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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Aug 29, 2023 • 17min
Magnificent Liverpool Comeback Sees Off Newcastle
Liverpool enjoyed an incredible win over Newcastle over the weekend, with only 10 men on the pitch.Mark Lawrenson, Tony Cascarino, and Miguel Delaney joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Aug 28, 2023 • 10min
Three Irish Women Have Died Abroad Following Weight Loss Surgery This Year
A number of Irish people, including at least 3 women in their 30s have died this year as a result of travelling abroad for cosmetic procedures.Priscilla Lynch, Clinical Editor for the Medical Independent, and Professor Helen Heneghan, Consultant Bariatric Surgeon at St. Vincent’s Hospital joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Aug 28, 2023 • 9min
Souring Relations Between Daniel Kinahan And Christy Kinahan Senior
According to a report written by John Mooney, Crime Correspondent with The Sunday Times, issues have arisen within the Kinahane Cartel between Christy Kinahan Senior and son Daniel Kinahan.He joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Aug 28, 2023 • 15min
Hopes Rise For Energy Price Decreases
Can we expect a long-awaited drop in energy prices in the coming months?Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Independent and Adrian Cummins, Chief Executive for the Restaurant’s Association of Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Aug 26, 2023 • 25min
The Week Trending - Spain FA Chief Won't Quit, Presidential Mugshot And Potential Culling Of Soap stars
Spain FA Chief won't quit, Presidential mugshot and potential culling of soap stars are just some of the topics covered in this weeks 'Week Trending'Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training, Communications Clinic & Brianna Parkin, Irish Times Columnist join Matt to discussFor the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
Aug 25, 2023 • 9min
Rugby: Ireland Moves Their World Cup Squad Announcement To Sunday
Ireland is set to play in their last rugby world build-up game. Matt Williams joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
Aug 25, 2023 • 8min
Why Is Elon Musk Concerned With Our Hate Speech Laws?
Elon Musk is threatening to get involved in Helen McEntee's hate speech laws and has promised to file legal action to stop it from becoming law. Michael McDowell, independent Senator, former AG and Minister for Justice joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.
Aug 24, 2023 • 8min
How Drones Will Change Our Lives
With drone technology becoming more and more popular, how is it set to improve our lives in the coming years?Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Aug 24, 2023 • 10min
Calls For Tougher Leaving Cert Grading As University Dropout Rates Increase
Do Leaving Cert grading methods need to become tougher to combat the rising levels of university dropouts in recent years?Brian Mooney, Irish Times Education Columnist & Guidance Counsellor, and Bryan O’Mahony, President for Academic Affairs at USI joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Aug 24, 2023 • 10min
First Republican Party Debate Reveals Little Support For Climate Action
In last night's presidential debate, candidate Vivek Ramaswamy painted a bleak picture of the republican party's future contributions to global climate politics. Sadhbh O’Neill, Coordinator of the Stop Climate Chaos Coalition joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
