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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Aug 19, 2022 • 12min
How African Immigration Is Helping Irish Sport
With Ireland becoming more diverse everyday, it is clear immigration is contributing to Irish sport in an extremely positive way.
Kieran Cunningham joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 19, 2022 • 21min
The Week Trending
Calls for transport police and a night out with Finland's Prime Minister, Lorcan Nyhan and Roe McDermott joined the Last Word to discuss the Week Trending.
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Aug 19, 2022 • 12min
Is Manchester United For Sale?
What is the possibility of the Glazer family selling their majority shares in Manchester United Football Club?
Jim White and Phil McNulty joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 19, 2022 • 11min
Movies : Fisherman's Friends - One And All, Imelda May's Acting Debut
It's not unusual for musicians to cross over into the acting world, and we can now see Imelda May making her acting debut in the new 'Fisherman's Friend' sequel.
Roe McDermott joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 18, 2022 • 14min
Last Word On The Environment : How Golf Courses Damage The Environment
Golfing is one of the world's most popular pass times, but what affect are golf courses having on the environment?
John Gibbons joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 18, 2022 • 7min
The Last Word On Health : Hypotension
We all worry about being told we have high blood pressure, but more people actually display symptoms of having low blood pressure. What does this mean?
Dr. Illona Duffy joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 17, 2022 • 14min
Renewed Calls For Transport Police Following Assaults On Staff And Passengers
Recent assaults on staff and passengers on public transport have renewed calls for a dedicated transport Garda unit to ensure safety.
John Lahart and Dermot O’Leary joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 17, 2022 • 12min
How Gone With The Wind Helped Poison US Politics
'Gone With The Wind' is considered a Hollywood classic, but how has it affected US politics?
Sarah Churchwell, professor of Public Humanities & American Literature at the University of London joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 17, 2022 • 32min
Culture Club : Pollyanna McIntosh
We're joined this week for the Culture Club by 'Walking Dead' and 'Vikings' actor Pollyanna McIntosh to discuss music, movies and more!
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Aug 17, 2022 • 8min
Personal Finance : Are The Main Banks About To Make A Killing On Mortgages?
ICS have effectively taken a step back from the mortgage market by deciding to offer only two and a half time a borrowers salary. Will the big banks make a killing on mortgages as a result?
Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss.
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