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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Apr 15, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 312. Keir says "Sleaze is back" as Greensill row continues, Biden to pull US troops out of Afghanistan and Mick Jagger's got a new single...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1382227193753972737?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1382215318358142976?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/13822958019054346...
Apr 14, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 311. Boris warns of risks but sticks to roadmap, Inquiry announced into Greensill lobbying, Simpson's Hank Azaria apologises over Apu
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1381919420101066752?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1381935085566459905?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1381921030...
Apr 13, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 310. All over 50's have now been offered a vaccine, Prince William and Harry pay tribute to HRH Prince Philip and Greta Thunberg chats with David Attenborough
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1381494036540821507?s=20 - https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1381506057139277829?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1381604529725173763?s=...
Apr 12, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 309. Nation mourns passing of HRH, Prince Philip, Boris asks people to "Behave Responsibly" as some Covid 19 restrictions lift today, BAFTA winners announced...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1380841488159023106?s=20 - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1380929422732181507?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1381217419147030536?s=...
Apr 10, 2021 · 8 min
Ep 307. The Weekender - HRH Prince Phillip has died, Boris stands by the Roadmap and there's no AstraZeneca for under 30's
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/BBCBreaking/status/1380484570542436353?s=20 - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1379111473700597764?s=20 - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/137911969504391168...
Apr 9, 2021 · 4 min
A tribute to HRH, The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip RIP, 1921 - 2021
This is a Smart 7 Tribute to His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince PhilipThe tribute includes references to the following - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1380479709654495232?s=20 - https://twitter.com/philibetharchiv/status...
Apr 9, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 306. Hancock reassures over AstraZeneca jab, Northern Ireland violence continues, Joe Biden tackles gun control...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1380176198878248966?s=20 - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1380197651564658690?s=20 - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1380170...
Apr 8, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 305. Under 30's to get alternative vaccine as AstraZeneca risk is "vanishingly rare", Keir won't back vaccine passports and Physicists get excited over Muons...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1379804659934724098?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1379862194226094084?s=20 - https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/13798413686175...
Apr 7, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 304. Clinical trial paused over clot fear, Boris still hopeful over holidays, Hunter Biden speaks out on addiction....
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/MattHancock/status/1379507792696987652?s=20 - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1379501496992215041?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1379399993765...
Apr 6, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 303. Back in Business, as lockdown set to ease on Monday, Vaccine passports to be piloted and George Floyd murder trial continues...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1379103061432532995?s=20 - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1379111473700597764?s=20 - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1379119695043911682?s=...
Apr 5, 2021 · 20 min
Bank Holiday Bonus: The Science 7
Happy Easter you lovely lot - Hope you don't mind, but we've taken a day off!Don't worry though, we've got something great for you to listen to - the second episode of our new podcast, The Science 7 - which launched last week....
Apr 3, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 301. The Weekender - Sport is back, Boris wants a pint, Sir Lenny Henry leads vaccine campaign and Rob Brydon won't meet Al Pacino...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/status/1376220316377227266?s=20 - https://twitter.com/Quicktake/status/1376100273039544323?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/13761068780...
Apr 2, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 300. Vaccine passports row continues as summer plans underway, Joe Biden announces infrastructure plan and Rick Astley ready for gigs...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://www.bbc.com/news/health-56601911 - https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1377508489455665153?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1377552795834974208?s=20 - https://...
Apr 1, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 299. Rishi optimistic for economic recovery, Race report sparks row, New abuse helpline set up for schools and BRIT nominees announced...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/GemRadioNews/status/1377290951677374468?s=20 - https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1377265036930990085?s=20 - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1377...
Mar 31, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 298. Shielding comes to an end, Met Police cleared over Vigil protests, George Floyd murder trial continues and Game of Thrones heads to the West End
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/bbc5live/status/1376802385813725184?s=20 - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1376828942162784257?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1376936531642966019?s...
Mar 30, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 297. We're on track for reopening says Boris, Novavax vaccine deal announced, US CDC warns of impending doom...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1376575278709870602?s=20 - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1376574157350129682?s=20 - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/13765989983714795...
Mar 29, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 296. 30 Million vaccinated, Stay at Home order lifted, Dr Fauci warns of US surge and why Rob Brydon refused to meet Al Pacino...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5HDXOJTj3U - https://twitter.com/MattHancock/status/1376180743081242626?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1376101452381364224?s=20 - ht...
Mar 28, 2021 · 18 min
Introducing... The Science 7
Hi there!Hope you're having a lovely day.We wanted to introduce you to our new podcast, The Science 7 - which launched today, so we have put it here as a bonus episode.It's presented by Paul Connolly (who also hosts our Smart 7: Irel...
Mar 27, 2021 · 6 min
Ep 294. The Weekender - Reflections on a year of the Pandemic, Suez Canal chaos, Prince Harry's new job and Holly's cat...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1374365966843445249?s=20 - https://twitter.com/chrisshipitv/status/1374262298194419713?s=20 - https://twitter.com/LBC/status/1374407836193583...
Mar 26, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 293. Covid 19 laws extended, Boris backs away from vaccine passports and Biden speaks out at press conference...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1375119785365803011?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1375050563881144323?s=20 - https://twitter.com/GMB/status/137498991081857024...