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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Jul 25, 2024 • 12min
Raymond Shorten To Spend 30 Years In Prison For Sexual Offences
Frank Greaney, Today FM courts correspondent, joins The Last Word to discuss the second sentencing of the taxi driver Raymond Shorten. In June, Shorten was found guilty of raping two female passengers in the back of his cab in 2022.To hear the full discussion press the 'Play' button on this page.
Jul 25, 2024 • 10min
How Technology Has Revolutionised The Olympic Games
Andy O'Donoghue explained how technology in sport has evolved to revolutionised sporting events such as Wimbledon and The Olympic Games. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below
Jul 25, 2024 • 14min
Climate Activists Glue Themselves To The Ground At Frankfurt Airport
Environmental commentator John Gibbons joined Matt for The Last Word’s weekly environment slot. up for discussion was climate protests at Frankfurt airport, and can the Paris Olympics meet their target of being the greenest games ever?Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.
Jul 24, 2024 • 33min
Culture Club: Willie White
Willie White, director of the Dublin Theatre Festival, joins The Last Word for the Culture Club.He discusses his favourite music, movies, tv and of course theatre.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Jul 24, 2024 • 13min
New Book Shines A Light On The Misogyny At The Heart Of The Kennedy Dynasty
Maureen Callahan, journalist and author of Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed, talks about her expose of the generations of men from the Kennedy political dynasty and how they treated the women in their lives.
Jul 24, 2024 • 10min
RTÉ To Receive €725m In Public Funding Over The Next Three Years
Cabinet have approved a deal on the future funding of RTÉ which will see the broadcaster receive €725 million in public money over three years.Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss where this money will come from and what it will be used for.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Jul 24, 2024 • 10min
Climate Plans To Reduce Car Use Deemed ‘Unfair’
Department of Finance officials have advised the government that congestion charges and car parking levies should not be implemented in Ireland until adequate public transport and other alternatives are made available to road users.Matt spoke to Fianna Fáil TD Paul McAuliffe & climate and environmental researcher Sadhbh O’Neill about this.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.
Jul 24, 2024 • 24min
US With Cal And Marion - Kamala Harris Begins Her Presidential Campaign
Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent with The Business Post, join The Last Word to discuss US President Joe Biden's legacy, Kamal Harris' presidential campaign and why the US secret service boss has resigned?To catch the full chat press the 'Play' button on this page!
Jul 23, 2024 • 17min
What Is Brat Summer?
On this week’s music slot, Matt wanted to know what ‘Brat Summer’ is, following the recent release of Charli XCX’s new album ‘Brat’. Dee Reddy and John Caddell were on hand to explain.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.
Jul 23, 2024 • 5min
July 21st The Hottest Day Ever Recorded Globally
Sunday 21 July was the hottest day ever recorded globally, according to preliminary data from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service.Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather joined The Last Word to discuss this new record and explain where the Irish summer has gone.Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page!
