The Last Word with Matt Cooper

AI has well and truly infiltrated the music world, with a song impersonating Drake entitled 'Ghostwriter' removed from streaming services and social media platforms. John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The much anticipated high profile defamation case brought against Fox News by Dominion Voting Systems has begun today, following a one day delay. Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist and Marion McKeone, US corr with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Aileen Malone, mother of Dara Quigley joined The Last Word to speak on the perception and understanding of people who use drugs, and how it can be improved. Listen to the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Is it the beginning of the end for Arsenal's title hopes? Tony Cascarino and Mark Lawrenson joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Are young women really suffering the most from the cost of living crisis? Gerard O’Neill, Chairman of Amárach joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

It has been suggested by the HSE’s national clinical lead for addiction, Professor Eamon Keenan that the rates of young females using cocaine in Ireland has risen significantly. Professor Bobby Smyth, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Roe McDermott, Advice Columnist with the Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Gerry Hutch has been found not guilty of the murder of David Byrne at a hotel in Dublin seven years ago. Frank Greaney, Courts Correspondent with TodayFM joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Lunchbox parties and the back to school Botox rush. Not to mention, Biden is in town! Brianna Parkins and Ben Finnegan join Matt to discuss this weeks biggest stories in 'The Week Trending'. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

The citizens assembly on drug use begins tomorrow. It is set to be the most open and comprehensive conversation to date. Paul Reid, chair of the Citizens Assembly on Drug Use and former CEO of the HSE joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Christy Lefteri's book The Beekeeper of Aleppo has recently been adapted into a play, which is running in the Gaiety Theatre this month. She joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Nicolas Cage stars in the new comedy/horror mashup 'Renfield'. Is it any good? Roe McDermott, Movies Editor with Hot Press joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Are phone-free gigs the way of the future? Andy O’Donoghue joined us to discuss Yondr, a new pouch being used to stop the use of mobile phones at events. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

To mark the 100th installment of The Last Word On The Environment with John Gibbons, we held a 3 part Q&A special. Many topics were covered, including Biden's environmental impact and the future of hydrogen powered cars. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The central bank has told insurance companies to send out letters to homeowners warning that they may be under insured. Charlie Weston - Personal Finance Editor, Irish Independent joins Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Would de-criminalising cannabis be a good idea? Gino Kenny, People Before Profit TD for Dublin Mid-West and spokesperson on health and Dr Ray Walley, GP join Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Used car prices increased by 77% from the pandemic and another 4.6% since the beginning of this year. But is there anything we can do to combat this? Geraldine Herbert, motoring journalist and Dr Tom Gillespie, Environmental Economist at TCD & University of Galway join Matt to discuss. For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

What lies ahead for the Champions League quarter final week? Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer at The Independent joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Joe Biden has just arrived in Belfast to begin his trip around Ireland, with roads closed and Gardaí stationed across the country. Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post and Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What should you look out for if suffering with snoring or sleep apnea? What can be done to improve these conditions? Dr. Brian Higgins, GP from Galway Primary Care joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The latest episode of Succession has just received an exceptional rating on IMDB and is being called 'landmark television'. But has the world of streaming and digital communication created an environment where it's impossible to avoid spoilers before you watch? Elaine Burke and Dave Hanratty joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

In another big weekend of Premier League action, how will Liverpool fare when they face Arsenal this Sunday? Mark Lawrenson and Miguel Delaney joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Dublin City Council have proposed a restriction on dog walkers on North Bull Island from the 30th of April, intended to protect wildlife in the area. John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Andy O’Donoghue joined us for Tech Thursday to discuss one of the latest AI developments, which ventures into the world of brewing beer at home! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony criminal charges. Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with the Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A new measure to reduce the VAT on solar panel installation has been approved by the government. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor for the Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.