The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Gardaí have joined law enforcement groups across the world in an international investigation into a website which enabled fraudsters to make phone calls from trusted numbers to commit cybercrime. They have arrested six people in Ireland. Stephen Breen, Crime Editor with the Irish Sun and Sarah McGuinness who has experienced spoofing fraud joined us to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Last Word's annual Gadget Show is back, brought to you by Currys. Our tech expert Andy O'Donoghue was joined by a number of other guests to review the best phones, speakers, laptops, tablets, wearables and lots more. Ed Smith and Elaine Burke gave us their sound and vision recommendations, Brian Lloyd discussed gaming, Brianna Parkins and Pamela Joyce joined us with their health and lifestyle favourites, while Pamela joined Ben Finnegan to recommend some must-have home tech. Curry’s Black Tag sale is now on, and you can shop the products featured in the Gagdet Show online at Currys.ie or in store. Listen to the entire show by pressing the 'Play' button on this page. For details of all of the products reviewed, go to: https://bit.ly/3ED9zOG Here are our Top Picks that we think you'll love: SAMSUNG The Freestyle SP-LSP3BLAXXU Smart Full HD TV Projector with Amazon Alexa Portable and easy to use, The Samsung Freestyle is the perfect projector for any movie night. Nespresso Vertuo POP Expect delicious coffee in seconds from the Nespresso Vertuo POP. No mess, no fuss, suitable for the office desk or the kitchen worktop. HOVER-1 Superstar Hoverboard & Go-Kart Combo Dust off those helmets! With LED lights and wheels and a built-in Bluetooth speaker, this hoverboard/go cart hybrid is sure to bring hours of fun. Google Pixel 7 Pro With a state-of-the-art camera and built-in software so you can edit on the fly, the Pixel 7 Pro has fast become one of the most sought-after phones of the year. SONY wh-1000xm5 wireless Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones Sleek and lightweight, these premium, noise-cancelling earphones are the perfect gift for any music buff this Christmas.

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday on the horizon consumers are being warned to be wary of scams. Fraudsters stole €45 million from Irish online shoppers in the second half of last year. Andy O'Donoghue joined Matt on The Last Word to give his tips to stay cyber safe when shopping this Black Friday. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Ed Smith and Dave Hanratty joined Matt to discuss the week's biggest stories, including Blur returning to Dublin, Bono's stage show and why Mariah Carey can't officially be called the Queen of Christmas. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

US President Joe Biden has just celebrated his 80th birthday becoming the first ever president to do so while in office. Is Biden too old to run for a second term? Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss this as well as other US news stories of the week.

There is over €150 billion in household savings in banks and credit unions in Ireland but those who are lucky enough to have money set aside are getting little or nothing in interest back. Charlie Weston spoke to Matt about why Irish banks have the worst interest rates in Europe. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

COP27 has come to a close with nations finally agreeing on a loss and damage fund to help vulnerable countries. Siobhan Curran, head of policy and advocacy with Trocaire and Dr Tara Shine, founder of Change by Degrees and author of 'How to Save Your Planet One Object at a Time' joined Matt on The Last Word to look at the achievements and the failures of COP27. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

RTE's new documentary, 'Saipan: Rebel Without A Ball' explores how far Ireland could have gone if Roy Keane had stayed at the World Cup in Saipan. Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss this and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

With Black Friday coming up Sarah Slattery from the travelexpert.ie joined us to discuss the best travel deals including package holidays, flights, cruises and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Teams from seven European countries have confirmed they will no longer be wearing the 'One Love' armband due to fear of a yellow card being issued. Kieran Cunnignham, chief sportswriter with the Irish Daily Star spoke to Matt about the ongoing controversies that surround the World Cup as it begins. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.