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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 Last Word On The US: Why Trump's Epstein Problem Just Won't Go Away

9 hours ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Why Have New Home Commencements Fallen Off A Cliff?

10 hours ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Salt Path: Journalist On Her Bombshell Investigation Into The Hit Memoir

a day ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Is The Cost Of Living Contributing To Declining Numbers In Restaurants?

a day ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tech Thursday: Best Travel Tech To Have This Summer

a day ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: Aoife Dunne

2 days ago - 31 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.