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The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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Ireland
Coca-Cola
Drugs
Olympics
Russia
Ukraine
UK Riots
Secondhand Homes
Housing Shortage
Heart, Be At Peace
Sieges
Deposit Return Scheme
Irish Country Music
Garda Síochána
Drew Harris
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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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, Canada and America.

Barry Heneghan, Independent TD for Dublin Bay North and Sheila Gilheany, chief ex... more

This week, the European Union Copernicus Climate Change Service reported that the past 11 years have been the warmest on record, with 2025 coming third in that list.

This trend suggests that Ireland is likely to face more harsh and extreme weather e... more

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-tech cycling safety gear on the market.

Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this... more

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 resource the scheme is undermining its potential and overburdening schools.

Dr Emer Nowlan, chief ... more

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Recent Guests

Donal Fallon
Historian and presenter of The Three Castles Burning podcast, author of The Dublin Pub.
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Dr. Perry Share
Head of the School of Business and Social Sciences at Atlantic Technological University, co-editor of The Irish Pub.
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Episode: What Is The Future For The Irish Pub?
Dermot Bannon
An architectural designer and television presenter
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Episode: Culture Club: Dermot Bannon
Kelly-Anne Quinn
Financial planner and founder of Life Planning
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Episode: Women Found To Lack Confidence In Long-Term Financial Planning
Jennifer Keane
Founder of PayGap.ie
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Episode: Women Found To Lack Confidence In Long-Term Financial Planning
Paschal Donohoe
Managing Director of The World Bank
The World Bank
Episode: Non-Fiction Books Of The Year With Paschal Donohoe And Lise Hand
Lise Hand
Journalist and commentator
Episode: Non-Fiction Books Of The Year With Paschal Donohoe And Lise Hand
Frank McNally
Irish Times columnist and author of Not Making Hay
Irish Times
Episode: Frank McNally On Being A 'Diary Farmer'
Oliver Sears
Founder of Holocaust Awareness Ireland
Holocaust Awareness Ireland
Episode: How is Antisemitism Rising In Ireland?

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 559 ratings
  • Covid clown

    Remember this presenter during the scam demic

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    thatonedinosaur
    Ireland5 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
    Ireland6 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.
    Ireland6 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
  • Woke

    Matt is high on his left wing PC nonsense

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    thepodlad
    Irelanda year ago

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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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Concerns Raised Over Sexually Explicit Images Created On X
Q: Would it be on Garda Siachona or is there some other agency which has the responsibility in Ireland for monitoring this type of online behaviour?
The responsibility lies with various bodies, including Coimisiún na Meán and Hotline.ie, but it requires a public complaint to take action.
Concerns Raised Over Sexually Explicit Images Created On X
Q: Ruth, tell us please what this tool on Grok is allowing some users to do?
The tool is allowing users to feed images of women and girls into Grok to generate explicit content without their consent, promoting a phenomenon known as the 'tiny bikini'.
The Last Word On The Environment: Good News in The Fight Against Climate Change
Q: How do you retain your optimism when you see, particularly what the Trump administration has done since it came into power in January, and has a deliberate anti-climate change agenda?
Gibbons emphasizes that the seriousness of the situation requires one to remain positive and proactive, focusing on the need for continued pressure on politicians to foster climate action.
The Last Word On The US: Trump Blasted For Attack On Rob Reiner After His Death
Q: What do you make of the situation with Suzy Wiles' comments?
It's unusual and might indicate she wants out of her position in the White House.
The Last Word On The US: Trump Blasted For Attack On Rob Reiner After His Death
Q: How significant might this turn out to be?
It could be significant as Trump's comments might alienate even some of his Republican supporters.

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2. Dr. Perry Share
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4. Kelly-Anne Quinn
5. Jennifer Keane
6. Paschal Donohoe
7. Lise Hand
8. Frank McNally

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