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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

The Last Word On The US: Trump And Musk Feud Reignites Over 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

7 hours ago - 18 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Conor McGregor Withdraws Application To Introduce New Evidence In Appeal

8 hours ago - 13 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Meath, Kerry, Donegal And Tyrone Advance To The All-Ireland Gaelic Football Semi-Finals

a day ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Last Word On Travel: Dubrovnik

a day ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

BBC Says It Regrets Not Cutting Live Stream Of Bob Vylan’s Glastonbury Set

a day ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending: The Rise Of Mamdani, The €48m Bezos Wedding & Will The BBC Show Kneecap At Glastonbury?

4 days ago - 26 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Week Trending - Why Hugh Grant Refused To Shake Sajid Javid's Hand

British Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid has called actor Hugh Grant "incredibly rude" for refusing to shake his hand at a film premiere. Responding on Twitter, Grant explained that he declined the handshake because of Javid's "rude and dismissive" attitude to press abuse victims when he met them as culture secretary. Is it ever okay to refuse to shake someone's hand, even if you dislike what they stand for? Brianna Parkins and Niall Shanahan discussed this story and more in The Week Trending. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.