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 w...
Labour plan to nationalise railways, SNP First Minister in political peril over Green row, Trump makes Immunity case at Supreme Court and Man City back in the title race
7 mins; April 26, 2024
Biden presses the button for Billion dollar Ukraine aid, Rishi in Germany for meeting with Scholtz, London flirts with the Apocalypse, and heartbreak for Liverpool at Everton
7 mins; April 25, 2024
Rishi pledges to crank up Defence Spending on Polish trip, Tragedy in Channel as 5 more die, Trump awaits ruling on gag order, and Arsenal run riot
7 mins; April 24, 2024
Rwanda Bill finally passes, Trump back in court, John Terry joins the Premier League Hall of Fame and the Deadpool & Wolverine trailer drops
7 mins; April 23, 2024
Tories defend their record on the environment, US agree deal for aid to Ukraine, Man Utd squeak their way to the FA cup final and Ringo Starrs not happy
7 mins; April 21, 2024
The Sunday 7 - Cicada-geddon is coming, Life in Space according to an Astronaut, the mystery of the Dubai floods and Australia is working on a real life version of Jurassic Park
18 mins; April 21, 2024
The Standout 7 - Israel and Iran exchange blows, Inflation continues to deflate, Donald Trump’s jury selected in Manhattan and Liz Truss tries for a comeback
18 mins; April 20, 2024
Israel launch strike on Iran, More Tory sleaze allegations as 18th MP loses Whip, US finally moved on aid for Ukraine and more Europa League heartbreak
7 mins; April 19, 2024
Inflation dips again, Rwanda Bill delayed after more losses in the Lords, David Cameron in Israel in bid to calm tensions, heartbreak for City and Arsenal in Champions League
7 mins; April 18, 2024
Rishi faces a Nicotine Rebellion, Tensions continue to simmer in the Middle East, Belgian police shut down Far Right conference and Champions League Quarter Finals wrapping up
7 mins; April 17, 2024
International reaction as Israel says that it will respond to Iran drone strike, a hat trick for Palmer and Henry Cavill on action movies.
7 mins; April 16, 2024
Iran attack on Israel, Terror in Australian shopping mall, a Sunday of shocks in the Premier League and Ryan Gosling as The Fall Guy.
7 mins; April 15, 2024
The Sunday 7 - Swiss Women win on Climate Change, US and Japan take a giant step towards the Moon, Bees are bouncing back and tributes to Nobel Prize Winning Physicist Peter Higgs
14 mins; April 14, 2024
The Standout 7 - Rishi apologises over his Adidas Trainers, Mister Bates takes on the Post Office Inquiry, Ireland gets a new Taoiseach and a Solar Eclipse delights America
15 mins; April 13, 2024
NHS waiting lists at record highs, Biden hints at dropping charges against Julian Assange, OJ Simpson dies and Bridgerton is back.
7 mins; April 12, 2024
Landmark Report on Gendercare raises red flags, Rishi apologies to Samba fans, Tiger Woods confident in Augusta and Joker sequel trailer drops.
7 mins; April 11, 2024
Post Office Inquiry hears from Mr. Bates, Ireland’s new Taoiseach sworn in, David Cameron on a diplomatic mission, and 10 goals but no winners, in the Champions League
7 mins; April 10, 2024
David Cameron heads to Washington as ceasefire talks stall, Post Office inquiry set to resume, America basks in Solar Eclipse and Champions League Quarter Finals kick off
7 mins; April 09, 2024
Israel marks 6 months since Hamas attacks, Ukraine fears as air defence ammunition runs low, Ireland gets a new Taoiseach and honours even at Old Trafford
7 mins; April 07, 2024
The Sunday 7 - NASA gets set for Monday’s Solar Eclipse, Amazon ‘fess up over AI stores, NHS rolls out the Artificial Pancreas and the secret that saved Taiwan’s Tallest Tower
17 mins; April 07, 2024
The Standout 7 - International pressure on Israel after drone strike deaths, NATO celebrates 75 years, Rishi stumbles on Local Radio and MasterChef marks a milestone
16 mins; April 06, 2024
Pressure grows to end arms sales to Israel, Biden puts pressure on Netanyahu, NATO celebrates 75 years, new Homeless legislation sparks Tory infighting and Chelsea break United hearts
7 mins; April 05, 2024
Pressure grows on Israel after drone strikes, NATO proposes new 5 year plan for Ukraine, Taiwan hit by massive earthquake and Arsenal back on top of Premier League
7 mins; April 04, 2024
Aid workers killed in Gaza named, as charities pause relief efforts, School shooting in Finland shocks nation, Rishi stumbles on Local Radio run and honours even in London Derby
7 mins; April 03, 2024
British aid worker feared dead in Gaza attack, Scotland introduces Hate Speech laws, Ange Postecoglou on Tottenham's chances and Colin Farrell's favourite movies.
7 mins; April 02, 2024
The Sunday 7 - Inside the Baltimore Bridge Collapse, a Breast Cancer breakthrough, Climate Smart Rice and Cocaine Fish
17 mins; March 31, 2024
The Standout 7 - Baltimore Bridge Tragedy, Gaza under threat of Famine and Thames Water in Trouble and Shakira back with new music
15 mins; March 30, 2024
More revelations in Post Office Horizon IT scandal, Thames Water in trouble, Labour launch local election campaign and Jerry Seinfeld's new movie…
7 mins; March 29, 2024
Bodies recovered after Baltimore Bridge collapse, warnings over Thames sewage, NHS Satisfaction levels at all time low, England and Scotland prepare for the Euros
7 mins; March 28, 2024
Baltimore Bridge Drama, Two more Tory resignations, Julian Assange gets another shot at extradition appeal, and Euro heartbreak for Wales
7 mins; March 27, 2024
Israeli anger at UN vote, Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine, final places to be decided for the Euro’s and Colin Farrell as ‘The Penguin’
7 mins; March 26, 2024
Russia blames Ukraine for Moscow terror attack, Triple lock on pensions to stay in Tory manifesto, an F1 win for Sainz and Dr. Who returns!
7 mins; March 25, 2024
The Sunday 7 - Inside the brain of Neuralink’s first patient, Why Vladimir Putin wants your Gregg’s sausage roll, Apple get hit by giant AntiTrust lawsuit and alarming news on Vaping
19 mins; March 24, 2024
The Standout 7 - Tory Battles over Racism and Rwanda, Putin celebrates Presidential Win, EU and US call for Gaza ceasefire and Dara O'Briain turns detective
13 mins; March 23, 2024
EU and US call for sustainable ceasefire in Gaza, WASPI Women seek compensation, Verstappen to stay with Red Bull and House of the Dragon Season 2 trailers drop
7 mins; March 22, 2024
More defeats for the Rwanda Bill in the Lords, Ireland’s Leo Varadkar quits in shock announcement, Inflation drops again, and Murray wins in Miami
7 mins; March 21, 2024
Rachel Reeves lays out Labour’s economic rules, Rwanda Bill returns to Lords, survey reveals NHS Dentist’s despair, and Football to get a new Regulator
7 mins; March 20, 2024
Rishi battles on with Rwanda Bill, Putin’s election faces international condemnation, EU Chief condemns Israel’s “manmade” famine in Gaza and Olympian Laura Kenny retires
7 mins; March 19, 2024
Rishi may face new leadership challenge as racism row continues, Putin wins in Russia, Netanyahu rules out Israeli election, and Man United triumph in epic FA Cup battle
7 mins; March 18, 2024
The Sunday 7 - Third time lucky for Space X’s Starship, the inside track on the US Tik Tok ban, an awkward interview for Open AI’s CTO, and why you need to turn your Subtitles on
15 mins; March 17, 2024
The Standout 7 - More Tory Scandals, this time it’s Racism, Cracks start to show in US support for Israel, Elections underway in Russia, and the big winners from the Academy Awards
15 mins; March 16, 2024
Gove offers new definition of Extremism, Rishi rules out May election, Grant Shapps plane jammed by Russia, and British teams through to Europa quarter finals
7 mins; March 15, 2024
Rishi reluctant to hand back Tory Donor cash, new Post Office Horizon Bill published, Putin doesn’t want to talk peace, and Champions League Quarter Final places filled.
7 mins; March 14, 2024
PM concedes Donor remarks were “racist and wrong”, UK’s Prisons at breaking point, Haiti in chaos as gangs take control, and Arsenal break 14 year streak in Champions League
7 mins; March 13, 2024
Princess of Wales Photoshop fail, Lee Anderson's new job, new rules to tackle extremism, Chelsea scrape a win and Emily Blunt on Cillian Murphy.
7 mins; March 12, 2024
Oppenheimer wins big at the Oscars, Labour hit back over budget, Pope Francis gets involved in Ukraine and all square at Anfield
7 mins; March 11, 2024
The Sunday 7 - The New Moon Race, Meta’s Mystery Outage, Apple’s Giant Parking Fine and the Man who got 217 Covid Vaccinations
14 mins; March 10, 2024
The Standout 7 - Smoke and Mirrors over Budget, Germans embarrassed over Luftwaffe leak, Joe Biden and Donald Trump go toe to toe and tributes to a Geriatric Starlet
18 mins; March 09, 2024
Budget raises questions over Tories National Insurance plans, Joe Biden pledges to build Aid port in Gaza, Sweden joins NATO and Liverpool thump Sparta Prague in Europa League
7 mins; March 08, 2024
Budget falls flat despite National Insurance cut, Haley pulls out of Republican race, Greek PM comes close to catastrophe in Odessa, and City cruise to Champions League Quarter Finals
7 mins; March 07, 2024
Britain braces for Rishi’s Budget, Donald Trump and Joe Biden win in Super Tuesday, no sign of breakthrough in Gaza ceasefire talks and City ready for Champions League action
7 mins; March 06, 2024
Rishi’s Rwanda bill takes a beating in the House of Lords, Donald Trump scores a rare legal win, Budget day looms, and Arsenal go on scoring spree in Sheffield
7 mins; March 05, 2024
Kamala Harris calls for immediate ceasefire, Focus on Tory tax cuts ahead of budget, Navalny remembered, Raye makes history at the Brits and death of a fashion Icon.
7 mins; March 04, 2024
The Sunday 7 - The return of the Optical Disc, good news for those with Food Allergies, the Car you can drive with your Eyes and AI, and a Tiny Fish that makes a Big Noise
17 mins; March 03, 2024
The Standout 7 - The Neverending Tory Islamophobia Row, George Galloway wins in Rochdale, Trump and Biden battle it out, and tributes to a much loved Hairy Biker
17 mins; March 02, 2024
George Galloway wins in Rochdale, Sara Everard Inquiry publishes findings, Hamilton goes fastest in Bahrain, and tributes to a much loved TV Chef
7 mins; March 01, 2024
New package to protect MPs, Islamophobia row causes trouble for Tories, Hunter Biden answers questions behind closed doors and Sydney Sweeneys spooky family holiday
7 mins; February 29, 2024
“Sell the Post Office to Amazon for a £1” says Alan Bates, Tory Islamophobia row rumbles on, Macron faces opposition over troops for Ukraine proposal, and City hammer Luton in FA Cup
7 mins; February 28, 2024
Hopes for Ceasefire in Gaza as peace talks take place in Qatar, Tory Islamophobia row continues, Coventry puts paid to Maidstones dreams and Christopher Walken on ‘Dune’
7 mins; February 27, 2024
30p Lee gets the Tory boot, Zelensky appeals for US aid, Israel continues to strike Gaza, Liverpool win Carabao Cup and SAG awards take place in LA
7 mins; February 26, 2024
The Sunday 7 - Cracking the Lockbit Ransomware Gang, Rice Advice from Apple, New Breakthrough in Research on ME, and how Toads cross the Road
17 mins; February 25, 2024
The Standout 7 - Ceasefire Vote turns into Commons Chaos, Sanctions follow death of Navalny, The US land on the Moon again, and big winners at the BAFTAs
16 mins; February 24, 2024
US returns to the Moon after 50 years, Commons Chaos continues, Ukraine marks two years of Russia’s war and the 6 Nations bounces back into action
7 mins; February 23, 2024
Chaos in Commons over Ceasefire Vote, Badenoch under pressure over Post Office remarks, Martha’s Rule to roll out in April and tough night for Arsenal in Champions League
7 mins; February 22, 2024
Prince William calls for Gaza ceasefire, Immigration row leads to Zoom sacking, Assange extradition appeal hearing and Man City close gap on Liverpool
7 mins; February 21, 2024
Reaction to ban on phones in schools, Yulia Navalnaya on her husband's death, Row over post office compensation rumbles on and big moves in radio.
7 mins; February 20, 2024
Reaction to death of Alexei Navalny, Donald Trump back in court, Hǿjlunds double gives Man Utd the points and Oppenheimer wins big at the BAFTA’s
7 mins; February 19, 2024
The Sunday 7 - The search for Disease X, NASA’s new Space Race, Will Guyatt on the dangers of Volt Typhoon and Mark Zuckerberg reviews the Apple Vision Pro
17 mins; February 18, 2024
The Standout 7 - Double By-Election win for Labour, David Cameron gets a scolding from Marjorie Taylor Green, Taylor Swift “wins” the Superbowl and tributes to a BBC Broadcasting great
16 mins; February 17, 2024
Labour scores double by-election victory, UK enters Recession, Cameron warns that Europe is on the brink and Tiger Woods returns to golf
7 mins; February 16, 2024
By-Elections under way as polling shows Labour dip, Marjorie Taylor Green wants a word with David Cameron, Lewis Hamilton launches last Mercedes and bad news for Gavin & Stacy fans
7 mins; February 15, 2024
Starmer suspends second Labour candidate, South Africa urges ICJ to intervene in Rafah, City dominate in Denmark and shock at sudden death of BBC’s Steve Wright
7 mins; February 14, 2024
Biden calls for six week ceasefire, Tories launch fraud scheme, Chelsea crack Crystal Palace and Deadpool and Wolverine trailer drops
7 mins; February 13, 2024
Israel rescue hostages amid strikes in Rafah, Labour climate u-turn, Gove vows to scrap Section 21 evictions, Arsenal win big against West Ham and Usher at the Superbowl
7 mins; February 12, 2024
The Sunday 7 - The King’s Cancer Diagnosis - what happens next, NASA launch new PACE satellite, TikTok micro trends and what they mean, plus celebrate Valentine’s by neutering your Ex
15 mins; February 11, 2024
The Standout 7 - Family of Brianna Ghey back in the headlines, King Charles cancer diagnosis, US aid for Ukraine falters and tensions continue in the Middle East.
17 mins; February 10, 2024
Mordaunt puts PM under pressure in Trans Teen row, Tucker Carlson interviews Putin, Zelensky sacks a top General and the trailer for Drive Away Dolls drops
7 mins; February 09, 2024
Rishi condemned after Commons trans jibe, Hopes fade for a ceasefire in Gaza, Bipartisan Immigration Bill fails in Senate and FA Cup relief for Chelsea
7 mins; February 08, 2024
Liz Truss launches PopCon, Harry flies back to visit King Charles, Trump loses Immunity Appeal and Travis talks Taylor
7 mins; February 07, 2024
King Charles announces cancer diagnosis, historic day for Northern Ireland politics, hat trick for Foden and Keanu Reeves wins inaugural Lance Reddick award
7 mins; February 06, 2024
Brianna Gheys mother calls for smartphone ban, Historic weekend for Northern Ireland, Arsenal defeat Liverpool and all the winners from the Grammys
7 mins; February 05, 2024
The Sunday 7 - The Science of Rishi Sunak’s Intermittent Fasting, Delving into Neuralink, bidding farewell to the Mars Ingenuity Helicopter and the Tik Tok twins reunited by social media
16 mins; February 04, 2024
The Standout 7 - Breakthrough in Northern Ireland, IMF warn over tax cuts, Big Tech in the Spotlight and Larry David loses it on live TV
13 mins; February 03, 2024
Tory MP resigns due to death threats, EU agree funding deal for Ukraine, a shock transfer for F1 and Larry David loses the plot…
7 mins; February 02, 2024
Sturgeon sheds a tear at UK Covid Inquiry, Brexit Checks cause friction, Meta’s Zueckerberg apologises at US Congressional hearing, and Klopp celebrates 200 wins
7 mins; February 01, 2024
Breakthrough sees Northern Ireland on brink of history, Biden says he knows who carried out Jordan attack, IMF warn on tax cuts, Arsenal and Newcastle get wins on the road...
7 mins; January 31, 2024
Disposable vapes face ban, US weighs options after Jordan strike, Lord Clarke drops support for Rwanda Bill and Wrexham run out of luck in FA Cup
7 mins; January 30, 2024
US troops killed in drone strike on Jordan base, Kemi rules herself out of running for Rishi’s role, Post Office Chairman goes as scandal rumbles on, and Liverpool faces the loss of Klopp
7 mins; January 29, 2024
The Sunday 7 - Good news in the battle against Cervical Cancer, Turkey makes history in Space, Rishi has a bad week thanks to AI and Satellites help discover missing Emperor Penguins
16 mins; January 28, 2024
The Standout 7 - The Plot to topple Rishi, more strikes on Houthi rebels as the ICJ issues a preliminary Genocide Judgement, Trump wins in New Hampshire and Barbie Oscar drama
19 mins; January 27, 2024
Zombie Knives finally banned, Nicola Sturgeon’s texts cause a stir at Covid Inquiry, Nottingham verdict sparks families anger and Bournemouth through to FA Cup 5th Round
7 mins; January 26, 2024
Tory rebels hope to topple Rishi, Russia accuses Ukraine of shooting down plane full of prisoners, Ofcom report suggest cuts to Royal Mail deliveries and Liverpool head to Wembley
7 mins; January 25, 2024
Donald Trump wins in New Hampshire, NATO prepares for “Steadfast Defender”, Nottingham court hears of student’s bravery, Oscar nominations announced
7 mins; January 24, 2024
More US and UK strikes on Yemen, Storm Jocelyn on the way, another row about the Post Office and what freaks out Joanna Lumley?
7 mins; January 23, 2024
Britain launches new Dragonfire weapon, De Santis drops out of US Presidential race, Jurgen Klopp's generous offer and Tom Cruise gets a Golden Tomato
7 mins; January 22, 2024
The Sunday 7 - Britain’s Arctic Cold Snap, Crypto pushes for Mainstream, Forensic Science in the spotlight over Bite Marks and China clones a Rhesus Monkey
16 mins; January 21, 2024
The Standout 7 - Rishi's Rwanda Rebellion fizzles out, Middle East tensions escalate with Houthi strikes, Zelensky heads to Davos, and Hollywood hits Awards season
17 mins; January 20, 2024
Rishi does battle with the House of Lords, tensions escalate between Pakistan and Iran, Lavrov speaks out on Ukraine and more shocks from the Australian Open
7 mins; January 19, 2024
Rwanda Rebellion fails to take off, Surprise rise in Inflation, Cameron pushes for Ukraine to get Putin cash and Sofia Vergara talks Cocaine
7 mins; January 18, 2024
Fujitsu boss apologises over Post Office IT Scandal, “30p” Lee Anderson quits as Deputy Chair of Tory Party in Rwanda Rebellion, Zelensky in Davos and Raducanu bounces back