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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May 27, 2024 • 27min
The Week Trending
Extreme turbulence, 2FM's presenter exodus and a surprise UK election...Orla Ryan, news correspondent with The Journal, and Dave Hanratty, host of No Encore podcast, joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
May 23, 2024 • 8min
Revolut Launches Instant Access Savings Account
Darragh Cassidy, Head of Communications for Bonkers.ie joined The Last Word to discuss Revolut's latest competitive offers for customers.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
May 23, 2024 • 6min
US States To Sue Ticketmaster Owner Live Nation
The US Department of Justice have announced they will take a legal case against Ticketmaster's parent company Live Nation. Why is this?Ian Guider, Business Editor for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
May 23, 2024 • 11min
Latest In Foldable Phones And Tablets, And The Return Of The Nokia 'Dumb Phone'
Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to talk the latest in foldable pones and tablets, as well as the return of Nokia's 'Dumb Phone'.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
May 21, 2024 • 6min
International Criminal Court Seeks Arrest Warrants For Netanyahu And Hamas Leaders
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has applied for a number of arrest warrants, including Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu and Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' leader in Gaza. Aoife O'Donoghue, Professor of Law at Queen's University, Belfast joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
May 21, 2024 • 8min
Government Wants To Ban Disposable Vapes By The End Of The Year
Could we really be saying goodbye to disposable vapes by the end of the year?Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with Responsibility for Public Procurement, eGovernment and Circular Economy joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
May 21, 2024 • 14min
Has Online Advertising Become More Influential Than Election Posters?
How effective are election posters in 2024?Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU, and Liz Carolan from thebriefing.ie joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
May 21, 2024 • 8min
Things To Do In Iceland
Travel expert Sinead Kennedy joined The Last Word to discuss Iceland's wonders and an itinerary to help plan your trip!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
May 17, 2024 • 8min
Kinahans Secretly Sold Dubai Properties Following Pressure From International Authorities
Why are the Kinahans suddenly selling so many of their properties in Dubai?Conor Gallagher, Crime & Security Correspondent with The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
May 17, 2024 • 16min
What Ancient Fir Trees Are Telling Us About Climate Change
John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss the way in which ancient fir trees are allowing scientists to measure climate change.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
