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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: Sunbed Ban, Mushroom Murder & The Taoiseach's Flight Change

11 hours ago - 25 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Five Irish Jobs Most At Risk To AI

12 hours ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Supermarkets Accused Of Price Gouging As Food Prices Continue To Soar

13 hours ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Business: Approval Granted For Greater Dublin Drainage Project

a day ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly Rules Himself Out Of Presidency Race - Who Is Still In The Mix?

a day ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Recent Heatwaves In Europe Up To 4C Hotter Due To Climate Change

2 days ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club - Professor Luke O'Neill

This week's Culture Club inductee is Professor Luke O'Neill, immunologist and Professor of Biochemistry in the School of Biochemistry and Immunology at Trinity College Dublin. He has been a regular on TV and radio in recent months, and his new book is Never Mind the B#ll*cks, Here's the Science: A Scientist's Guide to the Biggest Challenges Facing Our Species Today. He joined Matt to talk about his favourite music, books, plays, movies and TV shows. First Single Ever Bought: John Lennon - (Just Like) Starting Over Favourite Album: The Beatles - Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Best Gig: Peter Gabriel in Dublin, 1992 Favourite Book: Ulysses by James Joyce Favourite Play: Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett Favourite Movie: Jaws Favourite TV Shows: The Sopranos, Breaking Bad [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/10/14182542/LW-Luke-ONeill.mp3"][/audio]