The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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!

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.

The Last Word continued its series of party leader interviews on Monday, and this time Matt was joined by Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald.They discussed who Sinn Féin would be willing to go into government with, relations between Ireland and the USA and what can be done to improve the health service.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Ivana Bacik, leader of the Labour Party and candidate for Dublin Bay South joined the Last Word to outline her party's policies ahead of polling day.She spoke about forming a left alliance and whether she would consider a grand coalition of the left, the Labour Party policies on climate change and the dangers of being the junior coalition partner.To listen to the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Zach Tuohy, former Laois footballer and AFL player with Geelong and Carlton, has released his autobiography The Irish Experiment: From The GAA to the AFL.He spoke to Matt about his decision to pursue a career in professional sport, his life in Australia and what lies ahead in retirement.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear their chat.

Episode 10: 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 15 of the campaign, Sean Defoe is here to recap the second week of the campaign, Sinn Féin proposes a border poll, Independent Ireland is pledging 'green taxes' and People Before Profit discuss Ireland's neutrality.

Nikita Hand has won her civil rape case against MMA fighter Conor McGregor.The verdict came after a three-week trial during which Mr McGregor denied raping Ms Hand and insisted he had consensual sex with her.Today FM courts correspondent Frank Greaney, Cliona Saidléar, executive director of the Rape Crisis Network, and author Edel Coffey join The Last Word to discuss the landmark verdict.Hear the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Richard Boyd Barrett, leader of People Before Profit, joined The Last Word for his leader interview ahead of the general election.He spoke to Matt about the prospect of a left-wing coalition government, his party's plans for a state construction company and Ireland's military neutrality.Listen back to the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Episode 9: 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 14 of the campaign, Aontú launch their manifesto, Labour commits to their disability support pledges, Fianna Fáil launches a plan for Dublin North Inner City and Sinn Féin announces policies aimed at keeping young people in Ireland. Andrew Lowth also joins Ben to discuss Sinn Féin's proposals.