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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.

The Last Word with Matt Cooper Today FM

    • Society & Culture
    • 3.5 • 305 Ratings

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.

    Apple Have Unveiled New AI Tools

    Apple Have Unveiled New AI Tools

    Ian Guider joins Matt to talk through all the new changes Apple have announced will be added to the iPhone and iPad.
    Plus they discuss the companies that have offered to build the power connections to connect their data centres.

    • 7 min
    Why Did Sinn Féin Fail To Make A Breakthrough In The Local And European Elections?

    Why Did Sinn Féin Fail To Make A Breakthrough In The Local And European Elections?

    Fine Gael TD and Minister of State for EU Affairs & Defence, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, and Sinn Féin TD & party Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty joined The Last Word as counting for the local and European elections on Monday evening.
    Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.

    • 19 min
    The Week Trending

    The Week Trending

    Rishi Sunak ditches D-Day event, AI in elections and Gail leaves Coronation Street...
    Writer and broadcaster Aoife Barry and Eoghan Tomas McDermott, managing director of the Communications Clinic, joined The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories.
    Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page!

    • 25 min
    GAA Told No More Funding for Facilities Unless Females Players Get Equal Access

    GAA Told No More Funding for Facilities Unless Females Players Get Equal Access

    Junior Minister for Sport, Thomas Byrne, has warned GAA clubs and county boards that state funding would be withheld for facilities if female players are not given equal access.
    Sinead O'Carroll, Editor of the Journal.ie and Professor of psychology at University Limerick, Orla Muldoon, join Matt to discuss.
    To catch up on the full conversation, press the 'play' button below...

    • 14 min
    Robbie Keane Steps Down As Manager Of Maccabi Tel Aviv

    Robbie Keane Steps Down As Manager Of Maccabi Tel Aviv

    Gavin Cooney, Sports Writer with the42.ie speculates on what might be next for former Ireland striker Robbie Keane as he steps down as manager of Israeli team Macabbi Tel Aviv.
    To catch the full conversation press the 'Play' button below.

    • 6 min
    The Last Word on Environment: UN Chief Wants to Ban Fossil Fuel Advertising as Two Studies Highlight New Climate Records

    The Last Word on Environment: UN Chief Wants to Ban Fossil Fuel Advertising as Two Studies Highlight New Climate Records

    John Gibbons joins The Last Word to discuss news that the Un Chief is considering banning fossil fuel advertising as new studies have revealed new climate change records have been hit.
    To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below...

    • 13 min

Customer Reviews

3.5 out of 5
305 Ratings

305 Ratings

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It takes an age to update the podcasts and then when they do, there’s only 1-2 a day.

Used to be good.

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Best drive time show

Always great energy and vibe from Matt. He’s always knowledgeable and interested in his guests.

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