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The Smart 7

The Smart 7

Give us 7 minutes - and we'll give you the world.

Daft Doris

2,256 episodesEN

Show overview

The Smart 7 has been publishing since 2020, and across the 6 years since has built a catalogue of 2,256 episodes, alongside 30 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 370 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a near-daily cadence.

Episodes typically run under ten minutes — most land between 7 min and 9 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 223 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Daft Doris.

Episodes
2,256
Running
2020–2026 · 6y
Median length
7 min
Cadence
Near-daily

From the publisher

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".Part of the Daft Doris NetworkFind out more at www.thesmart7.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Burnham in Kyiv to host "Coalition of the Willing" meeting, Twelve arrested over police deaths, Chelsea hit the ground running for Alonso

Aug 25, 20267 min

“Wrong Way” Motorway trend claims 7 more lives, Trump starts Trade war with Canada, Premier League opening weekend sees plenty of shocks

Aug 24, 20267 min

The Standout 7 - Donald Trump struggles to make progress with Iran. Moscow threaten the UK over support for Ukraine and tributes to tragic TV star, Hayden Panettiere RIP

Aug 22, 202617 min

US looks to crank up economic pressure on Iran, PM staying out of Meghan and Harry's return to the UK, Max Verstappen commits to Red Bull

Aug 21, 20267 min

PM launches plan to end rough sleeping, Zelensky under pressure as rival calls for election, Arteta looking forward to new Premier League Season

Aug 20, 20267 min

New report raises questions over “Prevent” programme, Moscow threatens UK over Ukraine support, Andy Burnham is on the buses

Aug 19, 20267 min

Trump threatens allies as peace deal fizzles out, Reform plan Welfare Cuts if elected, Tributes to talented TV star Hayden Panettiere RIP

Aug 18, 20267 min

Calls for Public Inquiry after death of Cambridge Professor, Alarm over Wildfire Emergency Alert, Team GB wins more gold at Athletics Championships

Aug 17, 20267 min

The Standout 7 - Nigel Farage battles Count Binface in Clacton, Burnham under pressure over prisoner releases, and a Solar Eclipse delight the nation

Aug 15, 202617 min

Nigel Farage wins in Clacton despite Count Binface’s best efforts, Students celebrate A levels but equality gap widens, Cadillac F1 team sack boss after no points

Aug 14, 20267 min

PM battles crises over climate and prisons as nation watches Eclipse, Clacton By-Election gets underway, Team GB win more Athletics Gold

Aug 13, 20267 min

Burnham changes prisoner release plan again, Trump Turkey switch left reporters as decoys, and UK set for a spectacular Solar Eclipse

Aug 12, 20267 min

UK faces another heatwave as Amber Alert declared; Farage proposes sending foreign prisoners to El Salvador, Colombia hit by 7.4 Earthquake

Aug 11, 20267 min

No good news for Donald Trump in the Middle East, Hunter Biden says Joe’s cancer has spread, Premier League teams warm up for the new season

Aug 10, 20267 min

The Standout 7 - PM under pressure over prison releases, a plagiarism scandal at Cambridge, and tributes to a much loved comedian

Aug 8, 202621 min

Government to roll out new mental health strategy, Academics call for Inquiry into Cambridge leadership, and 97 year old pensioner sets Wing Walking record

Aug 7, 20267 min

Former Neo-Nazi withdraws as Tory candidate, Green party calls for urgent action on climate, Plea from Swimmer Archie Goodburn sparks response on Cancer research

Aug 6, 20267 min

Burnham tightens list for prison release plan, Trump anticipates new deal on Strait of Hormuz, Chelsea take a fresh approach under Alonso

Aug 5, 20267 min

Calls for stronger border controls after Spanish incident, Casualties as Ukrainian drone hits Russian beach, tributes to 80’s comedy star, Jimmy Cricket RIP

Aug 4, 20267 min

Bev Craig wins race to be Mayor of Greater Manchester, Trump once again cancels strikes on Iran, Commonwealth Games wrap up in Glasgow

Aug 3, 20267 min
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