The Week Trending
13 August - 20 minsAfter a week of heatwave action, it's time to look back on the biggest trending stories around the world.
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Series Episodes
Renewed Calls For Transport Police Following Assaults On Staff And Passengers
Recent assaults on staff and passengers on public transport have renewed calls for a dedicated transport Garda unit to ensure safety. John Lahart and Dermot O’Leary joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
13 mins
17 August Finished
How Gone With The Wind Helped Poison US Politics
'Gone With The Wind' is considered a Hollywood classic, but how has it affected US politics? Sarah Churchwell, professor of Public Humanities & American Literature at the University of London joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
11 mins
17 August Finished
Culture Club : Pollyanna McIntosh
We're joined this week for the Culture Club by 'Walking Dead' and 'Vikings' actor Pollyanna McIntosh to discuss music, movies and more! Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
31 mins
17 August Finished
Personal Finance : Are The Main Banks About To Make A Killing On Mortgages?
ICS have effectively taken a step back from the mortgage market by deciding to offer only two and a half time a borrowers salary. Will the big banks make a killing on mortgages as a result? Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
8 mins
17 August Finished
Calls For Zero Tolerance Over Assaults On Healthcare Workers
More than 12 healthcare staff a day are subjected to physical, verbal or even sexual assaults, a new report has said. Edward Matthews and John McCamley joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
10 mins
16 August Finished
US With Cal & Marion
Former US president Donald Trump has scrapped his plans to visit Doonbeg, Co. Clare! Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
16 mins
16 August Finished
