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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

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

18 hours ago - 24 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Last Word On Travel: Dubrovnik

19 hours ago - 11 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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

20 hours 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

Are Prize Bonds Still A Worthwhile Investment?

4 days ago - 12 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Best Wines To Try This Summer

4 days ago - 17 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The West Wing Is 20 Years Old - Is It Relevant In Today's Political Climate?

It's 20 years since The West Wing first aired, and it remains incredibly popular with TV binge-watchers. Created by Aaron Sorkin, the political drama ran for seven seasons and has often been cited as one of the greatest TV shows ever made. But how does it hold up? During The West Wing's run, it was sometimes criticised for being too idealistic. Does it now appear dated, given the current political climate? Or is it more relevant than ever? Alison Healy and Joe O'Shea debated this in our weekly TV slot. They also talked about  Virgin Media TV's Xposé, which is coming to an end after 12 years. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.