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The Smart 7

The Smart 7

By: Daft Doris
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The Smart 7 is a daily news podcast that tells you everything you need to know for the day in less than 7 minutes.


Everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and science. Think of it as your news espresso.


A fresh one is uploaded every day at 7am.


It's news... but not "The News".


From Ireland? Try our Irish Edition.


  • Part of the Daft Doris Network
  • Find out more at www.thesmart7.com

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Daft Doris
Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Tories call for inquiry into Mandelson as Met Police review misconduct claims, Ukraine peace talks set to resume on Wednesday, FIFA boss apologises to British fans
    Feb 3 2026

    The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…


    With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards


    If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...


    Today's episode includes the following:


    • https://x.com/i/status/2018374156979503485
    • https://x.com/i/status/2018246118492995966
    • https://x.com/i/status/2018362553634611333
    • https://x.com/i/status/2018355382461104407
    • https://x.com/i/status/2018327261846348061
    • https://x.com/i/status/2018342008675324098
    • https://x.com/i/status/2018349465300509169
    • https://x.com/i/status/2017859823350513928
    • https://youtu.be/e9HXmMnUEdE


    Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk


    Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris.



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    7 mins
  • Mandelson resigns Labour membership after latest Epstein files revelations, Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar win at the Grammys and Manchester United continue to win.
    Feb 2 2026

    The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO, that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…

    With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards

    If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...

    Today's episode includes the following:

    • https://x.com/i/status/2017964038592815153
    • https://x.com/i/status/2017955674483806602
    • https://x.com/i/status/2017934707137143061
    • https://x.com/i/status/2017911599353254025
    • https://x.com/i/status/2017845612293570706
    • https://x.com/i/status/2017907328561906027
    • https://x.com/i/status/2017970483195785299
    • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqKgRKXt2Wk
    • https://x.com/i/status/2017519772716699798


    Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk

    Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris.



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    8 mins
  • The Sunday 7 - New study links Menopause and Dementia, why Whoop caused a stir at the Australian Open, and we check in on the Doomsday Clock
    Feb 1 2026

    The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast, in association with METRO that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week...


    With over 20 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and the Sunday 7 won a Gold Award as “Best Conversation Starter” in the International Signal Podcast Awards


    If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...


    Today's episode includes the following guests:


    • Professor Barbara Sahakian - Cambridge University, Senior Author of Menopause study
    • Dr Sarah McKay - Neuroscientist and Science Communicator, she also runs Australia’s Neuroscience Academy,
    • Will Guyatt - The Smart 7’s Tech Guru
    • Constantinos Charalambous - Engineer, Imperial College London
    • Liz Kendall MP - UK’s Technology Secretary
    • Alexandra Bell - Policy expert, and the CEO of the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists
    • Professor Steve Fetter - Professor of Public Policy, and a former Dean of the University of Maryland
    • Britney Schmidt - Polar Scientist
    • Doctor Peter Davis - Physical Oceanographer at the British Antarctic Survey
    • Dan Fagin - Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who teaches science journalism at New York University


    Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk


    Presented by Ciara Revins, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris.




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    19 mins
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