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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.

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The Culture Club: R B Egan

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The Last Word with Matt Cooper

'You're Left On The Sideline' - Natasha O'Brien Wants To Highlight Victims' Experiences Of The Justice System

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Irish Woman Lifts Lid On Life Inside Opus Dei

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The Last Word On The US: 'Do Not Drop Those Bombs' Trump Tells Israel

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Should Public Buildings Be Given Honorary Names?

2 days ago - 15 mins

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Armagh V Kerry Pick Of The All-Ireland SFC Quarter Final Draw

2 days ago - 16 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club - Paschal Donohoe

This week's Culture Club inductee is Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe. He is no stranger to The Last Word, but this time he's not talking about Brexit, budgets or recessions. Instead he takes a step back from politics to discuss his favourite music, movies, books, plays and podcasts. Favourite Movies: The Lord of the Rings trilogy Favourite Books: His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman, The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, Middle England by Jonathan Coe Favourite Podcast: Talking Politics Favourite TV Shows: Doctor Who, Match of the Day Favourite Play: The Lieutenant of Inishmore by Martin McDonagh First Single: 'Baby I Don't Care' by Transvision Vamp Favourite Bands: The Waterboys, Vampire Weekend, Arcade Fire Best Gig: Gillian Welch at Vicar Street in 2003 Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.