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The Last Word with Matt Cooper
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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Culture Club: Clodagh McKenna
Chef and author Clodagh McKenna is the latest inductee into the Culture Club. She talks to Matt about her book, Clodagh's Happy Cooking.
She als...
Gambling, Gaming, Shopping & Porn - Significant Rise In Online Addictions
A major conference this week heard that Ireland has seen a significant rise in behavioural addictions including excessive gambling, screen use and onl...
Are You Due A Tax Refund?
Revenue has estimated that over 300,000 people are due an income tax refund which could be claimed back just before Christmas.
People who filed...
The Last Word On The US: Senate Passes Bill To End Government Shutdown
The US Senate has approved a Bill that would end the longest government shutdown in US history which has disrupted food benefits and left hundreds of...
Single People Paying A Premium For Same Lifestyle As Couples
Single adults need to earn significantly more than couples if they want to enjoy a comparable lifestyle, according to new research.
Kelly Warbur...
Catherine Connolly Becomes 10th President of Ireland
Catherine Connolly has been formally declared the 10th president of Ireland following her inauguration at Dublin Castle on Tuesday.
In her speec...
The Last Word Podcast Pick: Lines of Enquiry
Matt Cooper introduces Lines of Enquiry, a new true crime podcast from GoLoud. Presented by retired Garda forensic specialist John Sweetman, the serie...
David Gillick On Life After The Cutthroat World Of Athletics
Irish Olympian and former 400m runner, David Gillick spoke to Matt Cooper about his memoir The Race, charting the highs and lows of his athletics care...
Donald Trump Threatens To Sue The BBC
On Sunday, the BBC’s Director General Tim Davie and Chief Executive of News Deborah Turness both resigned after they were accused of misleading viewer...
The Last Word On Travel: Set Jetting
From a luxury resort in Thailand to the rocky island of Skellig Michael, TV shows and movies are influencing travellers to see places they may not hav...
The Week Trending: 'Lion' Spotted in Clare, New York Chooses Mamdani
This week for The Week Trending Matt is joined by Journalist Lise Hand and Managing Director of the Communications Clinic Eoghan Tomás McDermott.
Ireland Footballer Jake O'Brien: How He Manages Sport with Diabetes
Republic of Ireland Footballer & Diabetes Ireland Ambassador Jake O'Brien sits down with Matt to discuss how he manages his diabetes while playing eli...
The Incredible Life Of Jackie McCarthy O'Brien
Jackie McCarthy O'Brien is a Limerick sporting legend, a former Ireland international soccer and rugby player. Jackie joined Matt in studio to talk ab...
Why Bill Gates Is Wrong About Climate Change
Climate scientists have criticised billionaire Bill Gates for comments he made on climate change last week.
Gates published a 17-page memo in wh...
Culture Club: Hector Ó hEochagáin
Presenter, writer and passionate advocate for the Irish language, Hector Ó hEochagáin was the latest inductee into the Culture Club.
He spoke to...
Where Will Ireland's Economy Be In Forty Years?
The Department of Finance this week published a major report which looks to provide a long-term economic and fiscal outlook for Ireland, set out over...
Is Ireland’s Banking System Dysfunctional?
AIB, PTSB and Bank of Ireland were responsible for 93% of new mortgage lending in September 2025, which is considerably higher than the 60% figure rep...
Last Word On Music: John Lewis Ad Goes In '90s Direction
As the annual John Lewis Christmas advert was released, Dee Reddy and John Caddell discussed the change in direction, as Alice Limerick's Where Love L...
The Last Word On The US: Dick Cheney Dies Aged 84
Former US vice president Dick Cheney, who served under President George W Bush from 2001 to 2009, has died aged 84.
Cal Thomas and Marion McKeo...
The Double Life Of Richard Satchwell
Earlier this year, Richard Satchwell was found guilty of the murder of his wife Tina in 2017.
Journalists Ralph Riegel and Paul Byrne have relea...
Miriam O'Callaghan On Taking On Facebook
Broadcaster Miriam O'Callaghan spoke to Matt about her new memoir Miriam: Life, Work, Everything.
She spoke about her 30 year career at RTÉ, jug...
The Last Word On Travel: Glasgow & Krakow As Food Destinations
Russell Alford, co-restaurant critic for the Sunday Times and one-half of the GastroGays, joined The Last Word to chat about more holiday destinations...
DJ Carey Gets Five And A Half Year Jail Term For Fraud
Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey has been jailed for five and a half years for defrauding 22 people by falsely claiming he was receiving treatment for...
Ireland vs New Zealand Preview
Ireland will play New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago on Saturday night in a repeat fixture of Ireland's memorable 40-29 win in 2016.
Billy...
The Week Trending: Is Having A Boyfriend Embarassing?
Is having a boyfriend embarrassing? A Vogue article, which went viral this week, has claimed that women are increasingly keeping their relationship un...
DJ Carey To Be Sentenced On Monday
Frank Greaney, Today FM courts correspondent, and Eimear Ni Bhraonain, author of The Dodger: DJ Carey and the Great Betrayal, were at the sentencing...
Michael Harding On His Journey Through The Irish Midwinter
Writer Michael Harding joined The Last Word to discuss his new book 'Midwinter: A Journey Through a Season' which explores the cycle of death and rene...
'I Wish The Internet Had Never Been Invented' - Writer & Comedian Ben Elton
Writer and comedian Ben Elton joined The Last Word to discuss his new memoir 'What Have I Done?'.
He spoke about his reflections on his career,...
Culture Club: Elizabeth Day
To celebrate the release of her new book 'One of Us', author Elizabeth Day joined Matt on The Last Word for the latest edition of the Culture Club.
"I'm Quite Resentful Of It" - Carl Kinsella On His Life With OCD
Columnist and author Carl Kinsella joined The Last Word to chat about his new book 'At Least it Looks Good from Space: A Catalogue of Modern, Millenni...
Why Are Motorway Tolls Increasing Again?
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has announced toll increases on a number of motorways and the Dublin Port Tunnel effective from January 1 next year.<...
Ireland Ranked Almost Worst For Income Tax Burden On Workers
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Independent, outlined the findings of a new report from think tank Tax Foundation, that ranked Irelan...
British Airways Pulls Louis Theroux Sponsorship After Bob Vylan Appearance
British Airways has paused its sponsorship of journalist Louis Theroux’s podcast over an interview with Bob Vylan frontman Pascal Robinson-Foster.
Dermot Desmond Hits Out after Brendan Rodgers Resigns as Celtic Manager
Off The Ball's and The Last Word's Stephen Doyle joins Daniel McConnell to discuss the explosive reaction to Celtic manager Brendan Rodger's resigning...
The Last Word on the US: Trump Tours Asia & Government Shutdown Continues
This week on The Last Word on the US, Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join Daniel McConnell to discuss President Donald Trump's tour of Asia including h...
Brendan Fanning on his New Book 'Touching Distance'
Matt is Joined by one of Ireland's most accomplished rugby writers Brendan Fanning on his new book Touching Distance: Irish Rugby's Battle with Great...
How The Far Right Used Social Media To Spur On Violence In Citywest
Gardaí will maintain a presence around Citywest in the coming days following multiple days of violence in the area this week.
Conor Lally, crime...
Communications Guru On Life Advising Political Leaders
Terry Prone, author of I’m Glad You Asked Me That, spoke to Matt about her years working as a media trainer for the top political and business leaders...
Why There Are Strong Arguments For And Against A United Ireland
On Thursday, Matt spoke to journalists Fintan O’Toole & Sam McBride about the release of their new book “For and Against a United Ireland”.
If i...
Tech Thursday: Cycling Gear To Stay Safe And Seen This Winter
As we come into winter and the days get shorter, it's important that cyclists take precautions while out on roads.
Andy O'Donoghue joined The La...