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The Smart 7

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Donald Trump
Iran
Ukraine
Keir Starmer
Russia
United States
Labour Party
United Kingdom
World Cup
Jeffrey Epstein
Nigel Farage
Champions League
Peter Mandelson
Andy Burnham
China
Apple
Arsenal Football Club
Arsenal
Middle East
Israel

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, 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

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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Surendra Puwal
Journalist on the ground describing scenes from the Nepalese landslide
Episode: Energy Bills rise again, a Nepalese landslide and tributes to Tim Curry
Mehdi Hassan
Journalist/ broadcaster invited guest
Episode: PM battles crises over climate and prisons as nation watches Eclipse, Clacton By-Election gets underway, Team GB win more Athletics Gold
Damian Lewis
Actor and musician featured guest
Episode: PM battles crises over climate and prisons as nation watches Eclipse, Clacton By-Election gets underway, Team GB win more Athletics Gold
Betty Brumage
97-year-old pensioner and wing-walking record holder
Charity (as described in segment)
Episode: Government to roll out new mental health strategy, Academics call for Inquiry into Cambridge leadership, and 97 year old pensioner sets Wing Walking record
Eve Muahead
Olympic champion and former gold medal-winning captain of Team GB's Women's Curling Team
British Olympic Committee / Team GB
Episode: Government to roll out new mental health strategy, Academics call for Inquiry into Cambridge leadership, and 97 year old pensioner sets Wing Walking record
Arthur Fery
Professional tennis player heading to Wimbledon semi-final
Wimbledon/ATP
Episode: Farage gets set for a face-off with Count Binface, US and Iran resume strikes as ceasefire in jeopardy, Arthur Fery heads to a Wimbledon semi-final
Josh Babarinda
Lib Dem MP for Eastbourne
Liberal Democrats
Episode: Nigel Farage political drama as resignation triggers By-Election, Donald Trump focused on Greenland at NATO summit, Djokovic heads to Wimbledon semi finals
Count Binface
Political candidate/character
Independent candidate (Count Binface)
Episode: Nigel Farage political drama as resignation triggers By-Election, Donald Trump focused on Greenland at NATO summit, Djokovic heads to Wimbledon semi finals
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

Hosts

Liam Thompson
Writer and host responsible for writing and presenting the show.
Jamie East
Voice of the show and co-founder; also plays host and is involved in narration.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 499 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 Kingdom5 months ago
  • 67

    67

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    🖤BLACKPINK🩷
    United Kingdom8 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 Kingdom9 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 Kingdom10 months ago
  • really great short form news

    exactly what i need to get up to date quickly

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    listener11212
    United Kingdoma year ago

Listeners Say

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Some audiences feel ads dominate the episodes and affect pacing.
Overall, the show is regarded as a solid daily briefing with broad topic coverage.
Delivery style and narration are polarizing—informative but sometimes too theatrical for news.
Listeners appreciate the bite-sized, seven-minute format for quick updates.

Chart Rankings

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

Apple Podcasts
#35
United Kingdom/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#228
United Kingdom/News
Apple Podcasts
#80
Italy/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#185
Australia/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#129
Saudi Arabia/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#180
Ireland/News/Daily News

Talking Points

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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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Smart 7

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

A brisk daily briefing that covers a broad mix of UK and international news in a seven-minute format, with a fast-paced narration and compact segments on politics, economy, and culture. Listeners likely appreciate quick, digestible updates with a punchy delivery, and the show often blends hard news with brief entertainment and sports notes, making it suitable for a morning routine or commute. A notable aspect is the consistent seven-minute length, AI-voiced narration, and ongoing Metro partnership that helps shape distribution and context for current events.

Potential sponsors and guests may find value in the show's tight format, high daily output, and clear focus on timely, multipoint coverage, though some feedback suggests ads and delive... more

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Recent guests on The Smart 7 include:

1. Surendra Puwal
2. Mehdi Hassan
3. Damian Lewis
4. Betty Brumage
5. Eve Muahead
6. Arthur Fery
7. Josh Babarinda
8. Count Binface

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