# The Smart 7

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Author: Daft Doris
Episodes: 2230

## Resource

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 7 am. 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 Network Find out more at www.thesmart7.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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## Episodes
- [The Standout 7 - Changing of the Guard at Downing Street, Escalation continues in the Middle East, and tributes to Liverpool and Newcastle legend, Kevin Keegan RIP](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-standout-7-changing-of-the-guard-at-downing-street-escalation-continues-in-the-middle-east-and-tributes-to-liverpool-and-newcastle-legend-kevin-keegan-rip) — 2026-07-25T05:01:00+00:00
- [Burnham pauses prison releases for “urgent review”, Trump launches new round of global tariffs, Commonwealth Games get underway in Glasgow](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/burnham-pauses-prison-releases-for-urgent-review-trump-launches-new-round-of-global-tariffs-commonwealth-games-get-underway-in-glasgow) — 2026-07-24T05:10:05+00:00
- [Trump escalates Iran rhetoric as US strikes continue, Burnham pledges to cap bus fares, and Chelsea break Transfer record for Morgan Rogers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/trump-escalates-iran-rhetoric-as-us-strikes-continue-burnham-pledges-to-cap-bus-fares-and-chelsea-break-transfer-record-for-morgan-rogers) — 2026-07-23T05:29:27+00:00
- [Andy Burnham focuses on cost of living at first Cabinet Meeting; Zelensky sacks top General, and Sir Alex Ferguson pays tribute to Kevin Keegan](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/andy-burnham-focuses-on-cost-of-living-at-first-cabinet-meeting-zelensky-sacks-top-general-and-sir-alex-ferguson-pays-tribute-to-kevin-keegan) — 2026-07-22T05:10:11+00:00
- [Starmer out, Burnham in, on a day of change in Downing Street, Man charged with Anne Widdecombe Murder, Tributes to Liverpool legend Kevin Keegan RIP](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/starmer-out-burnham-in-on-a-day-of-change-in-downing-street-man-charged-with-anne-widdecombe-murder-tributes-to-liverpool-legend-kevin-keegan-rip) — 2026-07-21T05:08:46+00:00
- [Downing Street prepares for arrival of new PM, US personnel killed as Iran escalates strikes, Spain crowned World Cup Champions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/downing-street-prepares-for-arrival-of-new-pm-us-personnel-killed-as-iran-escalates-strikes-spain-crowned-world-cup-champions) — 2026-07-20T05:19:17+00:00
- [The Standout 7 - Shock over Anne Widdecombe murder, Keir Starmer bows out as PM, World Cup heartbreak, and tributes to Jurassic Park star, Sam Neill, RIP](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-standout-7-shock-over-anne-widdecombe-murder-keir-starmer-bows-out-as-pm-world-cup-heartbreak-and-tributes-to-jurassic-park-star-sam-neill-rip) — 2026-07-18T04:01:00+00:00
- [Starmer in Kyiv for final meeting with Zelensky, Ofcom launches investigation into TikTok, Verstappen refuses to comment on Red Bull future](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/starmer-in-kyiv-for-final-meeting-with-zelensky-ofcom-launches-investigation-into-tiktok-verstappen-refuses-to-comment-on-red-bull-future) — 2026-07-17T05:18:28+00:00
- [Sir Keir Starmer bids farewell to the Commons; EU and Ukraine sign new Drone deal, World Cup Heartbreak for England against Argentina](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/sir-keir-starmer-bids-farewell-to-the-commons-eu-and-ukraine-sign-new-drone-deal-world-cup-heartbreak-for-england-against-argentina) — 2026-07-16T05:23:51+00:00
- [Hillsborough Law heads to the House of Lords; Covid Inquiry finds Boris Johnson Government wasted £10 billion on PPE, Spain secure World Cup Final spot](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/hillsborough-law-heads-to-the-house-of-lords-covid-inquiry-finds-boris-johnson-government-wasted-10-billion-on-ppe-spain-secure-world-cup-final-spot) — 2026-07-15T05:17:44+00:00
- [Counter Terrorism police take over Widdecombe Investigation, Trump plans toll for Strait of Hormuz, Tributes to Jurassic Park star Sam Neill, RIP](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/counter-terrorism-police-take-over-widdecombe-investigation-trump-plans-toll-for-strait-of-hormuz-tributes-to-jurassic-park-star-sam-neill-rip) — 2026-07-14T05:04:09+00:00
- [Police make arrest in Anne Widdecombe murder inquiry, Trump shocked by death of Senate ally, and Jannick Sinner retains his Wimbledon crown](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/police-make-arrest-in-anne-widdecombe-murder-inquiry-trump-shocked-by-death-of-senate-ally-and-jannick-sinner-retains-his-wimbledon-crown) — 2026-07-13T04:31:31+00:00
- [The Standout 7 - Farage faces Count Binface, Trump still wants Greenland, England prepare for Norway, and tributes to Bonnie Tyler RIP](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-standout-7-farage-faces-count-binface-trump-still-wants-greenland-england-prepare-for-norway-and-tributes-to-bonnie-tyler-rip) — 2026-07-11T05:01:00+00:00
- [Andy Burnham on the verge of becoming UK’s next PM, Netanyahu warns “war is not over” as US and Iran trade strikes, France book their World Cup Semi Final slot](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/andy-burnham-on-the-verge-of-becoming-uk-s-next-pm-netanyahu-warns-war-is-not-over-as-us-and-iran-trade-strikes-france-book-their-world-cup-semi-final-slot) — 2026-07-10T05:11:27+00:00
- [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](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/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) — 2026-07-09T05:17:22+00:00
- [Nigel Farage political drama as resignation triggers By-Election, Donald Trump focused on Greenland at NATO summit, Djokovic heads to Wimbledon semi finals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/nigel-farage-political-drama-as-resignation-triggers-by-election-donald-trump-focused-on-greenland-at-nato-summit-djokovic-heads-to-wimbledon-semi-finals) — 2026-07-08T05:25:05+00:00
- [NATO summit gets underway in Turkey as Russia strikes Kyiv again, Sky owner Comcast swoops to buy ITV, the USA exit World Cup after loss to Belgium](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/nato-summit-gets-underway-in-turkey-as-russia-strikes-kyiv-again-sky-owner-comcast-swoops-to-buy-itv-the-usa-exit-world-cup-after-loss-to-belgium) — 2026-07-07T05:26:47+00:00
- [Nigel Farage fails to declare more gifts from crypto donors, England head to the World Cup Quarter Finals, and Prince William chats Football with Mister Swift](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/nigel-farage-fails-to-declare-more-gifts-from-crypto-donors-england-head-to-the-world-cup-quarter-finals-and-prince-william-chats-football-with-mister-swift) — 2026-07-06T05:20:53+00:00
- [The Standout 7 - Andy Burnham lays out his plans, England prepare for a World Cup Mexican Standoff, tributes to Sitcom Queen, Dame Penelope Keith RIP](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-standout-7-andy-burnham-lays-out-his-plans-england-prepare-for-a-world-cup-mexican-standoff-tributes-to-sitcom-queen-dame-penelope-keith-rip) — 2026-07-04T05:01:00+00:00
- [Starmer makes formal apology over Forced Adoption, Russia launches brutal strikes on Ukraine, Silverstone prepares for the British Grand Prix](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/starmer-makes-formal-apology-over-forced-adoption-russia-launches-brutal-strikes-on-ukraine-silverstone-prepares-for-the-british-grand-prix) — 2026-07-03T05:17:14+00:00
- [Captain Harry Kane saves England’s World Cup, Hopes fade for survivors one week after Venezuela quakes, President Zelensky in Ireland to mark EU Presidency](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/captain-harry-kane-saves-england-s-world-cup-hopes-fade-for-survivors-one-week-after-venezuela-quakes-president-zelensky-in-ireland-to-mark-eu-presidency) — 2026-07-02T05:15:10+00:00
- [UK Defence Investment Plan finally unveiled, Maternity Care Report reveals issues of racism and discrimination, Serena Williams crashes out of Wimbledon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/uk-defence-investment-plan-finally-unveiled-maternity-care-report-reveals-issues-of-racism-and-discrimination-serena-williams-crashes-out-of-wimbledon) — 2026-07-01T05:13:26+00:00
- [Andy Burnham lays out his plan to decentralise power from Westminster, Government reaches deal with Resident Doctors, World Cup shocks as Germany and Holland exit](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/andy-burnham-lays-out-his-plan-to-decentralise-power-from-westminster-government-reaches-deal-with-resident-doctors-world-cup-shocks-as-germany-and-holland-exit) — 2026-06-30T05:10:52+00:00
- [Labour reject calls for General Election, Time running out in battle to find Venezuelan survivors, Ben Stokes quits international cricket and George Russell wins in Austria](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/labour-reject-calls-for-general-election-time-running-out-in-battle-to-find-venezuelan-survivors-ben-stokes-quits-international-cricket-and-george-russell-wins-in-austria) — 2026-06-29T05:19:28+00:00
- [The Standout 7 - Keir Starmer resigns, Europe swelters under a “Heat Dome”, tributes to Music Mogul Clive Davis RIP](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-standout-7-keir-starmer-resigns-europe-swelters-under-a-heat-dome-tributes-to-music-mogul-clive-davis-rip) — 2026-06-27T05:01:00+00:00
- [Venezuela struggles as Earthquake death toll rises, Andy Burnham continues to build Labour support, F1 heads to Austria under “heat hazard” warning](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/venezuela-struggles-as-earthquake-death-toll-rises-andy-burnham-continues-to-build-labour-support-f1-heads-to-austria-under-heat-hazard-warning) — 2026-06-26T05:21:58+00:00
- [Venezuela rocked by two devastating Earthquakes, Nottingham Maternity Inquiry published, Scotland’s World Cup hopes hang by a thread](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/venezuela-rocked-by-two-devastating-earthquakes-nottingham-maternity-inquiry-published-scotland-s-world-cup-hopes-hang-by-a-thread) — 2026-06-25T05:50:06+00:00
- [UK struggles under record breaking heatwave, Starmer and Burnham hold “frosty” meeting, Thomas Tuchel tells England fans “don’t worry” after Ghana draw](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/uk-struggles-under-record-breaking-heatwave-starmer-and-burnham-hold-frosty-meeting-thomas-tuchel-tells-england-fans-don-t-worry-after-ghana-draw) — 2026-06-24T05:18:50+00:00
- [Starmer steps down as Burnham arrives, former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson found guilty on abuse charges, tributes to music industry mogul Clive Davis RIP](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/starmer-steps-down-as-burnham-arrives-former-dup-leader-jeffrey-donaldson-found-guilty-on-abuse-charges-tributes-to-music-industry-mogul-clive-davis-rip) — 2026-06-23T05:17:33+00:00
- [Prime Minister under huge pressure after Burnham victory, US and Iran end talks early after weekend of chaos, more World Cup drama as big teams stumble](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/prime-minister-under-huge-pressure-after-burnham-victory-us-and-iran-end-talks-early-after-weekend-of-chaos-more-world-cup-drama-as-big-teams-stumble) — 2026-06-22T05:19:05+00:00
- [The Standout 7 - US and Iran sign off on a peace deal, Social Media ban for Teens announced, Andy Burnham wins convincingly in Makerfield](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-standout-7-us-and-iran-sign-off-on-a-peace-deal-social-media-ban-for-teens-announced-andy-burnham-wins-convincingly-in-makerfield) — 2026-06-20T05:01:00+00:00
- [Andy Burnham wins convincingly in Makerfield By-Election, US lifts blockade on Strait of Hormuz, Scotland prepare for more World Cup glory](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/andy-burnham-wins-convincingly-in-makerfield-by-election-us-lifts-blockade-on-strait-of-hormuz-scotland-prepare-for-more-world-cup-glory) — 2026-06-19T05:20:36+00:00
- [Donald Trump signs Memorandum of Agreement with Iran, Polls open for Makerfield By-Election, England beat Croatia in first World Cup game](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/donald-trump-signs-memorandum-of-agreement-with-iran-polls-open-for-makerfield-by-election-england-beat-croatia-in-first-world-cup-game) — 2026-06-18T05:17:02+00:00
- [European Leaders push Trump for progress on Ukraine at G7, US President wants to put Iran war in “rearview mirror”, the Williams sisters return to Wimbledon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/european-leaders-push-trump-for-progress-on-ukraine-at-g7-us-president-wants-to-put-iran-war-in-rearview-mirror-the-williams-sisters-return-to-wimbledon) — 2026-06-17T05:20:25+00:00
- [UK teens face Social Media Ban, Details still not clear on US and Iran peace deal, World Cup shocks as Spain held to a draw by Cape Verde](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/uk-teens-face-social-media-ban-details-still-not-clear-on-us-and-iran-peace-deal-world-cup-shocks-as-spain-held-to-a-draw-by-cape-verde) — 2026-06-16T05:22:10+00:00
- [US and Iran finally reach agreement on peace deal, Royal Marines board Russian Shadow Fleet vessel in English Channel, tributes to artist David Hockney RIP](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/us-and-iran-finally-reach-agreement-on-peace-deal-royal-marines-board-russian-shadow-fleet-vessel-in-english-channel-tributes-to-artist-david-hockney-rip) — 2026-06-15T05:16:12+00:00
- [The Standout 7 - Trouble in Belfast as far right stir violence, Starmer faces fresh crisis as Healey quits Defence role, Tributes to Buffy star Anthony Head, RIP](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-standout-7-trouble-in-belfast-as-far-right-stir-violence-starmer-faces-fresh-crisis-as-healey-quits-defence-role-tributes-to-buffy-star-anthony-head-rip) — 2026-06-13T05:01:00+00:00
- [Keir Starmer faces new crisis as John Healey quits over Defence Investment Plan, Trump floats peace deal signing this weekend, World Cup 2026 kicks off](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/keir-starmer-faces-new-crisis-as-john-healey-quits-over-defence-investment-plan-trump-floats-peace-deal-signing-this-weekend-world-cup-2026-kicks-off) — 2026-06-12T05:19:43+00:00
- [Police deploy water cannon on second night of Belfast disturbances, US and Iran trade strikes as US inflation spokes, England ready for World Cup glory](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/police-deploy-water-cannon-on-second-night-of-belfast-disturbances-us-and-iran-trade-strikes-as-us-inflation-spokes-england-ready-for-world-cup-glory) — 2026-06-11T05:17:21+00:00
- [Violent protests in Belfast after man charged over Knife attack, US launches “proportional response” against Iran, Emma Raducanu back to winning ways at Queens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/violent-protests-in-belfast-after-man-charged-over-knife-attack-us-launches-proportional-response-against-iran-emma-raducanu-back-to-winning-ways-at-queens) — 2026-06-10T05:15:41+00:00
- [Iran and Israel agree to “hold their fire”, Government pushes Tech companies to apply explicit photo filter for teens, Scotland get ready for World Cup glory](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/iran-and-israel-agree-to-hold-their-fire-government-pushes-tech-companies-to-apply-explicit-photo-filter-for-teens-scotland-get-ready-for-world-cup-glory) — 2026-06-09T05:17:22+00:00
- [Iran and Israel trade strikes over Lebanon, Prime Minister expected to announce social media ban for teens, Antonelli makes history at Monaco](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/iran-and-israel-trade-strikes-over-lebanon-prime-minister-expected-to-announce-social-media-ban-for-teens-antonelli-makes-history-at-monaco) — 2026-06-08T05:15:13+00:00
- [The Sunday 7 - Get the download on this week’s Cancer breakthroughs, find out what is going on with Google’s Mosquitos and standby for a Hot Hot Summer](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-sunday-7-get-the-download-on-this-week-s-cancer-breakthroughs-find-out-what-is-going-on-with-google-s-mosquitos-and-standby-for-a-hot-hot-summer) — 2026-06-07T05:01:00+00:00
- [The Standout 7 - Outrage over Henry Nowak murder, Zelensky challenges Putin to a face to face meeting, and Paul McCartney on his love for music](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-standout-7-outrage-over-henry-nowak-murder-zelensky-challenges-putin-to-a-face-to-face-meeting-and-paul-mccartney-on-his-love-for-music) — 2026-06-06T05:01:00+00:00
- [Keir Starmer criticises Elon Musk over Nowak comments, Zelensky writes to Putin to propose direct peace talks, Maja Chwalinska makes history at Roland Garros](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/keir-starmer-criticises-elon-musk-over-nowak-comments-zelensky-writes-to-putin-to-propose-direct-peace-talks-maja-chwalinska-makes-history-at-roland-garros) — 2026-06-05T05:02:51+00:00
- [Police Chief apologises over Henry Nowak death, Israel and Lebanon renew ceasefire, Sabalenka exits French Open after shock defeat](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/police-chief-apologises-over-henry-nowak-death-israel-and-lebanon-renew-ceasefire-sabalenka-exits-french-open-after-shock-defeat) — 2026-06-04T05:35:42+00:00
- [Far right protests over death of Southampton student Henry Nowak, US and Iran again exchange strikes as peace talks stall, Ukrainian tennis stars make history](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/far-right-protests-over-death-of-southampton-student-henry-nowak-us-and-iran-again-exchange-strikes-as-peace-talks-stall-ukrainian-tennis-stars-make-history) — 2026-06-03T05:19:55+00:00
- [Government releases massive tranche of Mandelson Files, Trump orders the “shooting to stop” in Lebanon as peace talks falter, Serena Williams plans return to Tennis](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/government-releases-massive-tranche-of-mandelson-files-trump-orders-the-shooting-to-stop-in-lebanon-as-peace-talks-falter-serena-williams-plans-return-to-tennis) — 2026-06-02T05:27:02+00:00
- [US and Iran launch fresh strikes as Middle East peace deal stalls, Sturgeon in the spotlight over SNP scandal, Arsenal celebrate Premier League title](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/us-and-iran-launch-fresh-strikes-as-middle-east-peace-deal-stalls-sturgeon-in-the-spotlight-over-snp-scandal-arsenal-celebrate-premier-league-title) — 2026-06-01T05:11:05+00:00
- [The Sunday 7 - Get set for a Summer of Heatwaves, the Pope intervenes on AI and why everyone hates the Electric Ferrari](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-sunday-7-get-set-for-a-summer-of-heatwaves-the-pope-intervenes-on-ai-and-why-everyone-hates-the-electric-ferrari) — 2026-05-31T05:01:00+00:00
- [The Standout 7 - Tony Blair intervenes in Labour leadership contest, Deadlock continues in the Strait of Hormuz, Crystal Palace win the Europa Conference League](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-standout-7-tony-blair-intervenes-in-labour-leadership-contest-deadlock-continues-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-crystal-palace-win-the-europa-conference-league) — 2026-05-30T05:01:00+00:00
- [1 Million young people at risk of “shrinking future”, Trump circulates draft peace deal for Middle East to allies, Tennis stars wilt in the heat at Roland Garros](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/1-million-young-people-at-risk-of-shrinking-future-trump-circulates-draft-peace-deal-for-middle-east-to-allies-tennis-stars-wilt-in-the-heat-at-roland-garros) — 2026-05-29T05:07:36+00:00
- [US and Iran exchange strikes as peace talks continue, Tony Blair intervenes in Labour Leadership contest, Crystal Palace lift their first European trophy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/us-and-iran-exchange-strikes-as-peace-talks-continue-tony-blair-intervenes-in-labour-leadership-contest-crystal-palace-lift-their-first-european-trophy) — 2026-05-28T05:22:18+00:00
- [Court of Appeal to review sentencing in rape case, Government prepares for potential teen Social Media ban, tributes to TV icon, Judith Chalmers RIP](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/court-of-appeal-to-review-sentencing-in-rape-case-government-prepares-for-potential-teen-social-media-ban-tributes-to-tv-icon-judith-chalmers-rip) — 2026-05-27T05:23:07+00:00
- [America launches “self defence” strikes at Iran, as peace talks continue, Pope Leo XIV weighs in on Artificial Intelligence, Pep Guardiola signs off from Man City](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/america-launches-self-defence-strikes-at-iran-as-peace-talks-continue-pope-leo-xiv-weighs-in-on-artificial-intelligence-pep-guardiola-signs-off-from-man-city) — 2026-05-26T05:17:19+00:00
- [The Sunday 7 - What you need to know about Ebola, Unpacking the new Trump phone, and unpacking the 10K Steps Myth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-sunday-7-what-you-need-to-know-about-ebola-unpacking-the-new-trump-phone-and-unpacking-the-10k-steps-myth) — 2026-05-24T05:01:00+00:00
- [The Standout 7 - Labour Leadership contest takes shape, Ebola outbreak sparks concern, Arsenal and Aston Villa crowned as Champions](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-standout-7-labour-leadership-contest-takes-shape-ebola-outbreak-sparks-concern-arsenal-and-aston-villa-crowned-as-champions) — 2026-05-23T04:01:00+00:00
- [Chancellor launches Great British Summer Savings, Russia cranks up pressure on Ukraine’s allies, Stephen Colbert bows out from “The Late Show”](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/chancellor-launches-great-british-summer-savings-russia-cranks-up-pressure-on-ukraine-s-allies-stephen-colbert-bows-out-from-the-late-show) — 2026-05-22T05:20:59+00:00
- [Putin and Xi meet in Beijing, Trump under pressure over “Anti-Weaponisation Fund”, Aston Villa win Europa League](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/putin-and-xi-meet-in-beijing-trump-under-pressure-over-anti-weaponisation-fund-aston-villa-win-europa-league) — 2026-05-21T05:20:09+00:00
- [Trump renews Iran threats as Putin heads to China, Fresh Mandelson files due for release next month, and Man City gift Arsenal the Premier League](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/trump-renews-iran-threats-as-putin-heads-to-china-fresh-mandelson-files-due-for-release-next-month-and-man-city-gift-arsenal-the-premier-league) — 2026-05-20T05:22:44+00:00
- [Concern grows over spread of Ebola outbreak, Trump postpones threatened Iran strikes, Arsenal win again to close in on Premier League title](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/concern-grows-over-spread-of-ebola-outbreak-trump-postpones-threatened-iran-strikes-arsenal-win-again-to-close-in-on-premier-league-title) — 2026-05-19T05:21:47+00:00
- [Burnham and Streeting get set for Labour leadership contest, WHO warns of public health emergency over African Ebola outbreak, West Ham stumble in race to avoid relegation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/burnham-and-streeting-get-set-for-labour-leadership-contest-who-warns-of-public-health-emergency-over-african-ebola-outbreak-west-ham-stumble-in-race-to-avoid-relegation) — 2026-05-18T05:11:47+00:00
- [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](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/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) — 2026-05-17T05:01:00+00:00
- [The Standout 7 - Twists and Turns as Labour faces Leadership Contest, Donald Trump heads to China, the big winners from the BAFTAs, and meet Dr Harrison Ford](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-standout-7-twists-and-turns-as-labour-faces-leadership-contest-donald-trump-heads-to-china-the-big-winners-from-the-baftas-and-meet-dr-harrison-ford) — 2026-05-16T05:01:00+00:00
- [More twists and turns in Labour Leadership contest, Trump talks up trade deals after China visit, Spotlight on Nigel Farage over £5M donation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/more-twists-and-turns-in-labour-leadership-contest-trump-talks-up-trade-deals-after-china-visit-spotlight-on-nigel-farage-over-5m-donation) — 2026-05-15T05:33:02+00:00
- [King Charles opens Parliament as Starmer clings on; Trump and Xi Jinping meet in Beijing and Man City close the gap to Arsenal once again](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/king-charles-opens-parliament-as-starmer-clings-on-trump-and-xi-jinping-meet-in-beijing-and-man-city-close-the-gap-to-arsenal-once-again) — 2026-05-14T05:12:44+00:00
- [Four Ministers resign as Starmer battles on, Trump heads to China as US inflation spikes and progress stalls in Middle East, Harrison Ford awarded honorary Doctorate](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/four-ministers-resign-as-starmer-battles-on-trump-heads-to-china-as-us-inflation-spikes-and-progress-stalls-in-middle-east-harrison-ford-awarded-honorary-doctorate) — 2026-05-13T05:13:33+00:00
- [PM faces crucial Cabinet Meeting as Ministers split, Trump dismisses latest Iranian peace proposal, Spurs struggle at Leeds as relegation looms](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/pm-faces-crucial-cabinet-meeting-as-ministers-split-trump-dismisses-latest-iranian-peace-proposal-spurs-struggle-at-leeds-as-relegation-looms) — 2026-05-12T05:24:27+00:00
- [Starmer faces growing pressure after Local election losses, Trump rejects latest Iranian peace proposal, Arsenal win at West Ham to close in on Premier League title](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/starmer-faces-growing-pressure-after-local-election-losses-trump-rejects-latest-iranian-peace-proposal-arsenal-win-at-west-ham-to-close-in-on-premier-league-title) — 2026-05-11T05:15:35+00:00
- [The Sunday 7 - Celebrating Sir David Attenborough’s 100th Birthday, What you need to know about Hantavirus, and the word from NASA on Alien Life](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-sunday-7-celebrating-sir-david-attenborough-s-100th-birthday-what-you-need-to-know-about-hantavirus-and-the-word-from-nasa-on-alien-life) — 2026-05-10T05:01:00+00:00
- [The Standout 7 - Local Elections see Reform surge, Hantavirus outbreak sparks alarm, tributes to CNN founder Ted Turner RIP](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-standout-7-local-elections-see-reform-surge-hantavirus-outbreak-sparks-alarm-tributes-to-cnn-founder-ted-turner-rip) — 2026-05-09T04:01:00+00:00
- [Reform make early gains in Local Elections, WHO offers reassurance on Hantavirus outbreak, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace head to European finals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/reform-make-early-gains-in-local-elections-who-offers-reassurance-on-hantavirus-outbreak-aston-villa-and-crystal-palace-head-to-european-finals) — 2026-05-08T05:26:17+00:00
- [Election Day gets underway across the UK, Trump struggles with Iran deal, tributes to CNN Founder Ted Turner, RIP](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/election-day-gets-underway-across-the-uk-trump-struggles-with-iran-deal-tributes-to-cnn-founder-ted-turner-rip) — 2026-05-07T05:12:54+00:00
- [US abruptly pauses “Project Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz, Starmer hosts forum on antisemitism at Downing Street, Arsenal head to Champions League Final](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/us-abruptly-pauses-project-freedom-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-starmer-hosts-forum-on-antisemitism-at-downing-street-arsenal-head-to-champions-league-final) — 2026-05-06T05:09:18+00:00
- [Ceasefire falters as tensions escalate in The Strait of Hormuz, Labour anxiety as Local Elections loom, Beyonce lights up the Met Gala](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/ceasefire-falters-as-tensions-escalate-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-labour-anxiety-as-local-elections-loom-beyonce-lights-up-the-met-gala) — 2026-05-05T05:22:31+00:00
- [The Sunday 7 - Taylor Swift vs AI, Elon Musk vs Sam Altman, and the battle to save The Venus Fly Trap](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-sunday-7-taylor-swift-vs-ai-elon-musk-vs-sam-altman-and-the-battle-to-save-the-venus-fly-trap) — 2026-05-03T05:01:00+00:00
- [The Standout 7 - President Trump survives another assassination attempt, Starmer battles through the Mandelson Scandal, The Strait of Hormuz remains deadlocked](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-standout-7-president-trump-survives-another-assassination-attempt-starmer-battles-through-the-mandelson-scandal-the-strait-of-hormuz-remains-deadlocked) — 2026-05-02T05:01:00+00:00
- [UK Terror threat escalated after Golders Green attack, £5M Donation raises questions for Nigel Farage, Forest, Villa and Palace all in European semi final action](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/uk-terror-threat-escalated-after-golders-green-attack-5m-donation-raises-questions-for-nigel-farage-forest-villa-and-palace-all-in-european-semi-final-action) — 2026-05-01T05:10:17+00:00
- [Terrorist incident declared after Golders Green attack, Trump thinks Putin might “do a little ceasefire” in Ukraine, Arsenal deadlocked in Champions League semi final](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/terrorist-incident-declared-after-golders-green-attack-trump-thinks-putin-might-do-a-little-ceasefire-in-ukraine-arsenal-deadlocked-in-champions-league-semi-final) — 2026-04-30T05:16:12+00:00
- [King Charles addresses the US Congress, Morgan McSweeney takes the stand over the Mandelson Scandal, 9 goal thriller in Champions League semi final](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/king-charles-addresses-the-us-congress-morgan-mcsweeney-takes-the-stand-over-the-mandelson-scandal-9-goal-thriller-in-champions-league-semi-final) — 2026-04-29T05:25:00+00:00
- [Suspect charged with attempted assassination of US President,  King Charles arrives at the White House for State Visit, Man United close in on European football](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/suspect-charged-with-attempted-assassination-of-us-president-king-charles-arrives-at-the-white-house-for-state-visit-man-united-close-in-on-european-football) — 2026-04-28T05:29:04+00:00
- [President Trump ducks another assassination attempt, Mandelson scandal takes a fresh twist, Sebastian Sawe makes history with London Marathon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/president-trump-ducks-another-assassination-attempt-mandelson-scandal-takes-a-fresh-twist-sebastian-sawe-makes-history-with-london-marathon) — 2026-04-27T05:00:22+00:00
- [The Sunday 7 - meet the new boss of Apple, Deborah Meaden chats EVS and chargers, and Will Guyatt talks us through the Big Tech AI wars](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-sunday-7-meet-the-new-boss-of-apple-deborah-meaden-chats-evs-and-chargers-and-will-guyatt-talks-us-through-the-big-tech-ai-wars) — 2026-04-26T05:01:00+00:00
- [The Standout 7 - Starmer survives Mandelson scandal, Deadlock in the Strait of Hormuz, and good news for Ukraine as EU loan approved](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-standout-7-starmer-survives-mandelson-scandal-deadlock-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-and-good-news-for-ukraine-as-eu-loan-approved) — 2026-04-25T05:01:00+00:00
- [Government signs new deal with France on small boats, Israel and Lebanon agree ceasefire extension, Formula 1 agrees new rules for energy boosts](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/government-signs-new-deal-with-france-on-small-boats-israel-and-lebanon-agree-ceasefire-extension-formula-1-agrees-new-rules-for-energy-boosts) — 2026-04-24T05:12:14+00:00
- [Iran cranks up pressure in Strait of Hormuz, Latest local election polls alarm Labour, Burnley relegated as Man City top Premier League table](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/iran-cranks-up-pressure-in-strait-of-hormuz-latest-local-election-polls-alarm-labour-burnley-relegated-as-man-city-top-premier-league-table) — 2026-04-23T04:51:59+00:00
- [Number 10 accused of “dismissive attitude” over Mandelson clearance, Trump extends Iran ceasefire, Chelsea stumble again in the Premier League](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/number-10-accused-of-dismissive-attitude-over-mandelson-clearance-trump-extends-iran-ceasefire-chelsea-stumble-again-in-the-premier-league) — 2026-04-22T05:22:30+00:00
- [PM accused of lying over Mandelson vetting process, Trump pushes for Tehran deal, West Ham draw sees Wolves relegated from the Premier League](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/pm-accused-of-lying-over-mandelson-vetting-process-trump-pushes-for-tehran-deal-west-ham-draw-sees-wolves-relegated-from-the-premier-league) — 2026-04-21T05:15:00+00:00
- [Starmer back in the spotlight over Mandelson, Iran says no to peace talks after US seizes tanker, Man City close the gap on Arsenal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/starmer-back-in-the-spotlight-over-mandelson-iran-says-no-to-peace-talks-after-us-seizes-tanker-man-city-close-the-gap-on-arsenal) — 2026-04-20T05:05:35+00:00
- [The Sunday 7 - a deep dive into the Atlantic current crisis, solving Shark Mysteries, and Will Guyatt explains what “AI Workslop” is…](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-sunday-7-a-deep-dive-into-the-atlantic-current-crisis-solving-shark-mysteries-and-will-guyatt-explains-what-ai-workslop-is) — 2026-04-19T04:01:00+00:00
- [The Standout 7 - Israel and Lebanon agree ten day truce, Mandelson scandal sparks back to life, and a big win for democracy in Hungary](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/the-standout-7-israel-and-lebanon-agree-ten-day-truce-mandelson-scandal-sparks-back-to-life-and-a-big-win-for-democracy-in-hungary) — 2026-04-18T04:01:00+00:00
- [Mandelson scandal sees Foreign Office resignation and spotlight on Starmer, Israel and Lebanon agree 10 day truce, 3 English teams in Europa Semi Finals](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/mandelson-scandal-sees-foreign-office-resignation-and-spotlight-on-starmer-israel-and-lebanon-agree-10-day-truce-3-english-teams-in-europa-semi-finals) — 2026-04-17T05:11:42+00:00
- [BBC uncovers Asylum seeker scandal, White House optimistic about Iran ceasefire, Arsenal make history with Champions League Semi Final spot](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-smart-7-1227360/bbc-uncovers-asylum-seeker-scandal-white-house-optimistic-about-iran-ceasefire-arsenal-make-history-with-champions-league-semi-final-spot) — 2026-04-16T05:12:48+00:00

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