The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Former Irish Rugby International Johnny Sexton spoke to Matt about his career with Ireland and Leinster, the impact of concussion on rugby players, and his new autobiography, Obsessed.To catch the interview, press the 'play' button on this page.

New research from the Central Bank has found that one in twenty buildings in Ireland struggle to get insurance for flooding, and that this issue could worsen in the future.Ian Guider, Columnist with the Business Post, spoke to Matt about this and the how shares in Flutter and other UK bookmakers have fallen, on Monday’s business news.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Sinn Féin has received criticism for how it handled an allegation made against former member Brian Stanley. The matter has since been passed on to the gardaí.Matt was joined by Editor of the Business Post, Daniel McConnell, and the Irish Examiner’s Special Correspondent, Michael Clifford, to assess how this will impact the party.For further discussion, Matt then spoke to Pa Daly, Justice Spokesperson for Sinn Féin and Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Fine Gael TD and Minister of State with responsibility for European Affairs and Defence.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversations.

The Week Trending with Ben Finnegan and Sarah McGuinness this week chatting about the suspected spy in the Oireachtas, calls for road signs As Gaeilge, and Portugal’s tax incentives for young people.

Next week’s interprovincial series will trial new rules in an attempt to improve the game of Gaelic football.So, what are they, and could they make the sport more entertaining?Michael Foley, sportswriter with the Sunday Times and the Irish Independent’s GAA Correspondent, Colm Keys, discussed it with Matt.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Psychologist Allison Keating's new book, 'It's All Too Much, aims to guide people who are overwhelmed, anxious or stressed out by modern life.She joins The Last Word to discuss practical tools that can help with anxiety, stress and panic attacks. Listen to the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Dr. Ilona Duffy, a knowledgeable GP, joins the discussion on tech in healthcare. She highlights groundbreaking advancements in at-home health technology, like sleep analyzers that detect sleep apnea and smart scales for health tracking. The conversation dives into the transformative role of AI in diagnostics and the balance between remote monitoring and personal consultations. Additionally, they evaluate the convenience and privacy of home testing kits, emphasizing the necessity of medical advice for accurate health assessments.

Marjorie Taylor Greene has doubled down on her theory that the weather can be controlled, despite experts debunking her statements.Does she actually believe what she’s saying, or is it a cynical move in order to whip up populism? That’s a question Matt posed to nationally syndicated columnist Cal Thomas on Thursday’s programme.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

On this week's environment slot, commentator John Gibbons spoke to Matt about the impact that Hurricane Milton has had on Florida.Here in Ireland, national parks are set to get legal status in the hope of providing them with greater protections.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Matt was joined by author and playwright Michael Harding, author of “I Loved Him From The Day He Died”.The memoir focuses on the relationship he had with his father, who died when Harding was 23.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.