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.
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Apr 14, 2023 • 24min
The Week Biden Came To Town
Lunchbox parties and the back to school Botox rush. Not to mention, Biden is in town!
Brianna Parkins and Ben Finnegan join Matt to discuss this weeks biggest stories in 'The Week Trending'.
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Apr 14, 2023 • 8min
Citizen Assembly On Drugs To Ensure Lived Experience Is Presented
The citizens assembly on drug use begins tomorrow. It is set to be the most open and comprehensive conversation to date.
Paul Reid, chair of the Citizens Assembly on Drug Use and former CEO of the HSE joins Matt to discuss.
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Apr 13, 2023 • 10min
Interview: Christy Lefteri
Christy Lefteri's book The Beekeeper of Aleppo has recently been adapted into a play, which is running in the Gaiety Theatre this month. She joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 13, 2023 • 12min
Renfield: A New Take On Dracula
Nicolas Cage stars in the new comedy/horror mashup 'Renfield'. Is it any good?
Roe McDermott, Movies Editor with Hot Press joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 13, 2023 • 8min
Tech To Disable Phones At Gigs And Other Restricted Access Venues
Are phone-free gigs the way of the future? Andy O’Donoghue joined us to discuss Yondr, a new pouch being used to stop the use of mobile phones at events.
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Apr 13, 2023 • 36min
Environment Special With John Gibbons
To mark the 100th installment of The Last Word On The Environment with John Gibbons, we held a 3 part Q&A special. Many topics were covered, including Biden's environmental impact and the future of hydrogen powered cars.
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Apr 12, 2023 • 8min
Over Half Of Us Are Underinsuring Our Homes
The central bank has told insurance companies to send out letters to homeowners warning that they may be under insured.
Charlie Weston - Personal Finance Editor, Irish Independent joins Matt to discuss.
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Apr 12, 2023 • 14min
Warnings Over Lack Of Anti-Cannabis Coverage In The Media
Would de-criminalising cannabis be a good idea?
Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West and spokesperson on health and Dr Ray Walley, GP join Matt to discuss.
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Apr 12, 2023 • 8min
Second Hand Cars Almost 80% More Expensive Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
Used car prices increased by 77% from the pandemic and another 4.6% since the beginning of this year. But is there anything we can do to combat this?
Geraldine Herbert, motoring journalist and Dr Tom Gillespie, Environmental Economist at TCD & University of Galway join Matt to discuss.
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Apr 11, 2023 • 8min
A Look Ahead At All The Champions League Action
What lies ahead for the Champions League quarter final week?
Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer at The Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.
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