
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 3402 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

Residents of Killarney, Co Kerry were caught by surprise on Thursday night when torrential downpours led to "chaos" in the town.
Mayor of Killarney John O’Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss what happened and the extent of the clean-up operation... more
Brian Lloyd joins The Last Word for the weekly movie slot with three new releases to review: Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic thriller 'The Dog Stars', the explicit (and very funny) comedy 'I Want Your Sex', and the high-concept rom-com 'One Night Onl... more
UK citizens will be told to stock up on some food types in order to ensure they’re prepared for national emergencies.
Should that be something that’s implemented here in Ireland?
Commentator John Gibbons speaks to Matt on The Last Word.
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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.
He is an absolute tool 🙄
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!
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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
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Apple Podcasts | #72 | |
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The show blends current affairs with sharp cultural and policy takes, often pairing heavy-weight topics with accessible, conversational banter. Recent episodes mix aviation safety and regulatory issues with political commentary, along with tech buying guidance for students and in-depth discussions on sports governance and notable global affairs. A hallmark is a rigorous panel approach combined with approachable storytelling, including travel and culture segments that ground complex issues in everyday experience. The format frequently features high-profile guests, policy-minded conversations, and sector-specific experts, making it useful for listeners who want timely context on politics, economy, technology, and society in Ireland and beyond... more
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Recent guests on The Last Word include:
1. Dave Hanratty
2. Gil Durán
3. Gill Perdue
4. Jerry Kennelly
5. Tom Finegan
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8. Paddy Duffy
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