The Last Word with Matt Cooper
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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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Jul 18, 2024 • 11min
The Last Word On The Environment
Should blockbuster movies that feature extreme weather events focus more on explaining the effects of climate change? That’s a question commentator John Gibbons asked on this week’s environment slot.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.
Jul 18, 2024 • 9min
Tech Thursday: Coding Apps For Kids
Andy O'Donoghue explains why learning coding is beneficial for kids and gives a run down of the best Apps to learn coding and how your kids can begin with creating their own Apps.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below.
Jul 18, 2024 • 32min
Culture Club: Gearoid Farrelly
Gearoid Farrelly joins Matt for this week's Culture Club ahead of his show at the Paddy Power Comedy Festival.
Jul 18, 2024 • 5min
Calls For Transport Forum After Antisocial Behaviour On bus Route In Limerick
Dermot O’Leary, General Secretary of the National Bus and Rail Union, joined Matt to discuss a number of antisocial incidents that have recently occurred on bus routes in Co. Limerick, and what can be done to help drivers in such situations.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full conversation.
Jul 17, 2024 • 22min
The Last Word on the USA: JD Vance named Trump running mate
Marion McKewon and Cal Thomas join Matt Cooper to discuss a busy week in American politics, including the attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump and the addition of JD Vance to the republican presidential ticket
Jul 17, 2024 • 6min
The Last Word on Business: Increase in office spaces being rented
Ian Guider of the Business Post joins Matt to discuss the top business stories of the day include a spike in office spaces being rented in DublinThe Last Word on Business with thanks to Forvis Mazars, the next exciting chapter for Mazars. Same local team, new global reach.Press the 'play' button below to catch up on the full conversation...
Jul 17, 2024 • 11min
How Can We Reduce Incidents Of Violence at GAA Games?
After gardaí were called to investigate an alleged assault at an under-15 hurling match in Co. Waterford this week, former President of the GAA Liam O’Neill said that not enough is being done to tackle violence at GAA matches.He and Sinéad O’Carroll, Editor of TheJournal.ie, spoke to Matt about the issue.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.
Jul 16, 2024 • 18min
Gardaí maintain presence in Coolock after protests
Following violent protests that broke out at the former Crown Paints factory location in Coolock yesterday, 30 have been arrested and 19 charged in relation to public order offences.Conor Lally, Crime and Secutrity Editor of the Irish Times, joins Matt to discuss what took place today in the aftermath of the incident.Trina O'Connor, Criminologist and Lisa Chambers, Fianna Fail Senator and Leader in the Seanad join the Last Word to discuss yesterday's incident further.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below...
Jul 16, 2024 • 5min
The Best Holiday Deals On Offer
Where should you be jetting off to?Sarah Slattery has all the best deals on the market for your next summer break!
Jul 16, 2024 • 24min
Trump Promises To "Bring Country Together" After Assassination Attempt
"Trump has become the victim of the violence he did so much to fuel. But his shooting won't make him think twice about his approach to politics" Irish Times columnist, Fintan O'Toole joins Matt, to discuss the fall out from the attempted assassination former president Trump. Larry Donnelly and Marion McKeone also join us to discuss Biden's statement on the events.
