The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Dr Mark Rowe, GP, and expert in burn out prevention, talks about his latest book. He outlines some of the things we can do today, from walking in nature, taking cold showers and making memories, that will improve our lives tomorrow.To listen to the full conversation, press the play button on this page.

US President Donald Trump made a number of exaggerated and inaccurate claims during his first address to a joint session of Congress since he returned to power.In a bonus installment of The Last Word on the US, Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss what Trump said during his lengthy speech as he outlined his vision for his second term as president.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

When Sarah Corbett Lynch was just eight-years-old when her father Jason was killed by his wife Molly Martens and her father Tom Martens leaving Sarah and her brother Jack orphaned.Sarah joins The Last Word to discuss her book 'A Time For Truth: My Father Jason And My Search For Justice And Healing'.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

US President Donald Trump has paused all shipments of military aid to Ukraine following his heated meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss the latest actions from the increasingly volatile Trump administration.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

After 5 rounds of the Allianz National Football League, Donegal sit in second place in the table, level on points with leaders Galway.However, after Donegal’s comeback win against Derry on Sunday, manager Jim McGuinness said that many teams in Division One don’t want to reach the league final because the provincial championships start just one week later.Former All-Ireland winner with Galway, Ray Silke, and Off The Ball’s Will O’Callaghan spoke to Matt about McGuinness’ comments on Monday’s The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that a deal to end the war between Russia & Ukraine is “very, very far away”, following a tense meeting with US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on Friday evening. Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has told European leaders that Europe is now at a “crossroads in history”, as eighteen heads of states met to discuss how best to defend Ukraine.Lara Marlowe, journalist based in Paris and Nick Ferrari, Presenter of Nick Ferrari at Breakfast on LBC Radio spoke to Matt about the European view of the issue.Matt was later joined by Thomas Byrne TD, Minister for State at the Department of Defence, Dr. Edward Burke, Lecturer in the History of War at UCD and regular US contributors Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone to discuss the story further.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversations.

As part of The Big Busk for Focus Ireland, Today FM is looking for Ireland's best up and coming busker!Joe Sweeney is one of the musicians competing to be crowned Ireland's Next Big Busker. He joins The Last Word to talk about his busking journey. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

98FM's Cathal O'Sullivan and Irish Times advice columnist, and Hot Press movies editor, Roe McDermott sit down with Matt to go through all the biggest stories of week.From Donald Trump’s bizarre AI Gaza video to the Tates' stateside visit and why Sophie and Jack have become such popular names. Get all the week's action by hitting 'Listen' here.

Daniel McConnell, Editor of the Business Post, discussed the Taoiseach’s upcoming trip to Washington DC.He also reacted to the repatriation flight that deported 32 people back to Georgia from Ireland.To listen to the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.

Journalist and author Martin Dillon joins The Last Word to discuss the role played by women in the Troubles and the toll it took on them, as described in his new book 'The Sorrow and the Loss'.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!