the war in Afghanistan that followed 9/11 to finally end... Our guests include Dave Tereshchuk and Bruce Hoffman and we’ll feature some of the audio that defines the events of that day and the aftermath… The 7 Elements 7. The background to 9/11 6. The events of the day and the aftermath 5. The Pentagon Attack and Flight United 93 4. America’s reaction & The War on Terror 3. The Death of Osama Bin Laden 2. Conspiracy Theories 1. Joe Biden and the end of the Forever War The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that puts your brain into top gear by telling you everything you need to know for the day in less than 7 minutes. It's a snapshot of the world, covering everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and current affairs. You know the drill - Subscribe, rate, tell your friends, tattoo the logo on your neck. It really helps. You need the Smarts? We’ve got the Smarts. Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 8, 2021 · 7 min

    Ep. 449. Boris announces £12BN a year tax rise to pay for NHS and Social Care, No plans for Covid firebreak says Zahawi, Taliban form all male government, and Jodie Comer talks accents...

    Today's podcast includes references to the following items https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1435222652302643207?s=20 https://twitter.com/LBC/status/1435236002143121422?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1435263090820530184?s=20 https://twitter.com/LBC/status/1435240634873487361?s=20 https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1435230137516232706?s=20 https://twitter.com/TimesRadio/status/1435165946000265219?s=20 https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1435222308419948545?s=20 https://twitter.com/AnneliseBorges/status/1433745868436430864?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1435141267332153349?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCTheOneShow/status/1434941420457050116?s=20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmgYlYw7Uwk The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that puts your brain into top gear by telling you everything you need to know for the day in less than 7 minutes. It's a snapshot of the world, covering everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and current affairs. You know the drill - Subscribe, rate, tell your friends, tattoo the logo on your neck. It really helps. You need the Smarts? We’ve got the Smarts. Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 7, 2021 · 7 min

    Ep. 448. Boris defends actions on Afghanistan, NHS England to get £5.4BN for winter, Belarus opposition leaders jailed and tributes to Michael K Williams, RIP...

    Today's podcast includes references to the following items https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1434894482458165254?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1434889599269097474?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1434810780441092099 https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1434917277913260034?s=20 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-58463493 https://twitter.com/franakviacorka/status/1434844502720761856?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkySportsF1/status/1434823661198925828?s=20 https://twitter.com/thismorning/status/1434839186142531588?s=20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DZOiiL64Cko&t=5s The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that puts your brain into top gear by telling you everything you need to know for the day in less than 7 minutes. It's a snapshot of the world, covering everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and current affairs. You know the drill - Subscribe, rate, tell your friends, tattoo the logo on your neck. It really helps. You need the Smarts? We’ve got the Smarts. Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 6, 2021 · 7 min

    Ep. 447. Vaccine passports are on the way this month, New Zealand to tighten up terror laws, Paralympics wrap up in Tokyo and tributes to Sarah Harding RIP...

    Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEof2GmCVNk&ab_channel=GuardianNews https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1434151026999894020?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1434439595668779008?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1434453580937842693?s=20 https://twitter.com/nytimes/status/1434249942252597259?s=20 https://twitter.com/C4Paralympics/status/1434566244296839168?s=20 https://twitter.com/itvfootball/status/1434595755269017606?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCTheOneShow/status/1433861374711668739 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1434513412713746432?s=20 The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that puts your brain into top gear by telling you everything you need to know for the day in less than 7 minutes. It's a snapshot of the world, covering everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and current affairs. You know the drill - Subscribe, rate, tell your friends, tattoo the logo on your neck. It really helps. You need the Smarts? We’ve got the Smarts. Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 5, 2021 · 20 min

    Ep. 446. The Sunday 7 - Weather on Mars, Ireland's Basking Sharks, China's video game ban and the importance of Heart Hydration...

    Today's podcast include references to the following guests: Dr Natalia Dmitrieva, National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute John Carreyou, auth of Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup Dr Simon Berrow, CEO of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group Dr Alok Kanojia, Healthy Gamer Ayda Haydapour, Afghan Girls Robotics Team and Roya Mahboob, CEO of Digital Citizen Fund Dr Jose Antonio Rodriguez-Manfredi, Spanish Astrobiology Centre Sean Deoni, PhD, Associate Professor of Paediatrics, Brown University The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that puts your brain into top gear by telling you everything you need to know for the day in less than 7 minutes. It's a snapshot of the world, covering everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and current affairs. You know the drill - Subscribe, rate, tell your friends, tattoo the logo on your neck. It really helps. You need the Smarts? We’ve got the Smarts. Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 4, 2021 · 7 min

    Ep. 445. The Standout 7 - Biden says Afghanistan War is over, Dominic Raab under pressure after leak, Ofcom clears Piers Morgan and Daniel Craig loses the plot...

    Today's podcast include references to the following items: https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1431867006123401219?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1432372541885018117?s=20 https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1432793950776082435?s=20 https://twitter.com/ABC/status/1432792285427687427?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1432802749276643337?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1433071875563925515?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1433078654284832777?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1433104999064739842?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1433309518075736065?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1433319902023196672?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1433164748191842308?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1433089732368637955?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1433082254494998534?s=20 The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that puts your brain into top gear by telling you everything you need to know for the day in less than 7 minutes. It's a snapshot of the world, covering everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and current affairs. You know the drill - Subscribe, rate, tell your friends, tattoo the logo on your neck. It really helps. You need the Smarts? We’ve got the Smarts. Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 3, 2021 · 7 min

    Ep. 444. Ben Wallace puts more pressure on Dominic Raab, Covid cases expected to rise as schools return, death toll rises after Storm Ida and after 40 years, ABBA are back...

    Today's podcast includes references to the following items: https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1433421043507421185?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1433480863921152007?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1433309518075736065?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1433319902023196672?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1433367697765588997?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1433442464426303491?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1433469973083656192?s=20 https://twitter.com/ArchLiliHazMeg/status/1433377152842571785?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1433327280336642051?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1433329528001212417?s=20 https://twitter.com/LifeZette/status/1339363428805177345?s=20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJBGk9Hed8o&ab_channel=ABBA The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that puts your brain into top gear by telling you everything you need to know for the day in less than 7 minutes. It's a snapshot of the world, covering everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and current affairs. You know the drill - Subscribe, rate, tell your friends, tattoo the logo on your neck. It really helps. You need the Smarts? We’ve got the Smarts. Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 2, 2021 · 7 min

    Ep. 443. Leaked Afghanistan intelligence report puts Raab under pressure, Vaccine boosters for immunocompromised, Piers Morgan cleared by Ofcom ruling and more records tumble at the Paralympics...

    Today's podcast includes references to the following items: https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1433071875563925515?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1433078654284832777?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1433104999064739842?s=20 https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1432950971563454464?s=20 https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1432963188568608769?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1432950816219049985?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1433089732368637955?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1433082254494998534?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1433114773059682305?s=20 https://twitter.com/brfootball/status/1433055470890192896 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1433164748191842308?s=20 https://twitter.com/RottenTomatoes/status/1432783748915884034?s=20 The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that puts your brain into top gear by telling you everything you need to know for the day in less than 7 minutes. It's a snapshot of the world, covering everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and current affairs. You know the drill - Subscribe, rate, tell your friends, tattoo the logo on your neck. It really helps. You need the Smarts? We’ve got the Smarts. Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Sep 1, 2021 · 7 min

    Ep. 442. Negotiations open with Taliban as Biden declares war is over, Greta Thunberg questions Scotland's climate credentials and the winning continues for Team GB at the Paralympics...

    Today's podcast includes references to the following items: https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1432726493331959825?s=20 https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1432594518306607105?s=20 https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1432638298351079424?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1432606384235950080?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1432613940190666754?s=20 https://twitter.com/USATODAY/status/1432793950776082435?s=20 https://twitter.com/ABC/status/1432792285427687427?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1432802749276643337?s=20 https://twitter.com/damiengayle/status/1432679322603622402?s=20 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-58387017 https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1432596447367733248?s=20 https://twitter.com/LBC/status/1432714670478176258?s=20  The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that puts your brain into top gear by telling you everything you need to know for the day in less than 7 minutes. It's a snapshot of the world, covering everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and current affairs. You know the drill - Subscribe, rate, tell your friends, tattoo the logo on your neck. It really helps. You need the Smarts? We’ve got the Smarts. Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  • Aug 31, 2021 · 7 min

    Ep. 441. Final flights leave Kabul as Taliban celebrate, Raab calls for united action from G7, Hurricane Ida leaves a million without power and more gold for Team GB at the Paralympics

    Today's podcast includes references to the following items: https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1431867006123401219?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1432372541885018117?s=20 https://twitter.com/TimesRadio/status/1432265619605491712?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1432286047115874306?s=20 https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1432352363457781761?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1432444909290770432?s=20 https://twitter.com/ABC/status/1432109497011556367?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1432400388662124544?s=20 https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1432372686034984960?s=20 https://twitter.com/C4Paralympics/status/1432288954154369026?s=20 https://twitter.com/FallonTonight/status/1431277826200776705?s=20 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLOp_6uPccQ&ab_channel=WarnerBros.Pictures The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that puts your brain into top gear by telling you everything you need to know for the day in less than 7 minutes. It's a snapshot of the world, covering everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and current affairs. You know the drill - Subscribe, rate, tell your friends, tattoo the logo on your neck. It really helps. You need the Smarts? We’ve got the Smarts. Contact us over at Twitter or visit www.thesmart7.com Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.