The Smart 7Â 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 w...
Trump fires US Attorney General Pam Bondi, Sir Ed Davey calls for visa ban for Kanye West, Port Vale prepare for FA Cup Quarter Final showdown with Chelsea
7 mins; April 03, 2026
No end in sight to war in Middle East after Trump speech, NASA launches historic Moon mission, Arsenal Women head to Champions League Semi Finals
7 mins; April 02, 2026
American allies told to “Get your own Oil” as Trump struggles with Iran war, PM wades into Doctor Strike pay row, England lose to Japan at Wembley
7 mins; April 01, 2026
Oil prices rise again as Middle East chaos continues, Labour launch Local Election campaign, Arnold Schwarzenegger heads back to Uni
7 mins; March 31, 2026
Middle East crisis sparks petrol pump panic, Thousands gather in London for protests against Far Right, Kimi Antonelli wins Japanese Grand Prix
7 mins; March 30, 2026
The Sunday 7 - NASA unveils plans for Lunar Base, Meta and YouTube face questions after LA Jury verdict, Antimatter goes for a drive in Geneva!
21 mins; March 29, 2026
The Standout 7 - Middle East crisis continues as Trump flip flops, Meta and YouTube under pressure after LA Jury verdict, tributes for Chuck Norris, and Mel Schilling RIP
20 mins; March 28, 2026
Trump backs down on Iran deadline, Resident Doctors set to strike after Easter, World Cup heartbreak for Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland
7 mins; March 27, 2026
Iran pushes back on US peace talks claim, LA Jury finds Meta and YouTube made addictive products, World Cup Final Qualifiers get underway
7 mins; March 26, 2026
Mixed messages on Middle East as Chancellor prepares Energy supports, new rules to cap Vet costs, Arsenal Women take the lead in Champions League Quarter Final
7 mins; March 25, 2026
Trump backs down from Tehran threat after talks claim, Police investigate anti semitic arson attack in London, big names fall in Miami Open tennis
7 mins; March 24, 2026
Tehran and Trump exchange ultimatums as war continues, SNL UK Starmer sketch goes viral, Man City collect another Carabao Cup
7 mins; March 23, 2026
The Sunday 7 - Investigating the UK Meningitis Outbreak, is Meta saying goodbye to the Metaverse? And we discover Whale Sounds from the 1950s
20 mins; March 22, 2026
The Standout 7 - Middle East chaos continues, Meningitis outbreak in Kent sparks alarm, and the big winners from this year’s Academy Awards
21 mins; March 21, 2026
Third Volume of Covid Inquiry Report published, Bank of England keeps rates on hold as Middle East Crisis continues, Big night for British Clubs in Europa League
7 mins; March 20, 2026
Government issues Health Alert over Meningitis, Israel and Iran escalate energy attacks, Liverpool through to Champions League Quarter Final
7 mins; March 19, 2026
Top Trump Security Official quits over Iran War, Zelensky warns of drone threat to London, Arsenal go through to Champions League Quarter Finals
7 mins; March 18, 2026
Trump sulks as allies refuse to send ships to Strait of Hormuz, UK on alert over Kent Meningitis outbreak, Miami Open Tennis set to get underway
7 mins; March 17, 2026
Trump says he’ll “feel in his bones” when war is over, Jessie Buckley wins Oscar for Hamnet, and a big weekend in sport
7 mins; March 16, 2026
The Sunday 7 - Celebrating 50 years of Apple, Helping Women breakthrough into Tech, and how Hedgehogs hear…
21 mins; March 15, 2026
The Standout 7 - Iran appoints a new Supreme Leader, Starmer apologises to Epstein victims, Hollywood prepares for Oscar Fever
20 mins; March 14, 2026
Iran’s new Supreme Leader issues defiant statement, Starmer apologises to Epstein victims, Aston Villa secure away win in Europa League
7 mins; March 13, 2026
Mandelson files put spotlight on Starmer, Preliminary investigation says US Military at fault for Iran School Strike, Chaos in Champions League for UK clubs
7 mins; March 12, 2026
US sends mixed messages as airstrikes continue, Lammy pushes ahead with Jury Trial Reform, Spurs suffer shambles in Champions League last 16
7 mins; March 11, 2026
Trump zig-zags over next steps in Iran War, Chancellor warns that Middle East crisis could affect UK economy, West Ham head to FA Cup Quarter Finals
7 mins; March 10, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei named as supreme leader in Iran as Oil Prices soar and global markets plummet and Chelsea breaks Wrexham hearts
7 mins; March 09, 2026
The Sunday 7 - Inside the world of Formula 1 Tech, the alarming rise of Military AI, and why you never know who is watching your Meta glasses
22 mins; March 08, 2026
The Standout 7 - The US and Israel go to war with Iran, new rules for asylum seekers in the UK and Ukraine get their hands on Russia’s plans
18 mins; March 07, 2026
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Israel bombs Beirut and Spurs now one point away from relegation battle
7 mins; March 06, 2026
US and Israel continue strikes on Iran, Fresh scandal over alleged Chinese espionage, Arsenal widen the gap at the top of the table
7 mins; March 05, 2026
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says Government’s Economic Plan is working, Trump slams European allies over lack of Iran support, Wolves surprise Liverpool
7 mins; March 04, 2026
Trump insists war is on track as casualties mount, Home Secretary moves to reform Asylum system, Lionesses to get their World Cup campaign underway
7 mins; March 03, 2026
US and Israel launch strikes on Iran sparking chaos in the Middle East, Green party celebrate by-election victory, and the winners from the BRITS and the Actor Awards
7 mins; March 02, 2026
The Sunday 7 - The perils of "Brain Rot", a remarkable Womb Transplant and how Horses whinny...
21 mins; March 01, 2026
The Standout 7 - More drama as the Epstein scandal unfolds, Ukraine mark 4 years since Russia’s invasion and The Green Party celebrate an historic by-election victory
18 mins; February 28, 2026
Green MP wins Gorton & Denton by election, Hillary Clinton testifies on Epstein and F1 gets a new team
7 mins; February 27, 2026
Political tensions rise ahead of crunch By-Election, US and Iran set to resume Geneva peace talks, Last 16 of Champions League finalised
7 mins; February 26, 2026
Ukraine marks 4 years of Russia’s War, Donald Trump clings to Tariffs at the State of the Union address, Newcastle through to last 16 of Champions League
7 mins; February 25, 2026
Lord Mandelson arrested and questioned by Police, Ukraine set to mark 4 years of Russia’s war, Man United win at Everton to stay 4th
7 mins; February 24, 2026
Trump reacts to supreme court tariff ruling, Team GB win big at the Olympics and home grown winners at the BAFTAs.
7 mins; February 23, 2026
The Sunday 7 - Mixed messages on the future for AI, Big Tech in Los Angeles court, and we go behind the scenes of the Winter Olympics
22 mins; February 21, 2026
The Standout 7 - U-Turn on Local Elections, Former Prince Andrew arrested and questioned, Tributes to Robert Duvall and Jesse Jackson RIP
18 mins; February 21, 2026
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested and questioned by Police, Calls for urgent action over UK couple jailed in Iran, Nottingham Forest win in Istanbul
7 mins; February 19, 2026
UK Inflation drops as worries about the economy remain, Ukraine accuses Russia of "dragging out” peace talks, Arsenal drop points, and Newcastle win in Azerbaijan
7 mins; February 19, 2026
Reform appoint “Shadow Cabinet” after Local Election legal victory, Switzerland hosts Ukraine and Iranian peace talks, Tributes to Jesse Jackson RIP
7 mins; February 18, 2026
Government moves to improve protections for teens online, Ukraine and Russia meet in Switzerland, Tributes to Hollywood legend, Robert Duvall RIP
7 mins; February 17, 2026
Government to appeal Palestine Action Ruling, Barack believes in Aliens and Arsenal make it look easy
7 mins; February 16, 2026
The Sunday 7 - New Study highlights how Kids use AI, we meet some Space Ants, and dive into the science of Coffee vs Dementia
18 mins; February 14, 2026
The Standout 7 - Scandals almost sink Starmer, Trump rolls back climate change regulations, tributes to 90’s icon James Van Der Beek RIP
18 mins; February 13, 2026
UK economy’s growth was “subdued” in 2025 according to ONS, Trump rolls back major climate change regulation, Arsenal drop points at Brentford
7 mins; February 12, 2026
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
7 mins; February 12, 2026
US Congress reveals more details on Epstein Files, Russia clamps down on social media, Man United stumble at West Ham
7 mins; February 11, 2026
Starmer vows to fight on as Downing Street clearout continues, Ghislaine Maxwell appears before Congress, Great Britain hunts for gold at the Winter Olympics
7 mins; February 10, 2026
Starmer under pressure to resign, Japan gets a new Prime Minister and Seattle Seahawks win the Superbowl.
7 mins; February 09, 2026
The Sunday 7 - Spain moves towards Social Media ban for Teens, Elon Musk has a tough week, and we meet a “Soft” Robot
20 mins; February 07, 2026
The Standout 7 - Mandelson scandal engulfs Starmer, Ukraine peace talks end in stalemate, Bad Bunny speaks out at The Grammys
19 mins; February 06, 2026
Badenoch calls for Vote of No Confidence in PM Starmer, Ukraine peace talks end in stalemate, 6 Nations Rugby kicks off in Paris
7 mins; February 06, 2026
Labour MPs ramp up pressure on Starmer over Mandelson appointment, Zelensky says peace talks “productive”, Man City to meet Arsenal in Carabao Cup Final
7 mins; February 05, 2026
Met Police open inquiry into Mandelson emails to Epstein, Trump embarrassed as Putin blasts Ukraine, Arsenal head to the Carabao Cup Final.
7 mins; February 04, 2026
Tories 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
7 mins; February 03, 2026
Mandelson resigns Labour membership after latest Epstein files revelations, Bad Bunny and Kendrick Lamar win at the Grammys and Manchester United continue to win.
7 mins; February 01, 2026
The 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
18 mins; January 31, 2026
The Standout 7 - Keir Starmer heads to China, Kemi Badenoch scolds Reform quitters, and BAFTA award nominations announced
19 mins; January 30, 2026
Starmer secures new deals in China, Labour reject WASPI Women claims for compensation, Nottingham Forest secure Europa League playoff spot
7 mins; January 30, 2026
Starmer and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing, Trump ramps up rhetoric over Iran, Arsenal top the Champions League
7 mins; January 29, 2026
Keir 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
7 mins; January 28, 2026
Reform welcome former Home Secretary Suella Braverman to their ranks, Donald Trump shifts course on Minnesota ICE campaign, Australian Open struggles in 40 degree heat
7 mins; January 27, 2026
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham blocked from Commons Run, Another ICE shooting sparks protests in US, Man United beat Arsenal at the Emirates
7 mins; January 26, 2026
The Sunday 7 - The Tech view from Davos, Why Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary is fighting with Elon Musk, and the Spaceship that eats itself
19 mins; January 24, 2026
The Standout 7 - Trump causes chaos over Greenland, Tories and Reform tussle over Jenrick, “Sinners” sweeps the board for Oscar nominations
20 mins; January 23, 2026
Trump launches International Board of Peace, Ukraine, Russia and US set for trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, Aston Villa secure top spot in Europa League
7 mins; January 23, 2026
Confusion 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
7 mins; January 22, 2026
Trump faces stormy weather in Davos as Carney and Macron speak out, Labour promises new approach to Water, Spurs win again in the Champions League
7 mins; January 21, 2026
Trump’s Greenland obsession sparked by Nobel prize rejection, Ukraine struggles as Russia continues to target power grid, Djokovic makes history at Australian Open
7 mins; January 20, 2026
Keir Starmer to address the nation as Greenland crisis deepens, US Speaker says Trump is “no King”, Senegal win African Cup of Nations
7 mins; January 19, 2026
The 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
19 mins; January 17, 2026
The Standout 7 - Iran backs down after crackdown on protests, Trump’s obsession with Greenland continues, The Golden Globes light up Hollywood
20 mins; January 16, 2026
Tory Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick gets the sack, European troops head to Greenland, Donald Trump accepts a secondhand Nobel Peace Prize
7 mins; January 16, 2026
Labour 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
7 mins; January 15, 2026
New reporting reveals brutality of Iranian crackdown, Lib Dems lay out agenda for 2026, Newcastle struggle in Carabao Cup semi final first leg
7 mins; January 14, 2026
Tories seek teen social media ban as Ofcom investigates Grok, Iran pushes back on US threats, Liverpool avoid FA Cup shock
7 mins; January 13, 2026
Trump threatens action in Iran, Adolescence wins big at the Golden Globes and Man United dreams of silverware are over
7 mins; January 12, 2026
The Sunday 7 - The biggest Innovations from CES, Las Vegas, why your Nasal Spray could be addictive, RFK Jr inverts America’s Food Pyramid
20 mins; January 10, 2026
The Standout 7 - Trump strikes Venezuela, UK and French troops could provide security for Ukraine, Adolescence cleans up at the Critics’ Choice Awards
20 mins; January 09, 2026
Labour plan fresh Budget U-Turn, Minneapolis protests continue after ICE agent shooting, Liverpool hold Arsenal at the Emirates
7 mins; January 09, 2026
US Special Forces and Royal Navy seize Venezuelan Tanker, ICE shooting in Minneapolis sparks protests, Man City and Man United both drop points
7 mins; January 08, 2026
UK 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
7 mins; January 07, 2026
Maduro appears in New York Court, European allies warn US on Greenland, Man United sack Reuben Amorim
7 mins; January 06, 2026
US in Venezuela, Mamdani takes office in New York and the Critics Choice awards
7 mins; January 05, 2026
The Sunday 7 - The biggest Science and Tech stories from July to December 2025
26 mins; January 03, 2026
The Standout 7 - The Ones we lost in 2025 July to December
18 mins; January 02, 2026
The Standout 7 - The Ones we lost in 2025 January to July
20 mins; January 01, 2026
The Standout 7 - 2025's biggest Sporting Moments
13 mins; December 31, 2025
The Standout 7 - The Biggest Stories from November and December 2025
31 mins; December 30, 2025
The Standout 7 - The Biggest Stories from September and October 2025
30 mins; December 29, 2025
The Standout 7 - The Biggest Stories from July and August 2025
28 mins; December 28, 2025
The Sunday 7 - The biggest Science and Tech stories from January to June 2025
26 mins; December 27, 2025
The Standout 7 - The Biggest Stories from May and June 2025
27 mins; December 26, 2025
The Standout 7 - The Biggest Stories from March and April 2025
25 mins; December 25, 2025
The Standout 7 - The Biggest Stories from January and February 2025