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The Last Word with Matt Cooper
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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Eco Labels Nudge Shoppers Towards More Sustainable Clothes
Have you ever considered how the clothes you wear were made? Would you choose more sustainable options if they were clearly labelled?
Dr Shane T...
The Last Word On The US: Will Gaza Ceasefire Hold?
Cal Thomas, US nationally syndicated columnist and Marion McKeone discussed Donald Trump's 24 hour diplomatic mission to the Middle East and his speec...
The Last Word On Music: Taylor Swift's 'The Life Of A Showgirl' Divides Fans And Critics
At the beginning of October, Taylor Swift released her 12th studio album 'The Life Of A Showgirl'. Swift reunited with producer Max Martin for this al...
The Challenging Road Back From Injury And Paralysis
Fergus Farrell, former rugby player and author of Rebuilding A Man, spoke to Matt about a freak accident that caused a spinal injury and his long, cha...
Think You Know The Presidents? Patrick Hillery
Did you know that Hillery was forced to deal with rumours of his extramarital affair at a time when the Pope was visiting Ireland?
Or that he w...
Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell On Growing Up In Wigan, Becoming A Father At 16 & World Cup 2027 Hopes
On Monday, Matt met Ireland head coach Andy Farrell, as he launched his new autobiography 'The Only Way I Know'.
Farrell spoke openly about his...
Thurles To Be As Accessible To Dublin As Greystones Under Irish Rail Plans
Barry Kenny from Irish Rail outlined the changes to rail timetables and travel times, that will increase the commuter belt around Dublin.
To cat...
The Week Trending: Heather Humphreys Criticises Joe Brolly's Podcast Remarks, Nigel Farage's Attack on Gary Neville and the First AI Actor
This week on The Week Trending Matt is joined by Broadcaster and Author Aoife Barry and Head of Training at Communications Clinic Lorcan Nyhan to disc...
Venezuela's Opposition Leader María Corina Machado Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Matt is joined by Lew Lecturer at the University of Galway and Columnist at The Journal Larry Donnelly to discuss Venezuela's Opposition Leader María...
Luke Combs To Become The First Country Star To Headline Slane Castle
Luke Combs will headline the iconic Slane Castle in 2026, becoming the first country singer to do so.
He’ll be supported by The Script, Ty Myers...
Did The Government Ignore The Climate Crisis In Budget 2026?
Critics have accused the government of failing to adequately tackle climate change in Budget 2026, which was announced by Minister for Finance Paschal...
Tech Thursday: The Best Budgeting & Money Apps
This week on Tech Thursday, Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to run through all of the best budgeting and money apps.
Whether you're saving...
Think You Know The Presidents? Cearbhail Ó Dálaigh
Why was Cearbhail Ó Dálaigh so divisive?
The legal eagle managed to ruffle the feathers of many government officials during his time with one m...
Culture Club: Leona Forde
Children's writer and teacher, Leona Forde, was the latest inductee into the Culture Club.
Leona spoke to Matt about the latest book in her Mil...
The Last Word On The US: Could Trump Win The Nobel Peace Prize - And What Will He Do If He Doesn't?
The winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize will be announced on Friday and US President Donald Trump clearly believes that he deserves the honour.
...
Personal Finance: Squeezed Middle Feeling The Pinch From Budget 2026
On Tuesday, the government confirmed that it would not be increasing tax credits or tax bands in Budget 2026.
This has left many middle-income e...
Budget 2026 Is Focused On "Future Proofing" Irish Economy - Minister For Public Expenditure Jack Chambers
Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers joins The Last Word to discuss Budget 2026 and Jim Gavin's withdrawal from the presidential race.
...
Have Workers Been Shortchanged In Budget 2026?
Opposition parties have criticised the government on Tuesday after details of Budget 2026 were announced.
Sinn Féin’s finance spokesperson Pears...
What Is In Budget 2026?
Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe and Minister for Public Expenditure Jack Chambers have unveiled the details of Budget 2026.
The €9.4 billi...
Think You Know The Presidents? Erskine Childers
Erskine Childer's presidency is something of a tragic tale which begins with his revolutionary father who was executed in 1922, while his then 16 year...
The Last Word On Travel: Turin & Brussels As Food Destinations
Russell Alford, one half of the GastroGays and producer of 98FM’s Breakfast Show, joined Matt on Monday for The Last Word on Travel.
He took us...
Bláthnaid Raleigh On Her New Book 'Aftermath' And How The Legal System Added To Stress After She Was Raped
Matt sits down with sexual assault survivor Bláthnaid Raleigh to discuss her new book 'Aftermath'.
In it she tells the story of her five year lo...
"Questions To Be Answered" In Fianna Fáil Over Selection Of Jim Gavin - Billy Kelleher
There are "questions to be answered" within Fianna Fáil after the party's candidate Jim Gavin pulled out of the presidential race on Sunday, according...
The Week Trending: Woke Pope; Why There Won't Be A Hurricane Heather; & Remembering Manchán Magan
MAGA has slammed the Pope as being "woke" after he blessed a block of ice; Met Éireann has said it ensured that none of this year's storms would share...
What Lies In Store For The Hospitality Sector In Budget 2026?
Chief Executive at the Restaurants Association of Ireland Adrian Cummins and Social Policy Officer at the Irish Congress of Trade Unions Laura Bambric...
How Ireland's Natural World Changes Through The Seasons
Ecologist Anja Murray has charted Ireland's constantly changing natural world in her new book 'Frog Routes, Polka Dot Newts and Other Treasures of Iri...
What Happens Next with the Metrolink?
Professor in Transportation at Trinity College Dublin Brian Caulfield and economist Colm McCarthy join Will O'Callaghan to discuss what happens now th...
The Last Word on The Environment With John Gibbons
John Gibbons joins Will O'Callaghan to discuss the weeks biggest environmental stories .
This week they discuss the death of legendary conservat...
Dr Paul Hill on What You Can Do To Improve Your Blood Pressure
Ireland has one of the incidences of high blood pressure while also having some of the lowest rates of diagnosis
Will O'Callaghan is joined by...
Think You Know The Presidents? Éamon de Valera
Why would Éamon de Valera - rebel, revolutionary and Ireland's third president - be cancelled if he was around today?
In the third episode of T...
Culture Club: Sophie White
Novelist Sophie White joins The Last Word for the Culture Club.
Sophie's latest book 'Such A Good Couple' is out now and she chats all about it...
The Last Word On Business with Brian Carey
Business editor of the Sunday Times Brian Carey chats to Matt about the biggest business stories of the day.
Today they discuss the news that Co...
Dr Harry Barry On His Most Vulnerable Book Yet
Matt sits down with Dr Harry Barry to discuss his most personal book yet; Beneath the Surface
They discuss Dr Barry's own struggles, his time sp...
Unused Office Buildings & Hotel Rooms Amongst Public Money Wasted Last Year
Matt is joined by Sinn Fein TD and Cathaoirleach of the Public Accounts Committee John Brady and Business Post Editor Danny McConnell to discuss the l...
Low Income Families Spending One Third Of Weekly Wages To Afford A Healthy Diet
The latest Safefood food basket research has found that low-income families are spending up to 33% of their weekly income to afford a healthy diet.
Marc Ó'Sé On The Pressure And Privilege Of Playing For Kerry
Multiple All-Ireland winner with Kerry and one of The Last Word’s GAA analysts, Marc Ó’Sé, has released his autobiography ‘Ó’Sé: A Kerry Family, A Foo...
Jim Sheridan on his New Film on the Ian Bailey Trial that Never Happened
Matt is joined by Writer and Director Jim Sheridan to discuss his new film: ‘Recreation: The Trial of Ian Bailey’, which examines the murder trial th...
The Last Word on the US: Trump & Netanyahu agree on Gaza Peace Plan
Matt is joined by Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas to discuss the latest news from the US.
This week they discuss Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanya...
Baker Una Leonard On How Her Mother's Illness Inspired A Book Of Family Friendly Recipes
Baker and entrepreneur Una Leonard is well-known for her delicious cakes and treats, but she has also just released her second cook book 'Good Togethe...
Think You Know The Presidents? Seán T. O’Kelly
Seán T. O’Kelly brought political savvy and international flair as head of a newly-fledged nation trying to figure out its place in the world.