The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Jack Frost has arrived and he's here to stay. What can we expect for the next week? Cathal Nolan, climate scientist at UCC and founder of Ireland’s Weather Channel, and Keith Leonard, chair of the National Directorate for Fire and Emergency Management joined us to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

After a week that saw Morocco celebrate their historic World Cup victory over Spain by waving the Palestinian flag, Aoife Barry and Mark Paul joined The Last Word to discuss this and other stories making headlines this week. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

World leaders and biodiversity experts are gathering in Montreal for the UN biodiversity conference COP15. Environmental commentator John Gibbons joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss COP15 as well as other environmental news. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

There have been a lot of big releases this year as audiences flocked back to cinemas. We had long-awaited blockbusters like Top Gun: Maverick and a surprising Irish success with An Cailín Ciúin. Brian Lloyd and Roe McDermott joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss their choices for the best movies of 2022. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Christmas party season is in full swing and for many people this is the first time back at a work gathering since before the pandemic. Síobhra Rush is Partner at Lewis Silkin and Head of the Dublin office who specialise in employment law. She joined Matt on The Last Word to talk about the chaos that Christmas parties can cause in the office. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Parents have been advised to keep children at home if they have a fever, cough and sore throat to combat a "significant increase in viral infections" amid concerns about Group A Strep. Dr Brian Higgins joined Matt on The Last Word to outline the warning signs for Strep A and what to do if you spot them. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

In 2016, after years in the spotlight, singer and actor Selena Gomez had to take an extended break right in the middle of her massive Revival tour. Through a new documentary the global superstar bares all and opens up about her mental health struggles. Director of 'Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me', Alek Keshishian spoke to Matt on The Last Word about creating this emotional documentary. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

There is growing concern about the bacterial infection known as Strep A which has been linked to the death of a young child. Dr Denis McCauley, chairman of the GP committee of the Irish Medical Organisation joined Matt on The Last Word. He outlined what the risks of Strep A are and how to spot it. Matt was also joined by Dr Ike Okafor, clinical director with Children’s Health Ireland to discuss the pressures and overcrowding in children’s hospitals. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The winter weather is here with temperatures set to drop below freezing. With high energy bills and cost of living pressures it’s important to save as much as possible on heating. Charlie Weston joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss how the cold snap could impact heating bills and why it’s important to make sure your house is properly insured for cold weather. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The US Supreme Court continues to make headlines, as the court's conservative majority sounds ready to rule that a Christian digital designer has a free-speech right to refuse to work with same-sex couples planning to marry. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.