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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: The Best E-Readers And Audiobook Apps

15 hours ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How We’ve Become Slaves To Our Mobile Phones

a day ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Personal Finance: Families Swapping Branded Groceries In Bid To Save Money

a day ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: Mark McCabe

2 days ago - 33 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

RTÉ Calls For Discussion On Israel's Participation In The Eurovision Song Contest

2 days ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Camogie Players Protest Over Requirement To Wear Skorts

2 days ago - 6 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How To Explain The Backstop To British People

Northern Ireland has been at the centre of the Brexit negotiations since 2016, but how much do people in Britain really understand about the country? Novelist Glenn Patterson has written a non-fiction book, Backstop Land, which examines the impact Brexit is having on people's perceptions of Northern Ireland and what it has been like in the years since the Good Friday Agreement. He joined us on The Last Word to discuss the book. You can hear the full interview by pressing the play button on this page.