The Last Word with Matt Cooper

This week Sarah Slattery, from the travelexpert.ie, is taking us off to Ibiza for this weeks last word on travel.To catch up on the conversation, click the 'play' button below...

French political parties are attempting to create a united front after the National Rally’s victory in the first round of snap elections on Sunday.Journalist and author Lara Marlowe joined Matt to explain the repercussions of this result on a national and European level.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Taylor Swift, Pride, All-Ireland quarter finals and gigs all over the city are expected to bring more than 600,000 people to Dublin this weekend.To discuss this and the rest of the week's trending stories, Today FM's Cathal O'Sullivan and Orla Ryan, news correspondent with TheJournal.ie, join The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

There are growing calls for US President Joe Biden to bow out of the presidential race following his performance in a TV debate against Donald Trump.Marion McKeone, US correspondent with the Business Post, and Larry Donnelly, law lecturer at the University of Galway and political columnist with TheJournal.ie, join The Last Word to analyse the first debate between Biden and Trump.Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss the latest technology to level up summer BBQs and make any outdoor space perfect for entertaining.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

John Gibbons joins the Last Word for our weekly spot on the environment to discuss how climate change could become a threat to sporting activities according to a new study from the UK

Orlando Whitfield, former art dealer and author joins Matt to discuss his new book All That Glitters. Inigo Philbrick, the art dealer who was sentenced to 7 years in prison, is the subject of the novel that uncovers hidden truths about the art world.

The Climate Change Advisory Council has said that a review of taxation on all vehicles must be taken if Ireland is to meet its carbon emission reduction targets.Andrew Murphy, member of the Climate Change Advisory Council, and Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, spoke to Matt about the recommendations that were made.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full conversation.

Lorcan Allen has this week's business news; The naming rights to Old Trafford might be going up for sale.What will Jack Chambers make with the IBEC joining with The Central Bank?And 80 operational wind farms are being shut down, so how will we still meet environmental targets?

Irvine Welsh, author of Trainspotting, joined The Last Word for the Culture Club to discuss his favourite music, movies, television and more. Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear his choices!