The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Dion Fanning, a sports and current affairs commentator, teams up with Edel Coffey, an insightful author and columnist, to unpack the week’s hottest topics. They dive into the fallout from a controversial housing ad aimed at adults living with parents and critique the government's response. The conversation shifts to the impact of crowded housing on family dynamics and young people's milestones. They also tackle the ethics of the Enhanced Games and indulge in a lighthearted debate over font choices, sparked by Marco Rubio's quirky claims about Calibri.

Brigid O'Hora, a wine expert and author of The Home Sommelier, shares her festive wine wisdom. She highlights the elegance of Pannier Brut Champagne for Christmas celebrations and pairs it with seafood delights. Brigid explores Italian Sauvignon Blanc with floral aromas, perfect for holiday meals, and introduces Chablis as the ideal turkey companion. She also presents a modern Malbec that beautifully complements ham and a Rioja Gran Reserva that's an excellent match for strong cheeses, making your holiday gatherings more flavorful!

Brian Lloyd and Cara O'Doherty join The Last Word to chat about their top movies from 2025.From the Oscar winning film The Brutalist to the classic comedy The Naked Gun, they have it all!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Kieran Cunningham joins The Last Word as he and Matt run through their favourite sports books that were released in 2025.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Join technology journalist Andy O'Donoghue as he dives into a treasure trove of online tech gifts perfect for Christmas! He highlights beginner-friendly 3D printers like the Bamboo Labs A1 Mini and offers insights on high-performance options for serious hobbyists. Discover fun family games like Pictionary Air, and learn about mobile gaming with the Backbone One controller. Andy also recommends rugged JBL Clip speakers and the Xiaomi SmartPet Feeder for tech-savvy pet owners. Perfect for last-minute shoppers!

Musician David Keenan is the latest guest on the Culture Club. David recently released his third album 'Modern Mythologies' and the making of the album is documented in the award-winning Irish language documentary ‘Focla ar Chanbhás'.He joins The Last Word to chat about his favourite music, movies, TV and more.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Join food critics Russell Alford and Patrick Hanlon, the duo behind The Gastrogays, as they dish on the must-have cookbooks of 2025. Russell raves about Jess Murphy's Kai Cookbook, celebrating seasonal Irish produce, while Patrick highlights Eunice Power's comforting recipes perfect for family gatherings. They also explore Poppy O'Toole's innovative potato techniques, Scale's comprehensive baking guide, and tips from 'Hungry Fishmonger' for accessible seafood cooking. Their insights promise to inspire your culinary adventures this year!

Today, the Dail debated a new bill from the Social Democrats aimed at tackling mistreatment of dogs at puppy farms.Matt is joined buy Social Democrats TD for Wicklow Jennifer Whitmore to discuss the bill Hit Play on this page to listen now

This winter many people have noticed their electricity costs increasing significantly but why are these prices so high and what can people do?Matt is joined by Sinn Féin TD & Spokesperson on Climate, Environment, Energy and Transport Pa Daly and Head of Communications at Bonkers.ie Daragh Cassidy to discuss Hit Play on this page to listen now

Judith Boyle, a beverage lecturer at TU Dublin and beer expert, shares her top festive beer picks. She highlights a light and crisp Kölsch perfect for turkey, and a fruity Hazy IPA that complements rich holiday dishes. Judith also introduces a unique Earl Grey beer, a local honey braggot, and a malty winter fest lager with spices. Don’t miss the palate-cleansing Red Flanders ale and a shareable whisky barrel-aged cider. To top it off, she recommends a rich porter aged in rum barrels, making it an ideal dessert beer.