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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Jan 10, 2023 • 13min
US With Larry And Cal: Six-Year-Old Shoots Teacher
Cal Thomas and Larry Donnelly joined Matt to discuss the latest stories from the US including a six-year-old shooting his teacher and classified files found at Biden's think-tank office.
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Jan 9, 2023 • 17min
Chelsea's Nightmare Season Continues
Defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup third round means that Chelsea have now been eliminated from both domestic competitions, while also sitting in 10th place in the Premier League table.
Miguel Delaney and Tony Cascarino joined us to analyse where it’s gone wrong for Graham Potter’s side so far this season.
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Jan 9, 2023 • 17min
TV & Streaming: Could John Lydon Represent Ireland In The Eurovision Song Contest?
It's been reported that John Lydon wants to represent Ireland at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool.
Elaine Burke and Joe O’Shea joined Matt to discuss this, along with Prince Harry’s interview on ITV ahead of the release of his autobiography ‘Spare’.
Jan 9, 2023 • 8min
New Plans To Provide 60km Of Segregated Bike Lanes In Dublin From Next Year
Matt was joined by Ellen Cullen, Chairperson of the Dublin Cycling Campaign to talk about new infrastructure plans that are due to be introduced in the coming years which aim to provide safer facilities for cyclists and pedestrians.
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Jan 9, 2023 • 10min
Travel: Lots Of New Destinations Available From Irish Airports In 2023
Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie joined Matt for our weekly travel slot to highlight the new routes that are available from Irish airports to holidaymakers this year.
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Jan 9, 2023 • 10min
Homework Is An Attack On Childhood, Says Teacher
Teacher and Irish Examiner columnist Jennifer Horgan is calling for schools to get rid of homework saying it is an attack on childhood.
Jennifer joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss why she thinks there should be little to no homework until students are in 5th year.
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Jan 6, 2023 • 13min
Rugby: Will Munster And Ireland Regret Letting Ben Healy Go?
Munster and the IRFU have confirmed that out-half Ben Healy will leave the province at the end of this season to go to Edinburgh.
Billy Holland and Cian Tracey joined Matt to discuss whether Ireland will regret losing the 23-year-old, and the prospect of facing him in the Six Nations.
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Jan 6, 2023 • 19min
The Week Trending
Mairead Cleary, Bauer Media news reporter and Mick Clifford, special correspondent with the Irish Examiner joined Matt to discuss the other stories making headlines this week including Prince Harry's book, dung being thrown at politicians and Andrew Tate.
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Jan 5, 2023 • 10min
The Last Word On The Environment: Record Warm Winter In Europe
John Gibbons outlined why Europe is experiencing record warm winter temperatures, and the consequences of these changes, including ski resorts without any snow.
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Jan 5, 2023 • 10min
Travel Deals To Help Beat The January Blues
Whether at home or abroad, Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie has a comprehensive list of travel deals for all budgets.
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