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 15, 2022 • 13min
Cabinet Approves Joint Euro 2028 Bid
Matt was joined by Jack Chambers TD, Government Chief Whip & Minister of State for Sport, the Gaeltacht & Defence to discuss the Cabinet signing off on a bid for Ireland to be a joint host of the 2028 European football championship.
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Nov 15, 2022 • 15min
Last Word On Music: Bruce Springsteen Releases New Album
John Caddell & Dave Hanratty joined us to review ‘Only the Strong Survive’, the latest album from Bruce Springsteen, and predicted what fans can expect to hear from Dermot Kennedy’s upcoming album ‘Sonder’.
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Nov 15, 2022 • 15min
Cartoon Saloon's My Father's Dragon
Nora Twomey, animator, screenwriter and director spoke to The Last Word about ‘My Father’s Dragon’, which was released on Netflix on November 4th.
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Nov 15, 2022 • 16min
US With Cal And Marion: Trump Expected To Make 2024 US Race Announcement
This week’s US slot with Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone focused on what former US President Donald Trump’s latest announcement could mean for the 2024 election.
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Nov 14, 2022 • 25min
Interview: Martin O'Neill
Former Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill joined Matt to discuss his life, career and new autobiography, On Days Like These.
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Nov 14, 2022 • 16min
TV & Streaming: RTE To Axe Some Of It's Most Popular Shows
Ireland's Fittest Family could be the next prime time RTE show to be axed due to budget cuts.
Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke joined us to discuss this and more.
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Nov 14, 2022 • 11min
The Last Word On Travel: Rome
On our weekly glimpse into the world of travel, Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins Matt to discuss Roman holidays.
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Nov 14, 2022 • 33min
Vicky Phelan Dies, Age 48
Cervical cancer campaigner Vicky Phelan passed away today aged 48.
In September 2020, she joined Matt to talk about her favourite music, movies, and books, her passions and inspirations.
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Nov 11, 2022 • 16min
Final Weekend of Premiere League Action Before the Season Stalls for The World Cup
Tony Cascarino and Mark Lawrenson joined Matt to discuss this weekend's Premiere League proceedings.
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Nov 11, 2022 • 10min
16-Year-Old Found Guilty Of Murder
A teenage boy has been found guilty of murdering a 49-year-old mother-of-two as she made her way home from work in Dublin city on the 20th of January last year.
Today FM's Courts Correspondent Frank Greaney joined The Last Word to discuss.
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