The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Gaza ceasefire is under threat after US President Donald Trump said that “all hell is going to break out” if Israeli hostages are not released by noon on Saturday.Meanwhile, President Trump has signed an order to bring back plastic straws, claiming that paper ones “explode”.Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined Matt for The Last Word’s weekly US slot.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.

Ireland recorded their second bonus point win of this year’s Guinness Six Nations when they defeated Scotland at Murrayfield on Sunday.France also suffered a shock defeat to England on Saturday, meaning Ireland are the only side that can still win the Grand Slam.Matt spoke to Alan Quinlan & Will O’Callaghan about the weekend’s results.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

US President Donald Trump has vowed to impose 25% tariffs on imports of steel and aluminium products coming to the US.On Monday afternoon, the European Commission said it sees “no justification” for the decision and that it will react “to protect the interests of European businesses, workers and consumers”.Shona Murray, Europe Correspondent with Euronews joined Matt to explain what this means for Ireland and wider Europe.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Is a visit to Nashville, Memphis or the Grand Canyon on your bucket list?With 27 routes from Ireland to the US available, Sarah Slattery, thetravelexpert.ie, had a rundown of the best road trips to take advantage of the connectivity.To listen to the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Samantha Mumba has questioned the credentials of members of RTE’s judging panel following The Late Late Show’s Eurosong special on Friday night.Mumba finished second with her song “My Way”, with Norwegian singer EMMY winning the contest after performing “Laika Party”.Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke were back with Matt for Monday’s TV & Streaming slot on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Peter O'Mahony and Robbie Henshaw have been added to the Irish side that will take on Scotland in round two of the Guinness Six Nations. Liam Toland and Matt Williams join The Last Word to discuss what to expect as Ireland head to Murrayfield this Sunday.Catch all the analysis by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Scientists crack the perfect boiled egg, thousands still without power two weeks after Storm Éowyn and Donald Trump wants to turn Gaza into the 'Riviera of the Middle East'.Eoghan Tomas McDermott, managing director at the Communications Clinic, and Laura Byrne, voices editor and podcast producer with The Journal, join The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

New lower speed limits come into effect this week and motorists will see major reductions on many rural and urban roads.Conor Faughnan, transport commentator and chief executive of the RIAC, joins The Last Word to discuss the new speed limits and Ireland's road safety issues.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Andy O’Donoghue has a run down of all the latest fitness technology from free Apps, to smart watches.To listen to the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.

The Copernicus Climate Change Service has said that last month was the warmest January on record. This continues a series of temperature records since the middle of 2023, with temperatures approximately 0.2C above what had been anticipated.Commentator John Gibbons joined Matt for this week’s Environment slot.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.