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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

Tech Thursday: The Best E-Readers And Audiobook Apps

12 hours ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

How We’ve Become Slaves To Our Mobile Phones

a day ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Personal Finance: Families Swapping Branded Groceries In Bid To Save Money

a day ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: Mark McCabe

a day ago - 33 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

RTÉ Calls For Discussion On Israel's Participation In The Eurovision Song Contest

a day ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Camogie Players Protest Over Requirement To Wear Skorts

2 days ago - 6 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

A Practical Guide To Car Sharing

Last week we spoke to Dr. Jari Kauppila, Head of Foresight and Quantitative Analysis at the International Transport Forum at the OECD, about the concept of shared mobility. But why hasn't car sharing become more popular in Ireland? Our motoring expert Michael Sheridan believes it's due to the lack of public transport in many rural areas, where having your own car is essential for independence. Meanwhile, in urban areas, public transport means driving is not a necessity for most people. Michael joined us for The Last Word on Wheels to give a practical guide to car sharing. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.