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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Dec 6, 2024 • 8min
Children in co-ed schools have more friends - study
Children in mixed schools have more friends than those at single-sex schools and boys in all-boys schools have the lowest level of closeness to their friends according to new research.Irish Times Parenting Columnist Jen Hogan joins The Last Word to discuss why she thinks co-education is best for boys and girls.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Dec 6, 2024 • 15min
What Does The General Election Result Mean For Ireland's Climate Action?
With the Green Party out and Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael on course to be back in government, John Gibbons joins The Last Word to discuss what the general election result could mean for Ireland's fight against climate change.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Dec 6, 2024 • 16min
The Last Word's Tech Gift Guide - Kitchen And Beauty
Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to talk through his top picks for kitchen and beauty tech that could make wonderful gifts this Christmas. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Dec 5, 2024 • 13min
Judge Orders McGregor To Pay Nikita Hand's Legal Costs
Frank Greaney, Courts Correspondent, Today FM, had the details of Mr Justice Alexander Owen's judgement on legal costs after Nikita Hand won her civil case against Conor McGregor.
Dec 4, 2024 • 35min
Culture Club: Mark Moriarty
Chef Mark Moriarty joined Matt on the Culture Club to discuss his favourite music, books, film and TV.He also spoke about his new book Season: Master the Elements of Amazing Taste.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
Dec 4, 2024 • 9min
How To Avoid An Office Christmas Party HR Hangover
It's that season where work Christmas parties are in full swing and they can often make or break office relations.Julie Galbraith, partner and head of employment law at Eversheds Sutherland, to discuss what employers and employees should keep in mind to prevent a HR hangover after the festivities.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 4, 2024 • 11min
#GE2024: Flaws In Electoral Register Could Skew Turnout Figures
The 2024 general election saw voter turnout fall to record low levels, but many are sceptical about the reliability of the turnout figures due to flaws with the electoral register.Art O'Leary, chief executive of the Electoral Commission, joins The Last Word to explain why the register might be overstated and to answer more of your questions about last Friday's vote.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' on this page.
Dec 4, 2024 • 12min
What Can The New Government Do To Reduce The Cost Of Living?
With government formation talks commencing this week Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Independent, had some recommendations that the new government could use in order to ease the cost of living.He also discussed how an IT issue led to some PTSB customers facing a delay in receiving their wages on Friday.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear his chat with Matt.
Dec 3, 2024 • 14min
The Untold Stories Of The Irish Men And Women Who Resisted Hitler
Clodagh Finn and John Morgan join The Last Word to discuss the untold stories of the Irish WWII heroes who fought in the Resistance as told in their compelling book 'The Irish in the Resistance'.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Dec 3, 2024 • 15min
The Last Word On The US: President Joe Biden Pardons His Son Hunter
US President Joe Biden has pardoned Hunter Biden despite saying previously that he would not use his executive authority to pardon his son or commute his sentence.Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent with the Business Post, join The Last Word to discuss this and more news from the United States.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
