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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

16 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

2 days ago - 33 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

2 days 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

The Scary Truth About Waste At Halloween

Many of us will be enjoying Halloween tonight, but have you ever considered the environmental impact it has? Research from the UK has found that the equivalent of 83 million bottles' worth of plastic will be used and dumped at Halloween, while 7 million costumes will be thrown away afterwards. Environmental journalist John Gibbons joined us to discuss these concerns and how to minimise Halloween waste, including making better use of pumpkins. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.