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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Jan 10, 2024 • 32min
Culture Club: Megan O'Neill
Rising music star Megan O'Neill joined us this week for The Culture Club.Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear her fantastic choices!
Jan 10, 2024 • 8min
The Everyday Ways To Cut Your Costs In 2024
Could you be saving money on your everyday costs?Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 10, 2024 • 14min
Dublin Is The Second Slowest City In The World For Drivers
Dublin is second only to London as the slowest city in the world for drivers.Michael Pidgeon, Dublin City Councillor for the Green Party (Dublin South West Inner City), and Michael Sheridan, Motoring Journalist, joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 9, 2024 • 18min
Elvis To Become A Hologram
A new show in London will feature Elvis Presley as a hologram, following the success of the recent ABBA concerts.John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 9, 2024 • 8min
Warning Over Pressure On Nursing Homes As 1 In 5 Family Run Businesses Close
New research from the ESRI has found that Ireland's nursing home sector is 'under threat of failure'.Tadgh Daly, Chief Executive of Nursing Homes Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 9, 2024 • 12min
Laneway Closed In Dublin City Centre Over Anti-Social Behaviour
A laneway in Dublin city centre has been closed by the city council due to anti-social behaviour. Hazel Chu, Dublin City Councillor with The Green Party, and Nial Ring, Independent Dublin City Councillor joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 9, 2024 • 14min
Biden Places Threat To Democracy At The Heart Of His 2024 Presidential Campaign
Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the biggest news from the US, including the latest on Joe Biden's 2024 presidential campaign.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 8, 2024 • 7min
Tiger Woods Splits With Nike
One of the most lucrative partnerships in the history of sport has come to an end.Lorcan Allen, Business Editor with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 8, 2024 • 14min
Hundreds Of Restaurants, Cafes And Pubs Facing Closure
Hundreds of businesses are facing closure as a result of extra costs and Covid-era tax obligations.Rebecca Feely, owner of recently closed KALE + COCO, and Neil McDonnell, Chief Executive at ISME joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 8, 2024 • 14min
The Best TV & Streaming To Look Forward To In 2024
Need some TV and streaming recommendations for the coming months?Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word with their thoughts on the best things to watch in 2024!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
