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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

6 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

Life After Being Cancelled

In 2018, author Jeanine Cummins published her novel American Dirt to a fanfare of praise and expectation. It didn't take long for online opinion to turn on the author. The author was accused of cultural appropriation and misrepresentation of Latino cultures. Despite the criticism, American Dirt was a bestseller. Jeanine Cummins spoke to Matt about over coming being cancelled, her Irish and Puerto Rican roots, and her new novel, Speak To Me Of Home. To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.