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The Smart 7

Daft Doris
Donald Trump
Ukraine
Iran
Keir Starmer
Russia
Labour Party
United States
United Kingdom
Champions League
Greenland
Jeffrey Epstein
Elon Musk
Epstein Files
Manchester United
Rachel Reeves
NASA
Kemi Badenoch
Australia
Carabao Cup
Peter Mandelson

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 b... more

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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 Sp... more

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 sourc... more

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 Sp... more

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 Sp... more

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Kimi Antonelli
Young racing driver breaking a record at the Monaco Grand Prix
Monaco Grand Prix
Episode: Iran and Israel trade strikes over Lebanon, Prime Minister expected to announce social media ban for teens, Antonelli makes history at Monaco
Chris Hansen
Host of Dateline NBC's To Catch a Predator segment mentioned in the episode
NBC
Episode: US and Iran launch fresh strikes as Middle East peace deal stalls, Sturgeon in the spotlight over SNP scandal, Arsenal celebrate Premier League title
Dr Vasee Moorthy
Senior Research and Development Advisor at the World Health Organization
World Health Organization
Episode: The Sunday 7 - What you need to know about Ebola, Unpacking the new Trump phone, and unpacking the 10K Steps Myth
Pontino Kaleebo
Executive Director of the Uganda Virus Research Institute
Uganda Virus Research Institute
Episode: The Sunday 7 - What you need to know about Ebola, Unpacking the new Trump phone, and unpacking the 10K Steps Myth
Dr Peter Hotez
American immunologist
Texas Children's Hospital / Baylor College of Medicine
Episode: The Sunday 7 - What you need to know about Ebola, Unpacking the new Trump phone, and unpacking the 10K Steps Myth
Leanne Rando
Second-generation scuba diver and operator of a diving centre in Jamaica
Diving Centre, Jamaica
Episode: The Sunday 7 - What you need to know about Ebola, Unpacking the new Trump phone, and unpacking the 10K Steps Myth
Marco Barotti
Italian artist creating acoustic reefs project
Artist
Episode: The Sunday 7 - What you need to know about Ebola, Unpacking the new Trump phone, and unpacking the 10K Steps Myth
Jan Telensky
Founder and CEO of JT's Lifestyle Homes
JT's Lifestyle Homes
Episode: The Sunday 7 - What you need to know about Ebola, Unpacking the new Trump phone, and unpacking the 10K Steps Myth
Matt Keightley
Award-winning garden designer, creator of Spacelift garden design app
Spacelift
Episode: The Sunday 7 - Why your Kitchen Worktop is a Killer, The AI row at the Chelsea Flower Show and Donald Trump takes the Tech Bros to China

Hosts

Jamie Easton
Host of The Sunday 7; AI-voiced host for The Smart 7 iterations; co-founder of The Smart 7; long-running on-air presence.
Liam Thompson
Writer and host contributing to the show; central to daily news brief format.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 490 ratings
  • Good idea, badly executed

    A concise broad ranging daily news summary like this is very useful. It’s written well enough but ruined by the breathless, machine gun AI delivery and over the top Brass Eye style music.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Uk-badger
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • 67

    67

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    🖤BLACKPINK🩷
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • So many adverts!

    Nice short overview of the latest news, but there’s more time in adverts than the news lately 🫠

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Chip_247
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Biased reporting

    Clear bias when reporting on topics such as Israel and Palestine, can’t trust the podcast, unfollowed

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Razer5692
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • really great short form news

    exactly what i need to get up to date quickly

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    listener11212
    United Kingdom8 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many praise the breadth of topics—from politics to tech and culture.
Positive reception of concise, varied content and host professionalism.
Sponsorships tied to Metro sometimes shape the content mix.
Listeners appreciate how it packs a lot of topics into a short format.
Overall, it's seen as a reliable, quick briefing to start the day.
Some listeners note the AI narration can feel overbearing or theatrical at times.
Some find pronunciation or delivery quirks distracting but still value the information.
Ads and high-energy delivery are points of criticism for some listeners.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#37
United Kingdom/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#87
China/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#129
South Africa/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#134
Ukraine/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#145
India/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#147
Ireland/News/Daily News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Sunday 7 - Why your Kitchen Worktop is a Killer, The AI row at the Chelsea Flower Show and Donald Trump takes the Tech Bros to China
Q: Tell us who was on Air Force One this week and why.
Will Guyatt notes that a delegation of around 20 corporate bosses accompanied Trump on the China trip, including leaders from Apple, Tesla, Nvidia, Boeing, Meta, and major banks, highlighting how the trip blended diplomacy with business interests.
The Sunday 7 - Russia’s Record Earthquake, meet the new Astronomer Royal and everything you need to know about VPNs
Q: What impact could the AI advancements have on educational integrity?
There's a significant rise in AI misuse in academic settings as universities report increased cases of integrity violations related to AI.
The Sunday 7 - Russia’s Record Earthquake, meet the new Astronomer Royal and everything you need to know about VPNs
Q: Is the Online Safety Act just poorly rolled out?
Will believes that the Act has good intentions, but its implementation has led to confusion and overreaction from some companies.
The Sunday 7 - Russia’s Record Earthquake, meet the new Astronomer Royal and everything you need to know about VPNs
Q: What are the VPNs and why is there the sudden interest in them?
Will explains that VPNs allow users to appear as though they are in different locations online, which is useful for accessing services or avoiding content restrictions.
The Sunday 7 - Russia’s Record Earthquake, meet the new Astronomer Royal and everything you need to know about VPNs
Q: What country are you calling from?
Will is humorously claiming to be from a fictional place he created called Guyattovia made from two bathtubs and a mattress.

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What is The Smart 7 about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A brisk, daily seven-minute roundup that covers politics, tech, health, entertainment, sport, and science with a fast-paced, conversational tone. Episodes mix UK and international headlines, political developments, significant policy debates, and notable cultural moments, often weaving in expert commentary and occasional guest features. The format tends to emphasize breadth and immediacy, making it useful for listeners who want a quick, diverse brief each morning. A standout element is the use of AI narration paired with human-written scripts, along with a Metro partnership that sometimes influences the mix of current events and culture notes.

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Recent guests on The Smart 7 include:

1. Kimi Antonelli
2. Chris Hansen
3. Dr Vasee Moorthy
4. Pontino Kaleebo
5. Dr Peter Hotez
6. Leanne Rando
7. Marco Barotti
8. Jan Telensky

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