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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Jun 2, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 352. Zero deaths but Scotland slows lifting of restrictions, Keir Starmer opens up to Piers, support for Naomi Osaka and alarm clock goes viral...
Today's episode includes the following: - https://twitter.com/BBCScotlandNews/status/1399719355806531593?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1399687167551492096?s=20 - https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1399740414991769600?s=20...
Jun 1, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 351. Signs growing of Third Wave as experts urge caution, Joe Biden marks Memorial Weekend, Naomi Osaka quits French Open and Ed Sheeran is back...
Today's episode includes the following: - https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1399251411196579844?s=20 - https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-sage-scientist-warns-uk-on-a-knife-edge-as-britons-take-advantage-of-sunnier-weather-12321212 - https://tw...
May 30, 2021 · 13 min
Ep 350: The Sunday 7 - Tasmanian Devils, Clean Air Zones, Sexual Attraction, Sterile Mosquitos and more...
Today's episode includes the following guests,,, - Tim Faulkner, president of Aussie Ark conservation group - Amanda Stretton is a motoring expert specialising in sustainability - Dr Stephen Whyte, the behavioural economist, University of Que...
May 29, 2021 · 8 min
Ep. 349 - The Weekender - Dominic spills the beans, Belarus divert Ryanair, Friends Reunite and Man City win the Premier League....
Today's episode includes the following: - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1397473365108133888?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1397496788320493571?s=20 - https://twitter.com/PoliticsJOE_UK/status/1397494803630333955?s=20 ...
May 28, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 348. Indian Variant surge threatens June 21st unlocking, NHS app to be used as vaccination passport, Man City's Pep talks Champions League Final...
Today's episode includes the following: - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-57275276 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1397948602069233670?s=20 - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1397872818025635841?s=20 - https://twitter.com/bbclaurak/s...
May 27, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 347. "We're F*cked", Dominic Cummings on the pandemic, Boris and Matt Hancock, plus Amazon buys MGM and Man Utd lose Europa League Final ...
Today's episode includes the following: - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1397473365108133888?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1397496788320493571?s=20 - https://twitter.com/PoliticsJOE_UK/status/1397494803630333955?s=20 ...
May 26, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 346. When is a lockdown, not a lockdown? Confusion over website advice, Tory party report on Islamophobia, The Friends cast talk reunion....
Today's episode includes the following: - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1397159026841071616?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1397160213187268615?s=20 - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1397219752444141580?s=20 - ...
May 25, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 345. Britain bans Belarus flights after Ryanair hijack, BBC begins policy review after Diana report, Pep wins Manager of the Year and Max Mosely RIP
Today's episode includes the following: - https://twitter.com/W7VOA/status/1396908153795661827?s=20 - https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1396832559200456707?s=20 - https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1396845750726930435?s=20 -...
May 24, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 344. Two jabs needed against Indian variant, BBC has lessons to learn says Priti Patel, Ryanair flight diversion sparks outrage...
Today's episode includes the following: - https://www.channel4.com/news/two-doses-of-pfizer-and-astrazeneca-vaccine-effective-against-indian-variant-study-finds - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1396393691904987140?s=20 - https://twitt...
May 22, 2021 · 8 min
Ep 343. The Weekender - England unlocks, Indian variant concerns, Amber list travel confusion and Prince William anger at BBC Report
Today's episode includes the following: - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1393254514543796224?s=20 - https://twitter.com/RidgeOnSunday/status/1393849134340354052?s=20 - https://twitter.com/RidgeOnSunday/status/1393854675104026624?s=20 - h...
May 21, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 342. Prince William hits out at BBC after damning report, Ceasefire in Gaza after 11 days, Damon Albarn warms up for online Glastonbury...
Today's episode includes the following: - https://news.sky.com/story/indian-variant-cases-recorded-in-uk-rise-to-3424-12312152 - https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1395266075701436421?s=20 - https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/139...
May 20, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 341. Holiday confusion continues, more data needed on Indian variant, Biden calls for path to ceasefire in Gaza, and Friends Reunion trailer drops
Today's episode includes the following: - https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1395050722476036097?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1395054948841316352?s=20 - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1395054156361179136?s=20 - https://twitt...
May 19, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 340. Boris warns over Amber countries, Dominic Cummings is back, Climate Change means a ban on boilers and tributes to Charles Grodin RIP
Today's episode includes the following: - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1394618069834678276?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1394619731689328641?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1394628017192906753?s=20 - h...
May 18, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 339. Hugs all round as England opens up, Indian Variant spreading at speed, Biden pledges help with vaccines and we meet Australia's oldest man
Today's episode includes the following: - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1394336773258588162?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCr4today/status/1394238084103999494?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1394202501990260737?s=20 - https...
May 17, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 338. Stage 3 unlocks as concern grows over Indian variant, Sunday "deadliest day" in Gaza, Leicester make history with FA Cup win...
Today's episode includes the following: - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1393254514543796224?s=20 - https://twitter.com/RidgeOnSunday/status/1393849134340354052?s=20 - https://twitter.com/RidgeOnSunday/status/1393854675104026624?s=20 - h...
May 15, 2021 · 9 min
Ep 337. The Weekender - Election results, The Queen's Speech, David Cameron in the hotseat and the big winners from The BRITS
Today's episode includes the following: - https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1390668492727275520?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1390686617199906820?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1391165977413529601?s=20 - h...
May 14, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 336. David Cameron in the hotseat over Greensill, Indian variant spikes in Bolton, Prince Harry compares his life to The Truman Show...
Today's episode includes the following: - https://twitter.com/g_gosden/status/1392874036208754699 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1392851859786932227 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1392845552224722946 - https://www.itv.com/new...
May 13, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 335. Pandemic inquiry announced for 2022, Economy bounces back, fears grow of all out war in Gaza...
Today's episode includes the following: - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1392488516601401357?s=20 - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1392446695028543488?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1392415244903985152?s=20 - https://...
May 12, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 334. The Queen's Speech as Parliament opens, verdict in Ballymurphy inquest finds victims innocent and Little Mix make history at the BRITS
Today's episode includes the following: - https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1392066791011147781?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1392070334711484416?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1392068275559874563?s=20 - https://twitt...
May 11, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 333. Boris says "end in sight" but common sense still required, Climate Summit appoints David Attenborough and the Queen is a record breaker...
Today's episode includes the following: - https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1391789534828978180?s=20 - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1391804537963520003?s=20 - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1391792503427420165?s=20 - https://...