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 2, 2023 • 11min
Best Food Trucks Around Ireland To Visit This Long Weekend
Over the long weekend, you may find yourself in a position where a food truck is an option for your lunch or dinner!
Russell Alford from GastroGays and food critic with The Sunday Times joined The Last Word to give his recommendations and help you make the right choice.
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Aug 2, 2023 • 10min
Trump Indicted Over Attempts To Overthrow 2020 Election
Donald Trump faces new legal charges, revealed last night over attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated Columnist, and Larry Donnelly from the School of Law at the University of Galway joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 2, 2023 • 10min
More Price Hikes Coming Down The Line
Food inflation seems set to continue with percentage rises to potentially hit double digits over the next year.
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 1, 2023 • 8min
Guinness Sales On The Up Following Pandemic
Over a 12 month period, Diageo's net sales in Ireland have increased by around 16%.
Ian Guider, Business Columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 1, 2023 • 16min
After Four Years Biden Acknowledges His Seventh Grandchild
Joe Biden has publicly acknowledged his seventh grandchild, Navy Joan Roberts for the first time.
Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 1, 2023 • 7min
Sleep, Memory And Mood Issues: What Is Fibromyalgia And How Is It Diagnosed?
Fibromyalgia is a pain disorder which can affect 1 in every 50 people. What should you look out for, and how is it diagnosed?
Dr. Brian Higgins, GP from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 1, 2023 • 4min
‘Super’ Sturgeon And Blue Moons To Be Visible This Month
A bigger and brighter moon known as a 'super moon' may be visible in the sky tonight. A 'blue moon' will also take place later this month. What does this mean, and how can you best observe it?
David Moore from Astronomy Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 31, 2023 • 6min
Man Pleads Guilty to Double Murder and Assault
A man has admitted murdering Aidan Moffitt and Michael Snee in Sligo.
23-year-old Yousef Palani, of Markievicz Heights in Sligo, will be sentenced for the double murder in October.
Today FM's Courts Correspondent joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 31, 2023 • 10min
Lake Garda: Booking and Activity Tips
Our weekly travel slot continues and this week, Lake Garda in Italy is the topic of conversation.
Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joined The Last Word.
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Jul 31, 2023 • 17min
The Dubs Are All-Ireland Champions
After a hectic day in Croker yesterday, the Dubs have been crowned All-Ireland Champions following their win over Kerry.
Dick Clerkin, former Monaghan footballer and Ray Silke, former Galway footballer joined The Last Word.
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