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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Jun 25, 2024 • 9min
Senator Pippa Hackett On Running As A Green Party Candidate
The battle to replace Eamon Ryans as Green Party Leader continues. Ian speak to Pippa Hackett on her campaign for the role.
Jun 24, 2024 • 12min
The Last Word on TV and Streaming: The Best TV of 2024 so Far
As we hit the half way point of 2024, Elaine Burke and Joe O'Shea join us to discuss the best that TV and streaming has had to offer so far this year.To catch the full discussion, press the 'play' button below...
Jun 24, 2024 • 14min
Novelist And Oscar Winning Filmmaker On His Life In Movies
Film-maker and novelist Neil Jordan talks about his life and experience of working in Hollywood and his latest book, Amnesiac: A Memoir.To catch the full conversation, press the 'Play' button below.
Jun 24, 2024 • 5min
Deposit Return Scheme Having A Positive Impact On Litter Blackspots
A survey conducted by An Taisce on behalf of Irish Business Against Litter found that litter from cans and bottles has reduced significantly around Ireland since the introduction of the deposit return scheme.Ian Guider was joined by Conor Horgan from IBAL to discuss this.Press the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.
Jun 21, 2024 • 8min
Does Recent Success At The European Championships Gloss Over Investment Issues In Irish Athletics?
Last week, Ireland won two gold and two silver medals at the European Athletics Championships in Rome. It was the most successful championships since 1998.Athletics journalist Cathal Dennehy joined Ian Guider to discuss the financial challenges that athletes and coaches face in this country, and how more investment is needed in the sport to help development.Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.
Jun 21, 2024 • 23min
The Week Trending
Eamon Ryan steps down from the Green Party, heatwaves sweeping Europe and beyond and Taylor Swift is a 'Derry girl'.Ian Power, CEO of Spunout.ie, and Roe McDermott, Irish Times advice columnist, joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories.
Jun 21, 2024 • 12min
Defence Forces Begin Disciplinary Procedures Following Crotty Suspended Sentence Over Assault of Woman
Criminologist Trina O'Connor and Kate Mitchell, Head of Development and Policy for The National Women's Council of Ireland, discuss the suspended sentence handed down to Cathal Crotty after his conviction for the assault of Natasha O'Brien in Limerick where she was left unconscious. To catch the full conversation, press the 'Play' button below.
Jun 21, 2024 • 9min
Rishi Sunak Is Set To Lose Seat According to UK Poll
With two weeks to go before the UK general election, Nick Ferrari joins Ian to discuss the projections that Sunak may become the first ever sitting PM to lose his own seat in a general election.
Jun 21, 2024 • 8min
Kneecap Win Court Ruling To Challenge UK Funding Block
Kneecap have been granted leave by the Belfast High Court to proceed with a judicial review after the UK government blocked them from receiving their funding award.Dee Reddy joins Ian to discuss the outcome of this court case for the music scene.
Jun 20, 2024 • 9min
Tech Thursday: Can AI Translate What Your Pet is Trying to Tell You?
Tech expert Andy O’Donoghue discusses AI translating pets' emotions, Pet Pulse app decoding vocal noises, benefits of GPS pet tracking devices, innovative pet gadgets like Petcube Bites, Whistle Go Explore, smart litter robot, RFID pet feeder, Furbo Dog Camera, PetKit Ever Sweet pet fountain.
