The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Today FMOn 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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 3361 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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Last month, Limerick were crowned All-Ireland senior hurling champions for the sixth time since 2018.
However, despite their remarkable achievement, fans were largely left disappointed with the season as a whole.
Is there a way to level the playing... more
The new government jet, Dassault Falcon X6, will need to travel abroad for maintenance this month, but Micheál Martin assures that the jet has been "very effective" and they have "no concerns".
Niall O'Connor of The Journal joins The Last Word to gi... more
The Government could consider further curbs on climate legislation if it is found to be harming infrastructure delivery.
John Gibbons, environmental journalist, joins The Last Word to warn of the impact this decision could have on Ireland's climate ... more
Ahead of the new school year, Andy O'Donoghue is back with a comprehensive rundown of laptops and tablets, both new and refurbed.
For secondary school students, Andy also recommends some gadgets to help with concentration and productivity.
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- Love Matt Cooper
In general, I absolutely love this show and Matt Cooper is a fantastic host. The only negative - and it’s a big one - is Cal Thomas. It baffles me as to why Today FM platform such a right wing Trumpian bigot who uses every opportunity to ‘other’ anyone not from the ‘West’ as cave dwelling bombers. He is absolutely disgusting and is a blight on the show.
Apple Podcasts4YerOne73
Australia10 days ago - John Gibbins
He is an absolute tool 🙄
Apple Podcasts1Big Mikey 1
Ireland2 months ago - Cut the ads!
I’m giving one star because although I like listening to most of the content when I tried to listen to a 20 minute podcast I had to give up after 6 ads! There aren’t that many ads in a podcast that’s an hour long! A radio show shouldn’t need all this advertising on their segments from the show. I didn’t even make it to the end and I wouldn’t be surprised if there were more. Very disappointing Today FM!
Apple Podcasts1Musicmas9Ireland8 months ago - Covid clown
Remember this presenter during the scam demic
Apple Podcasts1thatonedinosaurIrelanda year ago - Update podcasts faster
I like the content but the segments are either updated irregularly or not at all. I often miss them live but try to catch them later on the pod and a lot of the time they’re just not there
Apple Podcasts4AdamConnaughtonIrelanda year ago
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Spotify | #135 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #86 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #22 | Ireland/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #183 |  United Arab Emirates/Society & Culture |
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What is The Last Word about and what kind of topics does it cover?
The show offers a fast-paced mix of current affairs, politics, economics, and culture rooted in Irish life, often pairing host-led debates with expert guests and timely news segments. Across episodes, listeners get sharp takes on policy, inflation and cost of living, tech and travel trends, media governance, and high-profile cultural moments, with occasional rugby and travel-focused discussions that broaden the lens beyond politics. A notable strength is the blend of heavyweight analysis with accessible storytelling and practical takeaways, making it useful for decision-makers weighing public sentiment, policy implications, or sponsorship alignment. The format often includes sponsor segments, live panel debates, and expert insights from jou... more
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Recent guests on The Last Word include:
1. Roe McDermott
2. David Baldacci
3. Charlotte Blease
4. Victoria Mary Clarke
5. Kíla member (Rónán Ó Snodaigh)
6. Philip King
7. Karl Geary
8. Brendan Ogle
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