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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Jul 25, 2023 • 7min
Spotify Increases Price Of Premium Subscription
Spotify are the latest streaming giant to increase their subscription prices, with a premium subscription to increase by €1 per month.
Ian Guider, Business Columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 25, 2023 • 14min
Streams Of Country Singer’s Violence Anthem Increase By 1000% After Controversy
Country artist Jason Aldean's song 'Try That In A Small Town' has amassed millions of streams amid controversy surrounding its lyrics.
Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated Columnist, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 25, 2023 • 9min
Publicly Funded IVF To Be Available From September But There Are Exceptions
The Government has announced that publicly funded utility treatments will be provided from September, with some exceptions.
Dr. Brian Higgins, GP from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 21, 2023 • 8min
Another Blow for Ireland's Women's Rugby Team
Captain Nichola Fryday has announced her retirement from international rugby.
Joining The Last Word to discuss was Murray Kinsella - Rugby Writer with The42.ie.
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Jul 21, 2023 • 19min
Banning Ads For Cars and What is Phubbing?
What is phubbing? Is Barbie a Communist? Should we start banning ads for cars?
Roe McDermott, Movies Editor with Hotpress Magazine and Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer with the Irish Daily Star joined The Last Word for The Week Trending.
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Jul 21, 2023 • 6min
Possible "Cocaine Tourists" in Donegal
Gardaí are warning of the potential of "cocaine tourists" following a number of suspected drug wash-ups along the Donegal coast. They're urging people not to engage in such activity.
Stephen Maguire from The Donegal Daily joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 20, 2023 • 13min
The Last Word On The Environment: Are Heat Waves Here To Stay?
Whilst it may be bucketing in Ireland, abroad has the opposite issue of major heatwaves. But, are they here to stay?
John Gibbons - Environmental Commentator joins the show to discuss.
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Jul 20, 2023 • 12min
Ireland Has One Of The Biggest Gaps In Homeownership Between Young And Older People In Europe
A new report by the ESRI has shown that 80% of people in Ireland over the age of 40 own their own home, but only one-third of people under the age of 40 currently own a home.
Rachel Slaymaker, Research officer ESRI and Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor, Business Post join the show to discuss.
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Jul 20, 2023 • 11min
The Best Tech To Improve Your Holidays
Heading abroad to escape the rain and wondering how you could improve that holiday even more?
Tech journalist Andy O'Donoghue joins the show to tell us the best tech you can use to improve your holidays.
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Jul 20, 2023 • 14min
Many Of The Tuam Babies Will Never Be Identified
Following the horrific findings at Tuam, the Minister has announced that they will be attempting to send the remains of some children back to their families. However, many may not be identified.
Daniel McSweeney, director of authorised intervention with responsibility for the excavation of the children's burial site at Tuam joins the show to discuss.
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