The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Incoming New York Representative George Santos is being sworn into Congress today as he faces mounting legal scrutiny. Local, state, federal and now international authorities are investigating the Republican for fabricating much of his persona and raising speculation about potential financial crimes. Marion McKeone and Larry Donnelly joined Matt to discuss this story and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

As the post-Christmas slump kicks in and the pressure to set and stick to regimented resolutions mount, we asked Helen Vaughan, psychotherapist with Maynooth Counseling, how to beat the January blues. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

With the World Cup over and the Premier League in full swing, Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino join The Last Word for our final look into the world of soccer for 2022. For the full chat click the 'play' button on this page

Lise Hand, Dave Hanratty, Brianna Parkins and Eoghan Tomas McDermot join Matt to look back on some of the biggest stories to make headlines in 2022. From the war in Ukraine, to British politics going bonkers, Wagatha Christie and the slap that echoed across the world at the Oscars, we review the good, the bad and the utterly absurd. Listen back to the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button.

Christmas is a time to eat, drink and be merry. With two sleeps to go, beer lecturer at TUD Judith Boyle filled us in on the best beers of the year. Always drink responsibly, for the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page

On the day Irish language box-office sensation An Cailín Ciúin was shortlisted for an Oscar in the Best International Film category, we spoke to the film's director Colm Bairéad. To follow, Brian Lloyd and Roe McDermott joined Matt in studio to discuss the best films on TV over Christmas. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button.

Ian Guider spoke to Matt about all the major business stories that made headlines in 2022. For the full chat click the 'play' button on this page

Worried about heartburn and indigestion as the festive indulging gets in full swing? Dr Brian Higgins gave us tips and tricks to manage both. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button.

For many of us, the New Year offers a fresh start and time to forge new habits. John Gibbons spoke to Matt on The Last Word about five changes we can all make in 2023 to help the environment. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button.

Sommelier Cathryn Bell from winerover.ie joined Matt on The Last Word to give her recommendations for the best wines to enjoy this Christmas. Recommendations: Sparkling wine - Raventós i Blanc, Blanc de Blancs, DO Conca del Riu Anoia, Penedés, Spain, 2020 White wine - Celler Pardas, Pur Xarel-lo, DO Penedés, Spain, 2017 Red wine - Bodegas Y Viñedos Raúl Pérez, Ultreia Saint Jacques, Bierzo, Spain, 2019 Red wine - Antonio Madeira Tinto, Dão, Portugal, 2019 For the full chat click the 'play' button on this page