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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Mar 14, 2024 • 13min
EU Taking Action Over Alleged Failure to Protect Bogs
The EU is taking a case against Ireland and its treatment of its own bogs.The Last Word on the Environment with John Gibbons.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 14, 2024 • 10min
Tech Thursday: Recycling Old Laptops and Phones
On Tech Thursday, Andy O'Donoghue discussed recycling old devices and the benefits.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 13, 2024 • 11min
More Fuel Price Hikes on The Way
Further hikes to petrol and diesel are on the way this April.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 13, 2024 • 10min
European Parliament Votes to Tighten Laws on AI
The European Parliament has voted to bring in tighter controls on Artificial Intelligence.Adrian Weckler, Tech editor of the Irish Independent and Fine Gael MEP Deirdre Clune joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 13, 2024 • 14min
Asylum Seekers Suffering from Respiratory Illness in Makeshift Dublin Camp
There are concerns Asylum Seekers sleeping in tents in a makeshift camp in Dublin.Kitty Holland - Social Affairs Correspondent with The Irish Times and Nick Henderson - CEO of the Irish Refugee Council.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 12, 2024 • 15min
Leo Varadkar Delivers Speech on Gaza in Boston
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar is in the US and Trump says there'll be no money for Ukraine if he gets into power.The Last Word on the US with Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 12, 2024 • 9min
Former RTÉ Journalist Charlie Bird Dies Aged 74
The former RTÉ news journalist Charlie Bird has passed away. He had been diagnosed with MND and had raised money for various charities in recent years.The Last Word remembered him with his friend Paul Allen of Paul Allen & Associates PR.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 12, 2024 • 10min
How Climate is Affecting People in Malawi
Our own Ben Finnegan from the Today FM newsroom visited Malawi to see first hand the devastation climate change is causing.He joined Matt to talk about what he saw on the ground with Trocaire.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 12, 2024 • 17min
Irish Artists Pull Out of Texas Music Festival over Military Links
Irish musicians such as Kneecap and Gavin James have pulled out of a US music festival in protest over the war in Gaza.The Last Word on Music with Dave Hanratty and John Caddell.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 11, 2024 • 10min
Kate Middleton Apologises For 'Confusion' Over Edited Photo
The Princess of Wales has apologised over an edited photo published on Mother's Day.Finn McRedmond, Columnist for the Irish Times joined The Last Word from London.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
