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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.

Latest episodes

The Week Trending: The Hat, The Bishop And The Salute - Takeaways From Trump's Inauguration

16 hours ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

House Builds Decreased By 6.7% Finds CSO

2 days ago - 8 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Micheál Martin Receives Seal Of Office

2 days ago - 29 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Dáil Chaos: Government Formation Delayed By Row Over Speaking Rights

3 days ago - 35 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Best Irish Gigs Of 2025

3 days ago - 15 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Travel: Antarctica

4 days ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Climate Action ‘Will Deplete Living Standards, But Delaying It Would Be Even Worse’

The Climate Change Advisory Council has proposed reducing emissions in Ireland by 67% by 2040, stating that the country has failed to rise to the challenge of tackling climate change. Environment commentator John Gibbons spoke to Matt about this warning on Friday’s The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.