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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 Travel: Chicago

20 hours ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Will Reducing Apartment Sizes Make Any Difference To The Housing Crisis?

20 hours ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship Semi-Finals Preview

4 days ago - 26 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

4 days ago - 23 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Tech Thursday: Tech To Keep Kids Entertained This Summer

5 days ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

BirdWatch Ireland Identifies Critical Areas For Conserving Irish Seabirds

5 days ago - 15 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Liveline Callers Up In Arms About TV's 'Normal People', Comparing It To "A Porno Movie"

The new TV adaptation of the Sally Rooney novel Normal People, about the relationship between two teenagers from Sligo, has been causing quite a stir. RTÉ's Liveline yesterday received calls from listeners who objected to the show's sexual content. One caller named Mary likened it to a "porno movie", while another named Tommy expressed concerns about "the national broadcaster promoting fornication". Jennifer Gannon, who recommended the show last week, and Joe O'Shea joined us for our weekly TV slot to discuss this and more. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.