{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/35d3734f-1e29-4d0b-a646-15776be08249/8b4af70a-1418-40bf-8740-bff6b540d14b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep 249. Testing blitz launched amid concern over South Africa variant, social media racism row continues and Dustin Diamond RIP","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/611e68d306c05e863ff408a5/611e69d6f07c86001342c790.png?height=200","description":"<p>Today's podcast include references to the following items:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1356222495943102467?s=20\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1356222495943102467?s=20</a></li><li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1356223178385854468?s=20\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/ITVNewsPolitics/status/1356223178385854468?s=20</a></li><li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1356311250356076544?s=20\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1356311250356076544?s=20</a></li><li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/CBSNews/status/1356304491092578306?s=20\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/CBSNews/status/1356304491092578306?s=20</a></li><li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1356280856927678465?s=20\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1356280856927678465?s=20</a></li><li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1356319846892498945?s=20\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/SkyNews/status/1356319846892498945?s=20</a></li><li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1356164473548111872?s=20\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/BBCBreakfast/status/1356164473548111872?s=20</a></li><li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/HaytersTV/status/1356186257534181379\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/HaytersTV/status/1356186257534181379</a></li><li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1356242505348624394?s=20\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/GMB/status/1356242505348624394?s=20</a></li><li><a href=\"https://twitter.com/TommySledge/status/1356319107277328385?s=20\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://twitter.com/TommySledge/status/1356319107277328385?s=20</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>The Smart 7 is a daily podcast that puts your brain into top gear by telling you everything you need to know for the day in less than 7 minutes. It's a snapshot of the world, covering everything from politics to entertainment, via sport and current affairs.</p><p><br></p><p>You know the drill - Subscribe, rate, tell your friends, tattoo the logo on your neck. It really helps.</p><p><br></p><p>You need the Smarts? We’ve got the Smarts.</p><p><br></p><p>Contact us over at <a href=\"https://create.acast.com/episodes/0cd006ce-e61a-4154-91f0-1b3bef3c5a82/twitter.com/thesmart7pod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Twitter</a> or visit <a href=\"http://www.thesmart7.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.thesmart7.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Presented by <a href=\"https://create.acast.com/episodes/0cd006ce-e61a-4154-91f0-1b3bef3c5a82/twitter.com/jamieeast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Jamie East</a>, written by <a href=\"http://www.twitter.com/maxliam\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Liam Thompson</a> and produced by Daft Doris.</p>","author_name":"Daft Doris"}