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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Apr 19, 2023 • 12min
How Would A Rural Ireland Party Work?
TD for Roscommon/Galway, Michael Fitzmaurice has suggested a rural political party that will properly represent voters who do not live in towns and cities.
He joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 19, 2023 • 8min
Customers To Be Hit With Charges For Lifting Compost Bins
Thousands of Panda Recycling customers will soon face a new charge for putting garden and food waste into compost bins.
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor of the Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 18, 2023 • 7min
Alopecia Can Be Sudden, Temporary Or Permanent: How Do You Treat It?
Alopecia is very common and many people will experience it in some form in their lifetime. How is it treated and what should you look out for?
Dr. Brian Higgins, GP from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 18, 2023 • 14min
AI Song Featuring Drake And The Weeknd Pulled From Spotify And TikTok
AI has well and truly infiltrated the music world, with a song impersonating Drake entitled 'Ghostwriter' removed from streaming services and social media platforms.
John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 18, 2023 • 11min
Dominion v Fox News: What’s On The Line In The $1.6 Billion Defamation Lawsuit?
The much anticipated high profile defamation case brought against Fox News by Dominion Voting Systems has begun today, following a one day delay.
Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist and Marion McKeone, US corr with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 18, 2023 • 17min
Mother Of Dara Quigley Asks For Better Understanding Of People Who Use Drugs
Aileen Malone, mother of Dara Quigley joined The Last Word to speak on the perception and understanding of people who use drugs, and how it can be improved.
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Apr 17, 2023 • 11min
Is The Title Slipping From Arsenal?
Is it the beginning of the end for Arsenal's title hopes?
Tony Cascarino and Mark Lawrenson joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 17, 2023 • 6min
‘Shecession’ Young Women Hit Hardest By Cost Of Living Crisis
Are young women really suffering the most from the cost of living crisis?
Gerard O’Neill, Chairman of Amárach joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 17, 2023 • 9min
Cocaine Use By Women In Ireland On The Rise
It has been suggested by the HSE’s national clinical lead for addiction, Professor Eamon Keenan that the rates of young females using cocaine in Ireland has risen significantly.
Professor Bobby Smyth, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Roe McDermott, Advice Columnist with the Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 17, 2023 • 15min
Gerry Hutch Found Not Guilty Of Murder
Gerry Hutch has been found not guilty of the murder of David Byrne at a hotel in Dublin seven years ago.
Frank Greaney, Courts Correspondent with TodayFM joined The Last Word to discuss.
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