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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 7The Standout 7 - Mandelson scandal engulfs Starmer, Ukraine peace talks end in stalemate, Bad Bunny speaks out at The Grammys
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 7Badenoch calls for Vote of No Confidence in PM Starmer, Ukraine peace talks end in stalemate, 6 Nations Rugby kicks off in Paris
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 MPs ramp up pressure on Starmer over Mandelson appointment, Zelensky says peace talks “productive”, Man City to meet Arsenal in Carabao Cup Final
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The Smart 7Met Police open inquiry into Mandelson emails to Epstein, Trump embarrassed as Putin blasts Ukraine, Arsenal head to the Carabao Cup 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 7Tories 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
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 resigns Labour membership after latest Epstein files revelations, Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar win at the Grammys and Manchester United continue to win.
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 links Menopause and Dementia, why Whoop caused a stir at the Australian Open, and we check in on the Doomsday Clock
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 heads to China, Kemi Badenoch scolds Reform quitters, and BAFTA award nominations announced
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 7Starmer secures new deals in China, Labour reject WASPI Women claims for compensation, Nottingham Forest secure Europa League playoff 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 7Starmer and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing, Trump ramps up rhetoric over Iran, Arsenal top the 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 7Keir 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
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 welcome former Home Secretary Suella Braverman to their ranks, Donald Trump shifts course on Minnesota ICE campaign, Australian Open struggles in 40 degree heat
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 7Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham blocked from Commons Run, Another ICE shooting sparks protests in US, Man United beat Arsenal at the Emirates
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 Tech view from Davos, Why Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary is fighting with Elon Musk, and the Spaceship that eats itself
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 - Trump causes chaos over Greenland, Tories and Reform tussle over Jenrick, “Sinners” sweeps the board for Oscar nominations
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 launches International Board of Peace, Ukraine, Russia and US set for trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, Aston Villa secure top spot 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 7Confusion in Davos as Donald Trump backs down on Greenland Tariffs, Labour promises new Rooftop Revolution, wins all around for Premier League teams in 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 7Trump faces stormy weather in Davos as Carney and Macron speak out, Labour promises new approach to Water, Spurs win again in the 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 7Trump’s Greenland obsession sparked by Nobel prize rejection, Ukraine struggles as Russia continues to target power grid, Djokovic makes history at Australian Open
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 7Keir Starmer to address the nation as Greenland crisis deepens, US Speaker says Trump is “no King”, Senegal win African Cup of Nations
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 - What’s next for Grok as Ofcom investigates? NASA prepares for Artemis 2 Moon Mission, Will Guyatt dives into the Google and Apple AI deal
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 backs down after crackdown on protests, Trump’s obsession with Greenland continues, The Golden Globes light up Hollywood
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 7Tory Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick gets the sack, European troops head to Greenland, Donald Trump accepts a secondhand Nobel Peace Prize
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 U-Turn over Digital work IDs, Trump "can't rely" on Denmark as Greenland row rolls on, Arsenal get the advantage in Carabao Cup semi
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 7New reporting reveals brutality of Iranian crackdown, Lib Dems lay out agenda for 2026, Newcastle struggle in Carabao Cup semi final first leg
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 7Tories seek teen social media ban as Ofcom investigates Grok, Iran pushes back on US threats, Liverpool avoid FA Cup shock
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 action in Iran, Adolescence wins big at the Golden Globes and Man United dreams of silverware are over
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 biggest Innovations from CES, Las Vegas, why your Nasal Spray could be addictive, RFK Jr inverts America’s Food Pyramid
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 - Trump strikes Venezuela, UK and French troops could provide security for Ukraine, Adolescence cleans up at the Critics’ Choice 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 7Labour plan fresh Budget U-Turn, Minneapolis protests continue after ICE agent shooting, Liverpool hold Arsenal at the Emirates
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 Special Forces and Royal Navy seize Venezuelan Tanker, ICE shooting in Minneapolis sparks protests, Man City and Man United both drop 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 7UK and France agree to troops in Ukraine post ceasefire, US says Greenland remains a “national security priority”, Nottingham Forest grab a win 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 7Maduro appears in New York Court, European allies warn US on Greenland, Man United sack Reuben Amorim
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 in Venezuela, Mamdani takes office in New York and the Critics Choice 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 biggest Science and Tech stories from July to December 2025
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 Ones we lost in 2025 July to December
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 Ones we lost in 2025 January to July
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 - 2025's biggest Sporting Moments
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 - The Biggest Stories from November and December 2025
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 Biggest Stories from September and October 2025
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 Biggest Stories from July and August 2025
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 biggest Science and Tech stories from January to June 2025
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 Biggest Stories from May and June 2025
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 - The Biggest Stories from March and April 2025
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 Biggest Stories from January and February 2025
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 Government makes an unexpected Christmas U Turn for Farmers, Epstein revelations hint at Royal connection, Arsenal head to Carabao Cup 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 7Government looks to delay local elections again, Donald Trump continues his Greenland obsession, Tributes to Chris Rea 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 7More Epstein files released, US Coast Guard pursue another vessel in international waters and England have already lost the Ashes.
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 - Meet NASA’s new boss, why you might be heading to the 3D printer for a snack, and Will Guyatt’s Christmas recommendations
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 - Australia mourns after Bondi terror attack, EU fail to unfreeze Russian assets for Ukraine, Tributes to a tragic Hollywood couple
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The Smart 7EU fails to reach deal on frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, Government launches strategy on Violence Against Women and Girls, Rory McIlroy named BBC SPOTY
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 7Inflation rate drops in November, Putin turns on European Leaders, and “Clock is ticking” for former Chelsea owner Abramovich
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 peace deal to be presented to Russia “in days”, Funerals underway for Bondi victims, Trump launches $10 billion dollar lawsuit against the BBC
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 for Ukraine peace deal, Australian shooters had ties to Islamic State, tributes to murdered Hollywood couple
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 7Bondi shooters were father and son, Ukrainian peace talks in Berlin and a win for Nottingham Forest
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 - Australia’s Social Media Ban for Teens takes effect, Disney goes all in on Open AI, and great news for blood cancer patients
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 - Ukraine peace talks make no progress, Chancellor grilled over Budget leaks, and Lando Norris celebrates F1 Championship
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 7Flu Epidemic puts Resident Doctors under pressure over Strike, Trump runs out of patience over Ukraine, BBC Sportsperson of the Year nominees announced
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 grilled over Budget leaks, US seizes Venezuelan Oil Tanker, Wins for Man City and Arsenal in the 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 7Former Children’s Commissioner to Chair Grooming Inquiry, UK facing a “Tidal Wave” of Flu, Liverpool get crucial win in Milan
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…