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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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Aug 2, 2024 • 5min
National Youth Council Of Ireland Calls For More Budget Funding To Combat Far Right Influencers
The National Youth Council of Ireland has released its pre-budget submission suggesting that more money should be invested in young people.Kathryn Walsh, NYCI Director of Policy joined Matt to discuss.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Aug 1, 2024 • 13min
My Uncle, Donald Trump: Fred Trump on his new book, his uncle's campaign and his son William
Fred Trump, author of All In The Family: The Trumps And How We Got This Way and nephew of former President and Republican nominee Donald Trump, joins The Last Word to talk about his new book, the makings of the Trump family and the future of America with the possibility of his Uncle returning to the oval office.To get the full interview hit the 'play' button below...

Aug 1, 2024 • 12min
Trump Makes Racist Dig at Kamala Harris at National Convention for Black American Journalists
Following remarks made by former president Trump last night, where he said Kamala Harris only recently "turned black", Law Professor with the University of Galway and columnist with the Journal.ie, Larry Donnelly joins Matt to discuss the damage this may do to Trump's campaign.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below...

Aug 1, 2024 • 15min
Sinn Féin Says It Will Deliver Starter Homes In Dublin for €300,000
Eoin O Broin, Sinn Féin TD and spokesperson on housing outlined the details of Affordable Homes Plan and how the party believes it can deliver started homes at €300,000.Conor O’Connell, Director of Housing and Planning at the Construction Federation of Ireland explained the challenges faced by the industry in delivering homes, such as infrastructure constraints and a the slow pace of planning permissions granted.To catch the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button below.

Aug 1, 2024 • 10min
What Is Earth Overshoot Day?
Earth Overshoot Day 2024, the temperatures at this year’s Olympics and how climate change is impacting tea and coffee supplies were just some of the topics discussed on this week’s environment slot with John Gibbons.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.

Jul 31, 2024 • 33min
Culture Club: Lynne Parker
Lynne Parker, artistic director of Rough Magic Theatre Company, joins The Last Word for The Culture Club where she discusses her favourite cultural choices.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Jul 31, 2024 • 5min
Bank Of Ireland Makes €1.1bn Profit In First Six Months Of The Year
Bank of Ireland has reported a profit of €1.1bn profit before tax in the first half of 2024, an increase of 5 per cent, helped by higher interest rates.Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss this and they day's other business news stories.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Jul 31, 2024 • 12min
New Routes & Airport Links Included In New Rail Plan
Transport Minister Eamon Ryan today published the All-Island Rail Review which aims to “significantly” reduce train journey times and increase the number of direct services between several areas of the country.He joined Matt to explain the plans.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Jul 30, 2024 • 21min
US - Donald Trump Suggests He'll End Elections If He Returns To The White House
Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Larry Donnelly, law lecturer at University of Galway and political columnist with The Journal, join The Last Word to discuss the biggest news stories from the US including Donald Trump's suggestion that he would end elections if he returns to the White House. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Jul 30, 2024 • 12min
New York Times Best Seller Mixed A Thriller With Crime and Romance
Author Chris Whitaker discusses his latest novel, All The Colours Of The Dark.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below