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 13, 2022 • 20min
The Week Trending
After a week of heatwave action, it's time to look back on the biggest trending stories around the world.
Mark Paul and Brianna Parkins joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 12, 2022 • 7min
Thousands Of Incidents On Public Transport, But Only 65 Arrests
Why is public transport in Ireland still so unsafe?
Mark Gleeson joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 12, 2022 • 12min
The Last Word On The Environment : Rainwater No Longer Safe To Drink
There is no longer a single place on Earth where rainwater is safe to drink.
John Gibbons joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 12, 2022 • 7min
The Last Word On Health : Heartburn
Most of us have experience heartburn in our lives. What brings it on and how can it be avoided?
Dr. Ilona Duffy joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 10, 2022 • 8min
Donald Trump Invokes 5th Amendment Rights & Refuses To Answer Questions
The bizarre story of the investigation into Donald Trump continues as the former president exercises his 5th amendment rights, refusing to answer questions from prosecutors.
Eli Attie joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 10, 2022 • 14min
Personal Finance : Rent Prices Hit All Time High As Supply Drops To Lowest Ever
The average national rent has hit €1,618, up about 12.6% this year, an all time high.
Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 9, 2022 • 13min
Sporting Boards To Have 40% Women By 2023
€25 million has been announced by Sport Ireland in funding for sporting bodies around the country, however 4 key objectives have been set out alongside it, one of which states sporting boards must hit 40% female representation by 2023.
Jack Chambers joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 9, 2022 • 15min
US With Cal & Marion
The FBI have raided Donald's Trump's private office in Florida, leading to Trump supporters protesting outside of Mar-A-Lago house.
Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 9, 2022 • 20min
The Last Word On Music
Olivia Newton-John has sadly passed away at the age of 73 and Kasabian are set to release a new album.
Dave Hanratty and Dee Reddy joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Aug 9, 2022 • 11min
Last Word On Travel : Family Holidays In Dubai
It's not the first place that comes to mind when you think 'family holiday', but Dubai offers some fantastic and extremely accessible options for families looking for a great year round sun holiday.
Sarah Slattery joined the Last Word to discuss.
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