The Last Word with Matt Cooper
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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
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Jun 19, 2023 • 12min
Inside The Mind Of A Double Murderer
Author Mark O’Connell has written a book called A Thread Of Violence, based on a number of lengthy conversations with infamous killer Malcolm Macarthur.
He joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 19, 2023 • 9min
President Higgins Wades Into Neutrality Debate
President Michael D. Higgins has apologised to Professor Louise Richardson for a "throwaway remark" made while giving his opinion on the Government's International Security Forum. But what are the intentions of this new scheme?
Aoife O’Donoghue, Professor of Law at Queen's University Belfast, and Senator Barry Ward of Fine Gael joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 19, 2023 • 10min
The Best Cruise Holidays On Offer This Year
From river cruises to island hopping, Sarah Slattery joined The Last Word to discuss the best cruise holiday offers available!
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Jun 16, 2023 • 9min
Golf: Reaching The Halfway Point Of The US Open
Lawrence Donegan, Founder & Editor of McKellar Magazine joined The Last Word to give his predictions and a rundown of the US Open as it reaches it's halfway point.
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Jun 16, 2023 • 22min
The Week Trending: Dublin's Rogue Bike Shed
A family has been refused permission by An Bord Pleanála to keep a bike shed that was built in their front garden in 2021 over concerns it would be “detrimental'' to the setting of the house and those around it.
Sinead O’Carroll, Editor at The Journal.ie, and Mick Clifford, Special Correspondent with the Irish Examiner joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 16, 2023 • 9min
Voters Would Prefer Greater Public Spending Over Tax Cuts According To Irish Times Poll
Today's Irish Times opinion poll has found the public value greater public spending over the prospect of income tax cuts.
Pat Leahy, Political Editor with the Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 15, 2023 • 9min
Everything You Need For A Five-Star Road Trip
Planning a road trip in the sun? From dashcams to portable coffee makers, Andy O’Donoghue has everything you need to make it as enjoyable as possible!
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Jun 15, 2023 • 12min
'Trump Could Be Wearing An Ankle Bracelet When He Accepts The Republican Nomination'
How will Donald Trump's latest indictment affect his 2024 GOP nomination?
James Comey, Former Director of the FBI and Author of Central Park West joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 15, 2023 • 10min
SUVs In South Dublin Targeted By "Tyre Extinguisher" Climate Action Group
A number of SUVs in South Dublin have had tyres deflated by climate action group The Tyre Extinguishers.
John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 15, 2023 • 10min
Why High Food Prices Are Here To Stay
The Irish Farmers Journal has released its annual Agribusiness report in association with KPMG, which suggests high food prices are not just a short-term issue.
Lorcan Roche Kelly, Agribusiness Editor with the Irish Farmers Journal joined The Last Word to discuss.
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