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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

First Time TDs Reflect On Their First Six Months In The Dáil

5 hours ago - 16 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On The US: 'Disappointed' Trump Gives Putin 50-Day Ultimatum On Ukraine

5 hours ago - 18 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

a day ago - 17 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Late Late Show Viewing Figures Drop By 47k

a day ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

a day ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

4 days ago - 25 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.