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The Smart 7
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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The Smart 7New report raises questions over “Prevent” programme, Moscow threatens UK over Ukraine support, Andy Burnham is on the buses
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…
The Smart 7Trump threatens allies as peace deal fizzles out, Reform plan Welfare Cuts if elected, Tributes to talented TV star Hayden Panettiere RIP
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…
The Smart 7Calls for Public Inquiry after death of Cambridge Professor, Alarm over Wildfire Emergency Alert, Team GB wins more gold at Athletics Championships
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…
The Smart 7The Standout 7 - Nigel Farage battles Count Binface in Clacton, Burnham under pressure over prisoner releases, and a Solar Eclipse delight the nation
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 20 million downloads…
The Smart 7Nigel Farage wins in Clacton despite Count Binface’s best efforts, Students celebrate A levels but equality gap widens, Cadillac F1 team sack boss after no points
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…
The Smart 7PM battles crises over climate and prisons as nation watches Eclipse, Clacton By-Election gets underway, Team GB win more Athletics Gold
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…
The Smart 7Burnham changes prisoner release plan again, Trump Turkey switch left reporters as decoys, and UK set for a spectacular Solar Eclipse
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…
The Smart 7UK faces another heatwave as Amber Alert declared; Farage proposes sending foreign prisoners to El Salvador, Colombia hit by 7.4 Earthquake
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…
The Smart 7No good news for Donald Trump in the Middle East, Hunter Biden says Joe’s cancer has spread, Premier League teams warm up for the new season
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…
The Smart 7The Standout 7 - PM under pressure over prison releases, a plagiarism scandal at Cambridge, and tributes to a much loved comedian
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 20 million downloads…
The Smart 7Government to roll out new mental health strategy, Academics call for Inquiry into Cambridge leadership, and 97 year old pensioner sets Wing Walking record
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…
The Smart 7Former Neo-Nazi withdraws as Tory candidate, Green party calls for urgent action on climate, Plea from Swimmer Archie Goodburn sparks response on Cancer research
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…
The Smart 7Burnham tightens list for prison release plan, Trump anticipates new deal on Strait of Hormuz, Chelsea take a fresh approach under Alonso
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…
The Smart 7Calls for stronger border controls after Spanish incident, Casualties as Ukrainian drone hits Russian beach, tributes to 80’s comedy star, Jimmy Cricket RIP
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…
The Smart 7Bev Craig wins race to be Mayor of Greater Manchester, Trump once again cancels strikes on Iran, Commonwealth Games wrap up in Glasgow
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…
The Smart 7The Standout 7 - Andy Burnham continues his policy rollout, Wildfires spread across Europe, and tributes after tragic death of Irish musician, Glen Hansard RIP
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 20 million downloads…
The Smart 7Suffolk hit by wildfire as UK declares drought, Trump urges Burnham to open North Sea for drilling, Eddie Howe bows out at Newcastle
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…
The Smart 7Andy Burnham's new plan for Social Care, Dr Fauci “takes the 5th” at Senate hearing, and tributes to Oscar winning Irish star, Glen Hansard RIP
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…
The Smart 7Zelensky and Netanyahu meet with Trump ahead of Lindsey Graham funeral, Japan hit by powerful earthquake, France appoints Zinedine Zidane as national coach
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…
The Smart 7Labour sees polls improve as Burnham meets Zelensky, Wildfires rage across Spain and France, Tributes to comedian and Springwatch legend, Bill Oddie RIP
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…
The Smart 7US and Iran pause retaliatory strikes, France and Spain struggle to contain wildfires, Maclaren back to winning ways in Hungary
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…
The Smart 7The Standout 7 - Changing of the Guard at Downing Street, Escalation continues in the Middle East, and tributes to Liverpool and Newcastle legend, Kevin Keegan RIP
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 20 million downloads…
The Smart 7Burnham pauses prison releases for “urgent review”, Trump launches new round of global tariffs, Commonwealth Games get underway in Glasgow
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…
The Smart 7Trump escalates Iran rhetoric as US strikes continue, Burnham pledges to cap bus fares, and Chelsea break Transfer record for Morgan Rogers
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…
The Smart 7Andy Burnham focuses on cost of living at first Cabinet Meeting; Zelensky sacks top General, and Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to Kevin Keegan
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…
The Smart 7Starmer out, Burnham in, on a day of change in Downing Street, Man charged with Anne Widdecombe Murder, Tributes to Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan RIP
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…
The Smart 7Downing Street prepares for arrival of new PM, US personnel killed as Iran escalates strikes, Spain crowned World Cup Champions
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…
The Smart 7The Standout 7 - Shock over Anne Widdecombe murder, Keir Starmer bows out as PM, World Cup heartbreak, and tributes to Jurassic Park star, Sam Neill, RIP
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 20 million downloads…
The Smart 7Starmer in Kyiv for final meeting with Zelensky, Ofcom launches investigation into TikTok, Verstappen refuses to comment on Red Bull future
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…
The Smart 7Sir Keir Starmer bids farewell to the Commons; EU and Ukraine sign new Drone deal, World Cup Heartbreak for England against Argentina
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…
The Smart 7Hillsborough Law heads to the House of Lords; Covid Inquiry finds Boris Johnson Government wasted £10 billion on PPE, Spain secure World Cup Final spot
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…
The Smart 7Counter Terrorism police take over Widdecombe Investigation, Trump plans toll for Strait of Hormuz, Tributes to Jurassic Park star Sam Neill, RIP
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…
The Smart 7Police make arrest in Anne Widdecombe murder inquiry, Trump shocked by death of Senate ally, and Jannick Sinner retains his Wimbledon crown
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…
The Smart 7The Standout 7 - Farage faces Count Binface, Trump still wants Greenland, England prepare for Norway, and tributes to Bonnie Tyler RIP
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 20 million downloads…
The Smart 7Andy Burnham on the verge of becoming UK’s next PM, Netanyahu warns “war is not over” as US and Iran trade strikes, France book their World Cup Semi Final slot
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…
The Smart 7Farage gets set for a face-off with Count Binface, US and Iran resume strikes as ceasefire in jeopardy, Arthur Fery heads to a Wimbledon semi-final
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…
The Smart 7Nigel Farage political drama as resignation triggers By-Election, Donald Trump focused on Greenland at NATO summit, Djokovic heads to Wimbledon semi finals
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…
The Smart 7NATO summit gets underway in Turkey as Russia strikes Kyiv again, Sky owner Comcast swoops to buy ITV, the USA exit World Cup after loss to Belgium
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…
The Smart 7Nigel Farage fails to declare more gifts from crypto donors, England head to the World Cup Quarter Finals, and Prince William chats Football with Mister Swift
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…
The Smart 7The Standout 7 - Andy Burnham lays out his plans, England prepare for a World Cup Mexican Standoff, tributes to Sitcom Queen, Dame Penelope Keith RIP
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 20 million downloads…
The Smart 7Starmer makes formal apology over Forced Adoption, Russia launches brutal strikes on Ukraine, Silverstone prepares for the British Grand Prix
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…
The Smart 7Captain Harry Kane saves England’s World Cup, Hopes fade for survivors one week after Venezuela quakes, President Zelensky in Ireland to mark EU Presidency
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…
The Smart 7UK Defence Investment Plan finally unveiled, Maternity Care Report reveals issues of racism and discrimination, Serena Williams crashes out of Wimbledon
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…
The Smart 7Andy Burnham lays out his plan to decentralise power from Westminster, Government reaches deal with Resident Doctors, World Cup shocks as Germany and Holland exit
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…
The Smart 7Labour reject calls for General Election, Time running out in battle to find Venezuelan survivors, Ben Stokes quits international cricket and George Russell wins in Austria
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…
The Smart 7The Standout 7 - Keir Starmer resigns, Europe swelters under a “Heat Dome”, tributes to Music Mogul Clive Davis RIP
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 20 million downloads…
The Smart 7Venezuela struggles as Earthquake death toll rises, Andy Burnham continues to build Labour support, F1 heads to Austria under “heat hazard” warning
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…
The Smart 7Venezuela rocked by two devastating Earthquakes, Nottingham Maternity Inquiry published, Scotland’s World Cup hopes hang by a thread
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…
The Smart 7UK struggles under record breaking heatwave, Starmer and Burnham hold “frosty” meeting, Thomas Tuchel tells England fans “don’t worry” after Ghana draw
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…
The Smart 7Starmer steps down as Burnham arrives, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty on abuse charges, tributes to music industry mogul Clive Davis RIP
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…
The Smart 7Prime 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
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…
The Smart 7The Standout 7 - US and Iran sign off on a peace deal, Social Media ban for Teens announced, Andy Burnham wins convincingly in Makerfield
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 20 million downloads…
The Smart 7Andy Burnham wins convincingly in Makerfield By-Election, US lifts blockade on Strait of Hormuz, Scotland prepare for more World Cup glory
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…
The Smart 7Donald Trump signs Memorandum of Agreement with Iran, Polls open for Makerfield By-Election, England beat Croatia in first World Cup game
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…
The Smart 7European 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
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…
The Smart 7UK 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
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…
The Smart 7US and Iran finally reach agreement on peace deal, Royal Marines board Russian Shadow Fleet vessel in English Channel, tributes to artist David Hockney RIP
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…
The Smart 7The 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
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 20 million downloads…
The Smart 7Keir Starmer faces new crisis as John Healey quits over Defence Investment Plan, Trump floats peace deal signing this weekend, World Cup 2026 kicks off
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…
The Smart 7Police deploy water cannon on second night of Belfast disturbances, US and Iran trade strikes as US inflation spokes, England ready for World Cup glory
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…