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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.

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White House Says Mike Pence Meeting With Leo Varadkar Proves He's Not "Anti-Gay"

US Vice President Mike Pence is currently in Ireland, and the White House has said his meeting with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar proves he is not "anti-gay". Pence and his wife Karen joined the Taoiseach and his partner Matthew Barrett for lunch today at Farmleigh House. White House Deputy Press Secretary Judd Deere tweeted the following: For all of you who still think our @VP is anti-gay, I point you to his and the @SecondLady’s schedule tomorrow where they will join Taoiseach @LeoVaradkar and his partner Dr. Matthew Barrett for lunch in Ireland. ?? @merrionstreet pic.twitter.com/Cj5kMpln0U — Judd Deere (@JuddPDeere45) September 3, 2019 Pence has been criticised for his views on LGBTQ rights, and Amnesty International organised a dance outside the Dáil this afternoon to protest his visit. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone discussed this and the other talking points of Pence's visit, including his stance on Brexit. They also talked about the Tennessee school that has removed the Harry Potter books from its library because of the apparent risk of evil spirits being conjured. Listen to the interview in full by pressing the play button on this page.