The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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.

The Week Trending: The Freedom Flotilla, US Senator Tackled At A Press Conference & Changes To The Confirmation Pledge
Jun 13, 2025 – 00:28:10
Ireland May Need To Generate Nuclear Power To Meet Demand: EirGrid
Jun 13, 2025 – 00:06:16
The Last Word On The Environment: Your Questions Answered
Jun 13, 2025 – 00:34:50
How Irish Came To Be The First Language Spoken In Iceland
Jun 12, 2025 – 00:14:53
Tech Thursday: More Of The Best Home Security Tech
Jun 12, 2025 – 00:08:36
Culture Club: Peter Hanly
Jun 11, 2025 – 00:31:51
One In Ten Irish Households Are Worth More Than €1m
Jun 11, 2025 – 00:06:10
1 In 4 Irish Couples Spend Up To €50k On Their Wedding
Jun 11, 2025 – 00:12:13
The Last Word On Travel: Summer Holiday Essentials
Jun 10, 2025 – 00:11:46
The Last Word On The US: Trumps Deploys Marines To L.A. As Riots Escalate
Jun 10, 2025 – 00:15:59
How To Make Irish Communities More Autism-Friendly
Jun 10, 2025 – 00:11:26
How Social Media Has Developed An Obsession With “Extreme Thinness”
Jun 10, 2025 – 00:11:44
Cork Crowned Munster Senior Hurling Champions After Dramatic Win Over Limerick
Jun 10, 2025 – 00:13:44
Opposition Parties Criticise Proposed End To Rent Pressure Zones
Jun 9, 2025 – 00:11:56
Week Trending: Trump V Musk
Jun 6, 2025 – 00:32:06
1 In 4 Empty Council Houses Boarded Up For Over 12 Months
Jun 6, 2025 – 00:14:32
The Search for Justice: The Robert Delaney Story
Jun 5, 2025 – 00:10:07
Tech Thursday: Home Security
Jun 5, 2025 – 00:10:13
Campaigners Call For Sustainable Fishing Measures Off The Cork Coast
Jun 5, 2025 – 00:11:44
How Will Trump’s 50% Tariffs Impact The World Economy?
Jun 5, 2025 – 00:07:42
Culture Club: Amanda Coogan
Jun 4, 2025 – 00:30:25
Richard Satchwell Sentenced To Life In Prison For Murder Of His Wife Tina
Jun 4, 2025 – 00:09:27
The Last Word On The US: Musk Denies Drug Use Following Report In New York Times
Jun 4, 2025 – 00:17:00
How Famine Is Being Used As A Weapon Of War In Gaza
Jun 3, 2025 – 00:12:32
The Week Trending: An MEP's AI Letter, Bad Behaviour At Airports & Should Smoking Be Banned On Beaches
May 30, 2025 – 00:18:11
Richard Satchwell Found Guilty Of The Murder Of His Wife Tina
May 30, 2025 – 00:12:53
The Secret Life Of Leinster House - How Irish Politics Really Works
May 29, 2025 – 00:15:53
Irish Tech Company Brightflag Sold For Over €400m
May 29, 2025 – 00:07:56
Plans To ‘Write-Off’ Some Rivers As No-Go Areas Criticised
May 29, 2025 – 00:13:50
Culture Club: Andrew Meehan
May 28, 2025 – 00:29:41
What Does The Pause On US Student Visas Mean For Irish Heading To The States?
May 28, 2025 – 00:11:30
The Last Word On The US: Trump Threatens Further Sanctions On Russia As Relationship With Putin Sours
May 27, 2025 – 00:16:29
How To Tell Your Partner, Family And Friends When Menopause Comes Early
May 27, 2025 – 00:12:20
Man City, Chelsea & Newcastle Secure Champions League Football For Next Season
May 26, 2025 – 00:11:45
The Last Word On Travel: Las Vegas
May 26, 2025 – 00:09:53
Bono: Stories Of Surrender Set For Release On Friday
May 26, 2025 – 00:13:25
The Week Trending: Dáil Laz-Y-Boys, Robot Trees, & Ireland's Norman Heritage
May 23, 2025 – 00:18:53
Cost Of Building Metrolink Could Rise Further
May 23, 2025 – 00:12:22
The Last Word On The US: Trump Makes False Claims On White Genocide In South Africa
May 22, 2025 – 00:13:02
Tech Thursday: The Best Travel Gadgets From UV Trackers To Portable Espresso Makers
May 22, 2025 – 00:10:08
€75m Funding Needed To Prevent Post Office Closures, Union Says
May 22, 2025 – 00:07:27
Culture Club: Pat McCabe
May 21, 2025 – 00:40:11
From Nights Out To Insurance Premiums, Ireland’s Young People Are Being Priced Out Of Everything
May 21, 2025 – 00:22:03
Life After Being Cancelled
May 20, 2025 – 00:20:36
The Last Word on the US: Biden’s Health and Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
May 20, 2025 – 00:25:43
GAA: Dublin Beat Galway In Salthill, Limerick Lay Down A Marker Against Cork
May 20, 2025 – 00:22:31
The Last Word on TV and Streaming: Ireland Gave Israel 10 points in Eurovision Final
May 19, 2025 – 00:14:44
Campaign To Restrict Parental Rights For Killers
May 19, 2025 – 00:16:04
Have Irish Consumers Taken On Too Much Personal Debt?
May 16, 2025 – 00:11:19
Living Near Golf Courses Increases Risk Of Getting Parkinson’s, Study Finds
May 15, 2025 – 00:14:12

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John Gibbons

Europe is facing a public health crisis, with almost everyone across the continent breathing toxic air. John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.
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Awful presenter

Aggressively pushes his liberal left wing views...! Tends to shy away from having guests on the show who offer an alternative point of view. The sad thing is - this is the way things are going with many media outlets globally these days. Trump may have got a lot of things wrong in recent years but he was spot on about the fake news liberal media who are so corrupt and continue to push a very dangerous agenda. Matt Copper is a prime example of what is wrong with the media today. Please can we bring back balance, honesty, humility and some passion for public service into the Irish media.
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The Last Word

The Friday sports edition is the one to get. Cascarino and Lawrenson are regular soccer pundits and Cooper has a variety of expert commentators on the GAA and Rugby. If you're interested in Irish sport, this is a good place to start. Cascarino's weekly punt on the cross-channel football results was worth a listen also, last time I was at home at least.