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
A Deep Dive Into Trump’s Last 12 Months As President
The true story of what took place in Trump’s White House has never before been told in full. The authors are currently Pulitzer Prize-winning journalists at the Washington Post. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/07/30182424/TLW300721Trump.mp3"][/audio] Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker, authors of I Alone Can Fix It join The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
13 mins
30 July Finished
Calls For Three More Bank Holidays
People Before Profit has proposed a bill to give three additional bank holidays per year. The Bill aims to create three new bank holidays, more in keeping with the European average. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/07/30181016/TLW300721Holiday.mp3"][/audio] Paul Murphy, TD, People Before Profit join The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
5 mins
30 July Finished
Another Medal Guaranteed For Ireland At The Olympics?
Aidan Walsh beat Mauritian Mervin Clair to secure at least a bronze medal for the Irish in Tokyo. The Belfast boxer has the chance to reach the final when he fights Pat McCormack on Sunday. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/07/30175709/TLW300721Walsh.mp3"][/audio] Sinead O’Carroll editor of thejournal.ie joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
9 mins
30 July Finished
Michelle Smith Defends Her Controversial Olympic Record
Michelle Smith recently took the opportunity to defend her controversial triple success in 1996. Despite the question marks and the rumours, the four medals were never stripped off her record. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/07/30174109/TLW300721Olympics.mp3"][/audio] Anton Savage, broadcaster and Martha Brennan, journalist with the Irish Examiner join The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
19 mins
30 July Finished
55% Increase In The Number Of House Completions, CSO Figures Show
There has been a 55% increase in the amount of House Completions from April to June of 2021. CSO figures released today show that there have been 5,021 completions in 2021. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/07/29191043/TLW290721biz.mp3"][/audio] Ian Guider Columnist with The Business Post joined Matt on The Last Word on Business to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
7 mins
29 July Finished
