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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Mar 25, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 292. Vaccine blockade avoided as EU heads into summit, Priti announces immigration reform and Suez Canal remains blocked...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1374763178387722243?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1374698003915800580?s=20 - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/13747512292057415...
Mar 24, 2021 · 6 min
Ep 291. Nation reflects at one year anniversary of lockdown, Biden calls for gun control laws, Prince Harry gets a job....
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 23, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 290. US Study shows AstraZeneca effective, UK acts on Chinese human rights abuse and Myrie takes over at Mastermind...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1373981292849733634?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1373985755400376321?s=20 - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1374043790667...
Mar 22, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 289. Vaccinations at record levels, Holidays a no-go, Biden condemns attacks on Asian Americans and Pixar's Soul exclusive...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1372983983554899970?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1373292414614519808?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/137357229601995980...
Mar 20, 2021 · 8 min
Ep 288. The Weekender - Row over Vigil policing, AstraZeneca investigation, Biden celebrates St Patrick Day and Oscar Nominations...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1370875161507926018?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1371104747416133634?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/137103006660867277...
Mar 19, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 287. Astra Zeneca cleared by MHRA, End of shielding in sight, Biden vs Putin and Murder Hornets are back...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1372597316562079752?s=20 - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1372605021427236873?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1372595501128945666?s=...
Mar 18, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 286. Vaccines shortages ahead, Dominic Cummings is still angry and Patsy Palmer does a "Piers" on GMB...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1372250778912628737?s=20 - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1372201678083088387?s=20 - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1372197...
Mar 17, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 285. AstraZeneca row continues, Boris launches defence review, Dr Deborah Birx talks Trump and bleach...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1371839948152799233?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1371807045163352065?s=20 - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56413920 - https://...
Mar 16, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 284. Astra Zeneca row continues as more countries pause, Priti Patel introduces Policing Bill and Oscar joy for Riz Ahmed...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/Telegraph/status/1371517926440833025?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1371373097408995332?s=20 - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1371485743...
Mar 15, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 283. Police chief Dick, won't quit after vigil chaos, Ireland and Norway pause AstraZeneca vaccine and Harry Styles picks up a Grammy....
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1370875161507926018?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1371104747416133634?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/137103006660867277...
Mar 13, 2021 · 8 min
Ep 282. The Weekender - Schools go back, Meghan & Harry & Piers dominate the conversation and International Women's Day marked...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1368536315738914816?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1368513552156352513?s=20 - https://twitter.com/RidgeOnSunday/status/136848955494...
Mar 12, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 281. Family of Sarah Everard pay tribute to her, Prince William says "we are not a racist family" and Radio 1 introduce Lewis Capaldi - The Musical
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1370107180238696455?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1370104817146806280?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/137001977475579086...
Mar 11, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 280. Boris says no to vaccine nationalism, Piers is still not over Meghan and LGBT Advisors quit Government panel...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1369639150908026882?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1369623610269327363?s=20 - https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1369541811895689220?s...
Mar 10, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 279. Chris Whitty warns of next wave, Queen says she'll deal with racism row privately and Piers Morgan quits ITV...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Stk8EZ2abDA - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1369224560944545792?s=20 - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1369283119598206976?s=20 - https...
Mar 9, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 278. Boris warns that Schools increase risks, Meghan & Harry racism row continues and Annie Lennox campaigns for Gender Justice...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1368961049131683845?s=20 - https://twitter.com/LBC/status/1368959280943140867?s=20 - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1368819051645071362?s=20 ...
Mar 8, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 277. Schools head back, Joe Biden Relief bill passes and Meghan tells of Royal Family racial hostility...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/BBCNews/status/1367889168660041734?s=20 - https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1368558730544115717?s=20 - https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/13685363157389...
Mar 6, 2021 · 8 min
Ep 276. The Weekender - Get up to speed on The Budget, Dolly Parton sings "Vaccines" and all the details on The Golden Globes
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-56264885 - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1367107652908683264?s=20 - https://twitter.com/RadioClydeNews/status/1367404609510211584?s=20 - h...
Mar 5, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 275. Variants still causing concern, Budget row over nurses pay, Boris weight loss plan and Paul Bettany trolls Wandavision fans...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/RadioClydeNews/status/1367404609510211584?s=20 - https://twitter.com/Channel4News/status/1367489123053936643?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/13673...
Mar 4, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 274. Spend now, Tax later as Budget revealed, Governor Cuomo apologises but won't quit, and Sacha Baron Cohen talks conspiracy theories
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/educationgovuk/status/1367141521015848962?s=20 - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-56264885 - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1367107652908683264?s=20 - h...
Mar 3, 2021 · 7 min
Ep 273. Rishi gets ready for the Budget, Sturgeon under pressure in Scotland and Dolly Parton gets the vaccine...
Today's podcast include references to the following items: - https://twitter.com/itvnews/status/1366739719892082688?s=20 - https://twitter.com/BBCPolitics/status/1366752807693484032?s=20 - https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-56247455 - http...