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.

Dublin Councils Developing Plans For Tourist Tax In The Capital
Apr 17, 2025 – 00:11:17
Tech Thurs: Google Pixel 9a And Other Alternatives To iPhones
Apr 17, 2025 – 00:11:03
Acute Mental Health Patients Leaving EDs Without Appropriate Care, Report Suggests
Apr 17, 2025 – 00:08:21
Culture Club: Keith Donald
Apr 16, 2025 – 00:34:15
Pharma Giants Warn Of Investment 'Exodus' From Europe Unless There Is 'Radical Policy Change'
Apr 16, 2025 – 00:06:27
Personal Finance: Why Are Easter Eggs So Expensive?
Apr 16, 2025 – 00:11:15
The Last Word On The US: Trump Blames Zelensky For Starting The War With Russia
Apr 15, 2025 – 00:18:32
Irish Students Heading To The States Warned Of Potential Risks Of Activism
Apr 15, 2025 – 00:10:47
The Last Word On Travel: Japan
Apr 15, 2025 – 00:10:52
Rory McIlroy Wins The Masters To Complete Career Grand Slam
Apr 14, 2025 – 00:24:50
What Will Donald Trump Do Next?
Apr 14, 2025 – 00:16:36
How To Rebuild A Life In The Aftermath Of Acquittal
Apr 14, 2025 – 00:21:18
The Week Trending: Curbing Dublin City Drinking, Young People Ditch The Home Ownership Dream & Are Pets Bad For The Environment?
Apr 11, 2025 – 00:22:06
20 Years After Irene White's Murder, The Mastermind Behind It Is Still At Large
Apr 11, 2025 – 00:14:46
TikTok & Apple - How Could Tariffs Affect Your Tech?
Apr 10, 2025 – 00:11:19
The Last Word On The US: Trump Announces 90-Day Pause On Tariffs
Apr 10, 2025 – 00:12:38
High Levels Of Burnout Being Experienced By Teachers
Apr 10, 2025 – 00:16:03
Culture Club: Eoin McNamee
Apr 9, 2025 – 00:33:35
"If He Doesn't Win It This Year, He Probably Never Will" - Can Rory McIlroy Finally Win The Masters?
Apr 9, 2025 – 00:10:52
RTÉ Staff Will Soon Be Able To Apply For Voluntary Redundancy
Apr 9, 2025 – 00:06:02
Personal Finance: What Tariffs Will Mean For Irish Consumers
Apr 9, 2025 – 00:08:31
What Are The Best Songs Of The Last 25 Years?
Apr 9, 2025 – 00:29:00
The Last Word On The US: China Vows To 'Fight To The End' In US Tariff War
Apr 8, 2025 – 00:20:50
Jack Crowley’s Drop Goal Seals Munster’s Win Against La Rochelle
Apr 8, 2025 – 00:12:38
'Devastating' Spinal Surgeries Report Finds Children Not Protected From Risk
Apr 8, 2025 – 00:10:43
Should Passengers To The US Delete Their Social Media Before They Go?
Apr 7, 2025 – 00:09:47
The Last Word on Travel: Sea And River Cruises
Apr 7, 2025 – 00:10:44
The Week Trending: Russell Brand Charged With Rape, Chappell Roan Says Friends With Kids Are 'In Hell' & Nobody Is Staying In Farmleigh
Apr 4, 2025 – 00:23:01
Irish Surgeon On His Experience Of Treating Patients In Gaza
Apr 4, 2025 – 00:10:11
Only Half Of New Fathers Avail Of Paternity Leave
Apr 4, 2025 – 00:08:53
Mick O’Dwyer Remembered
Apr 3, 2025 – 00:13:28
Reaction To Trump Tariffs As US Stock Markets Tumble
Apr 3, 2025 – 00:27:06
Digital Hygiene Practices To Keep Your Online Life Efficient And Secure
Apr 3, 2025 – 00:09:54
Culture Club: Roisin Murphy
Apr 2, 2025 – 00:34:40
Ryanair Is First European Airline To Fly 200m Passengers In A Year
Apr 2, 2025 – 00:08:35
Access To New Drugs "Most Pressing Issue" For Irish Cancer Patients
Apr 2, 2025 – 00:10:08
Personal Finance: Calls For Insurance Premiums To Be Lowered After Fewer Personal Injury Claims Are Made
Apr 2, 2025 – 00:10:50
Wired Our Way: An Anthology of Irish Autistic Voices
Apr 2, 2025 – 00:12:05
The Last Word On The US: Trump's Incoming Tariffs, US Threats To Greenland & Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty For Luigi Mangione
Apr 1, 2025 – 00:30:32
Some Homeowners Facing Increase In Property Tax
Apr 1, 2025 – 00:14:33
Visitor Numbers Fall 30% & Government Considers Intervention In Dublin Airport Cap - What's Going On With Irish Tourism?
Apr 1, 2025 – 00:16:52
Gaelic Football: Kerry Crowned National Football League Division One Champions
Mar 31, 2025 – 00:12:43
How Will Us Tariffs Affect Ireland’s Whiskey Industry?
Mar 31, 2025 – 00:11:15
The Week Trending: 72-Hour Emergency Kit, Ireland Advised To Join The Commonwealth & Spicebag Added To The Dictionary
Mar 28, 2025 – 00:24:18
Irish People Are Second Biggest Users of Ecstasy in EU - Report
Mar 28, 2025 – 00:12:16
The Week Muhammad Ali Spent In Ireland
Mar 27, 2025 – 00:15:00
What’s It Like To Go Car Free In Ireland?
Mar 27, 2025 – 00:14:55
Tech Thursday: Smart Navigation And Handsfree Control - The Latest Driving Tech
Mar 27, 2025 – 00:13:16
Calls For Breast Checks To Be Available For Women Under 50
Mar 27, 2025 – 00:09:06
Culture Club: Patricia Scanlan
Mar 26, 2025 – 00:31:21

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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.