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".

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Find out more at www.thesmart7.com

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Aug 22, 2021 · 19 min
Ep. 433. The Sunday 7 - Alligator Birthday party, Mark Zuckerberg’s virtual office, Dirty Celebrities and Flip a Coin to change your life…
Today's podcast includes the following guests: - Corbin Maxey, animal expert and biologist - Professor Wendy Suzuki, neuroscientist at New York University and author of Good Anxiety - Emma Coleman, dermatology nurse - Felicity Callaghan, Hea...
Aug 21, 2021 · 9 min
Ep. 432 - Chaos in Kabul as Taliban take charge, Booster shots on the way, New Zealand in lockdown and tributes to Sean Locke RIP
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/newschambers/status/1426940346223714307?s=20 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-asia-58220305 - https://twitter.com/BBCWorld/status/1427651669815353347?s=20 ...
Aug 20, 2021 · 7 min
Ep. 431. Dominic Raab under pressure to resign over Afghanistan, Booster shots on the way in Autumn, Tinder launches identity verification and Michael Keaton talks Batman...
Today's podcast includes references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1428345499640373248?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1428247006091284483?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/142829423108...
Aug 19, 2021 · 7 min
Ep. 430 - Parliament debates Afghanistan as chaos continues in Kabul, R Kelly sex abuse trial gets underway, Tributes to comedian Sean Lock, RIP
Today's podcast includes references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1427952560871133186?s=20  - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1427953293708328966?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/stat...
Aug 18, 2021 · 7 min
Ep. 429. UK to take 20,000 Afghan refugees, Taliban hold press conference, New Zealand back in Covid lockdown and UK economy shows signs of recovery...
Today's podcast includes references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/BBCWorld/status/1427651669815353347?s=20  - https://twitter.com/BBCWorld/status/1427649309051293697?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/142758384...
Aug 17, 2021 · 7 min
Ep. 428. Chaos in Kabul as thousands flee, UN appeals for support for refugees, Joe Biden stands over decision to withdraw...
Today's podcast includes references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1427190229052579841?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1427228888543940609?s=20 - https://twitter.com/Quicktake/status/1427154464587268096...
Aug 16, 2021 · 7 min
Ep. 427- Afghanistan falls to the Taliban, Haiti death toll rises after Earthquake, calls for Gun Licence review after Plymouth shooting...
Today's podcast includes references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/newschambers/status/1426940346223714307?s=20 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-asia-58220305 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1426916990770425859?s=20 ...
Aug 15, 2021 · 17 min
Ep. 426. The Sunday 7 - Biased Rats, Kenyan Water Hyacinths, Australian Dragons and how you drive could predict Dementia...
Today's podcast includes references to the following guests - Dr. Inbal Ben Ami Bartal, University of Tel Aviv - Dominic Wanjihia Kahumbu, CEO of Biogas International - Erik D. Engeberg, Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University - Tim Richards Ph.D...
Aug 14, 2021 · 8 min
Ep. 425. The Standout 7 - Team GB Medals, UN Climate Report, Prince Andrew lawsuit and a Russian spy...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/BBCSportWales/status/1424418880735174666?s=20 - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1424072925720809480?s=20  - https://twitter.com/BBCSport/status/142...
Aug 13, 2021 · 7 min
Ep. 424. Taliban gain ground in Afghanistan as US and UK send troops to evacuate citizens, NHS waiting lists at all-time high, Chelsea sign Lukaku and tributes to Una Stubbs RIP...
Today's podcast includes references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1425887287125086214?s=20 - https://twitter.com/KayBurley/status/1425742919793889281?s=20 - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/14258767531055...
Aug 12, 2021 · 7 min
Ep. 423. Russian spy caught in British embassy, Self-isolation to cease for double jabbed from Monday, Chelsea win UEFA Super Cup, Love Island gets 25,000 complaints...
Today's podcast includes references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/bbc5live/status/1425337659354931201?s=20 - https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1425448980872302594?s=20 - https://twitter.com/therecount/status/142516857...
Aug 11, 2021 · 7 min
Ep. 422 - A Levels see grade inflation, Oxford Group warn of new Covid 19 variants, NY Governor Andrew Cuomo resigns and Ryan Reynolds is heading to Wales...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1425028402810179606?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1424978657852989440?s=20 - https://twitter.com/skynews/status/14250924015221719...
Aug 10, 2021 · 7 min
Ep. 421 - UN Climate Change Report a "Code Red" as Boris says UK can lead the world in action, Panorama reveal new details on David Cameron and Greensill, Rihanna joins the Billionaire club...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1424654838642757634?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1424683121807556610?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/14247763198339440...
Aug 9, 2021 · 7 min
Ep. 420 - Team GB grab 65 Medals at Tokyo Olympics, Major Climate Change report due today, Government launches live event scheme and Messi departs Barca....
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/BBCSportWales/status/1424418880735174666?s=20 - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1424072925720809480?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1424294011842531...
Aug 8, 2021 · 19 min
Ep. 419. The Sunday 7 - Bunny the Talking Dog, The Galileo Project, the Power of Spider Venom and Neural Prostheses...
Today's episode includes the following guests: - Dr Ben Maoz – Tel Aviv University - Professor Avi Loeb – Harvard University - Tamara Winograd from Bosch eBike Systems and Daniel Lloyd, former professional cyclist - Alexis Devine, owner of B...
Aug 7, 2021 · 7 min
Ep. 418. The Standout 7 - NHS app tweaked, Holiday chaos continues, Vaccines for Teens and Team GB rack up medals in Tokyo Olympics...
Today's episode includes the following: - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-58062180 - https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1422204064696348672?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1422934336010137602?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/...
Aug 6, 2021 · 7 min
Ep. 417. Keir accuses Boris of causing holiday chaos, Gates regrets dinners with Epstein, Jack Grealish signs for Man City and Messi leaves Barcelona...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1423228496235671555?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1423203819480096771?s=20 - https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/142324...
Aug 5, 2021 · 7 min
Ep. 416 - Good news for Holidays as France and Spain go Amber, Teens to get vaccines, Team GB wins again in Tokyo and Strictly is on the way...
Today's podcast include references to the following items:Sources - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1422934336010137602?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1422948394557976576?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/14228833542576...
Aug 4, 2021 · 7 min
Ep. 415. Terrific Tuesday for Team GB with 8 more medals, Sky Brown grabs bronze at 13 yrs of age, Boris backs Belarus Opposition...
Today's episode includes the following: - https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1422466312706666649?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1422552407100252175?s=20 - https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1422516924966182925?s=20 - https://t...
Aug 3, 2021 · 7 min
Ep. 414. NHS App tweaked to reduce Pingdemic, Amber Watch List scrapped for summer holidays, more golds for Team GB in Tokyo...
Today's episode includes the following: - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-58062180 - https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1422204064696348672?s=20 - https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1422123309462917121?s=20 - https://twitter.com/...