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 6, 2024 • 11min
Sex Education to Be Taught at Younger Age in Primary Schools
A new Primary School curriculum would see sex education taught at a younger age.Carl O’Brien, education editor at The Irish Times and Simon Lewis, Principal of Carlow Educate Together National School joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 6, 2024 • 13min
The Growing Problem of Disinformation in The Media
Marianna Spring is the BBC Disinformation & Social Media Correspondent.She joined The Last Word to discuss her book Among the Trolls: My Journey Through Conspiracy Land.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 6, 2024 • 12min
Some SSE Airtricity Customers Were Sent The Wrong Bills
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent joined The Last Word to talk personal finance and to answer your questions.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 5, 2024 • 33min
Debate: Referendum on Carers
In this podcast, we bring you an extended debate from both sides of the Care Referendum, which takes place on March 8th.Damien Peelo – CEO of Treoir. Tom Clonan - Independent Senator, Orla O’Connor – Director of the National Women’s Council and Becky Kealy – Cork North West candidate with Aontu joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 5, 2024 • 14min
U2 Wrap Up Las Vegas Residency
U2 are saying goodby to their residency at the Sohre in Las Vegas.John Caddell and Dee Reddy with The Last Word on Music.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 5, 2024 • 13min
Trump Predicts to Win 15 States on Super Tuesday
Super Tuesday has been uneventful compared to previous years.To give us the latest, Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post and Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 5, 2024 • 13min
No Confidentiality Clauses for Future RTÉ Exits
The Public Accounts Committee has made several recommendations for RTÉ.Brian Stanley, the chair of the Public Accounts Committee and Lorcan Nyhan, head of training with The Communications Clinic joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 5, 2024 • 10min
Botox is Being Given Illegally In Various Counties
An RTÉ investigates program has found many people are giving botox illegally in Ireland.Pamela Fraher, reporter with RTE Investigates joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 5, 2024 • 8min
Is Joe Biden's Administration Becoming Tired Israel's Actions in Gaza?
Is the US ready to change its policy on its stance with Israel's invasion of Gaza?Larry Donnelly, lecturer in law at the University of Galway joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Mar 5, 2024 • 10min
Apple Fined €1.8 Billion for Breaking Streaming Rules
Apple has been fined almost 2 billion euro by the EU for breaching streaming rules, after Spotify raised the issue in 2019.Ian Guider from The Business Post joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
