The Last Word with Matt Cooper
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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.
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How Ozempic Is Changing The World
Journalist Aimee Donnellan, author of 'Off The Scales', joins The Last Word to talk about how the weight loss drug Ozempic was developed and why she s...
The Last Word On The US: Trump Looms Large Over Davos
World leaders have gathered in Davos for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting which is taking place against the backdrop of escalating US-EU tens...
Brooklyn Beckham Breaks Silence On Family Feud
On Monday, Brooklyn Beckham launched an attack on his parents, David and Victoria, claiming that he has been “controlled by a family that value public...
EU Leaders React To Trump Tariff Threats
As Trump doubles down on this treat to impose tariffs on eight European countries if he is not allowed to buy Greenland, EU leaders are due to meet on...
The Last Word On Travel: Mexico
If you're looking to plan a trip to Mexico during 2026, Kaitlin Murphy from TheTravelExpert.ie has all the best tips and tricks to get the most out of...
Black Market Cosmetic Treatments Leaving Teens With Permanent Damage
Doctors who carry out aesthetic treatments like Botox and lip filler say that they are increasingly dealing with the fallout of botched procedures tha...
Calls For Longer Pub Openings If Ireland Qualifies For World Cup
In order to qualify for the World Cup in the Summer, Ireland has to win two away games in March and April. The World Cup will take place in Mexico, Ca...
Ireland Set For More Extreme Weather As 2025 Was Third Hottest On Record
This week, the European Union Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that the past 11 years have been the warmest on record, with 2025 coming thir...
The Last Word On Tech: Cycling Safety Gear
From bike lights with built in radar to smart helmets with integrated lights, Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to run through some of the best high...
School Leaders Call For Review Of Hot School Meals Programme
Representatives from school management bodies have called for a full review of the Hot School Meals Programme as they claim that a failure to properly...
Culture Club: Joe Philpott
Co. Cork musician Joe Philpott is the latest inductee into The Last Word's Culture Club.
Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear all of the c...
Switching To Own Brand Products Can Reduce Your Grocery Bill By Half
Research conducted by Switcher.ie has found that a switch to own-brand products could save a family over €2,000 a year.
With grocery prices risi...
The Last Word On The US: Trump Vows 'Day Of Retribution' For Minnesota
US President Donald Trump has said that "the day of reckoning and retribution is coming" for Minnesota as the state is suing his administration over i...
The Price Of A Pint In Ireland Is Set To Increase… Again
On Tuesday, Diageo confirmed that it will increase the price of its pints from February 2nd.
The cost will increase by 7 cent per pint (excludin...
Judge Criticised For Describing Dublin Cyclists As A “Nightmare”
Judge James O’Donohoe reduced a €50,000 damages award by 80% to a cyclist who suffered a brain injury when he collided with a motorbike, saying that c...
Brighton Knock Man United Out Of The FA Cup
Brighton’s 2-1 defeat of Manchester United in Sunday’s FA Cup third round fixture at Old Trafford means United will play just 40 games in the 2025-26...
War Games: How Previous US Administrations Saw An End To The Maduro Regime
Douglas Farah, President of IBI Consultants, a national security consulting firm based in Washington DC and former Washington Post journalist, was a p...
TV & Streaming: Most-Watched TV Shows In Ireland In 2025 Revealed
The Traitors Ireland stormed into the top 10 most-watched TV shows in Ireland last year, with The Late Late Toy Show once again claiming top spot with...
The Last Word On Travel: The Best Of The January Travel Sales
Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to run through some of the best travel deals to be found in the January sales.
Catch...
The Week Trending: 'Nudification' AI Tools, Scotland's World Cup Bank Holiday & More
This week on The Week Trending Matt is joined by Broadcaster and Author Aoife Barry and Sports Broadcaster Cathal Mullaney to discuss the week's bigge...
What Is The Future For The Irish Pub?
Ireland has a great reputation for its hospitality both at home and abroad, and part of it is built on the appeal of the Irish pub.
So, what app...
The Last Word On The Environment: Mercosur Deal & Passenger Cap
This week on The Last Word on the Environment John Gibbons joins Matt to discuss Ireland's decision not to back the EU's Mercosur trade deal with Sout...
Protests Take Place In The US After Fatal Shooting Of Woman By ICE Agent
Protests have taken place across the US after a 37-year-old woman was shot dead by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer on Wednesday.
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The Pros And Cons Of Vitamins And Other Supplements
In the New Year many of us may be making lifestyle changes to improve our health, for some of us that may be taking supplements
To find out the...
Tech Thursday: Are Foldable Phones Worth The Price?
Andy O'Donoghue has been researching foldable phones, the latest of which is the Samsung Galaxy Z tri-fold phone, with a price tag of almost €3,000.
Culture Club: Dermot Bannon
Architect and Room To Improve presenter Dermot Bannon is the latest inductee into the Culture Club.
In this longer version of the interview, Der...
What Is The Future For Driverless Cars In Ireland?
With the news that the world's leading chip maker Nvidia is unveiling a new tech platform for self-driving cars and London set to introduce self drivi...
Does International Law Mean Anything Anymore?
Matt is joined by Professor of Law at Queens University Belfast Aoife O'Donoghue to discuss the current state and future of international law in the w...
Quitting Smoking And Vaping Can Halve The Cost Of Your Life Insurance
Research conducted by insurance company Royal London Ireland has found that quitting smoking – and vaping – can reduce the cost of your life insurance...
The Last Word On Music: Most Anticipated 2026 Music Releases
From Confessions On A Dance Floor Part 2 to Charli XCX's Wuthering Heights inspired release, Dee Reddy and John Caddell run through the most anticipat...
Women Found To Lack Confidence In Long-Term Financial Planning
A new study from AIB shows that women disproportionately lack confidence in their long term financial planning and most do not feel confident enough t...
The Last Word On The US: Stephen Miller Refuses to Rule Out Military In Greenland
This week on The Last Word on the US Matt is joined by syndicated columnist Cal Thomas and Journalist Marion McKeone to discuss the fallout from US in...
Concerns Raised Over Sexually Explicit Images Created On X
Coimisiún na Meán has raised concerned with the European Commission about social media site X’s AI tool Grok being used to create sexually explicit im...
Manchester United Sack Ruben Amorim
On Monday, Manchester United announced that Ruben Amorim had been sacked as head coach of the club after 14 months in charge.
The 40-year-old’s...
Travel Trends for 2026
Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie speaks to Matt about what trends we can expect to see from Irish holidaymakers this year.
Are peak summer...
TV & Streaming: What To Watch In 2026
Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke join Matt to preview what programmes we can look forward to in 2026.
Meanwhile, The Traitors returned to BBC One on...
Nicolás Maduro Pleads Not Guilty To Drugs And Weapons Charges
On Monday, deposed Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty to charges against him including drug terrorism conspiracy, cocaine-importat...
The Last Word on Sport: 2025's Biggest Sport Stories
Matt is joined by Will O'Callaghan to discuss the biggest sporting moments of 2025.
From athletics to rugby, from Troy Parrott to Rory McIlroy t...
The Legacies Reel - Remembering Those We Lost In 2025
As 2025 comes to a close, The Last Word pays tribute to all of those who have passed away throughout the year.
That includes movie legends Rober...
The Last Word on TV & Streaming: What to Watch Over Christmas
This week on the Last Word on TV & Streaming, Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke join Matt to give you the best recommendations for what to watch over Christ...