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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 7Fragile Iran ceasefire under pressure over Israeli Lebanon strikes, Trump threatens to pull US out of NATO, Liverpool struggle in Paris Champions League Quarter 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 7Middle East steps back from the brink as Trump announces ceasefire with Iran, Wireless festival cancelled over Kanye, Arsenal get narrow win in Lisbon
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 threats as deadline approaches, Artemis II makes history in lunar fly by, Resident Doctors head to the picket lines
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 Sunday 7 - Artemis II heads to the Moon, Apple’s new phone might have a “nose”, and the AI Doctor will see you now…
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 - Middle East chaos continues as Trump offers no clarity, Ed Davey wants Kanye West banned from the UK, and NASA’s Artemis II blasts off
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 7Trump fires US Attorney General Pam Bondi, Sir Ed Davey calls for visa ban for Kanye West, Port Vale prepare for FA Cup Quarter Final showdown with Chelsea
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 end in sight to war in Middle East after Trump speech, NASA launches historic Moon mission, Arsenal Women head to Champions League 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 7American allies told to “Get your own Oil” as Trump struggles with Iran war, PM wades into Doctor Strike pay row, England lose to Japan at Wembley
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 7Oil prices rise again as Middle East chaos continues, Labour launch Local Election campaign, Arnold Schwarzenegger heads back to Uni
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 7Middle East crisis sparks petrol pump panic, Thousands gather in London for protests against Far Right, Kimi Antonelli wins Japanese 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 7The Sunday 7 - NASA unveils plans for Lunar Base, Meta and YouTube face questions after LA Jury verdict, Antimatter goes for a drive in Geneva!
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 - Middle East crisis continues as Trump flip flops, Meta and YouTube under pressure after LA Jury verdict, tributes for Chuck Norris, and Mel Schilling 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 7Trump backs down on Iran deadline, Resident Doctors set to strike after Easter, World Cup heartbreak for Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
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 7Iran pushes back on US peace talks claim, LA Jury finds Meta and YouTube made addictive products, World Cup Final Qualifiers get underway
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 7Mixed messages on Middle East as Chancellor prepares Energy supports, new rules to cap Vet costs, Arsenal Women take the lead in Champions League Quarter 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 7Trump backs down from Tehran threat after talks claim, Police investigate anti semitic arson attack in London, big names fall in Miami Open tennis
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 7Tehran and Trump exchange ultimatums as war continues, SNL UK Starmer sketch goes viral, Man City collect another Carabao Cup
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 Sunday 7 - Investigating the UK Meningitis Outbreak, is Meta saying goodbye to the Metaverse? And we discover Whale Sounds from the 1950s
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 - Middle East chaos continues, Meningitis outbreak in Kent sparks alarm, and the big winners from this year’s Academy Awards
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…
The Smart 7Third Volume of Covid Inquiry Report published, Bank of England keeps rates on hold as Middle East Crisis continues, Big night for British Clubs in Europa League
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 7Government issues Health Alert over Meningitis, Israel and Iran escalate energy attacks, Liverpool through to Champions League Quarter 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 7Top Trump Security Official quits over Iran War, Zelensky warns of drone threat to London, Arsenal go through to Champions League Quarter 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 7Trump sulks as allies refuse to send ships to Strait of Hormuz, UK on alert over Kent Meningitis outbreak, Miami Open Tennis set to get underway
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 says he’ll “feel in his bones” when war is over, Jessie Buckley wins Oscar for Hamnet, and a big weekend in sport
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 Sunday 7 - Celebrating 50 years of Apple, Helping Women breakthrough into Tech, and how Hedgehogs hear…
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 - Iran appoints a new Supreme Leader, Starmer apologises to Epstein victims, Hollywood prepares for Oscar Fever
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…
The Smart 7Iran’s new Supreme Leader issues defiant statement, Starmer apologises to Epstein victims, Aston Villa secure away win in Europa League
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 7Mandelson files put spotlight on Starmer, Preliminary investigation says US Military at fault for Iran School Strike, Chaos in Champions League for UK clubs
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 sends mixed messages as airstrikes continue, Lammy pushes ahead with Jury Trial Reform, Spurs suffer shambles in Champions League last 16
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 zig-zags over next steps in Iran War, Chancellor warns that Middle East crisis could affect UK economy, West Ham head to FA Cup Quarter 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 7Mojtaba Khamenei named as supreme leader in Iran as Oil Prices soar and global markets plummet and Chelsea breaks Wrexham hearts
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 Sunday 7 - Inside the world of Formula 1 Tech, the alarming rise of Military AI, and why you never know who is watching your Meta glasses
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 - The US and Israel go to war with Iran, new rules for asylum seekers in the UK and Ukraine get their hands on Russia’s plans
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…
The Smart 7Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Israel bombs Beirut and Spurs now one point away from relegation battle
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 Israel continue strikes on Iran, Fresh scandal over alleged Chinese espionage, Arsenal widen the gap at the top of the table
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 7Chancellor Rachel Reeves says Government’s Economic Plan is working, Trump slams European allies over lack of Iran support, Wolves surprise Liverpool
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 insists war is on track as casualties mount, Home Secretary moves to reform Asylum system, Lionesses to get their World Cup campaign underway
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 Israel launch strikes on Iran sparking chaos in the Middle East, Green party celebrate by-election victory, and the winners from the BRITS and the Actor Awards
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 Sunday 7 - The perils of "Brain Rot", a remarkable Womb Transplant and how Horses whinny...
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…
The Smart 7The Standout 7 - More drama as the Epstein scandal unfolds, Ukraine mark 4 years since Russia’s invasion and The Green Party celebrate an historic by-election victory
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…
The Smart 7Green MP wins Gorton & Denton by election, Hillary Clinton testifies on Epstein and F1 gets a new team
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 7Political tensions rise ahead of crunch By-Election, US and Iran set to resume Geneva peace talks, Last 16 of Champions League finalised
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 7Ukraine marks 4 years of Russia’s War, Donald Trump clings to Tariffs at the State of the Union address, Newcastle through to last 16 of Champions League
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 7Lord Mandelson arrested and questioned by Police, Ukraine set to mark 4 years of Russia’s war, Man United win at Everton to stay 4th
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 reacts to supreme court tariff ruling, Team GB win big at the Olympics and home grown winners at the BAFTAs.
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 Sunday 7 - Mixed messages on the future for AI, Big Tech in Los Angeles court, and we go behind the scenes of the Winter Olympics
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 - U-Turn on Local Elections, Former Prince Andrew arrested and questioned, Tributes to Robert Duvall and Jesse Jackson 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 19 million downloads…
The Smart 7Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested and questioned by Police, Calls for urgent action over UK couple jailed in Iran, Nottingham Forest win in Istanbul
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 Inflation drops as worries about the economy remain, Ukraine accuses Russia of "dragging out” peace talks, Arsenal drop points, and Newcastle win in Azerbaijan
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 7Reform appoint “Shadow Cabinet” after Local Election legal victory, Switzerland hosts Ukraine and Iranian peace talks, Tributes to Jesse Jackson 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 7Government moves to improve protections for teens online, Ukraine and Russia meet in Switzerland, Tributes to Hollywood legend, Robert Duvall 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 7Government to appeal Palestine Action Ruling, Barack believes in Aliens and Arsenal make it look easy
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 Sunday 7 - New Study highlights how Kids use AI, we meet some Space Ants, and dive into the science of Coffee vs Dementia
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 - Scandals almost sink Starmer, Trump rolls back climate change regulations, tributes to 90’s icon James Van Der Beek 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 19 million downloads…
The Smart 7UK economy’s growth was “subdued” in 2025 according to ONS, Trump rolls back major climate change regulation, Arsenal drop points at Brentford
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 7Fresh scandal over Labour peerage piles pressure on PM, Canada shocked by brutal school shooting, tributes to 90's TV icon James Van Der Beek 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 Congress reveals more details on Epstein Files, Russia clamps down on social media, Man United stumble at West Ham
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 vows to fight on as Downing Street clearout continues, Ghislaine Maxwell appears before Congress, Great Britain hunts for gold at the Winter Olympics
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 under pressure to resign, Japan gets a new Prime Minister and Seattle Seahawks win the Superbowl.
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 Sunday 7 - Spain moves towards Social Media ban for Teens, Elon Musk has a tough week, and we meet a “Soft” Robot
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…