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 8, 2024 • 21min
Travel Trends For 2024
Planning a trip this year?Sarah Slattery from Travelexpert.ie, and Eoghan Corry, Travel Commentator, joined The Last Word to talk travel trends for 2024!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 7, 2024 • 17min
The Move To Electric Vehicles
Michael Sheridan, Motoring Journalist, and Maebh Reynolds, CEO & Co-Founder of GoPlugable, joined The Last Word to discuss Ireland's gradual move towards electric vehicles.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 5, 2024 • 7min
Fear Of Retaliation As Second Man Dies Following Christmas Eve Shooting
Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor for The Irish Times joined The Last Word with the latest on the Christmas Eve shooting in Dublin, which has resulted in a second man dying in hospital.Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 5, 2024 • 23min
The Week Trending
Will we soon have to face a reduction in portion sizes in restaurants without a reduction in price?John Gibbons, Journalist and Environmental Commentator, and Kate Demolder, Arts and Culture Journalist joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 4, 2024 • 12min
How To Fight Better
Helen Vaughan, Psychotherapist with Maynooth Counselling joined The Last Word to discuss ways to approach relationship conflicts more healthily.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 4, 2024 • 14min
What To Expect From The Climate In 2024
Based on Ireland's climate in 2023, what can we expect from 2024?John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 4, 2024 • 6min
Inflation Goes Back Up In December
Is the worst of inflation really over?Ian Guider, Business Columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 4, 2024 • 10min
What Is The Circular Economy?
What is the circular economy when it comes to technology, and why is it so important?Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 2, 2024 • 17min
How To Recover From And Stop The Burnout
Feeling drained after the holidays?Helen Vaughan, Psychotherapist with Maynooth Counseling joined The Last Word with her guide to getting the New Year off to a great start!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jan 2, 2024 • 16min
Looking Ahead To The 2024 Presidential Race
We're looking ahead to another big year for American politics, with the 2024 Presidential Election looming.Larry Donnelly, Lecturer in Law at the University of Galway, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post, joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
