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 | 3241 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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Best-selling US author Kathryn Stockett joins Matt to discuss her new novel, The Calamity Club.
It's the second novel following the phenomenal success of The Help which sold 15million copies worldwide and was turned into a film staring Emma Stone. ... more
From sauna and Pilates packages to golf trips, Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie has the latest in summer deals for a long weekend or mid-week break in Ireland.
To listen to the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
Jack Clark, the founder of AI company Anthropic has said AI is nearing the point of developing itself without human input and that Government policies need to keep control of AI.
To discuss this, Matt is joined by Adrian Weckler, tech editor, Irish ... more
It’s less than a week until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off but the build up to this year’s tournament has been embroiled in off the pitch controversies.
Conflict between the US and Iran, soaring ticket prices and environmental issues have dominat... more
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- John Gibbins
He is an absolute tool 🙄
Apple Podcasts1Big Mikey 1
Ireland11 days 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 Podcasts1Musicmas9Ireland6 months ago - Covid clown
Remember this presenter during the scam demic
Apple Podcasts1thatonedinosaurIreland9 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 Podcasts4AdamConnaughtonIreland10 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 Podcasts5JR3.Irelanda year ago
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Spotify | #128 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #76 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #15 | Ireland/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #160 |  Hong Kong/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #191 |  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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1. Liam Toland
2. Matt Williams
3. Rosemary Hennigan
4. Tracy Keevans
5. Martin Heydon
6. Orla Delargy
7. Sue Admoog
8. Shane Ross
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