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

11 hours ago - 25 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Five Irish Jobs Most At Risk To AI

12 hours ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Supermarkets Accused Of Price Gouging As Food Prices Continue To Soar

13 hours ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

The Last Word On Business: Approval Granted For Greater Dublin Drainage Project

a day ago - 9 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly Rules Himself Out Of Presidency Race - Who Is Still In The Mix?

a day ago - 10 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Recent Heatwaves In Europe Up To 4C Hotter Due To Climate Change

2 days ago - 14 mins

The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Widespread And Rapid Climate Change Now Inevitable Says UN

Scientists belonging to the United Nation's (UN) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) have found there are unprecedented changes in the climate in every region of the world. A new report from the IPCC highlights human carbon emissions as the main cause of climate change. They are warning if nothing changes global warming of 1.5 to two degrees could occur by the end of this century. Prof Peter Thorne, Climatologist and Coordinating Lead author of the IPCC report joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the chat in full by pressing the play button on this page.