The Last Word with Matt Cooper

On The Last Word, writer Dermot Bolger discussed his favourite books, TV, music and other cultural influences.He also spoke his latest novel, Hide Away.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Episode 12: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said across the political spectrum to help give you the best chance of being informed at the ballot box.On day 20 of the campaign, Andrew Lowth joins us to discuss the Leaders Debate on RTE last night, a junior minister makes a claim about the Occupied Territory Bill and Sinn Féin says they are ready for potential economic shocks if elected to government.

Cian O'Callaghan, deputy leader of the Social Democrats, is the latest leader interview on The Last Word ahead of the general election on November 29. He joins Matt to discuss his party's housing plans, healthcare and red lines for forming a government.Listen back to the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Charlie Weston from the Irish Independent joined Matt on Wednesday for The Last Word’s weekly personal finance slot.They discussed how, ahead of Black Friday, online shoppers are being warned not to pay “hidden” costs and how Black Friday and the Christmas period can be a key target for fraudsters.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie was back for The Last Word on Travel where she gave the best Black Friday deals on offer for your next trip.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear her choices.

Musgraves, Tesco and Costcutter are among retailers who have said they are no longer stocking products linked to MMA fighter Conor McGregor following his civil rape trial.Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss the business fallout for McGregor after Nikita Hand, who accused McGregor of raping her in a Dublin hotel in December 2018, won her claim against him.Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'play' button on this page.

US President-elect Donald Trump has promised to impose hefty tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada and China on his first day in office, which he says is in retaliation for illegal immigration and “crime and drugs” coming into the US.Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent with the Business Post, join The Last Word to discuss Trump's tariff plans, the dismissal of legal cases against the incoming President and more.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'play' button on this page!

Episode 11: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said across the political spectrum to help give you the best chance of being informed at the ballot box.On day 19 of the campaign, Eamonn Torsney talks us through all the do's and don'ts of voting, Fine Gael spoke to RTE about a certain viral video, Aontú says the government has failed drivers and People Before Profit put forward plans to avoid young people emigrating.

On Tuesday, Green Party leader Roderic O’Gorman spoke to The Last Word as the countdown to Friday’s general election continued.Matt asked him about the party’s climate targets, investment in infrastructure, and whether Tusla is fit for purpose following revelations that 53 children known to state services died in the space of three years.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Episode 11: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said across the political spectrum to help give you the best chance of being informed at the ballot box.On day 18 of the campaign, Aidan Delaney discusses Mary Lou McDonald's interview on The Last Word, a new opinion poll reveals challenges for Fine Gael, we discuss Simon Harris' 'viral video' interaction with a carer in Cork and an independent assessment has found that the main parties election promises have failed when it comes to climate.