The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Episodes
US With Cal And Marion: Seven Police Officers Now Suspended Following Murder Of Tyre Nichols
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined Matt to discuss the week’s biggest news stories in the US including the murder of Tyre Nichols, with seven poli...
TV and Streaming: New Pamela Anderson Documentary Coming To Netflix
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Joe O’Shea and Sarah McGuiness joined Matt to discuss the baffling phenomenon of viewers watching TV and streaming services with the subtitles on (i...
The Woman Who Exposed The Army's Culture Of Toxic Masculinity
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Karina Molloy was one of the first women to join the Irish Army, where she rose through the ranks against a backdrop of systematic inequality and abus...
FA Cup: Holders Liverpool Out Of This Year's Competition
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Liverpool’s poor run of form continued over the weekend after they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Brighton. However, Brighton’s celebrations w...
The Last Word On Travel: Holiday Ideas For Couples And Friends
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re planning a getaway this summer with your partner or some friends and can’t agree on a destination, Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.i...
Allianz National Football League Gets Underway This Weekend
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend sees the return of the Allianz National Football League. Matt was joined by Marc Ó Sé, Ray Silke and Dick Clerkin to look at the week...
New Car Owners Facing Long Delays For Delivery
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many Irish car buyers may have to wait a year or more for their new car as delivery dates are pushed out further and further. In many cases the final ...
The Week Trending: Could Irish Pubs Become World Heritage Sites?
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mairead Cleary and Dave Hanratty joined Matt to discuss the other stories making headlines this week including a campaign to make Irish pubs world her...
The Irishman Who Helped Uncover The Pegasus Spyware Scandal
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At a time when we’re more dependent on our phones than ever, should we be concerned about our personal information being hacked? Matt was joined S...
Tech Thursday: Netflix Password Sharing Crackdown To Affect 100M Households
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It looks as though sharing your Netflix password could become a thing of the past. The streaming service announced that they’ll be cracking down on ...
New Bill Proposes Six Months Jail For Intimidation Of Politicians And Refugees
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fianna Fáil Senator Malcom Byrne has proposed legislation that could see people intimidating politicians outside their private homes jailed for six m...
The Last Word On The Environment: World Annihilation Nears As Doomsday Clock Ticks Forward By 10 Seconds
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Doomsday Clock has been set at 90 seconds to midnight, which is the closest to global catastrophe it has ever been. It’s said to represent a tim...
Plans To Tackle Climate Change Cannot 'Be Based Solely On Green Party Thinking'
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
President of the Irish Farmers Association Tim Cullinan has said that Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael “need to stand up” for the agriculture sector whe...
Should You Have To Pay For Your Company Car Parking Space?
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There have been suggestions that employers should be charged to keep parking spaces for their staff as a way to help reduce the number of cars in urba...
Personal Finance: Over 300,000 People Submit Local Property Tax Values Below Revenue's Estimates
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
About 360,000 homeowners have submitted property tax valuations for their homes that are lower than the estimated value from Revenue. Charlie Weston...
The Last Word On Music: Beyoncé's Dubai Concert Divides Fans
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined Matt to discuss the week’s biggest music stories including Beyoncé’s Dubai concert and Madonna’s world tour. ...
US With Marion And Larry: Classified Documents Found At Mike Pence's Home
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marion McKeone and Larry Donnelly joined Matt to discuss the week’s biggest US news stories including the tragic mass shootings in California and cl...
Oscar Nominations 2023: Biggest Year Ever For Irish Film
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the biggest year ever for Irish film talent at the Oscars with 14 nominations across a wide range of categories. Martin McDonagh's The Bansh...
The Last Word On Health: What Is Achilles Tendinopathy?
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Injuring the Achilles is very common and can be extremely painful. It can often be a problem for people who have just returned to exercise. Dr. Bria...
Frank Lampard Sacked As Everton Manager
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following a defeat to West Ham at the weekend, Frank Lampard has been sacked as Everton manager. The team now sit in 19th place in the Premier League ...
TV And Streaming: Free Now Cancels Sponsorship Of The Tommy Tiernan Show Over Offensive Joke
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Taxi booking service Free Now has ended its sponsorship of RTE’s The Tommy Tiernan Show following a joke the comedian made at one of his recent show...
Why Some Workplaces Become Toxic
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is your boss or colleague bothering you in the workplace? Have you found that your office has become hostile? If it has, how can you help improve it f...
The Last Word On Travel: Summer Holiday Ideas For Families
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re hoping to book a holiday abroad this summer and want to get the most for your money, Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie has the answer...
The Future Of GAA: Rural And Urban Clubs Face Different Challenges
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Both rural and urban GAA clubs are facing different challenges that need to be addressed to support the game’s development. This has been highlig...
Calls For E-Scooters To Be Banned From Pavements
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The new electric vehicle charging strategy launched by Minister Eamon Ryan this week was a “missed opportunity” to address concerns about e-scoote...
The Week Trending
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jack Horgan Jones and Orla Ryan joined Matt to look at the other stories making headlines this week including the decision to continue serving pints i...
EV Charging Strategy Could Put Pressure On The Grid
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Electric vehicle charging stations could become more readily available for drivers as a new national strategy aims to have one situated every 60km. ...
Garda Morale At An 'All Time Low'
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following Wednesday’s discussion on pass/fail rates for garda fitness tests, Conor Lally of The Irish Times and Damien McCarthy from the Garda Repre...
The Last Word On Health: Potential Pitfalls When Getting Back To Exercising
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you finding that you’re picking up injuries while exercising? Dr. Brian Higgins from Galway Primary Care joined us to explain why that may happe...
The Last Word On The Environment: Eamon Ryan Backs A Nationwide Cull Of Deer
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On our weekly Environment slot, John Gibbons gave his views on Green Party leader Eamon Ryan's suggestion that there should be a nationwide cull of de...
State Must Start Directly Purchasing Accommodation For Refugees - Minister
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s expected that almost 70,000 Ukrainian refugees could come to Ireland in 2023. Matt is joined by Minister of State for Community Development, ...
Personal Finance: Most Credit Card Users Unaware Of Interest Paid On Them
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Credit card users often have little understanding of how they work and the interest they pay according to a survey commissioned by the Irish League of...
Are The Gardai Fitness Tests Too Demanding
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One-sixth of garda applicants failed the basic fitness tests they must complete before becoming members of the force last year. Fianna Fáil TD Jim ...
Tech Tuesday: Why Is Kindle Scribe So Popular
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Kindle Scribe is a new take on e-readers. So, what does it do and why is it so popular? Andy O’Donoghue joined Matt on The Last Word to expla...
The Last Word On Music: Does It Matter That No Women Are Nominated For Best Artist At The Brits
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brit Award nominations were released this week and no women have been included in the shortlist for best artist. Dee Reddy and Dave Hanratty joined...
US With Cal And Marion: Republicans Sniff Blood After More Classified Documents Found In Biden's Home
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marion McKeone joined Matt to talk about the biggest US news stories of the week including more classified documents in President Biden’s home and w...
Is Free GP Care For All Really Possible
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New ESRI research has found that extending free GP care to everyone within three years can be done and would cost up to €881 million. But will th...
Calls For Government To Prevent "Exodus" Of Landlords From Rental Market
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Irish Property Owners Association has urged the government to provide incentives to private landlords in order to prevent a predicted “exodus”...
Soccer: Arsenal Stretch Their Lead To 8 Points As Man United Emerge As Title Contenders
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After Manchester City suffered a setback in their Premier League title defence, Matt spoke to Tony Cascarino and Mark Lawrenson about why Guardiola’...
Tv And Streaming: Love Island Returns
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will you be watching this year’s winter Love Island? It returns to our screens on Monday night with Maya Jama taking over hosting duties. Meanwhile,...
Travel: Dos and Donts Of Booking A Holiday
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you planning a holiday later this year? Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie has all the best tips and tricks to ensure you get the most out of ...
Tanaiste Calls For Review Of Coillte Deal With UK Fund
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice and Mark Carlin, Managing Director at Coillte joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss the possibility of thousands ...
Week Trending: A Look At The Other Stories Making Headlines During The Week
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Roe McDermott, Hot Press movie editor & Irish Times Columnist and Eoghan Tomas McDermott, MD at the Communications Clinic were on Friday's panel for T...
Premier League: Manchester And North London Derby Weekend
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt was joined by Mark Lawrenson & Tony Cascarino to look ahead to a busy weekend of Premier League action. Manchester United host Manchester City on...
Should Damien English Lose His House
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fine Gael junior minister Damien English resigned on Thursday after it was revealed he gave incorrect information when making a planning application t...
The Last Word On Environment: Dublin The 5th Most Congested City In Europe
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On The Last Word’s weekly environment slot, John Gibbons spoke to Matt about an assessment from the World Meteorological Organisation which said tha...
More Anti Refugee Demonstrations Planned As Hotels Prepare To End Contracts With State Ahead Of Tourist Season
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As further anti-refugee demonstrations were organised in parts of the country, Matt was joined by Brendan Ogle, Senior Officer at Unite and John Lanno...
The Last Word On Health: Why Does Ireland Have Such High C-Section Rates
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A recent study from the school of nursing and midwifery at Trinity College Dublin found that there’s been a steady rise in first-time mothers giving...
Has Progress Been Made To Improve Women's Safety In Ireland?
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week marks one year since the killing of schoolteacher Ashling Murphy. Her death sparked calls to improve women’s safety in Ireland. Noel...
The Banshees Of Inisherin Wins Big At The Golden Globes
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Banshees of Inisherin saw huge success at the 2023 Golden Globes, winning three awards. Roe McDermott, movies editor with Hot Press joined Matt ...
Personal Finance: Are Renters At Risk Of Missing Out On New Tax Relief?
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Almost 7 in 10 people are unaware of a new tax credit brought in with the last budget, according to a survey carried out by Taxback.com. Charlie Wes...
Tech Tuesday: What Is ChatGPT And Should We Be Worried About It?
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ChatGPT is a new AI-chatbot launched late last year which can write stories, poems and coding solutions. But questions are now being raised about the...
Chris Luke: How Do We Fix The Health Service?
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There were 534 people waiting for a bed in hospitals this morning as pressure on the health care system continues. Dr. Chris Luke, former emergency m...
Is 'Spare' Worth Reading?
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's been a lot of anticipation for Prince Harry's memoir but with so many scandalous stories being leaked before it's published you might wonder i...
US With Larry And Cal: Six-Year-Old Shoots Teacher
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Cal Thomas and Larry Donnelly joined Matt to discuss the latest stories from the US including a six-year-old shooting his teacher and classified files...
Chelsea's Nightmare Season Continues
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Defeat to Manchester City in the FA Cup third round means that Chelsea have now been eliminated from both domestic competitions, while also sitting in...
TV & Streaming: Could John Lydon Represent Ireland In The Eurovision Song Contest?
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's been reported that John Lydon wants to represent Ireland at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool. Elaine Burke and Joe O’Shea j...
New Plans To Provide 60km Of Segregated Bike Lanes In Dublin From Next Year
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt was joined by Ellen Cullen, Chairperson of the Dublin Cycling Campaign to talk about new infrastructure plans that are due to be introduced in th...
Travel: Lots Of New Destinations Available From Irish Airports In 2023
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie joined Matt for our weekly travel slot to highlight the new routes that are available from Irish airports to ho...
Homework Is An Attack On Childhood, Says Teacher
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Teacher and Irish Examiner columnist Jennifer Horgan is calling for schools to get rid of homework saying it is an attack on childhood. Jennifer join...
Rugby: Will Munster And Ireland Regret Letting Ben Healy Go?
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Munster and the IRFU have confirmed that out-half Ben Healy will leave the province at the end of this season to go to Edinburgh. Billy Holland and C...
The Week Trending
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mairead Cleary, Bauer Media news reporter and Mick Clifford, special correspondent with the Irish Examiner joined Matt to discuss the other stories ma...
The Last Word On The Environment: Record Warm Winter In Europe
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
John Gibbons outlined why Europe is experiencing record warm winter temperatures, and the consequences of these changes, including ski resorts without...
Travel Deals To Help Beat The January Blues
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether at home or abroad, Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie has a comprehensive list of travel deals for all budgets. Catch the full chat by pr...
The Last Word On Health: Attainable New Year's Health Resolutions
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time of year when people set goals for their health and fitness, but many resolutions are not sustainable in the long term. Dr. Brian Hig...
Doctors Clash With Minister Over Suggestion They Work Out Of Hours
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Amid concerns that numbers awaiting hospital beds could reach 1,000 this week, HSE CEO Steven Mulvaney has asked senior medical staff to work this wee...
Culture Club: Simon Harris
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Minister for Justice and Minister for Higher Education Simon Harris joined Matt on The Last Word for the Culture Club. Catch the full cha...
How To Improve The Quality Of Your Sleep
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sleep is extremely important for our physical and mental health but many people struggle to get enough. Helen Vaughan, psychotherapist and owner of ...
Is Operation Transformation Exploitative?
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
RTÉ’s popular TV show Operation Transformation will return tonight. Some people have criticised the reality programme over the years for its focus...
Personal Finance: How To Get Your Finances In Order In 2023
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Weston joined Matt for a personal finance special to discuss how you can save money in 2023. Andy O’Donoghue, The Last Word’s tech expe...
Culture Club: Louise Cantillon
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Louise Cantillon, new presenter of lunchtimes here on TodayFM joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear he...
How To Get Your Finances In Order For 2024
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to help get your finances in order for 2024!Catch the full chat...
Are Arsenal Genuine Title Contenders?
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino joined Matt to discuss whether Arsenal are genuine Premiere League title contenders. We also heard a snippet of a ...
The Year Ahead In Politics
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It may be a new year, but many of the same, age-old challenges face Leo Varadkar's Government. How will it fare in the year ahead? Gary Murphy from...
US With Larry & Marion: Calls For Santos To Quit After He Admitted To 'Embellishing Resume'
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Incoming New York Representative George Santos is being sworn into Congress today as he faces mounting legal scrutiny. Local, state, federal and now...
Eight Ways To Beat The January Blues
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the post-Christmas slump kicks in and the pressure to set and stick to regimented resolutions mount, we asked Helen Vaughan, psychotherapist with M...
News Review Of The Year
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lise Hand, Dave Hanratty, Brianna Parkins and Eoghan Tomas McDermot join Matt to look back on some of the biggest stories to make headlines in 2022. ...
Premier League Returns After World Cup Break
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With the World Cup over and the Premier League in full swing, Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino join The Last Word for our final look into the world o...
The Best Christmas Beers
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is a time to eat, drink and be merry. With two sleeps to go, beer lecturer at TUD Judith Boyle filled us in on the best beers of the year....
Business Review Of The Year With Ian Guider
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Guider spoke to Matt about all the major business stories that made headlines in 2022. For the full chat click the 'play' button on this page
The Last Word On The Environment: Five Changes You Can Make In 2023 That Could Really Help The Environment
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many of us, the New Year offers a fresh start and time to forge new habits. John Gibbons spoke to Matt on The Last Word about five changes we ca...
The Last Word On Health: Managing Heartburn And Indigestion In The Festive Season
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Worried about heartburn and indigestion as the festive indulging gets in full swing? Dr Brian Higgins gave us tips and tricks to manage both. Catch ...
An Cailin Ciuin Makes Oscar Shortlist And The Best Movies On TV Over Christmas
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the day Irish language box-office sensation An Cailín Ciúin was shortlisted for an Oscar in the Best International Film category, we spoke to the...
The Best Wine To Drink This Christmas
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sommelier Cathryn Bell from winerover.ie joined Matt on The Last Word to give her recommendations for the best wines to enjoy this Christmas. Recomme...
The Best Children's Books Of 2022
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Authors Padraig Kenny and Claire Hennessy spoke to Matt about their favourite children's books from throughout 2022. Padraig and Claire's Choices: W...
Personal Finance: What To Know When Giving Or Receiving Vouchers This Christmas
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you giving or have you received a gift voucher this Christmas? Charlie Weston, personal finance editor for the Irish Independent, joined Matt to d...
Cabinet Signs Off On Climate Action Plan
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An updated national Climate Action Plan includes targets for increased electric vehicles on roads, enough renewable energy to power all homes and busi...
The Best Music Of 2022
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Caddell and Dee Reddy join Matt on The Last Word to discuss their top music choices from 2022 including music from Harry Styles, Beyonce and CMAT...
Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks For The Holiday Season
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas is often seen as a time to open that special bottle of whiskey or indulge in wine. But what about people who don't want to drink alcohol? ...
US With Cal And Marion: January 6th Committee Recommends Charges Against Donald Trump
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The committee investigating the January 6th invasion of the US Capitol building has recommended charges be brought against former President Donald Tru...
The Last Word Christmas Guide To Cook Books
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Looking for a Christmas gift for the aspiring chef in your life or just to improve your own kitchen knowledge? Russell Alford and Patrick Hanlon, food...
The Best Whiskeys And Gins
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Matt was joined by Emmet Murphy, MCM Brands and Irish drinks ambassador, for The Last Word’s annual gin and whiskey tasting. See the full list of dr...
Argentina Win The 2022 World Cup
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Argentina were crowned FIFA World Cup champions after beating France in an exhilarating final on Sunday. Tony Cascarino, Mark Lawrenson and Miguel Del...
Tv And Streaming: The Best Christmas Tv To Look Forward To
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joe O’Shea & Elaine Burke, Editor of Silicon Republic, gave their tips on what to watch on TV and streaming services throughout the festive period. ...
Travel: Lanzarote
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s The Last Word on Travel, Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie looked at the popular destination of Lanzarote. Catch the full cha...
Best Podcasts Of 2022
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dave Hanratty and Zara Hedderman joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss their top podcast picks for 2022. ZARA'S TOP PICKS · Jokermen (Music) · Un...
World Cup Final Preview
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Qatar World Cup will come to a close when title-holders France take on Argentina in Doha on Sunday. To preview the game Matt was joined by Migue...
The Week Trending
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Orla Ryan from thejournal.ie and Damian McLoughlin, professor of marketing at UCD Smurfit Business School joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss the ...
The Best Sports Books Of 2022
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Foley, Sunday Times Sportswriter and Kieran Cunningham, Chief Sportswriter with the Irish Daily Star gave their choices on their favourite spo...
The Last Word On The Environment: The Best Sustainable And Environmentally-Friendly Gifts
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Gibbons joined Matt to give his tips for the best environmentally conscious gifts for a loved one this Christmas. Catch the full chat by pressin...