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On Ireland's most cutting edge current affairs show, Matt and his guests provide a running stream of intelligent opinions and heated debates on the issues that matter most to Irish listeners. You might not always agree, but you'll never want to miss a Word.
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Oct 9, 2024 • 12min
“I Didn’t Resent Him, But I Didn’t Love Him”, Michael Harding On His Complex Relationship With His Father
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.

Oct 9, 2024 • 6min
Another Huge Fall In Sales Of EVs
Electric vehicle sales are continuing to plummet with new figures showing that they are down by 25% so far this year.Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss why demand for EVs has dropped so much and more of the day's business news. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Oct 9, 2024 • 19min
Oasis Ditch Dynamic Pricing For US Tour Dates
John Caddel and Dee Reddy join Matt for your weekly music round up. Picks of the week, Pink Floyd updates and so much more!

Oct 8, 2024 • 15min
Celebrity Libel Lawyer On His Life Protecting The Reputations Of The Rich And Famous
Paul Tweed is a leading defamation lawyer who has won cases for stars like Britney Spears. His new book 'From Holywood to Hollywood' reflects on his life protecting the reputations of the rich and famous. Tweed joins The Last Word to discuss his career and his call for governments to take action against Big Tech and AI. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Oct 8, 2024 • 19min
The Last Word On The US: Elon Musk Appears At Donald Trump’s Rally In Pennsylvania
Florida residents have been advised to evacuate their homes as the state braces itself for Hurricane Milton.Meanwhile, Elon Musk attracted attention after his appearance at Donald Trump’s rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday.Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with the Business Post and nationally syndicated columnist Cal Thomas joined Matt for Tuesday’s update on all that’s happening in the US.

Oct 8, 2024 • 17min
On The Anniversary Of The Oct 7th Attacks
Over 40,000 lives have been lost so far.On the anniversary of the Oct 7th attacks by Hamas, Alex Thomson joins Matt from Israel as further Hezbollah attacks continue.Hannah McCarthy and Declan Power join Matt to discuss the situation as it continues to progress.

Oct 7, 2024 • 9min
Security Guards To Begin Operating On Dublin Bus Services
Billy Hann, CEO of Dublin Bus, joined Matt to discuss the 20-week pilot scheme for Dublin Bus aimed at curbing the rise of anti-social behaviour on public transport.He also discussed the estimated costs of a contactless ticketing system for public transport.To catch the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.

Oct 7, 2024 • 12min
The Last Word On Travel: The Best Foodie Destinations
For many when they go on holidays the food experience is just as important as the sites and activities.That's certainly the case for Russell Alford, co-restaurant critic at The Sunday Times and one half of the Gastro Gays. He joins The Last Word to discuss some of his top foodie destinations. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Oct 7, 2024 • 18min
4 Weeks Till The US Election: Where Do The Candidates Stand?
Does Kamala Harris need to step up before the election? Who are the polls favouring?Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join Matt to discuss this weeks US election updates and where both candidates stand in the lead up to election day.

Oct 4, 2024 • 13min
EPA Says There Are "Serious Deficits" In Government Evironment Policy
John Gibbons joins Matt to discuss the outlines of the environmental protection agency report and the deficits that have been highlighted in policy programs laid out.


