The Last Word with Matt Cooper

There have been a lot of big releases this year as audiences flocked back to cinemas. We had long-awaited blockbusters like Top Gun: Maverick and a surprising Irish success with An Cailín Ciúin. Brian Lloyd and Roe McDermott joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss their choices for the best movies of 2022. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Christmas party season is in full swing and for many people this is the first time back at a work gathering since before the pandemic. Síobhra Rush is Partner at Lewis Silkin and Head of the Dublin office who specialise in employment law. She joined Matt on The Last Word to talk about the chaos that Christmas parties can cause in the office. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on thi...

Parents have been advised to keep children at home if they have a fever, cough and sore throat to combat a "significant increase in viral infections" amid concerns about Group A Strep. Dr Brian Higgins joined Matt on The Last Word to outline the warning signs for Strep A and what to do if you spot them. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

In 2016, after years in the spotlight, singer and actor Selena Gomez had to take an extended break right in the middle of her massive Revival tour. Through a new documentary the global superstar bares all and opens up about her mental health struggles. Director of 'Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me', Alek Keshishian spoke to Matt on The Last Word about creating this emotional documentary. Catch the ful...

There is growing concern about the bacterial infection known as Strep A which has been linked to the death of a young child. Dr Denis McCauley, chairman of the GP committee of the Irish Medical Organisation joined Matt on The Last Word. He outlined what the risks of Strep A are and how to spot it. Matt was also joined by Dr Ike Okafor, clinical director with Children’s Health Ireland to discuss th...

The winter weather is here with temperatures set to drop below freezing. With high energy bills and cost of living pressures it’s important to save as much as possible on heating. Charlie Weston joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss how the cold snap could impact heating bills and why it’s important to make sure your house is properly insured for cold weather. Catch the full chat by pressing the...

The US Supreme Court continues to make headlines, as the court's conservative majority sounds ready to rule that a Christian digital designer has a free-speech right to refuse to work with same-sex couples planning to marry. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

WiFi woes at home? Trouble sleeping? Our tech expert Andy O'Donoughue has you covered, as he joins Matt to discuss Wi-Fi extenders and technology for a better night's sleep. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

100 years ago today, the Irish Free State was born. Amidst cost of living, housing and healthcare crises many of us might find ourselves asking- what have we gotten right in that time? Mark Henry, author of In Fact: An Optimist’s Guide to Ireland at 100, joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Sarah Slattery from TheTravelExpert.ie told The Last Word about the best Christmas markets in Ireland for the festive period. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Andy O'Donoghue & Ben Finnegan reviewed even more headphones, hoverboards and home tech in the lead up to Christmas. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Miguel Delaney & Mark Lawrenson joined us to analyse the latest World Cup results, which saw Croatia advance against Japan in the first penalty shootout of the tournament. They also looked ahead to England and France's quarter final showdown. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button this page.

Pat Leahy, Political Editor of the Irish Times & Deirdre Heenan, Professor of Social Policy at Ulster University and former member of the Council of State, joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss recent results of an Ipsos poll which found that Northern Ireland would vote decisively against a united Ireland if there was a border poll. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

In a new book 20 of Ireland’s top sports stars talk about their faith and relationships with religion. Author Gerard Gallagher joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss his book Faith: In Search of Greater Glory in Sport. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The judges at the Regency Hotel murder trial have decided to allow all of the recorded conversations between Gerry Hutch and Jonathan Dowdall into evidence. Today FM courts correspondent Frank Greaney was at the Special Criminal Court today. He outlined what happened on The Last Word. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Roe McDermott and Lorcan Nyhan joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss the other stories making headlines this week including the Harry and Meghan documentary and a big week for baguettes. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Christine McVie, the singer, songwriter and keyboardist who became the biggest hitmaker for Fleetwood Mac has died aged 79. John Cadell joined us to discuss her life and music. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Should motorists be automatically liable for collisions with cyclists? John Gibbons joined Matt to discuss this and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Former Fine Gael leader Alan Dukes has come under scrutiny after saying border residents are more prone to violence in an RTÉ documentary about controversial businessman Sean Quinn. He joined The Last Word to address those comments. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

In the midst of flu season, deciphering when a cold is more than just a cold is becoming trickier. Monaghan-based GP Illona Duffy filled us in on how to spot the signs... Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A four-day working week trial in Ireland has been deemed a success by both the employers and employees taking part. 12 Irish firms tested out the shorter work week over a 6-month period and nine of them have decided to keep it in place. Assistant Professor of Social Policy at UCD Dr Orla Kelly and Peter Cosgrove of Futurewise joined Matt on to discuss the benefits and challenges of introducing a f...

A massive shortage of taxi drivers is expected in Irish cities and towns this Christmas season. The number of taxi drivers plummeted during the pandemic with many quitting the industry altogether. Vincent Kearns, chief executive of NXT Taxis and Noeline Blackwell from the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss what can be done to get people home safely. Catch the full ch...

A review of Irish banking, commissioned by the Department of Finance has said draft heads of a bill should be drawn up next year to protect consumers' and businesses' access to cash. Charlie Weston, personal finance editor with the Irish Independent, joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss this recommendation. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

John Caddell and Dave Hanratty joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss the latest music news including U2 drummer Larry Mullen needing surgery to continue performing and Rolling Stone's list of the 50 worst decisions in music history. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Fertility is a very important issue for many couples. Speaking to Matt on The Last Word, Rosanna Davison shared her own challenges in her fertility journey. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.