Episodes

  • The Standout 7 - Australia mourns after Bondi terror attack, EU fail to unfreeze Russian assets for Ukraine, Tributes to a tragic Hollywood couple

    The Standout 7 - Australia mourns after Bondi terror attack, EU fail to unfreeze Russian assets for Ukraine, Tributes to a tragic Hollywood couple
    Dec 20 2025

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    21 mins
  • EU fails to reach deal on frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, Government launches strategy on Violence Against Women and Girls, Rory McIlroy named BBC SPOTY

    EU fails to reach deal on frozen Russian assets for Ukraine, Government launches strategy on Violence Against Women and Girls, Rory McIlroy named BBC SPOTY
    Dec 19 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 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 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/2001638709326942412
    • https://x.com/i/status/2001676371173740734
    • https://x.com/i/status/2001644012990796164
    • https://x.com/i/status/2001671197348524275
    • https://x.com/i/status/2001691109324402829
    • https://x.com/i/status/2001684999553106070
    • https://x.com/i/status/2001766177811632150
    • https://x.com/i/status/2001562441860161912
    • https://youtu.be/JSsGiEabHPY


    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
  • Inflation rate drops in November, Putin turns on European Leaders, and “Clock is ticking” for former Chelsea owner Abramovich

    Inflation rate drops in November, Putin turns on European Leaders, and “Clock is ticking” for former Chelsea owner Abramovich
    Dec 18 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 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 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/2001277003509407747
    • https://x.com/i/status/2001270236658442738
    • https://x.com/i/status/2001270772464013538
    • https://x.com/i/status/2001327307902898239
    • https://x.com/i/status/2001250651569861066
    • https://x.com/i/status/2001263581053309125
    • https://x.com/i/status/2001428745341575354
    • https://x.com/i/status/2001327817372422639
    • https://youtu.be/_FEOCxb6gC0


    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
  • Ukraine peace deal to be presented to Russia “in days”, Funerals underway for Bondi victims, Trump launches $10 billion dollar lawsuit against the BBC

    Ukraine peace deal to be presented to Russia “in days”, Funerals underway for Bondi victims, Trump launches $10 billion dollar lawsuit against the BBC
    Dec 17 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 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 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/2000897532571029561
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000898313579561365
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000956629227909274
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000864798032921012
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000847896527188320
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000950006119854093
    • https://x.com/i/status/2001055284836356190
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000793273204408478
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000959884376850831

    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
  • European leaders push for Ukraine peace deal, Australian shooters had ties to Islamic State, tributes to murdered Hollywood couple

    European leaders push for Ukraine peace deal, Australian shooters had ties to Islamic State, tributes to murdered Hollywood couple
    Dec 16 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 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 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/2000474997035286936
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000540033330057561
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000620990997405705
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000610693087703303
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000560224445641139
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000537141525274654
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000694623887311044
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000583019308974248
    • https://youtu.be/tkLhZILxJY8

    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
  • Bondi shooters were father and son, Ukrainian peace talks in Berlin and a win for Nottingham Forest

    Bondi shooters were father and son, Ukrainian peace talks in Berlin and a win for Nottingham Forest
    Dec 15 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 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 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/2000169708645941719
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000167268257247722
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000171909552500941
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000224031090348149
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000126799771021578
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000168360714117402
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000252563787034961
    • https://x.com/i/status/2000007635618185586
    • https://youtu.be/g8wLmj9SiKM

    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
  • The 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 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
    Dec 14 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 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 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:


    • Anthony Albanese - Australian Prime Minister
    • Julie Inman Grant - Australia’s ESafety Commissioner
    • Dr Rachel Murrihy - Clinical Psychologist and Director of the KIdman Centre at Sydney's University of Technology
    • Melanie Dawes - Chief Executive of Content Regulator Ofcom
    • Lisa Nandy - UK's Culture Secretary
    • Will Guyatt - The Smart 7’s Tech Guru
    • Reid Wiseman - NASA astronaut and member of Artemis crew
    • Dr David Burtt - Postdoctoral Fellow at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Centre
    • Dr Mike Thorpe - Assistant Research Scientist at the University of Maryland, and the Planetary Environments Lab Division at NASA
    • Douglas Gonzaga de Sousa - Co-ordinator of the Centre for Specialty Coffees of Espirito Santo
    • Edmond Rhys Jones - Co-lead at Boston Consulting Groups Centre for Climate and Sustainability Policy & Regulation
    • Bill Gates - Co-founder of Microsoft and high profile philanthropist
    • Alyssa Tapley - Took part in the gene therapy trial
    • Professor Waseem Qasim - Consultant in Paediatric Immunology, and Professor of Cell and Gene Therapy at UCL
    • Dr Robert Chiesa - Consultant in Bone Marrow Transplantation at Great Ormond Street Hospital
    • Dr Roberto Biaggi - Co-author of the study from California’s Loma Linda University.
    • Celso Aguilar - Superintendent of the Toro Toro Park in Bolivia


    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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    21 mins
  • The Standout 7 - Ukraine peace talks make no progress, Chancellor grilled over Budget leaks, and Lando Norris celebrates F1 Championship

    The Standout 7 - Ukraine peace talks make no progress, Chancellor grilled over Budget leaks, and Lando Norris celebrates F1 Championship
    Dec 13 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 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/1998005413858390167 https://x.com/i/status/1998024827806810611 https://x.com/i/status/1999080440783597737 https://x.com/i/status/1997587793644515627 https://x.com/i/status/1997644409945375053 https://x.com/i/status/1997952576118313469 https://x.com/i/status/1998705598485889041 https://x.com/i/status/1998732143338348931https://x.com/i/status/1998735004277334180 https://x.com/i/status/1999093411203154085 https://x.com/i/status/1997980106019545313 https://x.com/i/status/1998345597716152441https://x.com/i/status/1997628060699398210 https://x.com/i/status/1997636781114556809 https://x.com/i/status/1998733183567962255https://x.com/i/status/1999055123683627264 https://x.com/i/status/1997633625370542479https://x.com/i/status/1998007928163275093 https://x.com/i/status/1997681982260613157 https://x.com/i/status/1997902013024104483 https://x.com/i/status/199876627666004808Contact 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