Join Alison Curtis for some PMA (Positive Morning Attitude!) With lots of fun, energy, family-friendly chat, advice, big guests, the best listeners and big prize giveaways Weekend Breakfast broadcasts a blast of positivity every Saturday morning from 8am and Sunday from 9am.
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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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Podcast of resolved Telly Problems in Ireland If you have any telly problems that are driving you nuts Email: emailbag@todayfm.com And don't forget to listen to the Ray D'Arcy Show on Today Fm every Thursday to see if your problem is read out and resolved. If it is you will win a bobble head Ray for your troubles
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Leading gastro dietitian Lorraine Cooney joined The Last Word to discuss gut health and her new book Why You Can't Go. Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page!
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800,000 Jobs At Risk From AI According to Government Report
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A series of Government reports show that the Irish labour market is slightly more exposed to AI because of our knowledged based economy. Elaine Burke, host of For Tech's Sake podcast and Neil McDonnell, CEO of ISME, discuss the findings of the reports. Catch the full conversation by pressing the 'Play' button below.…
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Electricity Regulator Wants To Put Levy On Bills To Subsidise Renewable Energy
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Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor at the Irish Independent joined Matt to discuss how Ireland’s energy regulator could add a charge to household electricity bills in October in order to subsidise renewable energy operators. Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to listen to the full conversation.…
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Hunter Biden has been convicted of three charges in his federal gun trial, making him the first son of a sitting US president to receive a criminal prosecution. Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss this and more of the week's biggest stories from t…
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Author Kevin Barry on Finally Finishing the First Novel He Ever Tried to Write
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Kevin Barry, author of Dark Lies the Island, City of Bohane and Night Boat to Tangier returns with his new book The Heart in Winter Barry joins The Last Word to discuss his career to this point and the writing behind his new book Catch the full conversation by pressing the 'play' button below...
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Economy In Good Shape But "Uncertain World" A Cause For Concern
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With interest rates in the news at the moment, is the economy in a healthy state? Gabriel Makhlouf, Governor of the Central Bank joins Matt to discuss the biannual financial stability review.
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The Last Word on Travel: Family Activities in Cork City
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Sarah Slattery from TravelExpert.ie joins Matt to relive a recent trip to Cork and gives tips on the best places to stay, great spots to eat and some great activities for family's To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below...
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Why Did Sinn Féin Fail To Make A Breakthrough In The Local And European Elections?
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Fine Gael TD and Minister of State for EU Affairs & Defence, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, and Sinn Féin TD & party Finance Spokesperson Pearse Doherty joined The Last Word as counting for the local and European elections on Monday evening. Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.
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Ian Guider joins Matt to talk through all the new changes Apple have announced will be added to the iPhone and iPad. Plus they discuss the companies that have offered to build the power connections to connect their data centres.
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Emer McLysaght And Sarah Breen Can't Stand Being Apart From One Another!
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Name a more iconic duo? We'll wait! Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen, the authors behind the 'Oh My God, What A Complete Aisling' series popped into studio with Alison to tell us all about their new venture, The Ballygobbard Project. The girls also talked about why Emer has PTSD from a quiz show she was on when she was a teenager, setting up a joint …
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David Walliams Knew He Had Made It When He Got His Own Branded Tupperware
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What do you get when you mix animals and space? A great idea for a children's book, that's what! Comedian and author, David Walliams joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat about his new book 'Astrochimp', what it's like working with his friend Matt Lucas again and how he ended up getting his own branded Tupperware containers! Who doesn't love T…
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Rishi Sunak ditches D-Day event, AI in elections and Gail leaves Coronation Street... Writer and broadcaster Aoife Barry and Eoghan Tomas McDermott, managing director of the Communications Clinic, joined The Last Word to discuss the week's trending stories. Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page!…
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Robbie Keane Steps Down As Manager Of Maccabi Tel Aviv
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Gavin Cooney, Sports Writer with the42.ie speculates on what might be next for former Ireland striker Robbie Keane as he steps down as manager of Israeli team Macabbi Tel Aviv. To catch the full conversation press the 'Play' button below.
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GAA Told No More Funding for Facilities Unless Females Players Get Equal Access
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Junior Minister for Sport, Thomas Byrne, has warned GAA clubs and county boards that state funding would be withheld for facilities if female players are not given equal access. Sinead O'Carroll, Editor of the Journal.ie and Professor of psychology at University Limerick, Orla Muldoon, join Matt to discuss. To catch up on the full conversation, pre…
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The Last Word on Environment: UN Chief Wants to Ban Fossil Fuel Advertising as Two Studies Highlight New Climate Records
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John Gibbons joins The Last Word to discuss news that the Un Chief is considering banning fossil fuel advertising as new studies have revealed new climate change records have been hit. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below...
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For Tech Thursday on The Last Word, Andy O'Donoghue put together a list of the latest essential tech and gadgets for anyone going to a festival this summer. Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page!
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ECB To Cut Interest Rates For First Time In Nearly Two Years
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The European Central Bank has announced that it will cut interest rates by 0.25%. Dan O’Brien, Chief Economist at the Institute of International & Economic Affairs and Martina Hennessy of Doddl.ie joined Matt to explain what this could mean for mortgage holders in Ireland. Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to listen to the full chat.…
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This Is a First! We Surprised Nicola Coughlan With Her Bridgerton Co-Star’s Hidden Talent
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Bridgerton fever has hit Today FM! Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton joined Alison Curtis in studio to chat about the third series of Bridgerton and THOSE raunchy scenes. And in radio first, Luke Newton's secret talent was revealed to Nicola LIVE on air!
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Author of Evenings and Weekends Oisín McKenna joined The Last Word this week for The Culture Club! Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear his choices.
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Some Migrant Candidates are Scared to Canvass
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Several local election candidates with a migrant background from across the country have said they are "too scared" to go out and canvass ahead of the polls opening this Friday due to the racist abuse they have faced. Teresa Buczkowska, Political Participation Coordinator with the Immigrant Council of Ireland and Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics …
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Personal Finance: How To Get The Most Out Of Your PRSI
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Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Independent, joined Matt to discuss what benefits you could receive if you’re paying PRSI. Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.
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SSE to Lodge New Plans for a Second Windfarm off of County Wicklow
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SSE are set to submit planning applications for the development of a second windfarm off the shore of Wicklow that would see up to 56 turbines installed. Ian Guider joins The Last Word to discuss this and other headlines in the world of business with thanks to Forvis Mazars, the next exciting chapter for Mazars. Same local team, new global reach. P…
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Hunter Biden Goes On Trial With Gun Charges
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Cal Thomas, and Marion McKeone join Matt to discuss the updates on Joe Biden's Mexican Border executive order, Hunter Biden on trial, and Donald Trump saying that 'Americans won't stand for him to be imprisoned' after his guilty verdict. Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page.…
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RSA Calls For Doubling Of Penalty Points For Driving Offences
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The Road Safety Authority is calling for emergency legislation to double the number of penalty points given to drivers for speeding and mobile phone use. It comes as 81 people have died on Irish roads so far this year, the worst record in a decade. Geraldine Herbert, motoring editor of the Sunday Independent, and Susan Gray, chairperson and founder…
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Investigation Launched Into Incident Where Taoiseach Was ‘Jostled’ In Mayo
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A Garda investigation has been launched after Taoiseach Simon Harris was confronted by protestors whilst on the campaign trail in Co. Mayo last weekend. Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Daily Mirror and Daniel McConnell, Editor of The Business Post, joined Matt to discuss whether such incidents could lead to politicians needing …
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Katja Mia Has Some Iconic Picks For The Top 1000
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She is booked and busy and she IS the moment! Katja Mia, Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon ambassador, popped into studio with Alison Curtis to chat about her busiest year ever, her training schedule and who she would include in Today FM's Top 1000. For the full podcast click the 'Play' button on this page.
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Trump Set to Appeal Hush Money Trial Verdict
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Following the news of former US President Donald Trump being found guilty of all 34 counts of falsifying business records in a New York court room last night, Matt is joined by Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist and Marion McKeone, US correspondent for the Business Post. Larry Donnelly, Law Lecturer at University of Galway & Political Colu…
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The 2024 Junior and Leaving Certificate exams get underway on Wednesday, June 5th. Psychotherapist Helen Vaughan joined Matt to give students and families some tips and tricks on how best to combat the stress that comes with exam time. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
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Advice On Managing Hay Fever And Asthma Ahead Of High Pollen Bank Holiday Weekend
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Respiratory Nurse Specialist Ruth Morrow and Biola Wyrwas, mother of six-year-old Leon who suffers from hay fever and allergies, outline the advice from the Asthma Society on managing hay fever and asthma during high pollen days. Press the 'play' button below to catch up on the full conversation.
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Andy O'Donoghue joins Matt to share his best tips to help you have a digital detox, monitor how long you spend online and put in limits for you and your family. Press the ‘play’ button below to catch up on the full conversation...
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Bank of Ireland Responds to Revolut’s New Savings Account with Two High Interest Accounts of it’s Own
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Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor of The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to talk through Bank of Ireland’s reaction to Revoult’s new savings account Press the ‘play’ button below to catch up on the full conversation...
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Should Dublin's Traffic Management Plan Be Paused?
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Businesses in Dublin are considering a legal challenge to plans that would restrict car access in the city centre because they worry it will damage their footfall. Richard Guiney, chief executive of Dublin Town, and Prof Brian Caulfield, Professor in Transportation in Trinity College Dublin, joined The Last Word to debate the traffic management pla…
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Protestors In Spain Tell Tourists They're Not Welcome
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Travel journalist Eoghan Corry and Graham Keely, a journalist in Spain, joined Matt to discuss protests across Spanish Islands against overtourism and why many countries across the world are looking at ways to limit tourism in their famous cities. Press the ‘play’ button below to catch up on the full conversation...…
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Sheila O'Flanagan and has written more than 30 novels and sold more than 9 million copies Her new novel is The Honeymoon Affair and she joins Matt to share her very favourite film, tv and music picks. For the full podcast click the 'Play' button on this page.
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US With Cal And Marion - Closing Arguments Begin In Trump Hush Money Trial
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Closing arguments in Trump's trial, the Israel-Gaza conflict and Americans are choosing cannabis over alcohol. Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent with The Business Post, joined The Last Word to discuss all the biggest news stories from the United States. For the full podcast click the 'Play' button …
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Ireland To Fall Well Short Of Emissions Cut Targets
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Ireland is on track to miss its legally-binding emissions reduction targets by a long way according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The latest projections from the EPA show Ireland is set to reduce its total greenhouse gas emissions by only 29 per cent by 2030, compared to a target of 51 per cent. Hannah Daly, professor of sustainable…
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Sunak's National Service Policy Will Keep Young People "Out Of Trouble"
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Nick Ferrari joins Matt to discuss Rishi Sunak's new national service policy for 18 year olds. Why has the UK got a 6 week election campaign? And what happened in that Welsh pub? Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
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Ireland's Teenagers Have Fewer Friends Than A Decade Ago, Study Finds
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A study by the Economic and Social Research Institute has looked at how teenagers’ relationships with their families and peers have changed over the last 10 years. It found that Ireland’s 13-year-olds now have fewer friends than they did a decade ago. Author of the report, Dr. Emer Smyth and Jen Hogan, Parenting Columnist with The Irish Times, join…
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Beaches, theme parks, movie stars and more! Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joined The Last Word to give all the advice you need for a trip to Los Angeles, California. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
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If We Have An Open Border, Why Are Gardaí Running Immigration Checks?
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50 Migrants without Visas were refused 'leave to land' in the last week. Jim O’Callaghan, and Liam Herrick discuss the issues around these immigration and document checks. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
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Nearly 5,000 Hospitalised With Cannabis-Related Mental Disorders In Five Years
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Medical experts have expressed concern after the HSE published figures that show almost 5,000 people have been hospitalised with mental and behavioural disorders after taking cannabis products. Dr Garret McGovern, Medical Director of the Priority Medical Clinic and Ray Walley, GP and Associate Clinical Professor at UCD debated the issue. Catch the …
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Extreme turbulence, 2FM's presenter exodus and a surprise UK election... Orla Ryan, news correspondent with The Journal, and Dave Hanratty, host of No Encore podcast, joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
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Rhasidat Adeleke Says It’s About Time Countries Started To Pay Attention To Ireland
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Rhasidat Adeleke is Ireland's sprinting sensation! The new University of Texas graduate is weeks away from her debut on the Olympic stage. She joined Alison on Weekend Breakfast to chat about the story behind her realising her lightning speed and her journey from promising talent to international star. Catch the full chat by pressing the play butto…
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Comedian Shane Dan Byrne is a man of many talents but admin is NOT one of them! He can however spot an Irish person abroad from a mile away. He has been all over the country and even Down Under with his show 'But He's Gay'. He joined Alison Curtis on Weekend Breakfast to chat about his tour, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and comedy just being for f…
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Revolut Launches Instant Access Savings Account
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Darragh Cassidy, Head of Communications for Bonkers.ie joined The Last Word to discuss Revolut's latest competitive offers for customers. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
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US States To Sue Ticketmaster Owner Live Nation
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The US Department of Justice have announced they will take a legal case against Ticketmaster's parent company Live Nation. Why is this? Ian Guider, Business Editor for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
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Latest In Foldable Phones And Tablets, And The Return Of The Nokia 'Dumb Phone'
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Andy O'Donoghue joined The Last Word to talk the latest in foldable pones and tablets, as well as the return of Nokia's 'Dumb Phone'. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
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International Criminal Court Seeks Arrest Warrants For Netanyahu And Hamas Leaders
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The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court has applied for a number of arrest warrants, including Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu and Yahya Sinwar, Hamas' leader in Gaza. Aoife O'Donoghue, Professor of Law at Queen's University, Belfast joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on th…
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Government Wants To Ban Disposable Vapes By The End Of The Year
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Could we really be saying goodbye to disposable vapes by the end of the year? Ossian Smyth, Minister of State with Responsibility for Public Procurement, eGovernment and Circular Economy joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
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Has Online Advertising Become More Influential Than Election Posters?
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How effective are election posters in 2024? Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU, and Liz Carolan from thebriefing.ie joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
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