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The Last Word with Matt Cooper
Hosted by Today FM · EN
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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Central Bank Launches Major Probe Into Life Insurance Companies
4d ago00:09:38Tap to summarizeCharlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Independent, has the details of the Central Bank investigation looking at potential overcharging of domestic life insurance companies for pensions and investment products. According to Charlie, depending on the outcome of the probe, it could prove to be one of the biggest overcharging scandals since the tracker debacle.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
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Analogue Tech VS Smart Tech
4d ago00:08:29Tap to summarizeTech Journalist, Andy O'Donoghue, joins The Last Word to give his recommendations for both the tech savvy and the old school gardeners. To listen to the full chat, press 'PLAY' on this page.
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Culture Club: Adrian Dunbar
5d ago00:34:14Tap to summarizeActor Adrian Dunbar is the latest guest on The Last Word’s Culture Club.The ‘Line of Duty’ star joins Matt to chat about his favourite music, movies, books and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page!
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Do Irish Drivers Care About Road Safety?
5d ago00:13:48Tap to summarize237 drivers were arrested in 2025 on suspicion of driving whilst intoxicated. The number of drivers arrested four times was 12, with one driver being arrested six times. Geraldine Herbert, Motoring Editor at the Sunday Independent, and Sheila Gilheany, CEO of Alcohol Action Ireland, join The Last Word to express their concerns and raise awareness for dangerous driving in Ireland.To listen to the full chat, press 'PLAY' on this page!
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Rising Divorce Rates Leaves People Without Pension Savings
5d ago00:08:17Tap to summarizeAccording to new research conducted by the Independent Trustee Company, an increase in the number of couples getting divorced is leading to many people losing out on retirement savings.Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, joins The Last Word for Wednesday’s personal finance slot.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.
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'Testimony' Documentary Explores Magdalene Laundries Abuse
6d ago00:22:24Tap to summarizeTestimony, a documentary film created by Aoife Kelleher, explores the fight for justice by survivors of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries & Mother and Baby Homes.Dr Mary Harney, survivor of a Mother and Baby Home, and Dr Maeve O'Rourke, Human rights lawyer, join The Last Word to share their experience in living through the institution and fighting for justice decades later. To listen to the full chat, press 'PLAY' on this page!
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The Last Word On The US: Iran Says It’s Now In A ‘Full-Scale War’ With US
6d ago00:20:12Tap to summarizeIran has said it is now engaged in a "full-scale war" after ten consecutive nights of strikes by the United States.Scott Lucas, professor of International Politics at UCD, joins The Last Word alongside Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas to discuss the continued escalation in the Gulf and more news from the US.Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page!
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Gardaí & Cyclists Say New Legislation Won't Solve E-Scooter Problem
6d ago00:16:26Tap to summarizeThis week the Government agreed plans to impose further restrictions on the use of e-scooters after a spike in children presenting to hospitals with serious head injuries.However, not everyone is convinced that the new laws will make the roads safer.Ciarán Cannon, president of Cycling Ireland and a former minister of state, and Mark Ferris, detective garda in Blanchardstown and GRA representative for DMR West, join The Last Word to outline why they think further legislation won't stop e-scooter misuse.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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The Last Word on TV & Streaming: Was the World Cup Halftime Show ‘Crap’?
1w ago00:10:45Tap to summarizeThis week on The Last Word on TV and Streaming Elaine Burke and Joe O’Shea join Matt to discuss if the World Cup Final’s Halftime show was as ‘crap’ as Wayne Rooney said They also discuss their picks of the weekHit Play on this page to listen now
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Will a Ban on E-Scooters for Under-18s Work?
1w ago00:22:57Tap to summarizeMatt is joined by Minister of State Seán Canney after the news that the government is set to ban e-scooters for under-18s.He's also later joined by Motoring Editor at the Irish Independent Geraldine Herbert to discuss whether the ban will be effective. Hit Play on this page to listen now
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