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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

Tech Thursday: Cutting The Amazon Cord, Part Two

44 minutes ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Government To Miss Housing Targets Over Next Three Years

6 hours ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: Gary Lightbody

a day ago - 39 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

New Changes Could See Oral Exams Introduced To Leaving Cert English

a day ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On The US: Trump And Putin Have Phone Call Over Ukraine Ceasefire

2 days ago - 17 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How Did McGregor Reach The White House And Could It Lead To The Áras?

2 days ago - 16 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Is Donald Trump Taking The Coronavirus Seriously Enough?

Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency as the number of coronavirus cases in the United States continues to rise. However, the president has been accused of not taking the virus seriously enough, particularly given the country's low rate of testing. When asked by PBS reporter Yamiche Alcindor about the US Pandemic Response Team that was disbanded in May 2018, Trump replied that he knew nothing about it. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone discussed the country's approach to tackling the virus in our weekly US slot. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.