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 11, 2023 • 13min
Roads Closed And Gardaí Everywhere Even Before Biden Arrives
Joe Biden has just arrived in Belfast to begin his trip around Ireland, with roads closed and Gardaí stationed across the country.
Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post and Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 11, 2023 • 7min
Suffer With Snoring Or Sleep Apnea? Here’s What Could Be Making It Worse
What should you look out for if suffering with snoring or sleep apnea? What can be done to improve these conditions?
Dr. Brian Higgins, GP from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 11, 2023 • 14min
The Problem With TV Spoilers As Latest Succession Episode Earns A Rare 10/10 On IMDB
The latest episode of Succession has just received an exceptional rating on IMDB and is being called 'landmark television'. But has the world of streaming and digital communication created an environment where it's impossible to avoid spoilers before you watch?
Elaine Burke and Dave Hanratty joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 6, 2023 • 17min
Predictions For Premier League Easter Fixtures
In another big weekend of Premier League action, how will Liverpool fare when they face Arsenal this Sunday?
Mark Lawrenson and Miguel Delaney joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 6, 2023 • 10min
Dog Owners Asked To Keep Their Pets On Leads To Protect Birds
Dublin City Council have proposed a restriction on dog walkers on North Bull Island from the 30th of April, intended to protect wildlife in the area.
John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 6, 2023 • 10min
AI Does Homebrewing
Andy O’Donoghue joined us for Tech Thursday to discuss one of the latest AI developments, which ventures into the world of brewing beer at home!
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Apr 5, 2023 • 11min
Stateside Reaction To Trump Pleading Not Guilty To 34 Charges
Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony criminal charges.
Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with the Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 5, 2023 • 7min
Thinking Of Installing Solar Panels? It Could Soon Cost Less
A new measure to reduce the VAT on solar panel installation has been approved by the government.
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for the Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 5, 2023 • 15min
Teachers Want Inflation Matching Pay Rises
As the cost of living continues to rise, secondary school teachers are asking for pay rises that match inflation to be brokered for next year.
Minister for Education, Norma Foley joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Apr 4, 2023 • 11min
The IRA In The 1980s
With the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement approaching we chatted to Gearoid O’Faolean about his new book A Broad Church: The Provisional IRA in the Republic of Ireland, 1969–1980.
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