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

    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.

    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

    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
  • The Standout 7 - Keir Starmer heads to China, Kemi Badenoch scolds Reform quitters, and BAFTA award nominations announced

    The Standout 7 - Keir Starmer heads to China, Kemi Badenoch scolds Reform quitters, and BAFTA award nominations announced
    Jan 31 2026
    The Smart 7 is an award winning daily podcast that gives you everything you need to know in 7 minutes, at 7am, 7 days a week…With over 19 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 awardsIf 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/2016078212355268838 https://x.com/i/status/2016060162079895917https://x.com/i/status/2016731269841686627https://x.com/i/status/2016858803669553513 https://x.com/i/status/2016806020983533626 https://x.com/i/status/2015438312375226668 https://x.com/i/status/2015420462994452747https://x.com/i/status/2015757303429955945 https://x.com/i/status/2015739941116928418https://x.com/i/status/2015375058705801508https://x.com/i/status/2015726679117767097 https://x.com/i/status/2016488646107418727 https://x.com/i/status/2016506349543165960 https://x.com/i/status/2015762914548863071https://x.com/i/status/2015774325702332819 https://x.com/i/status/2016460256751051262 https://x.com/i/status/2015435969273401779 https://x.com/i/status/2015373253536059509 https://x.com/i/status/2016131201728172101 https://x.com/i/status/2016069164360933685 https://x.com/i/status/2016886270899699724 https://x.com/i/status/2015429550184989079https://x.com/i/status/2015720114700624344 https://x.com/i/status/2016548202133016944 https://x.com/i/status/2016704557120966801 https://x.com/i/status/2016846980341772314 https://x.com/i/status/2016894947375407464 https://x.com/i/status/2016163791390560673 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.comVoiced by Ciara Revins, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    20 mins
  • Starmer secures new deals in China, Labour reject WASPI Women claims for compensation, Nottingham Forest secure Europa League playoff spot

    Starmer secures new deals in China, Labour reject WASPI Women claims for compensation, Nottingham Forest secure Europa League playoff spot
    Jan 30 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/2016858803669553513
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016806020983533626
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016846980341772314
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016894947375407464
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016704557120966801
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016886270899699724
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016999609071976576
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016817875567206709
    • https://youtu.be/W1kd8RJp-9U


    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
  • Starmer and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing, Trump ramps up rhetoric over Iran, Arsenal top the Champions League

    Starmer and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing, Trump ramps up rhetoric over Iran, Arsenal top the Champions League
    Jan 29 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/2016731269841686627
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016488646107418727
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016506349543165960
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016460256751051262
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016548202133016944
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016639973999444438
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016327144977400237
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016518748140614137


    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
  • Keir Starmer heads to China with trade delegation, new study reveals close to 2 million casualties in Ukraine war, Australian Open semi final line up almost complete

    Keir Starmer heads to China with trade delegation, new study reveals close to 2 million casualties in Ukraine war, Australian Open semi final line up almost complete
    Jan 28 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/2016078212355268838
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016060162079895917
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016131201728172101
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016069164360933685
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016152163261546877
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016118446585483554
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016151837741883882
    • https://x.com/i/status/2016163791390560673
    • https://x.com/i/status/2015832104265736273

    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
  • Reform welcome former Home Secretary Suella Braverman to their ranks, Donald Trump shifts course on Minnesota ICE campaign, Australian Open struggles in 40 degree heat

    Reform welcome former Home Secretary Suella Braverman to their ranks, Donald Trump shifts course on Minnesota ICE campaign, Australian Open struggles in 40 degree heat
    Jan 27 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/2015762914548863071
    • https://x.com/i/status/2015774325702332819
    • https://x.com/i/status/2015757303429955945
    • https://x.com/i/status/2015739941116928418
    • https://x.com/i/status/2015726679117767097
    • https://x.com/i/status/2015720114700624344
    • https://x.com/i/status/2015917013902688658
    • https://x.com/i/status/2015326254061216062
    • https://youtu.be/tZ0JbnbWpQ8


    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