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.
Series Episodes
Missing the Cinema? This free virtual film festival will keep you entertained
We Are One: A Global Film Festival starts May 29 at YouTube.com/WeAreOne, and continues for 10 days with a slew of films and pre-recorded conversations from 21 festivals. Brian Lloyd & Dee Molumby chat with Matt about this and more in this week’s movie slot. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.
12 mins
28 May Finished
College Life in a Socially Distant Era
For the third level students returning to college next September there are an awful lot of unknowns. However, one thing is for sure: the third level experience in an era of social distancing will be completely different to previous years.
11 mins
28 May Finished
Who’s Calling The Shots? The Role of Ireland's Public Health Care Team
In recent weeks, the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar faced questions on composition of the National Health Public Emergency Team, and the lack of transparency around the decision-making during the Covid-19 crisis.
9 mins
28 May Finished
Understanding COVID-19 and Obesity
Boris Johnson will launch an anti-obesity strategy after telling friends he thinks his weight was part of the reason he ended up in intensive care with Covid19. The British Prime Minister reportedly weighed 17½st when he was taken to hospital with coronavirus. At 5ft 9in tall, this would mean his Body Mass Index (BMI) was 36, which is in the obese range. Dr Doireann O'Leary joined us to talk about the link between Covid19 and obesity.
10 mins
27 May Finished
Would You Stay Working From Home If The Government Gave You Tax Breaks?
Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has suggested that the next government could encourage people to work from home in the long term by offering them income tax incentives. Personal Finance Editor, Charlie Weston speaks to Matt about the benefits.
8 mins
27 May Finished
