

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.
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Aug 28, 2025 • 10min
3 Games Into The New Season, Is Ruben Amorim's Job At Manchester United On The Line Already?
Manchester United's woes continued on Wednesday night after League Two side Grimsby Town knocked Ruben Amorim's side out of the Carabao Cup.After a defeat and a draw in their opening Premier League fixtures against Arsenal and Fulham respectively, is the pressure already building on United to get a result against Burnley this weekend?Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer with the Independent, spoke to Matt on Thursday's The Last Word.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the piece.

Aug 28, 2025 • 13min
The Last Word on the Environment: Asian Hornets in Ireland and Climate Change Worsening Wildfires
This week on The Last Word on the Environment Matt is joined by founder and editor of ClimateChange.ie John Gibbons to discuss the week's biggest environmental news.This week they discuss the presence of Asian Hornets in Ireland growing, how Climate Change is making Wild Fires 22% more intense and more.Press play on this page to listen now.

Aug 28, 2025 • 12min
Tech Thursday: Google Releases New Pixel Phones With Uncanny AI Features
Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss the latest range of Google Pixel phones which include some extraordinary new features powered by artificial intelligence.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Aug 27, 2025 • 31min
Culture Club: Róise Goan
Róise Goan, CEO and Artistic Director of the Dublin Theatre Festival was the latest inductee into the Culture Club where she discussed her favourite music, film, TV, books and of course, theatre.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Aug 27, 2025 • 16min
Beauty Influencers as Dangerous for Young Women as Andrew Tate for Young Men
Chair of the Consultants’ Committee of the Irish Medical Council Professor Matthew Sadlier has warned that beauty influencers pushing products and unobtainable standards are becoming as dangerous for young women as Andrew Tate is for young men.Matt caught up with Professor Sadlier about these dangers and the impact he is seeing them have on young women presenting with eating disorders and other mental illnesses.Hit Play on this page to listen now.

Aug 27, 2025 • 14min
What does another Increase in CAO Points mean for Students?
College course points have increased once again across all the major universities. With the first round of CAO offers out today, just over 50% of students got their first choice on their CAO.After the most CAO applications ever, Matt was joined by the Union of Students in Ireland's Daniel Walsh and Eoin Houlihan, Guidance Counsellor with the Institute of Guidance Counsellors Ireland to discuss what this means for students and what are the biggest issues facing Higher Education now.Hit play on this page to listen now.

Aug 27, 2025 • 9min
Personal Finance: Why it's important to Challenge your Insurer on your Premiums
Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent Charlie Weston is back with Matt to discuss all your finance queriesOn this week Charlie talks us through why it is important to challenge your insurer on your premiums amid ongoing price hikes across some of Ireland's biggest insurance providers.Hit play on this page to listen now.

Aug 27, 2025 • 18min
Last Word On Music: Electric Picnic Preview
Dee Reddy and Dave Hanratty had the latest music news including the engagement of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.They had an extensive preview of the biggest ever Electric Picnic, taking place in Stradbally, Co Laois.

Aug 26, 2025 • 23min
The Last Word On The US: Trump order Removal of the Federal Reserve Governor,
In this week's The Last Word on the US, Will O'Callaghan talks to Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas about President Donald Trump's new order to remove the Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, his plans for future National Guard deployments and a potential future meeting between Trump and Kim Jong Un.Hit Play on this page to listen now.

Aug 26, 2025 • 15min
Former EU Officials Urge Action Against Israel over Gaza
206 former EU and national ambassadors and former senior EU officials, have signed a letter urging the EU to take action against Israel over the violence in Gaza following the official confirmation of Famine in the strip.Also today, thousands of activists have joined hostage families for what they’re calling “a day of disruption” calling for an immediate return of the hostages held by Hamas. Will O'Callaghan is joined by Europe Correspondent for EuroNews Shona Murray and Feature Story Reporter in Tel Aviv Blake Shifton to discuss all the latest,Hit Play on this page to listen now.