The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Arctic Monkeys and Taylor Swift will go head-to-head in the charts this week as they both release new albums. ‘The Car’ by Arctic Monkeys will be the band’s 7th studio album, while ‘Midnights’ will be Swift’s 10th, and the first since ‘Evermore’ was released in 2020. John and Dee joined Matt in studio to speculate about what we can expect to hear from both records. Catch the full chat by pressing...

Liverpool secured an impressive 1-0 win over Manchester City on Sunday which has left Guardiola's side four points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal. Matt was joined by Miguel Delaney to discuss whether the result can reenergise Jurgen Klopp's team after a slow start to the season. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Thirty-five projects aimed to increase the use of public transport, cycling and walking have been launched by the Government. Transport Minister Eamon Ryan said the Pathfinder Programme will transform communities and improve sustainable travel. He joined The Last Word to discuss further.

Actor Robbie Coltrane has sadly passed away at the age of 72, after an iconic and memorable career. Joe O'Shea and Elaine Burke join The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Frank Greaney, Courts Correspondent with Today FM, has the latest on the sentencing of Jonathan Dowdall and his father Patrick Dowdall for facilitating the murder of David Byrne at the Regency Hotel in 2016. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The mother of jailed teacher Enoch Burke was removed from court today after interrupting proceedings. Frank Greaney joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

It's a huge match up this weekend in the Premiere League, with Liverpool playing host to Manchester City. How are Liverpool's chances looking? Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Climate protest at the London National Gallery, controversial football celebrations and much more on the Week Trending with Brianna Parkins and Dave Hanratty. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

When it comes to discussing climate change, everyone has an opinion! But often dangerous myths and misconceptions are thrown around. John Gibbons joined the Last Word to debunk some popular climate myths we hear on a daily basis. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A new biographical film about the life and times of writer Emily Brontë is being released this week starring Emma Mackey of 'Sex Education' fame. Brian Lloyd joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Dry eyes are extremely common and a source of discomfort for many people. But what causes this issue and how can it be treated? Dr. Brian Higgins joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A welcomed last minute reversal on the decision to move Ukrainian refugees from Co. Kerry to Co. Mayo has been made by the Government. Niall Kelleher and Angie Gough joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Apologies have been made on behalf of the Republic of Ireland women's soccer team after a video surfaced on social media containing song lyrics referencing the IRA during their world cup qualifying celebrations. Sinead O’Carroll joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A new pension auto-enrolment scheme is in the works for those without a private or occupational pension in place. Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to answer the many listener queries sent in about the new scheme. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Disgraced former film producer Harvey Weinstein is back in court to face trial for multiple charges of sexual misconduct, despite currently serving a 23 year sentence for previously convicted offenses. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Well known British television presenter Adrian Chiles joined the Last Word today to discuss his new book, 'The Good Drinker : How I Learned To Love Drinking Less'. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Kanye West has been suspended from Twitter and Instagram after the latest in a long string of controversies for the hip-hop artist and entrepreneur. Dee Reddy and John Caddell joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Why may Artificial Intelligence used for job recruitment not be as 'intelligent' as we once thought? Andy O’Donoghue joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The idea of a first time Ski holiday can be daunting, so Sarah Slattery joined the Last Word with her best advice and recommendations for first time Skiers. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Are Liverpool at crisis point after their loss to Arsenal over the weekend? Mark Lawrenson joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' on this page.

Beloved Irish actor Brendan Gleeson hosted the long running American comedy show 'SNL' over the weekend, with an appearance from popular co-star Colin Farrell. How was his performance, and did it translate well to the American audience? Joe O’Shea and Sarah McGuinness joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

About 750,000 people in Ireland are without a private or occupational pension, and will depend on support from the state pension. A new auto-enrollment pension scheme is in the works which will support workers in such a position. Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Many people are facing potential eviction this year due to the rise in bills, rent and other costs. Will the Government introduce an eviction ban? Pat Davitt and Wayne Stanley joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Royal visits to Northern Ireland, and odd toilet behaviour off the coast of the republic. Edel Coffey and Damien McLoughlin joined the Last Word to discuss The Week Trending. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

It's a big weekend of Premiere League fixtures with Arsenal hosting Liverpool, and Southampton taking on Manchester City. Mark Lawrenson and Tony Cascarino joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.