Episodes

  • The Standout 7 - Twists and Turns as Labour faces Leadership Contest, Donald Trump heads to China, the big winners from the BAFTAs, and meet Dr Harrison Ford

    The Standout 7 - Twists and Turns as Labour faces Leadership Contest, Donald Trump heads to China, the big winners from the BAFTAs, and meet Dr Harrison Ford
    May 16 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 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 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/2053414081885806935https://x.com/i/status/2053442900214579712https://x.com/i/status/2053852636353311196https://x.com/i/status/2053807645186834484https://x.com/i/status/2053825145517609075https://x.com/i/status/2054135958728069423https://x.com/i/status/2054137396015337963https://x.com/i/status/2054552887527694444https://x.com/i/status/2054514049396723978https://x.com/i/status/2054573003367698860https://x.com/i/status/2054595100664091110https://x.com/i/status/2054788878255497723https://x.com/i/status/2054993990223634833https://x.com/i/status/2053419923657884069https://x.com/i/status/2053393566311784827https://x.com/i/status/2054911727356059718https://x.com/i/status/2053495068980326606https://x.com/i/status/2053865246658564317https://x.com/i/status/2054134486598607328https://x.com/i/status/2054238388228870576https://x.com/i/status/2054753465809744323https://youtu.be/FKD37BGs4E8https://x.com/i/status/2055099293984534972https://x.com/i/status/2053763475550126392https://x.com/i/status/2054615973177520599https://x.com/i/status/2054948601001107963https://x.com/i/status/2053435322961215702https://x.com/i/status/2054124031519916156https://x.com/i/status/2053563908288631214https://x.com/i/status/2053825668572655945https://x.com/i/status/2054058989885821035Contact 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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    23 mins
  • More twists and turns in Labour Leadership contest, Trump talks up trade deals after China visit, Spotlight on Nigel Farage over £5M donation

    More twists and turns in Labour Leadership contest, Trump talks up trade deals after China visit, Spotlight on Nigel Farage over £5M donation
    May 15 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/2054788878255497723
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054993990223634833
    • https://youtu.be/FKD37BGs4E8
    • https://x.com/i/status/2055099293984534972
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054911727356059718
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054948601001107963
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054952312351719687
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054791708450214096
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054636798668636505

    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
  • King Charles opens Parliament as Starmer clings on; Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing and Man City close the gap to Arsenal once again

    King Charles opens Parliament as Starmer clings on; Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing and Man City close the gap to Arsenal once again
    May 14 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/2054552887527694444
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054514049396723978
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054573003367698860
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054595100664091110
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054753465809744323
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054615973177520599
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054677705103229043
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054526533146992953
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054581777285456053

    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
  • Four Ministers resign as Starmer battles on, Trump heads to China as US inflation spikes and progress stalls in Middle East, Harrison Ford awarded honorary Doctorate

    Four Ministers resign as Starmer battles on, Trump heads to China as US inflation spikes and progress stalls in Middle East, Harrison Ford awarded honorary Doctorate
    May 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/2054135958728069423
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054137396015337963
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054109990688817528
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054134486598607328
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054238388228870576
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054124031519916156
    • https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054162703585869980
    • https://x.com/i/status/2054058989885821035
    • https://youtu.be/F5SpqQ8dNa8


    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
  • PM faces crucial Cabinet Meeting as Ministers split, Trump dismisses latest Iranian peace proposal, Spurs struggle at Leeds as relegation looms

    PM faces crucial Cabinet Meeting as Ministers split, Trump dismisses latest Iranian peace proposal, Spurs struggle at Leeds as relegation looms
    May 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/2053852636353311196
    • https://x.com/i/status/2053807645186834484
    • https://x.com/i/status/2053857527633424613
    • https://x.com/i/status/2053825145517609075
    • https://x.com/i/status/2053865246658564317
    • https://x.com/i/status/2053763475550126392
    • https://x.com/i/status/2053956204208996793
    • https://x.com/i/status/2053825668572655945
    • https://x.com/i/status/2053540872193528080


    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
  • Starmer faces growing pressure after Local election losses, Trump rejects latest Iranian peace proposal, Arsenal win at West Ham to close in on Premier League title

    Starmer faces growing pressure after Local election losses, Trump rejects latest Iranian peace proposal, Arsenal win at West Ham to close in on Premier League title
    May 11 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/2053414081885806935
    • https://x.com/i/status/2053442900214579712
    • https://x.com/i/status/2053419923657884069
    • https://x.com/i/status/2053393566311784827
    • https://x.com/i/status/2053435322961215702
    • https://x.com/i/status/2053495068980326606
    • https://x.com/i/status/2053547243056062574
    • https://x.com/i/status/2053563908288631214
    • https://youtu.be/k-358jALXlA


    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
  • The Sunday 7 - Celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday, What you need to know about Hantavirus, and the word from NASA on Alien Life

    The Sunday 7 - Celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday, What you need to know about Hantavirus, and the word from NASA on Alien Life
    May 10 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 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:


    • Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus - Director General - World Health Organisation
    • Doctor Maria Van Kerkhove - Head of Emerging Diseases at WHO
    • Dr Martin Kriz - Former Ship’s Doctor on MV Hondius
    • Professor Robin May - UK’s Health Security Agency
    • Will Guyatt - The Smart 7’s Tech Guru
    • Dr Aadel Chadhuri - Professor of Radiation Oncology at the Mayo Clinic
    • Duncan Burton - Chief Nursing Officer at NHS England
    • Sophia Smith Galer - Journalist and Author of “How to Kill a Language”
    • Benjamin Lee - Electrical and Systems Engineering Professor at the University of Pennsylvania
    • Jared Isaacman - NASA Administrator
    • Sir David Attenborough - Broadcaster, Natural Historian and Campaigner
    • Hans Zimmer - Award winning Composer
    • Sir Ian McKellen - Star of Stage and Screen
    • Katy Bell - Ulster Wildlife
    • Maureen Carville - Ulster Wildlife


    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.




    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    22 mins
  • The Standout 7 - Local Elections see Reform surge, Hantavirus outbreak sparks alarm, tributes to CNN founder Ted Turner RIP

    The Standout 7 - Local Elections see Reform surge, Hantavirus outbreak sparks alarm, tributes to CNN founder Ted Turner RIP
    May 9 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 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 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/2050851162631372819 https://x.com/i/status/2051644132821450963https://x.com/i/status/2051953561722908769https://x.com/i/status/2051655655400813043 https://x.com/i/status/2052052014666842403 https://x.com/i/status/2052418841666281606 https://x.com/i/status/2052269021563597255 https://x.com/i/status/2051293929803256152 https://x.com/i/status/2051284616263205204 https://x.com/i/status/2051682295275520116https://x.com/i/status/2051635826497298691 https://x.com/i/status/2051990792156176690 https://x.com/i/status/2051934574289063950 https://x.com/i/status/2052550075704803563 https://x.com/i/status/2050885677571596348 https://x.com/i/status/2050883936381706352 https://x.com/i/status/2051630837414650339 https://x.com/i/status/2051600830801891642 https://x.com/i/status/2052299898301624774 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cp3pww9g0p5o https://x.com/i/status/2052031870519419233 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