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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: Trump's Fight Against Paper Straws, 'Ag Insint Bréaga' & Tourists Told To Cover Up

3 days ago - 25 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How Worried Should We Be By Trump’s Tariffs Plan?

3 days ago - 19 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Movies: Bridget Jones – Mad About The Boy

3 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

European Countries Insist They Must Be Involved In Ukraine Peace Talks

4 days ago - 17 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Latest In Home Fitness Tech

4 days ago - 6 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Government Makes LNG Facility A Priority, Despite Warnings From Scientists

4 days ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How Not To Overspend This Christmas

Consumer confidence is now at its highest level since March, but many people still say they will not be spending as much money this Christmas as last. According to the latest KBC Bank Ireland consumer sentiment index, about two in five Irish consumers have less money for Christmas spending this year than last year. Charlie Weston, personal finance editor with the Irish Independent, joined us to talk about how to stick to a tighter budget this Christmas and into 2021. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2020/12/16170138/LW-Christmas-Spending.mp3"][/audio]