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The Last Word with Matt Cooper
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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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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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6250 episodes
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The Last Word with Matt Cooper


1 The Week Trending: Conor McGregor's Presidential Bid, Tesla Boycott And The Happiest Places In The World 25:53
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Following his St Patrick's Day White House visit, Conor McGregor has said he will run for president of Ireland this year; Tesla cars are being boycott in protest against Elon Musk; and what countries are the happiest? Laura Byrne, voices editor and podcast producer with TheJournal.ie, and Eoghan Tomás McDermott, managing director of The Communication Clinic, join 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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1 Woman Says She Was Falsely Identified As GAA Catfish 8:37
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A teacher has claimed that she was wrongly identified as the so-called “GAA Catfish”, and has secured a short term injunction restraining her employer from continuing a disciplinary process against her. The story was originally told on The 2 Johnnies podcast and detailed how a woman was using fake online profiles to dupe men into romantic relationships. Carl O’Brien, Education Editor with The Irish Times, explained the story on The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.…
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1 How To Silence Your Inner Critic And Reclaim Your Confidence 18:35
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In his latest book, high performance coach Gerry Hussey examines the power of the inner voice and how to silence the criticisms that are holding you back from your dreams. Gerry joins The Last Word to discuss his new book 'I Am, I Can, I Will'. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…
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1 Greenpeace Faces Bankruptcy After Court Orders It To Pay $660m For Defaming Oil Firm 13:07
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A jury in North Dakota has ordered Greenpeace to pay $660m to the company Energy Transfer after finding it liable for defamation over protests that took place in 2016 & 2017. After the verdict, Greenpeace said that lawsuits such as this are “destroying the right to peaceful protest”. John Gibbons joined Matt for Thursday’s environment slot on The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear their discussion.…
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1 Tech Thursday: Cutting The Amazon Cord, Part Two 12:05
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Andy O'Donoghue runs through a comprehensive list of alternatives to Amazon streaming, smart home, shopping and audiobook offerings. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
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1 Government To Miss Housing Targets Over Next Three Years 6:45
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The Government will miss its own housing targets over the next three years, according to new analysis from the Central Bank. Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss why housing delivery is likely to fall short in the coming years and more of the day's business news. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…
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Snow Patrol frontman Gary Lightbody has released his first book “The Forest is the Path”, sharing its name with the band’s latest studio album. To celebrate its release, Gary joined Matt for the latest edition of The Last Word’s Culture Club. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear all his choices.…
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1 New Changes Could See Oral Exams Introduced To Leaving Cert English 11:48
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Leaving Cert English students could face oral exams worth 20 per cent at the end of fifth year, with the written exam reducing from two papers to one by 2027. There are further plans to introduce a creative writing task, where students will be tasked with writing an original piece during class time. Jennifer Horgan, English teacher and Irish Examiner Columnist and Brian Mooney, Irish Times Education Columnist and guidance counsellor, spoke to Matt about this proposal. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.…
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1 The Last Word On The US: Trump And Putin Have Phone Call Over Ukraine Ceasefire 17:11
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US President Donald Trump has had a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss a ceasefire in Ukraine. Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest news from the United States. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…
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1 How Did McGregor Reach The White House And Could It Lead To The Áras? 15:52
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There was much surprise on St Patrick's Day when MMA fighter Conor McGregor met with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office just days after Taoiseach Micheál Martin's visit. Dion Fanning, co-host of the Free State podcast, and Gary Murphy, professor of politics at DCU's School of Law and Government, join The Last Word to discuss why McGregor was invited to the White House and whether it could mark the beginning of his campaign to be the next president of Ireland. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…
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Amazon.ie was officially launched in Ireland on Tuesday, where Irish users are no longer obliged to use Amazon.co.uk . The subscription price is €6.99, which is lower than Amazon.co.uk ’s £8.99 (€11), but can users get the same experience for cheaper? Furthermore, what will this move mean for smaller businesses around the country? Adrian Weckler, Tech Correspondent with the Irish Independent and Jean McCabe, CEO of Retail Excellence Ireland, spoke to Matt on The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.…
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1 Why Boxing Is Darker Than It Ever Was Before 12:46
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Author and journalist Donald McRae has written his latest book “The Last Bell: Life, Death and Boxing”. He’s followed the careers of some of the biggest names in the sport, including Oleksandr Usyk, Tyson Fury and Katie Taylor. But after 50 years of covering boxing so intently, why did he find himself falling out of love with it? Donald joined Will O’Callaghan on Friday’s The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.…
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1 The Week Trending: New Old Trafford, The Taoiseach's White House Visit & St Patrick's Day Crackdown 18:47
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Manchester United unveils plan to build a new stadium beside Old Trafford, gardaí prepare for St Patrick's Day in Dublin and was the Taoiseach's trip to the White House a success? Joe O’Shea, editor of Cork Beo, and Sinead O’Carroll, editor of TheJournal.ie, join 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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1 The Last Word On The Environment: What Is Climate Whiplash? 14:31
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A new report has shown that climate whiplash is making an impact in cities such as Madrid and Riyadh, which sees the weather swing between extreme wet and dry spells as a result of rising global temperatures. Environmental commentator John Gibbons joined Will O’Callaghan to discuss the findings. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.…
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1 Tech Thursday: What Are The Alternatives To Amazon? 9:41
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Are you thinking of shopping online but want to find alternatives to Amazon? On this week’s Tech Thursday, Andy O’Donoghue spoke to Will O’Callaghan to give his recommendations on the options available to you. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.
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