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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Jun 21, 2024 • 8min
Kneecap Win Court Ruling To Challenge UK Funding Block
Kneecap have been granted leave by the Belfast High Court to proceed with a judicial review after the UK government blocked them from receiving their funding award.Dee Reddy joins Ian to discuss the outcome of this court case for the music scene.
Jun 20, 2024 • 9min
Tech Thursday: Can AI Translate What Your Pet is Trying to Tell You?
Tech expert Andy O’Donoghue discusses AI translating pets' emotions, Pet Pulse app decoding vocal noises, benefits of GPS pet tracking devices, innovative pet gadgets like Petcube Bites, Whistle Go Explore, smart litter robot, RFID pet feeder, Furbo Dog Camera, PetKit Ever Sweet pet fountain.
Jun 20, 2024 • 13min
Just Stop Oil Activists Arrested After Stonehenge Protest
Two people have been arrested after Just Stop Oil activists sprayed powder on Stonehenge.John Gibbons joined Ian Guider to discuss the fallout from the protest and also gave his reaction to the news that Eamon Ryan will step down as leader of the Green Party.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.
Jun 20, 2024 • 9min
Aer Lingus To Cancel Up To 20pc Of Flights Each Day Next Week
Thousands of passengers will see their travel plans affected next week as Aer Lingus pilots begin their industrial action on Wednesday, 26th June.Travel commentator Eoghan Corry joined Ian Guider to give an update on what customers can expect in the coming days.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.
Jun 20, 2024 • 10min
The Battle to Replace Eamon Ryans Begins
Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality Disability, Integration and Youth joins Ian on the show to discuss the Green Party Leadership election.
Jun 19, 2024 • 32min
Culture Club: Andrea Mara
Thriller writer Andrea Mara, author of Someone in the Attic, joined The Last Word this week for the Culture Club. Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear her choices!
Jun 19, 2024 • 7min
The Last Word on Business: NVIDIA Beats Microsoft to Become World's Most Valuable Firm
Nivida made history this Tuesday becoming the world's most valuable company, with a market cap of $3.335 trillion Lorcan Allen joins The Last Word to discuss this and other headlines in the world of business with thanks to Forvis Mazars, the next exciting chapter for Mazars. Same local team, new global reach. Press the 'play' button below to catch up on the full conversation...
Jun 19, 2024 • 11min
Huge Rise In Cost of Funerals is Worrying Older People and Their Families
A RED C Survey conducted by An Post Insurance revealed that the price of funerals has skyrocketed by 42% since 2016 David McGowan of McGowan Funeral Directors and Nat O’Connor, Senior Public Affairs & Policy Specialist, Age Action join the show to discuss. Press the ‘play’ button below to catch up on the full conversation
Jun 19, 2024 • 10min
What Rights Do Customers Have When Flights Are Cancelled Due To Strikes?
This week, the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association announced that Aer Lingus pilots would begin an indefinite work-to-rule action from Wednesday, 26 June.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, joined Ian Guider to explain what rights customers have when if flights are cancelled or delayed due to strikes.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full conversation.
Jun 19, 2024 • 20min
White House Says Video Of Joe Biden "Freezing" Are Cheap Fakes
A new ad has been released by the Biden campaign highlighting Trumps criminal record.Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join Ian to discuss all the updates from the US.
