The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Andy O’Donoghue had all the best Black Friday offers for this week’s Tech Thursday.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Episode 13: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said across the political spectrum to help give you the best chance of being informed at the ballot box.On day 21 of the campaign, Jessica Woodlock joins us to discuss the Simon Harris interview on The Last Word, how parties expect their transfer votes to go and calls for young people to use their vote tomorrow.

Taoiseach and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris joined Matt on The Last Word ahead of Friday’s general election.Up for discussion was his time as health minister during the Covid-19 pandemic, Michael O’Leary’s comments about teachers and crime and policing issues.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Can you take a selfie in the polling booth? What happens if you make a mistake on your ballot? Can you vote without a polling card?Art O’Leary, chief executive of An Coimisiún Toghcháin, joins The Last Word to discuss the dos and don'ts of casting your vote in the general election. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

On The Last Word, writer Dermot Bolger discussed his favourite books, TV, music and other cultural influences.He also spoke his latest novel, Hide Away.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Cian O'Callaghan, deputy leader of the Social Democrats, is the latest leader interview on The Last Word ahead of the general election on November 29. He joins Matt to discuss his party's housing plans, healthcare and red lines for forming a government.Listen back to the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Episode 12: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said across the political spectrum to help give you the best chance of being informed at the ballot box.On day 20 of the campaign, Andrew Lowth joins us to discuss the Leaders Debate on RTE last night, a junior minister makes a claim about the Occupied Territory Bill and Sinn Féin says they are ready for potential economic shocks if elected to government.

Charlie Weston from the Irish Independent joined Matt on Wednesday for The Last Word’s weekly personal finance slot.They discussed how, ahead of Black Friday, online shoppers are being warned not to pay “hidden” costs and how Black Friday and the Christmas period can be a key target for fraudsters.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie was back for The Last Word on Travel where she gave the best Black Friday deals on offer for your next trip.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear her choices.

Episode 11: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said across the political spectrum to help give you the best chance of being informed at the ballot box.On day 19 of the campaign, Eamonn Torsney talks us through all the do's and don'ts of voting, Fine Gael spoke to RTE about a certain viral video, Aontú says the government has failed drivers and People Before Profit put forward plans to avoid young people emigrating.