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 | 3093 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||
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Author Liz Nugent speaks to Matt on The Last Word to celebrate the release of her new book “The Truth About Ruby Cooper”, in which an incident involving Ruby and her sister’s boyfriend leads to the family dynamic being torn apart.
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Psychotherapist and broadcaster Richie Sadlier has launched a new digital teaching programme to help schools deliver social personal health education (SPHE) in line with the new compulsory curriculum.
He joins The Last Word to chat about 'Let's Talk... more
A national survey on the Hot School Meals Scheme found that 78% of respondents said their children did not enjoy the variety of meals on offer, while 64% didn't believe the food was nutritional. There were also calls for a cold option, and different ... more
Playwright and actor Pat Kinevane joins Matt for this week’s Culture Club on The Last Word.
Pat has written and is touring five solo productions across the country in 2026: Forgotten, Silent, Underneath, Before and King. They tackle topics such as a... more
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- 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 Podcasts1Musicmas9
Ireland3 months ago - Covid clown
Remember this presenter during the scam demic
Apple Podcasts1thatonedinosaurIreland7 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 Podcasts4AdamConnaughtonIreland8 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.Ireland8 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 Podcasts5POSROSSIrelanda year ago
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Spotify | #136 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #55 | Ireland/Top Podcasts |
Apple Podcasts | #10 | Ireland/Society & Culture |
Apple Podcasts | #209 |  United Arab Emirates/Society & Culture |
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Focused on current affairs, this show features sharp, insightful commentary and fervent discussions around pressing societal issues affecting Ireland. The topics explored range from politics and public policy to cultural events and the implications of significant news stories. Noteworthy discussions often draw on expert opinions and personal narratives, engaging listeners with various perspectives, which may provoke thought and debate. The show is characterized by its fast-paced dialogue and the interplay between the host and guests, ensuring that even controversial subjects are tackled with depth and consideration, making it an essential listen for those interested in contemporary issues while seeking varied viewpoints.
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Recent guests on The Last Word include:
1. Dave Hannigan
2. David Haigh
3. Colm Mac Con Iomaire
4. Tony Cascarino
5. Paddy Comyn
6. Marion McKeone
7. Bel Trew
8. David Coleman
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