Podcasts

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: An MEP's AI Letter, Bad Behaviour At Airports & Should Smoking Be Banned On Beaches

2 days ago - 18 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Richard Satchwell Found Guilty Of The Murder Of His Wife Tina

2 days ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Secret Life Of Leinster House - How Irish Politics Really Works

3 days ago - 16 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Irish Tech Company Brightflag Sold For Over €400m

3 days ago - 8 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Plans To ‘Write-Off’ Some Rivers As No-Go Areas Criticised

3 days ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: Andrew Meehan

4 days ago - 30 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How The Odds Are Stacked Against First-Time Buyers

Many younger people are worried that they may never own their own home. But why are the odds stacked against first-time buyers? Charlie Weston, personal finance editor of the Irish Independent, joined us to discuss some of these factors. They include rising prices, restricted supply, cuckoo funds, government policies, state work subsidies and lending limits. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/03/10171415/LW-First-Time-Buyers.mp3"][/audio]