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The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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Ireland
Coca-Cola
Drugs
Olympics
Ukraine
Russia
UK Riots
Housing Shortage
Secondhand Homes
Heart, Be At Peace
Sieges
Deposit Return Scheme
Irish Country Music
Drew Harris
Garda Síochána
Stardust Tragedy
Kursk
Belgorod
Intel
Kamala Harris

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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Recent Guests

Owen Reidy
General Secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions
Irish Congress of Trade Unions
Episode: More Than Half Of Workers Feel They Are Not Paid Fairly
Una McKevitt
Writer and director of Fair Deal
Abbey Theatre
Episode: Culture Club: Una McKevitt
John Foley
Irish-American immigration lawyer from Boston
Episode: What's Next for Irish In America In Trump's Immigration Crackdown?
David Sneyd
Sports journalist covering League of Ireland for The42.ie
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Episode: League Of Ireland 2026 Season Preview
Dave Rudden
Author known for his children's fantasy literature
Episode: Culture Club: Dave Rudden
Dr. Niamh Lynch
Pediatrician, author of Should I Be Worried?
Episode: When Should You Call A Doctor When You Have A Sick Child?
Leon Diop
Author of 'Mixed Up: An Irish Boy's Journey to Belonging' and advocate for Black and Irish
Black and Irish
Episode: Culture Club: Leon Diop
Gina Murphy
Owner of Hugo's Restaurant in Dublin
Hugo's Restaurant
Episode: Is Tipping Becoming Less Voluntary?
Dr. Deirdre Curran
From the JE. Curran School of Economics and Business at NUI Galway
NUI Galway
Episode: Is Tipping Becoming Less Voluntary?

Host

Matt Cooper
Host of the show, recognized for his charismatic and engaging presentation style, along with a knack for facilitating heated discussions on current affairs.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 561 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    1
    Musicmas9
    Ireland2 months ago
  • Covid clown

    Remember this presenter during the scam demic

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    thatonedinosaur
    Ireland6 months 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 Podcasts
    4
    AdamConnaughton
    Ireland7 months ago
  • Great show and host

    I really enjoy the segments especially the weekly one with Cal and Marion. It would be great if all the content was uploaded as podcasts as it seems to be hit and miss on what gets shared.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JR3.
    Ireland7 months ago
  • USA ! USA! USA!

    I love it just to listen to Cal Thomas elegantly swat away the righteous bleating and squealing from Matt & Marion on the US segments….looking forward to each weekly dose for the next 4 years!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    POSROSS
    Irelanda year ago

Listeners Say

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Many listeners appreciate the insightful discussions and the engaging style of the host, often highlighting how the show offers a mix of political analysis and cultural commentary.
Overall, the show is praised for its thought-provoking content and ability to raise critical issues pertinent to Irish society, creating a loyal listener base.
Listeners enjoy the diversity of guests, who bring fresh perspectives to ongoing debates, although critiques also arise regarding how opposing views are sometimes presented.
Some express frustration over the irregular podcast updates, seeking a more consistent release schedule for episodes.

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More Than Half Of Workers Feel They Are Not Paid Fairly
Q: How do the results of the survey reflect on the gender dynamics of pay in the workplace?
Owen Reidy points out that women feel that their voices in the workplace are not heard enough and that they feel underpaid more than men, indicating a significant gender pay gap.
More Than Half Of Workers Feel They Are Not Paid Fairly
Q: What do you say to the finding that 52% of workers say their current pay fails to match their contribution to their job?
Neil McDonnell expresses surprise that the percentage is that low, indicating that it is human to want to be paid more and highlighting the importance of various job roles.
Holyhead Port To Trial Facial Recognition Technology
Q: Are people stuck with it and that if they don't agree to use it, they won't be allowed to pass through airports?
Eoghan Corry confirms that regulations around facial recognition are hard to navigate, and travelers might indeed face restrictions without compliance.
Holyhead Port To Trial Facial Recognition Technology
Q: Does it not offer them the opportunity more than a passport photograph does to identify people correctly?
Dr. Farries points out that while it suggests an opportunity, studies show it may misidentify certain demographic groups more frequently, posing significant risks.
Holyhead Port To Trial Facial Recognition Technology
Q: What do you make of this use of facial recognition technology?
Dr. Elizabeth Farries expresses concerns about expanding surveillance tech and unresolved harms associated with facial recognition technology.

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1. Owen Reidy
2. Una McKevitt
3. John Foley
4. David Sneyd
5. Dave Rudden
6. Dr. Niamh Lynch
7. Leon Diop
8. Gina Murphy

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