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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Jun 9, 2023 • 11min
Is Saudi Arabia’s Partnership With The PGA Tour The Biggest Sportswashing Victory So Far?
What does the future of sport look like after Saudi Arabia's huge deal with the PGA tour?
Gavin Cooney, Sportswriter with The42.ie joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 9, 2023 • 20min
Another Bad Week For Prince Harry
It's been another turbulent week for Prince Harry as his court case against the Mirror Group continues.
Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer with the Daily Star, and Aoife Barry, Journalist and Broadcaster
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Jun 9, 2023 • 9min
Donald Trump Faces 100 Year Prison Sentence After Being Indicted Over Handling Of Classified Documents
Donald Trump has been indicted for a second time. The former US president has been charged over his handling of classified documents after he left the White House.
Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 9, 2023 • 7min
Italy Wants Number Plates On Bikes And Insurance For Cyclists: Could That Work Here?
Cyclists in Italy may soon have to take out insurance and have number plates and indicators fitted to bikes. Is it a good idea and could this approach work in Ireland?
David Timoney from the Dublin Cycling Campaign joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 8, 2023 • 6min
Ireland's Child Poverty Crisis
Over 236,000 children in Ireland are living in poverty according to a new report from the Children’s Rights Alliance.
Julie Ahern, Director of Legal, Policy, and Services at the Children's Rights Alliance joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 8, 2023 • 8min
FAI Says It Needs Over €800M To Modernise Its Facilities
The FAI has shared its vision for what it believes can create a modern and fit-for-purpose football infrastructure and industry, to transform the sport in Ireland.
Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer with the Irish Daily Star joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 8, 2023 • 10min
Why Mr. Bean Is Wrong About Electric Cars
Mr. Bean star Rowan Atkinson has some interesting views on electric vehicles, but is there any truth behind them?
John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 8, 2023 • 9min
Hydrofoils & Scubajets: The Best Sea Tech
How can you make your summer swims and time at the beach as enjoyable as possible? Andy O’Donoghue has a few suggestions!
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Jun 7, 2023 • 5min
The World Water Crises May Lead To Shortage Of Guinness
Will the world water crisis affect your pint of Guinness this summer?
Samantha McCaughren, Business Editor with the Sunday Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Jun 7, 2023 • 8min
More Animals Are Being Abused And Abandoned Than Ever Before
The ISPCA has launched an urgent national appeal as many of its rescue centres are coming under pressure to keep up with a sharp rise in animal cruelty cases across the country.
Dr. Cyril Sullivan, CEO of the ISPCA joined The Last Word to discuss.
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