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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

All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Finals Preview

2 days ago - 26 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending: Crying At Work, Televising Electric Picnic & Dublin's 'Nee Naw' Service

2 days ago - 23 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tech Thursday: Tech To Keep Kids Entertained This Summer

3 days ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Money-Back Guarantees Lure Gamblers To Bet More, New Report Finds

3 days ago - 8 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

BirdWatch Ireland Identifies Critical Areas For Conserving Irish Seabirds

3 days ago - 15 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Netflix And Spotify To Team Up For Live Gigs

4 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Joseph O’Connor On His New Book “The Ghosts Of Rome”, And Its Similarities With Today’s Global Landscape

On Tuesday, Matt was joined by author Joseph O’Connor as he discussed the release of his latest book “The Ghosts of Rome”. The book is set in spring 1944 and follows a group of people who help others escape the Germans in Rome, which has been occupied by the Nazis for six months. They also discussed the current political landscape in both Ireland and around the world, and how it is reflected in the themes throughout the novel. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear their conversation.