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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Feb 1, 2024 • 14min
The Carbon Footprint Caused By Ministerial St. Patrick's Day Trips
Government Ministers are to travel the world on St. Patrick's Day. But at what cost to the environment?Environmental Journalist John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Feb 1, 2024 • 10min
Argylle and The Zone of Interest
On the weekly movies slot, Brian Loyd, Movies Editor of entertainment.ie is looking at Argylle and The Zone of Interest.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Feb 1, 2024 • 8min
Zuckerberg Told 'Blood on Hands' At US Senate
Mark Zuckerberg received some stark warnings at a recent US Senate hearing. Other tech giant CEOs were also present.Tech Journalist Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Feb 1, 2024 • 37min
Culture Club: Philip King
Founder of iconic televised festival Other Voices, Philip King joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear his choices.
Jan 31, 2024 • 14min
Minister Objects To Airport Expansion Plans
Green Party Junior Minister Joe O'Brien has submitted an objection to new Dublin Airport expansion plans.Mary Rose Burke, CEO of Dublin Chamber, and Ciaran Cuffe, MEP for The Green Party joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 31, 2024 • 11min
VHI's Latest Increase Means Bad News For Customers
VHI's third price rise in a year may be a stretch for customers.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 31, 2024 • 8min
Gardaí Begin Follow-Up Operation On Dublin Riots
A follow-up operation on the Dublin riots began today, with two people detained by Gardaí for questioning.Conor Lally, Crime and Security Editor with The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 30, 2024 • 8min
Schools Will Have To Record All Bullying Incidents Under New Plan
A new anti-bullying plan from the Government hopes to ensure that all incidents of bullying are recorded by schools.Dr. James O’Higgins Norman, UNESCO Chair on Bullying and Cyberbullying, and Director of DCU Anti-Bullying Centre joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 30, 2024 • 17min
30% Of Under 30s Will Vote For Taylor Swift's Endorsement
Will Taylor Swift help Joe Biden to win the US presidential election?Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 30, 2024 • 4min
Gardaí Fear Missing Man Was Killed Over Drug Debt
Gardaí believe human remains found yesterday in Cork may be those of missing man Ciaran Quilligan.Barry Roche, Southern Correspondent for The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
