The Smart 7 Podcast By Daft Doris cover art

The Smart 7

The Smart 7

By: Daft Doris
Listen for free

About this listen

The Smart 7 is a daily news podcast that tells you everything you need to know for the day in less than 7 minutes.


Everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and science. Think of it as your news espresso.


A fresh one is uploaded every day at 7am.


It's news... but not "The News".


From Ireland? Try our Irish Edition.


  • Part of the Daft Doris Network
  • Find out more at www.thesmart7.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daft Doris Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Trump escalates tension in LA as National Guard arrive, Greta Thunberg intercepted by Israeli Navy, Carlos Alcaraz wins epic French Open final

    Trump escalates tension in LA as National Guard arrive, Greta Thunberg intercepted by Israeli Navy, Carlos Alcaraz wins epic French Open final
    Jun 9 2025

    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 18 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awards


    If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...


    Today's episode includes the following:


    • https://x.com/i/status/1931656017982419262
    • https://x.com/i/status/1930939444141383859
    • https://x.com/i/status/1931807202748281309
    • https://x.com/i/status/1931914095382683742
    • https://x.com/i/status/1931713808285802724
    • https://x.com/i/status/1931632143173566816
    • https://x.com/i/status/1931795462278857099
    • https://x.com/i/status/1931682221921906837
    • https://youtu.be/_G5-cUDrlB0


    Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk


    Voiced by Jamie East, using AI, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show more Show less
    7 mins
  • The Sunday 7 - Sam Altman’s predictions for AI’s next steps, Will Guyatt reviews Nintendo Switch 2, and the World’s Smallest Violin

    The Sunday 7 - Sam Altman’s predictions for AI’s next steps, Will Guyatt reviews Nintendo Switch 2, and the World’s Smallest Violin
    Jun 8 2025

    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 18 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and the Sunday 7 won a Gold Award as “Best Conversation Starter” in the International Signal Podcast Awards


    If you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps...


    Today's episode includes the following guests:


    Guests

    • Sam Altman - Founder and CEO of Open AI
    • Will Guyatt - The Smart 7’s Tech Guru
    • Takuzo Aida - Research Lead, RIKEN Centre for Emergent Matter Science at the University of Tokyo
    • Ali Abbas - Professor of Chemical Engineering at Sydney University
    • Dr Jane Goodall - Legendary Primatologist
    • Kelly Morrison - Professor of Experimental Physics at Loughborough University
    • Dr Naemi Leo - Future Leader Fellow at Loughborough
    • Kyle Clarke - CEO Beta Technologies
    • Steve Backshall - British Naturalist, Explorer and Podcaster


    Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.com or find out more at www.metro.co.uk


    Presented by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris.




    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show more Show less
    18 mins
  • The Standout 7 - Government pledges “Battle Ready Britain”, Ukraine surprise Russia, twice, and Jessie J shares some shocking news

    The Standout 7 - Government pledges “Battle Ready Britain”, Ukraine surprise Russia, twice, and Jessie J shares some shocking news
    Jun 7 2025
    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 18 million downloads and consistently charting, including as No. 1 News Podcast on Spotify, we're a trusted source for people every day and we’ve won Gold at the Signal International Podcast awardsIf you're enjoying it, please follow, share, or even post a review, it all helps... Today's episode includes the following:https://x.com/i/status/1929477553250586760https://x.com/i/status/1929463972324913465 https://x.com/i/status/1929789835142685113 https://x.com/i/status/1929579201201369175https://x.com/i/status/1929537988951998935 https://x.com/i/status/1929903374553559503https://x.com/i/status/1930435653952778734 https://x.com/i/status/1930651286434644304 https://x.com/i/status/1930219474222735629 https://x.com/i/status/1930188549988429856https://x.com/i/status/1930600483128828305 https://x.com/i/status/1930680974901211350https://x.com/i/status/1929563658595561709 https://x.com/i/status/1930265784925749742 https://x.com/i/status/1929868319823102053https://x.com/i/status/1929797985568727527 https://x.com/i/status/1930292314737435088 Contact us over @TheSmart7pod or visit www.thesmart7.comVoiced by Jamie East, written by Liam Thompson, researched by Lucie Lewis and produced by Daft Doris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show more Show less
    18 mins
adbl_web_global_use_to_activate_T1_webcro805_stickypopup
No reviews yet