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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Apr 15, 2025 • 19min
The Last Word On The US: Trump Blames Zelensky For Starting The War With Russia
US President Donald Trump has once again claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky started the war with Russia, saying "you don't start a war with someone 20 times your size and then hope people give you some missiles."Cal Thomas, nationally US syndicated columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss Trump's comments on Ukraine and more of the latest news from the US.Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Apr 15, 2025 • 11min
Irish Students Heading To The States Warned Of Potential Risks Of Activism
The Union of Students in Ireland has urged students travelling to the US on a J1 visa this summer to be "cautious and informed" about the potential risks of "activism", as US authorities continue to clamp down on university protests.Jenny Maguire, president of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union, and Fiona McEntee, US immigration attorney, join The Last Word to discuss the possible threats faced by Irish students in the US if they are outspoken on certain issues.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Apr 15, 2025 • 11min
The Last Word On Travel: Japan
Kaitlin Murphy, Travel Writer with TravelExpert.ie joined Matt for the travel slot on The Last Word, where this week’s destination was Japan.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear all her recommendations.
Apr 14, 2025 • 25min
Rory McIlroy Wins The Masters To Complete Career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy won his first major tournament in 11 years when he was crowned Masters Champion at Augusta on Sunday night.After so much heartbreak over the last decade, McIlroy finally completed the career Grand Slam, which has only been done by five other players in history.Lawrence Donegan, Founder & Editor of McKellar Magazine, The42.ie’s Gavin Cooney and Will O’Callaghan from Off The Ball spoke to Matt about an incredible weekend of drama.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear their chat.
Apr 14, 2025 • 17min
What Will Donald Trump Do Next?
Mick Mulvaney, former chief of staff to Donald Trump, joins The Last Word to discuss the US President's attitude to Russia, the motive behind his tariff plan and what Trump and his administration really think of Ireland.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Apr 14, 2025 • 21min
How To Rebuild A Life In The Aftermath Of Acquittal
Amanda Knox, podcaster, writer and exoneree, talks about rebuilding her life following her acquittal for murder in Italy, and reintegrating into life following infamy and trauma.To catch the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.
Apr 11, 2025 • 22min
The Week Trending: Curbing Dublin City Drinking, Young People Ditch The Home Ownership Dream & Are Pets Bad For The Environment?
Shop owners push back against outdoor drinking on a popular Dublin city street, record-high house prices push young people to ditch their dream of owning a home, and could pets be bad for the environment?Sarah McGuinness, political correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, and Ben Finnegan, Today FM news anchor, join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Apr 11, 2025 • 15min
20 Years After Irene White's Murder, The Mastermind Behind It Is Still At Large
Pat Marry and Robin Schiller, authors of The Ice House Murder, detail the investigation into the murder of mother of three Irene White, at Ice House in Dundalk.To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.
Apr 10, 2025 • 11min
TikTok & Apple - How Could Tariffs Affect Your Tech?
As the United States and China continue to exchange tariff jibes, what will happen to the Chinese owned social media platform TikTok, which was already facing a US ban, and how expensive could Apple's iPhone become?Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss the impact that US President Donald Trump's escalating trade war is having on tech.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Apr 10, 2025 • 13min
The Last Word On The US: Trump Announces 90-Day Pause On Tariffs
On Wednesday, Donald Trump announced he would be pausing plans to introduce tariffs on goods from most countries for 90 days.Explaining why he did so, the US President said “People were jumping a little bit out of line. They were getting yippy”.Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone spoke to Matt about this on Thursday’s The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear their conversation.
