The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Today FM
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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Jul 5, 2024 • 11min
Gym Equipment You Should Invest In
The podcast explores the new app No Place, a platform for real-time updates and self-expression. It also discusses affordable and high-tech home gym equipment options like the Fit Cube and smart dumbbells. Additionally, it reviews the Nordic Track Commercial 750 treadmill for serious runners and innovative gym equipment like the Hydro rowing machine and Tempo Studio.
Jul 4, 2024 • 14min
Loudermilk Actor Starring In World Premiere at Galway International Arts Festival
Mat Fraser, star of Loudermilk and American Horror Story, talks about the world premiere of Unspeakable Conversations, a play at this year's Galway International Arts Festival.To catch the full conversation press the 'Play' button below.
Jul 4, 2024 • 9min
Sales Of Non-Alcoholic Beer Increased By 18% Last Year
New figures released by Drinks Ireland have shown that the sale of non-alcoholic beer grew by 18% in 2023, which is an almost 100% increase in market share over the last four years.Ian Guider, Columnist with the Business Post, joined Matt for Thursday’s daily business news.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.
Jul 4, 2024 • 33min
Culture Club: Lucy Foley
Matt is joined by best-selling author Lucy Foley on her latest thriller, Midnight Feast.
Jul 4, 2024 • 12min
Canadian Tourist Dies Following Assault On O'Connell Street
What updates are there to the investigation into this assault?Security and crime editor for the Irish Times Conor Lally, and Janet Horner, Green Party councillor for Dublin’s North Inner City join Matt to discuss these updates.
Jul 3, 2024 • 10min
Hospitality Groups Urge Govt To Reintroduce 9% VAT Rate
Hospitality groups are calling on the Government to reinstate the 9% reduced VAT charge for food services to help them manage increasing costs.Pat Crotty, chief executive of the Vintners Federation of Ireland, and Owen Reidy, general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, join The Last Word to debate whether hospitality businesses should be on a lower VAT rate.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Jul 3, 2024 • 7min
Personal Finance: Revolut To Launch Irish Mortgages From 2025
Revolut has indicated that it will begin offering mortgages in Ireland from as early as next year.In this week’s personal finance slot, Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, explained what this could mean for customers.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.
Jul 3, 2024 • 21min
Who Could Replace Biden In Election Race?
Marion and Cal join Matt to discuss the impact of the Supreme Court 'immunity' ruling for Trump.Plus what is the fall out after the leaders debate and will the democrats replace Biden after his performance?
Jul 3, 2024 • 16min
What's Coming Up After The Era's Tour?
John and Dee are chatting all about the amazing list of artists performing over the summer! But will any of them come close to the hype of Taylor Swift?
Jul 2, 2024 • 17min
Up To 53,000 New Homes Needed Per Year, ESRI Report Reveals.
A new report from the Economic and Social Research Institute has shown that between 35,000 and 53,000 new homes will be needed to cope with population growth in Ireland.Matt was joined by Minister for Housing Darragh O’Brien to discuss the findings.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.
