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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".Part of the Daft Doris NetworkFind out more at w...

Episodes · 25

Starmer steps down as Burnham arrives, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty on abuse charges, tributes to music industry mogul Clive Davis RIP

Jun 23, 2026 · 7m

Prime Minister under huge pressure after Burnham victory, US and Iran end talks early after weekend of chaos, more World Cup drama as big teams stumble

Jun 22, 2026 · 7m

The Standout 7 - US and Iran sign off on a peace deal, Social Media ban for Teens announced, Andy Burnham wins convincingly in Makerfield

Jun 20, 2026 · 19m

Andy Burnham wins convincingly in Makerfield By-Election, US lifts blockade on Strait of Hormuz, Scotland prepare for more World Cup glory

Jun 19, 2026 · 7m

Donald Trump signs Memorandum of Agreement with Iran, Polls open for Makerfield By-Election, England beat Croatia in first World Cup game

Jun 18, 2026 · 7m

European Leaders push Trump for progress on Ukraine at G7, US President wants to put Iran war in “rearview mirror”, the Williams sisters return to Wimbledon

Jun 17, 2026 · 7m

UK teens face Social Media Ban, Details still not clear on US and Iran peace deal, World Cup shocks as Spain held to a draw by Cape Verde

Jun 16, 2026 · 7m

US and Iran finally reach agreement on peace deal, Royal Marines board Russian Shadow Fleet vessel in English Channel, tributes to artist David Hockney RIP

Jun 15, 2026 · 7m

The Standout 7 - Trouble in Belfast as far right stir violence, Starmer faces fresh crisis as Healey quits Defence role, Tributes to Buffy star Anthony Head, RIP

Jun 13, 2026 · 19m

Keir Starmer faces new crisis as John Healey quits over Defence Investment Plan, Trump floats peace deal signing this weekend, World Cup 2026 kicks off

Jun 12, 2026 · 7m

Police deploy water cannon on second night of Belfast disturbances, US and Iran trade strikes as US inflation spokes, England ready for World Cup glory

Jun 11, 2026 · 7m

Violent protests in Belfast after man charged over Knife attack, US launches “proportional response” against Iran, Emma Raducanu back to winning ways at Queens

Jun 10, 2026 · 7m

Iran and Israel agree to “hold their fire”, Government pushes Tech companies to apply explicit photo filter for teens, Scotland get ready for World Cup glory

Jun 9, 2026 · 7m

Iran and Israel trade strikes over Lebanon, Prime Minister expected to announce social media ban for teens, Antonelli makes history at Monaco

Jun 8, 2026 · 7m

The Sunday 7 - Get the download on this week’s Cancer breakthroughs, find out what is going on with Google’s Mosquitos and standby for a Hot Hot Summer

Jun 7, 2026 · 24m

The Standout 7 - Outrage over Henry Nowak murder, Zelensky challenges Putin to a face to face meeting, and Paul McCartney on his love for music

Jun 6, 2026 · 19m

Keir Starmer criticises Elon Musk over Nowak comments, Zelensky writes to Putin to propose direct peace talks, Maja Chwalinska makes history at Roland Garros

Jun 5, 2026 · 7m

Police Chief apologises over Henry Nowak death, Israel and Lebanon renew ceasefire, Sabalenka exits French Open after shock defeat

Jun 4, 2026 · 7m

Far right protests over death of Southampton student Henry Nowak, US and Iran again exchange strikes as peace talks stall, Ukrainian tennis stars make history

Jun 3, 2026 · 7m

Government releases massive tranche of Mandelson Files, Trump orders the “shooting to stop” in Lebanon as peace talks falter, Serena Williams plans return to Tennis

Jun 2, 2026 · 7m

US and Iran launch fresh strikes as Middle East peace deal stalls, Sturgeon in the spotlight over SNP scandal, Arsenal celebrate Premier League title

Jun 1, 2026 · 7m

The Sunday 7 - Get set for a Summer of Heatwaves, the Pope intervenes on AI and why everyone hates the Electric Ferrari

May 31, 2026 · 21m

The Standout 7 - Tony Blair intervenes in Labour leadership contest, Deadlock continues in the Strait of Hormuz, Crystal Palace win the Europa Conference League

May 30, 2026 · 18m

1 Million young people at risk of “shrinking future”, Trump circulates draft peace deal for Middle East to allies, Tennis stars wilt in the heat at Roland Garros

May 29, 2026 · 7m

US and Iran exchange strikes as peace talks continue, Tony Blair intervenes in Labour Leadership contest, Crystal Palace lift their first European trophy

May 28, 2026 · 7m