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The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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Ireland
Coca-Cola
Drugs
Olympics
Russia
Ukraine
UK Riots
Housing Shortage
Secondhand Homes
Sieges
Heart, Be At Peace
Deposit Return Scheme
Irish Country Music
Garda Síochána
Drew Harris
Stardust Tragedy
Belgorod
Kursk
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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Oliver Sears
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Francie Gorman
President of the Irish Farmers Association
Irish Farmers Association
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Dion Fanning
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The Irish Free State
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Edel Coffey
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David Keenan
Irish musician and songwriter, known for his storytelling through music.
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Episode: Culture Club: David Keenan
Jennifer Whitmore
TD for Wicklow and advocate for dog welfare legislation
Social Democrats
Episode: How Can We Tackle Puppy Farms?
John O'Brien
Retired Detective Chief Superintendent from An Garda Síochána
Episode: Kenova Report: UK Governement Urged to Reveal Identity of 'Stakeknife'
Richard O'Rawe
Author of Stakeknife's Dirty War
Episode: Kenova Report: UK Governement Urged to Reveal Identity of 'Stakeknife'
Vaughan Yates
Founder of the TVM Collective
Episode: Non-Alcoholic Drinks To Enjoy This Festive Season

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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 556 ratings
  • Covid clown

    Remember this presenter during the scam demic

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    thatonedinosaur
    Ireland4 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
    Ireland5 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.
    Ireland5 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.
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Culture Club: David Keenan
Q: Tell us a little bit about the documentary before I ask you about the album.
It was fairly, fairly raw. But it was an amazing opportunity to present myself on film and to look at the process. Why? Why do I write songs?
Kenova Report: UK Governement Urged to Reveal Identity of 'Stakeknife'
Q: Why is the British government refusing to confirm the identity of Stakeknife?
Richard O'Rawe explains it's due to a policy of denial that they claim protects informers' lives.
Kenova Report: UK Governement Urged to Reveal Identity of 'Stakeknife'
Q: What do you make of the findings from Operation Denton regarding the UVF and the bombings?
John O'Brien raises concerns about the lack of supporting evidence and suggests the report's assertions may be misleading.
The Tastiest Beer To Enjoy This Christmas
Q: What food would you pair with that now?
I think it goes really well with fish dishes or anything that was kind of like a mushroom sauce.
The Tastiest Beer To Enjoy This Christmas
Q: How much does that cost again?
It is approximately 4 euro or 395, and it's 5.5 percent.

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2. Francie Gorman
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