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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

Meath, Kerry, Donegal And Tyrone Advance To The All-Ireland Gaelic Football Semi-Finals

4 hours ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Last Word On Travel: Dubrovnik

6 hours ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

BBC Says It Regrets Not Cutting Live Stream Of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Set

6 hours ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending: The Rise Of Mamdani, The €48m Bezos Wedding & Will The BBC Show Kneecap At Glastonbury?

3 days ago - 26 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Are Prize Bonds Still A Worthwhile Investment?

3 days ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Best Wines To Try This Summer

3 days ago - 17 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.