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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

Have Irish Consumers Taken On Too Much Personal Debt?

2 days ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Living Near Golf Courses Increases Risk Of Getting Parkinson’s, Study Finds

3 days ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Tech: The Best Golf Gadgets

3 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Culture Club: David Brophy

3 days ago - 30 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Goldman Sacks Eyes Household's Savings As It Considers Launching Retail Bank In Ireland

4 days ago - 7 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Why Are Irish Teens Unhappy?

4 days ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Samantha Power On Her Career As US Ambassador To The United Nations

Samantha Power has been one of the world's most prominent Irish-born people in recent decades. She occupied several positions in the Obama administration, and was US Ambassador to the United Nations from 2013 to 2017. Samantha joined us on The Last Word to discuss her autobiography, The Education of an Idealist, her career and her thoughts on Donald Trump's presidency. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.