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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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A podcast hosted by Matt Cooper featuring intimate, in-depth and insightful interviews with guests from across the worlds of entertainment, business, sports, politics and more. Audiences are long familiar with Matt’s skill as an interviewer through his radio and TV work. Now for the first time, his podcast offers him (and his guests) the opportunity to chat more personally than we’ve heard before. It’s a Matt Cooper interview, magnified.
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Matt Cooper is joined in conversation by some of the biggest names in Irish sport to discuss the events, the people and the moments that inspired them in their sporting lives.
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Hosted by Real Estate Entrepreneur, Matt Cooper, the Rags To Riches Podcast shares inspiring stories from some of the world’s most relentless influencers, entrepreneurs, and experts. Find out what it really takes to make it BIG as an Entrepreneur regardless of how young you may be. Tune in each week for a new episode on Rags To Riches!
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Willie White, director of the Dublin Theatre Festival, joins The Last Word for the Culture Club. He discusses his favourite music, movies, tv and of course theatre. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
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Bishop Eamon Casey Is Magnified w/Anne Sheridan
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In an investigation conducted by RTÉ, in association with the Irish Mail on Sunday, reporter Anne Sheridan examines the Catholic Church’s handling of allegations against the former Bishop of Galway, Eamonn Casey, who died in 2017. Bishop Casey’s Buried Secrets includes an interview with one of Bishop Casey’s accusers, his niece, Patricia Donovan. …
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New Book Shines A Light On The Misogyny At The Heart Of The Kennedy Dynasty
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Maureen Callahan, journalist and author of Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed, talks about her expose of the generations of men from the Kennedy political dynasty and how they treated the women in their lives.
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RTÉ To Receive €725m In Public Funding Over The Next Three Years
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Cabinet have approved a deal on the future funding of RTÉ which will see the broadcaster receive €725 million in public money over three years. Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss where this money will come from and what it will be used for. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…
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Climate Plans To Reduce Car Use Deemed ‘Unfair’
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Department of Finance officials have advised the government that congestion charges and car parking levies should not be implemented in Ireland until adequate public transport and other alternatives are made available to road users. Matt spoke to Fianna Fáil TD Paul McAuliffe & climate and environmental researcher Sadhbh O’Neill about this. Hit the…
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US With Cal And Marion - Kamala Harris Begins Her Presidential Campaign
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Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Marion McKeone, US correspondent with The Business Post, join The Last Word to discuss US President Joe Biden's legacy, Kamal Harris' presidential campaign and why the US secret service boss has resigned? To catch the full chat press the 'Play' button on this page!…
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On this week’s music slot, Matt wanted to know what ‘Brat Summer’ is, following the recent release of Charli XCX’s new album ‘Brat’. Dee Reddy and John Caddell were on hand to explain. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.
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July 21st The Hottest Day Ever Recorded Globally
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Sunday 21 July was the hottest day ever recorded globally, according to preliminary data from the European Union's Copernicus Climate Change Service. Alan O’Reilly from Carlow Weather joined The Last Word to discuss this new record and explain where the Irish summer has gone. Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page!…
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Covid-19 infection rates are as high as they were during the 2021 winter surge. Matt spoke to Monaghan GP Dr. Illona Duffy about the impact that the virus is having on patients. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.
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Ryanair Set To Slash Summer Prices After Profits Slide
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AN interesting set of results from the first quarter of the financial year for Ryanair as they see profits slide. Will this mean summer fares will be slashed? Plus Kildare village shopping centre makes the news with new ownership?
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Clare Beat Cork In A Classic All-Ireland Hurling Final
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Clare became All-Ireland hurling champions for the fifth time in their history after they defeated Cork after extra-time at Croke Park. Matt and Will O’Callaghan of Off The Ball & The Hurling Pod spoke to former Limerick hurler Joe Quaid and former All-Ireland winner with Clare Jamesie O’Connor about the result. Press the ‘Play’ button on this page…
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What Next? Joe Biden Bows Out Of 2024 US Presidential Race
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On Sunday, Joe Biden announced he is to step down from US presidential election. Matt was joined by Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with the Business Post, nationally syndicated columnist Cal Thomas, Law Lecturer at the University of Galway Larry Donnelly, and Anthony Scaramucci from The Rest is Politics US podcast to discuss what lies ahead in th…
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Taxi Driver Raymond Shorten Sentenced To 13 Years For Raping Child
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Frank Greaney, Today FM courts correspondent, joins The Last Word to give details on the sentencing of taxi driver Raymond Shorten for the rape of a seven-year-old child. To hear the full discussion hit the 'Play' button on this page.
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Should Politicians Be Photographed With Pints?
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Matt is joined this week by Lise Hand and Ben Finnegan to discuss the trending topics of the week. Should Politicians be photographed with pints? Why has Gaelic Football has been added to intangible heritage database? And why did the Parisian Mayor take a plunge in the Seine?
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