The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Last week, TikTok blocked users from searching the term “#skinnytok”, after critics suggested it directs people towards content that “idolises extreme thinness”.The content associated with the hashtag included workout routines and what users eat in a day.But how effective will TikTok's move be, and should social media giants do more to prevent such trends developing?Rachel O’Dwyer, Writer and Lecturer in Digital Cultures at NCAD and Barry Murphy, Research and Policy Officer with BodyWhys, spoke to Matt on Monday.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Cork put a stop to Limerick’s bid for 7 Munster titles in a row on Saturday night when they beat John Kiely’s side after extra time and penalties.Elsewhere, Kilkenny made it 6 titles in a row in Leinster as they overcame Galway at Croke Park on Sunday.Matt spoke to Off The Ball’s Will O’Callaghan and John McIntyre about the weekend’s action.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

Conor Sheehan, Labour housing spokesperson and Pat Davitt, CEO, Institute of Professional Auctioneers and Valuers debate the use of rent pressures zones and proposals to remove rent caps.To listen to the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.

Week Trending: Trump V MuskLarry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway, and Sinead O’Carroll, Editor of thejournal.ie, discussed some of the biggest stories of the week including a guest Influencer at Leinster House who slagged off the Oireachtas food, Amazon testing humanoid delivery bots and planning exemptions for granny flats.As Trump V Musk has dominated the headlines, Marion McKeone kicked off the chat to explain how the feud between the US President and the Richest Man In The World exploded overnight, and what the rift could mean for both parties.To catch the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.

Freedom of information figures released to Sinn Féin TD Thomas Gould have found that 2,749 council homes are currently boarded up in Ireland.Matt spoke to Deputy Gould, alongside Seamus McGrath TD, Fianna Fail Spokesperson on Housing and Jude Sherry, Founder and Director of Anois, about the issue.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Robert Delany. who was 27 when he was shot in 2008, suffered a catastrophic brain injury and has remained in a permanent life altering state ever since. However, for 17 years, the man who called for Robert to be killed continues to walk free.Stephen Breen, Irish Sun Crime Editor and contributor to the podcast and Terry Delany, the father of Robert Delany tell key insights into the investigation and outline the Delany family’s ongoing fight for justice.Hit the 'PLAY' button on this page to hear the discussion.

In this insightful discussion, guest Andy O'Donoghue, a home security product reviewer, dives into the world of modern security solutions. He highlights the advantages of Ring Doorbells and their features like two-way audio. The conversation covers the cost-effectiveness of various alarm systems and the benefits of cloud storage. O'Donoghue also introduces innovative options, such as using old smartphones as security cameras and the affordability of the Blink outdoor camera. Plus, he explores smart locks and outdoor floodlights for added safety.

There have been calls to ban industrial trawlers partaking in inshore fishing due to what’s been described by campaigners as “indiscriminate harvesting” of sprat fish off the coast of Cork.Environmental commentator John Gibbons spoke to Matt on Thursday’s The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

US President Donald Trump has increased steel and aluminium tariffs to 50%, which came into effect at 8am Irish time on Wednesday.How is this decision going to impact Ireland’s economy, and the economy around the world?Brian Carey, Business Editor with the Sunday Times spoke to Matt on Wednesday’s business news.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Ahead of her performance at the Glucksman Gallery in Cork as part of the Cork Midsummer Festival, artist and sign language interpreter Amanda Coogan spoke to Matt about her cultural influences.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.