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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Mar 10, 2025 • 10min
The Last Word On Travel: Winter Activities For Those Who Don't Want To Ski
Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to discuss her recent trip to the Gastein valley in Austria. While Gastein has great skiing, there are lots of activities for non skiers from relaxing thermal spas to thrill-seeking ice climbing.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Mar 10, 2025 • 11min
Artificial Intelligence Could 'Supercharge' Financial Fraud
The rapid growth of Artificial Intelligence has the potential to 'supercharge' financial fraud by creating more and more convincing scams, the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland has warned.Niamh Davenport, head of financial crime with the BPFI, and tech journalist Andy O’Donoghue join The Last Word to discuss the increasing frequency and sophistication of financial scams.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Mar 7, 2025 • 20min
The Week Trending: With Love, Meghan, Carrigstown Gets A Lidl & Should The World Cup Have A Half-Time Show?
Meghan Markle's lifestyle programme takes the world by storm, and not in the way she might have hoped, Fair City's Carrigstown gets a Lidl, and should the FIFA World Cup have a half-time show?Aoife Barry, journalist and author of Social Capital, and Lorcan Nyhan, head of training at the Communications Clinic, join The Last Word to discuss the week’s trending stories.Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page!
Mar 7, 2025 • 15min
The Last Word's Big Busk: Moncrieff Joins Matt For Karaoke Cooper
As part of The Big Busk for Focus Ireland, Matt is joined in studio by a special musical guest, rising star of Irish pop Moncrieff!He chats to Matt about his upcoming debut album, performs his latest single and is enlisted to help with the return of Karaoke Cooper.Catch the chat and both performances by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Mar 6, 2025 • 9min
The Latest Smart Kitchen Gadgets Including Air Fryers, Blinds, & Washing Machines
Andy O'Donoghue had the latest in smart kitchen tech including a smart air fryer, smart washing machines and smart blinds. To catch the full conversation, press play on this page.
Mar 5, 2025 • 32min
Culture Club: Fionnuala Moynihan
Fionnuala Moynihan, International concert pianist, was the latest entry into The Last Word’s Culture Club.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear all her music, TV, film and literature favourites.
Mar 5, 2025 • 8min
State Takes In More Than €15 Billion In Corporation Tax So Far This Year
Tax revenue for the first two months of this year rose to €15.2 billion, boosted by a €1.7 billion payment from Apple as part of its tax settlement.Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss Ireland's latest exchequer returns and more of the day's business news.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Mar 5, 2025 • 14min
Things Your Future Self Will Thank You For
Dr Mark Rowe, GP, and expert in burn out prevention, talks about his latest book. He outlines some of the things we can do today, from walking in nature, taking cold showers and making memories, that will improve our lives tomorrow.To listen to the full conversation, press the play button on this page.
Mar 5, 2025 • 11min
The Last Word On The US: Trump Makes Many Dubious Claims In 99 Minute Speech To Congress
US President Donald Trump made a number of exaggerated and inaccurate claims during his first address to a joint session of Congress since he returned to power.In a bonus installment of The Last Word on the US, Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss what Trump said during his lengthy speech as he outlined his vision for his second term as president.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Mar 4, 2025 • 16min
Sarah Corbett Lynch On Her Father Jason's Death And Her Search For Healing
When Sarah Corbett Lynch was just eight-years-old when her father Jason was killed by his wife Molly Martens and her father Tom Martens leaving Sarah and her brother Jack orphaned.Sarah joins The Last Word to discuss her book 'A Time For Truth: My Father Jason And My Search For Justice And Healing'.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
