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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Jul 20, 2022 • 25min
Interview With Leo Varadkar
We were joined on the Last Word for an extensive interview by Tánaiste Leo Varadkar to discuss climate change, inflation and more.
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Jul 19, 2022 • 14min
US With Cal & Marion
It's time to go to the US for all of the latest with Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone, from controversial speeches by royalty to climate change action and more.
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Jul 19, 2022 • 15min
Could Families Be Forced To Give Up Second Car If Agriculture Emission Targets Are Not Met?
With plans in place to reduce emissions around the country, could families be forced to give up their second car if targets are not met?
Professor Peter Thorne and Geraldine Herbert joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 19, 2022 • 7min
Tech Tuesday : Tech To Keep You Cool In The Summer
It's easy to find yourself unprepared for hot weather in Ireland, so Andy O'Donoghue joins us this week with his picks for the best tech to keep you cool during the heatwave!
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Jul 19, 2022 • 15min
Last Word On Music
New albums from Jack White and Lizzo, and lots more music news with Dee Reddy and John Caddell on this week's Last Word On Music.
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Jul 18, 2022 • 11min
TV and Streaming
A new movie on Prince Andrew, and a show on how to design a sex room.
Joe O’Shea and Grace McKeever joined the Last Word to discuss the latest in TV and streaming.
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Jul 18, 2022 • 17min
Inside Ireland's Prisons
A fantastic summer read has been released co-written by David McDonald and Mick Clifford called 'Unlocked : An Irish Prison Officer's Story' which takes a deep dive into the internal history of the Irish prison system.
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Jul 18, 2022 • 12min
Ireland, The UK And Europe Experience Record Temperatures
We're having some of the hottest weather on record here in Ireland, but it's still not as high as what's being recorded in the UK and mainland Europe.
Nick Ferrari, Cathal Nolan and Suzanne Lynch joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 18, 2022 • 11min
Last Word On Travel : How To Avoid Lost Luggage
With an array of issues going on at Dublin Airport these days, is there a way you can avoid lost luggage?
Sarah Slattery joined the Last Word to discuss.
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Jul 15, 2022 • 15min
All-Ireland Hurling Final Preview Part 2
One of the biggest events in Irish sport is nearly upon us, as defending champions Limerick take on Kilkenny in the All-Ireland senior hurling final this Sunday.
Jamesie O’Connor and Seamus Hickey joined the Last Word to discuss.
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