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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Nov 28, 2022 • 14min
Argentina Keep Their World Cup Hopes Alive With Victory Over Mexico
Mark Lawrenson and Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer with the Irish Daily Star analysed the weekend’s FIFA World Cup results, including Argentina beating Mexico thanks to some Messi magic, Germany earning a vital point against Spain in Group E, and England unexpectedly drawing against the USA.
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Nov 28, 2022 • 12min
TV And Streaming: Jill Scott Crowned Queen of the Jungle
In this week’s TV & Streaming slot, Joe O’Shea & Elaine Burke gave their reviews of this year’s Late Late Toy Show. They also discussed Matt Hancock’s stint on 'I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here' and the upcoming documentary on businessman Seán Quinn.
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Nov 28, 2022 • 8min
The Last Word On Travel: The Best Travel Gifts This Christmas
Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie returned for The Last Word’s weekly travel slot to give the best tips for travel-related Christmas presents this year.
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Nov 28, 2022 • 10min
Why Politicians Need To Make Sense of Anti-Immigrant Sentiment In Ireland
Dr. Eoin O’Malley, Associate Professor in Political Science at the School of Law and Government at DCU joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss what the Irish government can do to quell possible concerns about the rise of immigration in the country.
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Nov 25, 2022 • 9min
Cork Ladies Footballers on Their Most Memorable Games
In a new book from the Game of My Life series Cork ladies footballers recall their highlights of playing the game, as well as what motivates them on the field.
Ger McCarthy has put these together in Cork LGFA: Game of My Life and he joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss.
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Nov 25, 2022 • 10min
Mick Wallace Criticices 'Propaganda' Against Iranian Regime
This week Ireland South MEP Mick Wallace spoke in the European Parliament and criticised the protests in Iran.
Naomi O’Leary, Europe correspondent with the Irish Times, reports.
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Nov 25, 2022 • 19min
The Week Trending
Ben Finnegan and Orla Ryan joined Matt to look at the other stories making headlines this week including the World Cup in Qatar and the French man who won the legal right to be boring.
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Nov 24, 2022 • 13min
Last Word On Movies: Glass Onion
On The Last Word on Movies Brian Lloyd joined Matt to discuss this week’s biggest movie releases - including Glass Onion, the highly anticipated Knives Out sequel.
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Nov 24, 2022 • 13min
Last Word On The Environment: Should Tolling Be Free For Carpoolers?
Should carpoolers have to pay for tolls?
John Gibbons joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Nov 24, 2022 • 8min
Last Word On Health: Seasonal Affective Disorder
As the days get shorter and colder, have you noticed a change in your mood?
Seasonal affective disorder is a form of mood disorder that changes with the seasons, usually beginning in the autumn and resolving in the springtime.
Dr Brian Higgins, GP at Galway Primary Care joined the Last Word to discuss.
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