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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

How Irish Came To Be The First Language Spoken In Iceland

5 hours ago - 15 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tech Thursday: More Of The Best Home Security Tech

7 hours ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: Peter Hanly

a day ago - 32 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

One In Ten Irish Households Are Worth More Than €1m

a day ago - 6 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

1 In 4 Irish Couples Spend Up To €50k On Their Wedding

a day ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Travel: Summer Holiday Essentials

2 days ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How Social Media Has Developed An Obsession With “Extreme Thinness”

Last week, TikTok blocked users from searching the term “#skinnytok”, after critics suggested it directs people towards content that “idolises extreme thinness”. The content associated with the hashtag included workout routines and what users eat in a day. But how effective will TikTok's move be, and should social media giants do more to prevent such trends developing? Rachel O’Dwyer, Writer and Lecturer in Digital Cultures at NCAD and Barry Murphy, Research and Policy Officer with BodyWhys, spoke to Matt on Monday. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.