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.
Episodes
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Dec 22, 2023 • 10min
Last Minute Tech Gifts
Andy O’Donoghue joined us for the last Tech Thursday of 2023, to discuss last minute tech gifts for Christmas day!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 21, 2023 • 13min
Can The Average Price Of A House In Dublin Fall Below 300k?
Could average house prices in Dublin realistically fall below €300,000 in the near future?Eoin O’Broin, Sinn Féin TD and Housing Spokesperson, and Senator Mary Fitzpatrick, Fianna Fáil Housing Spokesperson, joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 20, 2023 • 13min
The Rules And Regulations Around Applying For Asylum In Ireland
Following a statement made by Leo Varadkar on the rules and regulations around applying for asylum in Ireland, Immigration Lawyer, Cathal Malone joined The Last Word to discuss the process in detail.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 20, 2023 • 7min
Does My Insurance Cover Christmas Incidents?
Are you covered for festive incidents at home this Christmas?Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.
Dec 19, 2023 • 27min
The Last Word on Music: Best of 2023
John Caddell and Dee Reddy join The Last Word for the final music slot of 2023. We're looking back at some of the music from this year.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 19, 2023 • 12min
Urgent Action Needed on 'Toxic Algorithms' on Social Media
The European Commission is challenging X, formerly known as Twitter, over its online behaviour.To explain, Tech Journalist Andy O'Donoghue and Dr. Johnny Ryan from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 19, 2023 • 9min
Interview: Caelan Doris
Caelan Doris has signed a contract extension with Leinster until 2027.He joined The Last Word for a chat.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 19, 2023 • 17min
Democrats Start to Compare Trump to Hitler
The Democrats have started to compare Trump with Hitler, but is this a step too far?Our weekly US slot with Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 18, 2023 • 12min
The Best Christmas TV
Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word to discuss the best telly and streaming to get stuck into this Christmas!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 18, 2023 • 6min
EU To Take Legal Action Against Elon Musk
The EU has taken it's first formal steps towards bringing legal action against social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk. Lorcan Allen, Business Editor for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
