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
Mentioned books
Dec 14, 2023 • 13min
Average Cost Of Rent Increases By Nearly One Third In Three Years
A new survey from the Residential Tenancies Board has found that the average cost of rent has risen significantly in the last three years.Lorcan Sirr, Senior Housing Lecturer at Technological University Dublin, and Pat Davitt, Chief Executive at the Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers, joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 13, 2023 • 12min
Whiskeys & Gins For Christmas 2023
Emmet Murphy from The Rademon Estate Distillery joined The Last Word with a list of the best whiskeys and gins to enjoy this Christmas!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 13, 2023 • 8min
Could SSE Airtricity's Latest Rate Drop Spark A Price War?
Are we about to see a price war in energy prices?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.
Dec 12, 2023 • 12min
Almost 4,000 Children Are Homeless This Christmas
Ciara Carty, Director of Services at Focus Ireland, and James Flanagan, Focus Ireland Service User, joined The Last Word to discuss the homelessness crisis and the near 4,000 children affected by it as we move closer to Christmas.Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 12, 2023 • 14min
All Together Now Headliners Revealed
One of Ireland's most popular festivals has revealed it's headliners for 2024!John Caddell and Dave Hanratty joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 12, 2023 • 15min
Republicans To Begin Biden Impeachment Process Tomorrow
Why are the Republicans trying to impeach Joe Biden?Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated Columnist, 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.
Dec 12, 2023 • 28min
The Best Non-Fiction Books Of 2023
Journalist Lise Hand, and Minister for Public Expenditure & Reform, Paschal Donohoe joined us in studio for their annual rundown of the best non-fiction books of the year!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 11, 2023 • 12min
Hate Crime Seen As A Growing Problem On Both Sides Of The Border, According To New Research
Research has found that two fifths of Irish people surveyed believe hate is on the rise.Professor Amanda Haynes, Co-Author with Professor Jennifer Schweppe of Public Understandings of Hate Crime: Ireland, North and South, joined The Last Word to discuss.Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 11, 2023 • 19min
The Best Fiction Of 2023
Novelists Edel Coffey and Kevin Power joined The Last Word with a list of the best fiction books of 2023 that you can read over the holidays or give as gifts!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 11, 2023 • 7min
Retailers Expecting Bumper Christmas
Retailers are expecting to make about €1.1 billion extra on Christmas spending this year, up 5% on last year.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.
