The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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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.

22H AGO

Culture Club: Una McKevitt

Playwright, author and director, Una McKevitt is the latest inductee into the Last Word Culture Club. Una's play, Fair Deal, is running at the Peacock Stage at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin. It's a satirical take on one last night in a Dublin family's home. Una outlines the idea behind her play and also talks to Matt about her favourite music, film, TV, books and more. To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.

31 min
22H AGO

U2 Speak Out On Gaza, Ukraine & The Killing Of Renée Good In New EP

U2 have surprised fans by dropping a six-track EP, 'Days of Ash', which is their most political work in years with songs about the killing of Renée Good in the United States, the wars in Gaza and Ukraine and the persecution of women Iran. John Caddell joins Matt on The Last Word to listen to the EP and discuss the stories behind each of the tracks. Hear the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

20 min
1D AGO

The Last Word On Music: Is Charli xcx's Wuthering Heights Album The Best Thing About The Film?

Wuthering Heights, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, has been met with mixed reviews since its release last Friday. However, critics have lauded Charli xcx for her accompanying album and her ability to pivot away from her 2024 record 'Brat'. John Caddell and Dee Reddy speak to Matt on The Last Word to have their say. Elsewhere, Matt picks his all-time favourite songs by Irish artists as part of Today FM's search for the Top 100 greatest Irish songs. Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the chat.

22 min
1D AGO

The Last Word On The US: Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies Aged 84

US civil rights leader Jesse Jackson has died aged 84. His death marks the last of the iconic civil rights leaders who were led by Martin Luther King Jr. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest news from the United States. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

21 min
2D AGO

39,000 Shortfall in Student Beds Adding To Housing Crisis

A report from Sherry Fitzgerald found a 39,000 deficit in the number of student beds available to rent Matt is joined by USI/AMLE VP for the Dublin Region Daniel Walsh and Labour Spokesperson on Higher Education Senator Laura Harmon to discuss Hit Play on this page to listen now

9 min
2D AGO

Edel Coffey On How Writing Crime Fiction Is Her Source Of Escapism

Author Edel Coffey has published her third novel ‘In Glass Houses’. She joins Matt on The Last Word to talk about why writing crime fiction appeals to her, why female readers are drawn to the genre and how her time as a journalist has stood to her when coping with the pressure of meeting deadlines. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

14 min
3D AGO

The Last Word On Travel: Holiday Ideas For Couples, Friends And Solo Travellers

Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to chat about some great deals and incredible trips for adults looking to get away. Sarah has picked a wide range of holidays suitable for couples, friends and solo travellers. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

11 min
5D AGO

The Week Trending: Winter Olympics Controversy, €100 Culture Card & Dáil Bar Sales

This week on The Week Trending, Matt is joined by Eoghan Tomas McDermott Managing Director at the Communications Clinic and News Reporter with the Irish Times Orla Ryan They discuss ongoing controversies at the Winter Olympics, the new €100 Culture Card Peter Chap Cleere wants to give to young people, the most popular items sold in the Dáil Bar and more Hit Play on this page to listen now

22 min

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The Last Word

02/25/2006

O'Maoileadaigh

The Friday sports edition is the one to get. Cascarino and Lawrenson are regular soccer pundits and Cooper has a variety of expert commentators on the GAA and Rugby. If you're interested in Irish sport, this is a good place to start. Cascarino's weekly punt on the cross-channel football results was worth a listen also, last time I was at home at least.
John Gibbons

09/22/2023

Environmentalist Jim

Europe is facing a public health crisis, with almost everyone across the continent breathing toxic air. John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.
Awful presenter

01/10/2022

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Aggressively pushes his liberal left wing views...! Tends to shy away from having guests on the show who offer an alternative point of view. The sad thing is - this is the way things are going with many media outlets globally these days. Trump may have got a lot of things wrong in recent years but he was spot on about the fake news liberal media who are so corrupt and continue to push a very dangerous agenda. Matt Copper is a prime example of what is wrong with the media today. Please can we bring back balance, honesty, humility and some passion for public service into the Irish media.

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.