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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

Living With Endometriosis, A Disease As Common As Asthma But Can Take Ten Years To Diagnose

4 hours ago - 17 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Travel: Europe's Best Value City Breaks

5 hours ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Late Late Show Viewing Figures Drop By 47k

5 hours ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending: Sunbed Ban, Mushroom Murder & The Taoiseach's Flight Change

3 days ago - 25 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Five Irish Jobs Most At Risk To AI

3 days ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Supermarkets Accused Of Price Gouging As Food Prices Continue To Soar

3 days ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Music - Test Gig In Barcelona Shows "No Sign Of Infection"

An experimental concert held in Barcelona appears to have been a success, with "no sign of infection" from COVID-19 according to organisers. The gig was attended by 5,000 people, all wearing masks, but without physical distancing. All participants underwent antigen testing beforehand. Two weeks after the concert, PCR tests were conducted on all attendees but no evidence of transmission was found. Six people did test positive for COVID-19, but were said to have been infected elsewhere. Could this be a solution for attending concerts in the short-term? John Caddell and Dee Reddy gave their thoughts in our weekly music slot. [audio mp3="https://media.radiocms.net/uploads/2021/04/27190237/LW-Barcelona-Gig.mp3"][/audio]