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The Last Word with Matt Cooper
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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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Best Beach Reads For August
Yesterday00:16:23Tap to summarizeEdel Coffey, journalist and author of In Glass Houses runs through the best of the summer reads to get you through August.Her choices are; YesterYear by Caro Claire Burke, The Correspondent by Virginia Evans, Transcription by Ben Lerner, A Beautiful Loan by Mary Costello, A Plot To Die For by Ardal O'Hanlon and The Keeper by Tana French.To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
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Fish In Irish Waters Move North Due To Climate Change
Yesterday00:13:04Tap to summarizeClimate change is heating Irish seas so quickly that it's forcing fish north and away from our coastlines, thus causing a threat to the industry.Commentator John Gibbons joins The Last Word’s environment slot to discuss the significance of the situation.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.
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Dr. Bot: How AI Could Save Lives
Yesterday00:09:54Tap to summarizeDoctors are under-resourced and face unprecedented levels of stress. What if AI could step in?Charlotte Blease, researcher and author of Dr. Bot, joins The Last Word to discuss her study on AI and how it could emerge as one of the most reliable physicians in history. To hear the full chat, press 'PLAY' on this page!
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Tech Thursday: Latest in Foldable Phones
Yesterday00:09:24Tap to summarizeThis week on Tech Thursday Andy O’Donoghue gives us the latest on foldable phones including prices and the best models Hit Play on this page to listen now
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The Last Word's Tribute To Glen Hansard
2d ago00:40:24Tap to summarizeOn Wednesday news broke of the tragic death of musician and Oscar winner Glen Hansard.To pay tribute to him Matt spoke to his friends Victoria Mary Clarke, founding member of Kíla Rónán Ó Snodaigh, Philip King of Other Voices, writer and former manager of Sin É in New York Karl Geary, activist and trade unionist Brendan Ogle and singer-songwriter MundyHit Play on this page to listen now
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Rural And Commuter Counties Hit Hardest By GP Shortage
2d ago00:07:35Tap to summarizeGP shortages are leaving some patients waiting up to two weeks to see their doctor, according to the Irish College of GPs.The representative body for Irish GPs has warned of three ‘emerging pressure points’ across the country.Dr Diarmuid Quinlan, medical director of the Irish College of GPs, joins The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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Home Greenhouse Gas Emissions Fall By 5%
2d ago00:11:48Tap to summarizeGreenhouse gas emissions from residential buildings around Ireland have fallen by 5%, with commercials buildings emissions falling by 3.5%. Dr Peter Thorne, Chair of the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Advisory Council, joins The Last Word to tell us why these figures may not be as impactful as they seem. To hear the full chat, press 'PLAY' on this page!
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European Central Bank To Raise Rates Again.
2d ago00:09:51Tap to summarizeThe European Central Bank is expected to raise rates again in September in a bid to contain energy-induced inflation. Charlie Westin, Personal Finance Editor of The Irish Independent, joins us on The Last Word to discuss.To hear the full chat, press 'PLAY' on this page!
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The Last Word On US: Zelenskyy And Netanyahu Visit The Whitehouse.
3d ago00:18:26Tap to summarizeAs the funeral ceremonies of Republican senator Lyndsey Graham commence in Washington D.C, Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to explore what may be discussed at these closed meetings.To hear the full chat, press 'PLAY' anywhere on this page now!
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Property Prices Expected To Rise Further Despite Growing Affordability Challenge
3d ago00:12:21Tap to summarizeEstate agents expect house prices to increase by 5% on average in the next 12 months, according to a new survey from the Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI). However, the SCSI report also indicates that the price of a new build property in the Dublin commuter belt is already out of reach for average earners.John O’Sullivan, member of the Society of Chartered Surveyors and Dublin based estate agent, and Michael Dowling from Irish Mortgage Brokers join The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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