The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Archbishop of San Francisco has announced he will no longer allow US house speaker Nancy Pelosi to take communion when she attends mass. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2022/05/24180445/LW-PODCAST-US-2405.mp3"][/audio] Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined the Last Word to discuss.  Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.      

Dr. Lorraine D’Arcy and Jimmy Murphy discuss the unrealistic portrayal of car ads, calling for health warnings to address societal impacts. They explore challenges in regulating car advertising across different media platforms, considering the effectiveness of warnings and the implications of stricter regulations.

Tech expert Andy O'Donoghue discusses Clearview AI's 7.5 million pound fine for illegally collecting images. They explore Google Street View updates, privacy concerns, and Clearview AI's mass gathering of social media images for facial recognition. The podcast also touches on ICT workers' pay, education, and gender breakdown in Ireland.

Toluse Olurippina, co-author of 'His Name is George Floyd', delves into the life and impact of George Floyd, including the intergenerational effects of racism on his family, the repercussions of the war on drugs on black communities, and the complexities of Floyd's life. The conversation also touches on the aftermath of his death, the progress and challenges of the Black Lives Matter movement, and the resistance to discussions about race and historical injustices.

Discussions on the new Sally Rooney adaptation and 'Derry Girls' final series. Reflections on Stranger Things return and challenges at a streaming company. Review of 'The Flight Attendant' season two and upcoming drama series featuring political figures.

Travel expert Sarah Slattery shares tips on affordable hotel options for staycations in Ireland, including deals in Dublin, Donegal, Derry, and Belfast. She also discusses premium staycation choices like the Hardee Moon Hotel in Galway and offers insights on budget-friendly self-catering accommodations across various Irish locations.

Shane Dunne discusses challenges facing event producers like rising insurance costs, transport expenses, and product shortages. These factors may lead to increased ticket prices for summer festivals.

Deirdre O’Shaughnessy and Michael Foley discuss anti-Irish sentiment in the UK, an active footballer coming out as gay, and a Cork shop halting the sale of Animal Bars. Topics include pedestrianization in Irish towns, drug-related concerns in Cork City, post-COVID legacies, Irish boxing, city accessibility challenges, and LGBTQ+ representation in sports.

Margaret McCormick and Rebecca Moynihan discuss why landlords are leaving the rental market despite high rents. Topics include tax burdens, profitability constraints, maintenance costs, debate on tax cuts, renters paying landlord's mortgage, and challenges of landlord taxation.

Media critic Aoife Barry and literature enthusiast Grace McKeever analyze the TV adaptation of 'Conversations With Friends'. They discuss Dublin's beauty, complex relationships, challenges of adaptation, and pacing/reception of the series.