The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Episodes
French Far Right Wins 34% Of Vote In Snap Election
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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.J...
The Week Trending
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 di...
Biden's Debate Performance Intensifies Demands For Him To Step Aside
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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.M...
Latest In BBQ And Outdoor Tech
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Last Word on Environment: Climate Change an Existential Threat to Sport
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 acc...
The Inside Story Of Fraud In The Art World
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Orlando Whitfield, former art dealer and author joins Matt to discuss his new book All That Glitters. Inigo Philbrick, the art dealer who was sentence...
Climate Council Calls For Motor Tax Review As Emissions Rise
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 reducti...
Man UTD Consider Selling Naming Rights To Old Trafford
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 jo...
Culture Club: Irvine Welsh
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Irvine Welsh, author of Trainspotting, joined The Last Word for the Culture Club to discuss his favourite music, movies, television and more. Press th...
McGrath Prepares For Brussels Role As EU Commissioner Nominee
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former Finance Minister Michael McGrath responds to his nomination as the Irish EU Commissioner and reflects on his time at the Department of Finance....
Ireland Is The Second Most Expensive EU Country For Goods and Services
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Figures released by Eurostat have revealed that Ireland is one of the most expensive countries in the European Union for goods and services.Charlie We...
Biden And Trump Prepare For Thursday's Big Debate
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are we looking for from Trump and Biden in Thursday's debate?Cal Thomas, and Marion McKeone join Ian to discuss the run up to the first president...
Defence Forces to Review Personnel with Convictions for Gender-Based Violence
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Conor Gallagher, Crime and Security Correspondent for the Irish Times joins the Last Word to discuss The Irish Defence Force's review into personnel w...
RTÉ DIRECTOR GENERAL OUTLINES NEW STRATEGY FOR BROADCASTER
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Government has signed off on €20 million in funding for RTÉ after the broadcaster published its new vision for the futureDirector General of RTÉ K...
Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh Dies Aged 93
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Legendary GAA commentator Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh has died aged 93. His career began in 1949 when he commentated on the Railway Cup final and cont...
Senator Pippa Hackett On Running As A Green Party Candidate
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The battle to replace Eamon Ryans as Green Party Leader continues. Ian speak to Pippa Hackett on her campaign for the role.
The Last Word on TV and Streaming: The Best TV of 2024 so Far
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Novelist And Oscar Winning Filmmaker On His Life In Movies
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
Deposit Return Scheme Having A Positive Impact On Litter Blackspots
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A survey conducted by An Taisce on behalf of Irish Business Against Litter found that litter from cans and bottles has reduced significantly around Ir...
Does Recent Success At The European Championships Gloss Over Investment Issues In Irish Athletics?
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, Ireland won two gold and two silver medals at the European Athletics Championships in Rome. It was the most successful championships since ...
The Week Trending
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Defence Forces Begin Disciplinary Procedures Following Crotty Suspended Sentence Over Assault of Woman
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Criminologist Trina O'Connor and Kate Mitchell, Head of Development and Policy for The National Women's Council of Ireland, discuss the suspended sent...
Kneecap Win Court Ruling To Challenge UK Funding Block
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Rishi Sunak Is Set To Lose Seat According to UK Poll
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Tech Thursday: Can AI Translate What Your Pet is Trying to Tell You?
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what your pet is trying to tell you? Andy O’Donoghue joins the Last Word for this week's Tech Thursday to discuss the possibi...
Just Stop Oil Activists Arrested After Stonehenge Protest
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two people have been arrested after Just Stop Oil activists sprayed powder on Stonehenge.John Gibbons joined Ian Guider to discuss the fallout from th...
Aer Lingus To Cancel Up To 20pc Of Flights Each Day Next Week
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of passengers will see their travel plans affected next week as Aer Lingus pilots begin their industrial action on Wednesday, 26th June.Trav...
The Battle to Replace Eamon Ryans Begins
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Roderic O’Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality Disability, Integration and Youth joins Ian on the show to discuss the Green Party Leadership elec...
Culture Club: Andrea Mara
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thriller writer Andrea Mara, author of Someone in the Attic, joined The Last Word this week for the Culture Club. Press the 'Play' button on this page...
The Last Word on Business: NVIDIA Beats Microsoft to Become World's Most Valuable Firm
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nivida made history this Tuesday becoming the world's most valuable company, with a market cap of $3.335 trillion Lorcan Allen joins The Last Wor...
Huge Rise In Cost of Funerals is Worrying Older People and Their Families
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A RED C Survey conducted by An Post Insurance revealed that the price of funerals has skyrocketed by 42% since 2016 David McGowan of McGowan Fune...
What Rights Do Customers Have When Flights Are Cancelled Due To Strikes?
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, the Irish Airline Pilots’ Association announced that Aer Lingus pilots would begin an indefinite work-to-rule action from Wednesday, 26 J...
White House Says Video Of Joe Biden "Freezing" Are Cheap Fakes
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new ad has been released by the Biden campaign highlighting Trumps criminal record.Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join Ian to discuss all the updates...
Is There A Potato Shortage?
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many growers are reporting that some of your favorite varieties of potatoes have been lost due to poor weather conditions this year have caused a shor...
What's Next for the Green Party as Eamon Ryan Steps Down as Party Leader?
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In an announcement after today's cabinet meeting, Eamon Ryan stated his intentions to step as leader of the Green Party, Minister for Transport, Envir...
Green Party Leader Eamon Ryan On His Decision To Step Down
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Minister for the Environment and Transport Eamon Ryan joined The Last Word to explain why he has taken the decision to step down as leader of the Gree...
Is Manifesting More Science Than Magical Thinking?
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Sabina Brennan, psychologist and neuroscientist, explains why she wanted to investigate the social media phenomenon of manifesting and find out if ...
What, if Anything, Should Be Done to Stop Protests at the Homes of Politicians?
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With further protests taking place outside the home of Taoiseach, Simon Harris over the weekend, the question is being raised across the country as to...
Visiting The Spanish City Of Salamanca
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sinéad Kennedy, author of Life is a Cycle and solo travel expert, joined The Last Word to discuss all the great things to see and do in the Spanish c...
Thousands Of Disqualified Drivers Fail To Give Up Licence
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Around 10,000 disqualified drivers have failed to hand over their licences in the last two years. Despite this, only 26 people were prosecuted and one...
One In Four First Time Buyers Move County To Buy Home
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ali Ugur, chief economist with the Banking and Payments Federation Ireland, and Marian Finnegan, managing director of Sherry Fitzgerald Residential &a...
Irish Athletes Star In Rome, Fr. Dougal Meets The Pope And Rishi Sunak’s Election Campaign
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brianna Parkins, Columnist with the Irish Times, and Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer with the Irish Daily Star, joined Matt to discuss some of ...
The Last Word on Environment: What Will European Election Results Mean For Climate Change Measures?
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Gibbons joins Matt to discuss the possible impacts the European election results may have on climate change measures as the new parliament term b...
Who Will Win Euro 2024?
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Euro 2024 gets underway this weekend in Germany.Matt was joined by Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer with the UK Independent, Gavin Cooney, Sports...
Tech Thursday: Tech For Your Summer Roadtrips
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy O'Donoghue has recommendations on how technology can bring your summer roadtrip to the next level.We also discuss big changes on 'X' as we will n...
How To Look After Your Gut
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leading gastro dietitian Lorraine Cooney joined The Last Word to discuss gut health and her new book Why You Can't Go.Catch the full chat by pressing ...
800,000 Jobs At Risk From AI According to Government Report
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A series of Government reports show that the Irish labour market is slightly more exposed to AI because of our knowledged based economy. Elaine Burke,...
Electricity Regulator Wants To Put Levy On Bills To Subsidise Renewable Energy
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor at the Irish Independent joined Matt to discuss how Ireland’s energy regulator could add a charge to househo...
Paul McLoone On 25 Years In The Undertones
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Paul McLoone joins Matt for Culture Club.They're chatting music, film and everything that's happened within 25 years of The Undertones!
Hunter Biden Found Guilty In Gun Trial
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hunter Biden has been convicted of three charges in his federal gun trial, making him the first son of a sitting US president to receive a criminal pr...
Economy In Good Shape But "Uncertain World" A Cause For Concern
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With interest rates in the news at the moment, is the economy in a healthy state?Gabriel Makhlouf, Governor of the Central Bank joins Matt to discuss ...
Author Kevin Barry on Finally Finishing the First Novel He Ever Tried to Write
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Barry, author of Dark Lies the Island, City of Bohane and Night Boat to Tangier returns with his new book The Heart in WinterBarry joins The La...
The Last Word on Travel: Family Activities in Cork City
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Slattery from TravelExpert.ie joins Matt to relive a recent trip to Cork and gives tips on the best places to stay, great spots to eat and some ...
Why Did Sinn Féin Fail To Make A Breakthrough In The Local And European Elections?
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fine Gael TD and Minister of State for EU Affairs & Defence, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, and Sinn Féin TD & party Finance Spokesperson Pearse...
Apple Have Unveiled New AI Tools
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Guider joins Matt to talk through all the new changes Apple have announced will be added to the iPhone and iPad. Plus they discuss the companies t...
The Week Trending
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rishi Sunak ditches D-Day event, AI in elections and Gail leaves Coronation Street...Writer and broadcaster Aoife Barry and Eoghan Tomas McDermott, m...
GAA Told No More Funding for Facilities Unless Females Players Get Equal Access
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Junior Minister for Sport, Thomas Byrne, has warned GAA clubs and county boards that state funding would be withheld for facilities if female players ...
Robbie Keane Steps Down As Manager Of Maccabi Tel Aviv
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gavin Cooney, Sports Writer with the42.ie speculates on what might be next for former Ireland striker Robbie Keane as he steps down as manager of Isra...
The Last Word on Environment: UN Chief Wants to Ban Fossil Fuel Advertising as Two Studies Highlight New Climate Records
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Gibbons joins The Last Word to discuss news that the Un Chief is considering banning fossil fuel advertising as new studies have revealed new cli...
Essential Gadgets For Summer Festivals
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
For Tech Thursday on The Last Word, Andy O'Donoghue put together a list of the latest essential tech and gadgets for anyone going to a festival this s...
ECB To Cut Interest Rates For First Time In Nearly Two Years
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The European Central Bank has announced that it will cut interest rates by 0.25%.Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist at the Institute of International &...
Culture Club: Oisín McKenna
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Author of Evenings and Weekends Oisín McKenna joined The Last Word this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear his ch...
Some Migrant Candidates are Scared to Canvass
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Several local election candidates with a migrant background from across the country have said they are "too scared" to go out and canvass ahead of the...
Personal Finance: How To Get The Most Out Of Your PRSI
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Independent, joined Matt to discuss what benefits you could receive if you’re paying PRSI.Cli...
SSE to Lodge New Plans for a Second Windfarm off of County Wicklow
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SSE are set to submit planning applications for the development of a second windfarm off the shore of Wicklow that would see up to 56 turbines install...
Hunter Biden Goes On Trial With Gun Charges
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cal Thomas, and Marion McKeone join Matt to discuss the updates on Joe Biden's Mexican Border executive order, Hunter Biden on trial, and Donald Trump...
RSA Calls For Doubling Of Penalty Points For Driving Offences
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Road Safety Authority is calling for emergency legislation to double the number of penalty points given to drivers for speeding and mobile phone u...
Investigation Launched Into Incident Where Taoiseach Was ‘Jostled’ In Mayo
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Garda investigation has been launched after Taoiseach Simon Harris was confronted by protestors whilst on the campaign trail in Co. Mayo last weeken...
Trump Set to Appeal Hush Money Trial Verdict
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Following the news of former US President Donald Trump being found guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records in a New York court room las...
How To Deal With Exam Anxiety
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The 2024 Junior and Leaving Certificate exams get underway on Wednesday, June 5th.Psychotherapist Helen Vaughan joined Matt to give students and famil...
Advice On Managing Hay Fever And Asthma Ahead Of High Pollen Bank Holiday Weekend
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Respiratory Nurse Specialist Ruth Morrow and Biola Wyrwas, mother of six-year-old Leon who suffers from hay fever and allergies, outline the advice fr...
Tips To Have A Digital Detox
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy O'Donoghue joins Matt to share his best tips to help you have a digital detox, monitor how long you spend online and put in limits for you and yo...
Bank of Ireland Responds to Revolut’s New Savings Account with Two High Interest Accounts of it’s Own
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor of The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to talk through Bank of Ireland’s reaction to Revoult’s new ...
Should Dublin's Traffic Management Plan Be Paused?
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Businesses in Dublin are considering a legal challenge to plans that would restrict car access in the city centre because they worry it will damage th...
Protestors In Spain Tell Tourists They're Not Welcome
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Travel journalist Eoghan Corry and Graham Keely, a journalist in Spain, joined Matt to discuss protests across Spanish Islands against overtourism and...
Culture Club: Sheila O'Flanagan
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sheila O'Flanagan and has written more than 30 novels and sold more than 9 million copiesHer new novel is The Honeymoon Affair and she joins Matt to s...
US With Cal And Marion - Closing Arguments Begin In Trump Hush Money Trial
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Closing arguments in Trump's trial, the Israel-Gaza conflict and Americans are choosing cannabis over alcohol.Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US col...
Ireland To Fall Well Short Of Emissions Cut Targets
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ireland is on track to miss its legally-binding emissions reduction targets by a long way according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).The l...
Sunak's National Service Policy Will Keep Young People "Out Of Trouble"
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Ferrari joins Matt to discuss Rishi Sunak's new national service policy for 18 year olds.Why has the UK got a 6 week election campaign? And what ...
Ireland's Teenagers Have Fewer Friends Than A Decade Ago, Study Finds
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A study by the Economic and Social Research Institute has looked at how teenagers’ relationships with their families and peers have changed over the...
If We Have An Open Border, Why Are Gardaí Running Immigration Checks?
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
50 Migrants without Visas were refused 'leave to land' in the last week.Jim O’Callaghan, and Liam Herrick discuss the issues around these immigratio...
Top Tips For Visiting Los Angeles
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Beaches, theme parks, movie stars and more!Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joined The Last Word to give all the advice you need for a trip to L...
Nearly 5,000 Hospitalised With Cannabis-Related Mental Disorders In Five Years
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Medical experts have expressed concern after the HSE published figures that show almost 5,000 people have been hospitalised with mental and behavioura...
The Week Trending
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Extreme turbulence, 2FM's presenter exodus and a surprise UK election...Orla Ryan, news correspondent with The Journal, and Dave Hanratty, host of No ...
Revolut Launches Instant Access Savings Account
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Darragh Cassidy, Head of Communications for Bonkers.ie joined The Last Word to discuss Revolut's latest competitive offers for customers.Catch the ful...
US States To Sue Ticketmaster Owner Live Nation
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The US Department of Justice have announced they will take a legal case against Ticketmaster's parent company Live Nation. Why is this?Ian Guider, Bus...
Latest In Foldable Phones And Tablets, And The Return Of The Nokia 'Dumb Phone'
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to talk the latest in foldable pones and tablets, as well as the return of Nokia's 'Dumb Phone'.Catch the full ch...
International Criminal Court Seeks Arrest Warrants For Netanyahu And Hamas Leaders
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has applied for a number of arrest warrants, including Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Neta...
Government Wants To Ban Disposable Vapes By The End Of The Year
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Could we really be saying goodbye to disposable vapes by the end of the year?Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with Responsibility for Public Procuremen...
Has Online Advertising Become More Influential Than Election Posters?
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How effective are election posters in 2024?Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU, and Liz Carolan from thebrie...
Things To Do In Iceland
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Travel expert Sinead Kennedy joined The Last Word to discuss Iceland's wonders and an itinerary to help plan your trip!Catch the full chat by pressing...
Kinahans Secretly Sold Dubai Properties Following Pressure From International Authorities
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why are the Kinahans suddenly selling so many of their properties in Dubai?Conor Gallagher, Crime & Security Correspondent with The Irish Times jo...
What Ancient Fir Trees Are Telling Us About Climate Change
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss the way in which ancient fir trees are allowing scientists to measure climate change.Catch the full chat ...
How To Get A Good Night's Sleep: Part 2
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss the best tech available to make sure you get the most out of your 8 hours!Catch the full chat by press...
Katie Taylor Says It's A Dream To Fight On The Same Bill As Mike Tyson, A Convicted Rapist
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Keiran Cunningham, Chief Sports Writer with The Irish Daily star joined The Last Word to discuss comments made by Irish boxing star, Katie Taylor abou...
How Can We Best Improve The Environmental Sustainability Of Irish Office Buildings?
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How much would it cost to bring Ireland's existing office buildings up to today's environmental standards?Ian Guider joined The Last Word to discuss.C...
Check Your Insurance Documents: There Are Lots Of Things Insurers Won't Pay Out For
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor of The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to talk about why you should always keep a close eye on your ins...
Under 16s To Be Banned From Using E-Scooters From Next Week
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Regulations are finally coming in for e-scooter use on roads in Ireland. What do these new regulations involve?Aisling Dunne, Head of Policy at Bolt, ...
Political Candidates Warned Over Threat Of Violence
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Political candidates have been warned over a threat of violence while campaigning following a number of incidents in recent days.Cormac O'Keefe, Secur...
Some Mortgage Holders Paying Over €7,000 Extra Per Year
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey suggests some mortgage holders are paying twice as much as others on interest rates.Martina Hennessy, Managing Director of Doddl.ie joine...