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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

Dáil Chaos: Government Formation Delayed By Row Over Speaking Rights

an hour ago - 35 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Best Irish Gigs Of 2025

8 hours ago - 15 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Travel: Antarctica

a day ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On The US: What Has Trump Done In His First Hours In Office?

a day ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Nunez Rescues Liverpool As Amorim Says His Team Is The Worst In Man United’s History

2 days ago - 17 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On The US: Donald Trump Sworn In As 47th President Of The United States

2 days ago - 22 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending - Why Are So Many People Commenting On Adele's Weight Loss?

Adele took to Instagram this week to thank fans for their well-wishes on her birthday, and to pay tribute to frontline workers for their efforts during the current pandemic. It was the singer's first social media post in several months, and people immediately drew attention to her weight loss rather than her words. But is it appropriate to comment on someone else's weight? Roe McDermott and Damien McLoughlin joined us for The Week Trending to discuss this story and more. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.