

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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Jul 30, 2025 • 40min
Culture Club: Jennifer Zamparelli
Actor, broadcaster and entrepreneur Jennifer Zamparelli spoke to Matt about her upcoming role as narrator of the iconic Rocky Horror Show with Jason Donovan at the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre.From early influences, to recent releases, Jennifer also discussed her favourite music, books, movies and TV series.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Jul 30, 2025 • 7min
Tourism Numbers Fall Again In June, CSO Figures Show
The number of foreign visitors to Ireland in June fell by 2% compared to last year, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office.The decline continues a worrying trend of falling visitor numbers between January and May compared with the same months in 2024.Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest business news.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Jul 30, 2025 • 12min
5 Men Jailed For Horrific Attack And Torture Of Woman In Dublin Last Year
Five men who tortured a woman for three hours in Dublin last year have been jailed for between 8 and a half and 14 years.Natalie Ennis was abducted due to a row over missing drugs, despite not knowing anything about it.Braxton Rice (21), Mark McMahon (55), Mark Keogh (33), Sean Conroy (21), and Kian Walshe (22) were handed down sentences for using what Judge Pauline Codd called “sadistic” and “medieval” torture methods on Ms. Ennis.Frank Greaney, Today FM’s Courts Correspondent, spoke to Matt on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.Warning: Some details in this piece may be distressing for listeners.

Jul 30, 2025 • 18min
The Last Word On Music: All Together Now Takes Place This Weekend
All Together Now 2025 takes place at the Curraghmore Estate in Co. Waterford this weekend, with a host of huge acts set to take to the stage across the August Bank Holiday.Among the big names are Fontaines DC, CMAT, Bicep, Primal Scream and Wet Leg.Dee Reddy and John Caddell joined Matt on The Last Word for Tuesday's music slot.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the chat.

Jul 29, 2025 • 14min
The Last Word On The US: Trump Acknowledges 'Real Starvation' In Gaza, But Will Israel Listen?
Donald Trump has acknowledged for the first time that there is “real starvation” in Gaza and has told Israel to allow “every ounce of food” into the region. But how likely is Benjamin Netanyahu to listen? The Israeli Prime Minister has previously said that it is "bold faced lies" to say that his country is fuelling starvation in the region.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!

Jul 29, 2025 • 9min
Will Of Freddie Scappaticci To Be Sealed For 70 Years
The will of the man believed to be Britain’s top agent inside the IRA will not be made public after the British High Court ruled that it should be sealed for 70 years.Freddie Scappaticci, also known as Stakeknife, denied the claims until his death in 2023.Richard O’Rawe, author of Stakeknife’s Dirty War, spoke to Matt to discuss the decision.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Jul 29, 2025 • 16min
The Last Word On TV & Streaming: South Park Takes On Donald Trump
Elaine Burke and Joe O'Shea join The Last Word to discuss the latest news in TV and streaming including South Park's Donald Trump episode and the death of former wrestling star Hulk Hogan.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Jul 28, 2025 • 23min
Kerry Crowned All Ireland Champions
Marc O Sé, Eamonn McGee, Ray Silke and Will O'Callaghan review the All-Ireland football final which saw Kerry dominate from the start and beat Donegal.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Jul 28, 2025 • 10min
The Last Word On Travel: Train Travel In Europe
Travel journalist Ed Finn joins The Last Word to discuss the appeal of train travel and the best routes in Europe. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Jul 28, 2025 • 11min
Essential Workers Are Being Priced Out Of Commuter Towns
New analysis has found that a nurse and a garda with a combined salary of €107,000 would be unable to afford a 3-bed semi-detached house in a number of Ireland's main commuter towns.Niall Hodgins, vice president of the Garda Representative Association, and Phil Ní Sheaghdha, general secretary of the Irish Nurses & Midwives Organisation, join The Last Word to discuss what this means for essential workers.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!