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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Nov 9, 2023 • 7min
New European Rules For Political Ads On Social Media And Disinformation Threats
New EU rules are to be introduced aimed at curbing disinformation on social media. Andy O’Donoghue, Tech Journalist joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Nov 8, 2023 • 31min
Culture Club: Terry Prone
Chief Executive of The Communications Clinic, Terry Prone joined us this week for The Culture Club!Her memoir Caution To The Wind is now available.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Nov 8, 2023 • 5min
New Rules For Bankers Delayed
New rules that will make senior bankers individually accountable for their actions have been delayed. Why is this?Ian Guider, Columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Nov 8, 2023 • 6min
Switcher Savings Doubling Could Be Good News For Homeowners
How much can homeowners really save by switching loans?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.
Nov 8, 2023 • 13min
Can Average Speed Cameras Help To Make Irish Roads Safer?
With road deaths continuing to rise in Ireland, will improved speed trap infrastructure help to slow us down?Liz O’Donnell, Chairperson of the RSA, and Leo Lieghio from the Irish Road Victims Association joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this poge.
Nov 7, 2023 • 18min
Trump Ahead In Five Key States
With only one year to go to the next US presidential election, Trump currently leads in five key states.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.
Nov 7, 2023 • 14min
Minister Outlines New Guidelines On Smartphones In Schools
TD and Minister for Education, Norma Foley joined The Last Word to discuss new guidelines for parents on purchasing smartphones for primary school children.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Nov 7, 2023 • 8min
Why Calpol/Nurofen Is Like A Ham And Cheese Sandwich
Do over-the-counter medicines for viral infections actually work?Dr. Brian Higgins, GP from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Nov 6, 2023 • 6min
Latest From Ashling Murphy Murder Trial
All evidence has now been heard in the trial of Jozef Puska for the murder of Ashling Murphy.Frank Greaney, TodayFM Courts Correspondent joined The Last Word to discuss.Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Nov 6, 2023 • 12min
Latest From Israel And Gaza
Orly Halpern, Journalist in Israel, and Patrick Bury, Defence and Security Expert at Bath University, and a Former NATO Advisor, joined The Last Word to discuss the latest updates on Israel's bombardment of Gaza. Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
