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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Apr 20, 2024 • 24min
The Week Trending
Aoife Barry, Journalist and Author of Social Capital, and Ian Power, CEO of Spunout.ie joined the Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories, including the ever controversial topic of the price of a pint in Ireland, and Meghan Markle's jam making skills!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 19, 2024 • 10min
Taylor Swift Releases Surprise Double Album
Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss the surprise release of global popstar Taylor Swift's latest album.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 19, 2024 • 4min
Toxic Content Being Fed To Teenage Boys By Social Media Companies, DCU Study Says
Dr. Catherine Baker from the Anti-Bullying Centre in DCU joined The Last Word to discuss a new DCU study into the affect of toxic social media content on teenage boys.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 19, 2024 • 13min
Climate Change To Wreck Global Economy By 2050, New Report Says
A new study claims that climate change will wipe out 20% of global GDP by 2050.John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 19, 2024 • 9min
The Latest In Garden Tech
From flower monitors to robo lawnmowers, Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss his picks for the latest and greatest in garden tech!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 19, 2024 • 19min
After A 43 Year Wait: Jury Returns Unlawful Killing Verdict In Stardust Inquest
43 years later, the Stardust inquests have found that 48 people people died by unlawful killing on the 14th of February 1981.Lisa Lawlor, daughter of Francis and Maureen who died in the fire, Samantha Mangan, daughter of Helena Mangan, and Stephanie Rohan from the TodayFM Newsroom joined The Last Word to discuss the news and pay tribute to the victims of the fire. Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 18, 2024 • 13min
Personal Finance: EIR Staff Told Not To Obey Law By Management
EIR staff were told not the obey the law by their managementCharlie Weston, Personal finance editor with The Irish Independent joins Matt to discussFor the full chat click the play button below.
Apr 18, 2024 • 5min
New Law Discriminates Against Less Wealthy People Going Through Divorce
New law discriminates against less wealthy people going through divorce, barrister saysPaul C McCarthy, Chair of The Family Lawyers Association Of Ireland joins Matt to discussFor the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
Apr 18, 2024 • 5min
Business News: Good News For Navan
Tara Mines in Navan have just announced they will be reopeningIan Guider, Columnist, The Business Post joins Matt to discussFor the full chat click the play button below.
Apr 16, 2024 • 8min
EV Charging Arms Opposed By DCC
Janet Horner, Green Party and Dublin City Councillor, and Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor for The Sunday Independent joined The Last Word to discuss the latest in motoring stories, including news that may cause hassle for EV drivers.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
