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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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daft Doris Politics & Government
Episodes
  • The Standout 7 - Scandals almost sink Starmer, Trump rolls back climate change regulations, tributes to 90’s icon James Van Der Beek RIP

    The Standout 7 - Scandals almost sink Starmer, Trump rolls back climate change regulations, tributes to 90’s icon James Van Der Beek RIP
    Feb 14 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/2020521572289638680 https://x.com/i/status/2020464846295175238 https://x.com/i/status/2020427144912838909 https://x.com/i/status/2020884720171536878 https://x.com/i/status/2020830765303435721 https://x.com/i/status/2020913028179329094 https://x.com/i/status/2020788573134377265 https://x.com/i/status/2021235147253731615 https://x.com/i/status/2021177164129845345 https://x.com/i/status/2021564191589470661 https://x.com/i/status/2021559182919712933 https://x.com/i/status/2021931541606388174 https://x.com/i/status/2021901658947485978https://x.com/i/status/2020889498293293223https://x.com/i/status/2021230047374262370https://x.com/i/status/2021238063628730623https://x.com/i/status/2021636134548516984 https://x.com/i/status/2021216222784655419https://x.com/i/status/2021611069836284088 https://x.com/i/status/2021914592524276128 https://x.com/i/status/2022023496813990116 https://x.com/i/status/2020462376378646764 https://x.com/i/status/2021636599868694766 https://x.com/i/status/2021445337437946035https://youtu.be/WwFe2Qt6rm4 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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    19 mins
  • UK economy’s growth was “subdued” in 2025 according to ONS, Trump rolls back major climate change regulation, Arsenal drop points at Brentford

    UK economy’s growth was “subdued” in 2025 according to ONS, Trump rolls back major climate change regulation, Arsenal drop points at Brentford
    Feb 13 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/2021916869930754261
    • https://x.com/i/status/2021870102103085148
    • https://x.com/i/status/2021931541606388174
    • https://x.com/i/status/2021901658947485978
    • https://x.com/i/status/2021914592524276128
    • https://x.com/i/status/2022023496813990116
    • https://x.com/i/status/2022074396840546485
    • https://x.com/i/status/2021954444196249660
    • https://youtu.be/pLeJ0CysmN8


    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.



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    7 mins
  • Fresh 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

    Fresh 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
    Feb 12 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/2021564191589470661
    • https://x.com/i/status/2021559182919712933
    • https://x.com/i/status/2021636599868694766
    • https://x.com/i/status/2021445337437946035
    • https://x.com/i/status/2021611069836284088
    • https://x.com/i/status/2021636134548516984
    • https://x.com/i/status/2021716271847383184
    • https://x.com/i/status/2021645835281301542
    • https://youtu.be/WwFe2Qt6rm4


    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.



    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    7 mins
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