The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Electric cars are becoming more and more popular, but is there value in selling or purchasing a second hand electric vehicle? Geraldine Herbert and Derek Reilly joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Today the Government announced a new 'reduce your use' energy campaign, which goes as far as to suggest local authorities should reconsider putting up Christmas lights this December. Dee Ryan, Professor Brian O’Gallachoir and Daragh Cassidy joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Interest rates on mortgages are set to rise by as high 0.75%, following on from the first increase in July of 0.5%. Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Garth Brooks' huge 5 night run at Croke Park is nearly upon us! What do John Caddell and Dee Reddy have to say about the madness? Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Donald Trump has called Joe Biden's most recent speech 'the most vicious, hateful and divisive speech ever delivered by an American president'. Is the pot calling the kettle black? Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

A memo is due to go to cabinet which will suggest new energy saving measures for the public sector, one of which will suggest turning down the temperature in public buildings. Dr. Muireann Lynch and Daniel Murray joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Instagram's parent company, 'Meta', are no strangers to controversy over breaches of privacy. What is the latest issue to surface? Andy O’Donoghue joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

A number of controversial decisions in recent games have put the reliability of referees and VAR into question in the Premier League. Miguel Delaney and Mark Lawrenson joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

'The Lord of the Rings' spin off, 'The Rings Of Power', is available to stream now. But why do all of the hobbits seem to have Irish accents? Joe O’Shea and Grace McKeever joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

With the rising cost of living, adults looking for a getaway in Ireland this autumn may be reluctant to reach too far in their pockets. So our travel expert Sarah Slattery has curated a list of the best deals available right now for an affordable Irish break! Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The weekend of Electric Picnic has come to and end, topped off by the Arctic Monkeys' performance on Sunday night. What did our very own Pamela Joyce make of the late summer festivities? Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

We are closing in on the start date of one of the most controversial World Cups of all time, taking place in Qatar. David Beckham has appeared in a promotional video for Qatar tourism, but why is this potentially problematic? Kieran Cunningham joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

It's a change that is becoming more and more possible, but are we actually prepared for a united Ireland? Brendan O'Leary joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

With Leaving Cert results finally out it is important for students to be aware of all other options available to them if not satisfied with their points. Andrew Brownlee joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Germany's nine euro train tickets have saved almost 2 tonnes of emissions. Should we look at doing something similar in Ireland? John Gibbons joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

One of the most anticipated cinematic releases of the year is here, Michael Flatley's directorial debut, 'Blackbird'. Is it any good? Brian Lloyd joined the Last Word to discuss.

A shocking video has surfaced of a referee being knocked to the ground at a GAA match in Roscommon. Maurice Deegan and Senator Shane Cassells joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Children returning to school can very easily cause a spike in viral infections. What can we do to minimise this risk? Dr. Brian Higgins joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Charlie Weston joins Matt to discuss how you can make your home more energy efficient this winter. For the full chat click the play button below.

Aislinn Mahon, Head of Growth and Operations at Huckletree and Jen Hogan, Irish Times parenting columnist join Matt to discuss whether or not parents should have more flexibility working from home as kids return to school. For the full chat click the play button below.

Dee Reddy joins Matt to discuss the latest Bono memoir. For the full chat click the play button below.

Brid Smith - People Before Profit TD for Dublin South Central and Billy Kelleher - Fianna Fáil MEP for Ireland South join Matt to discuss the upcoming Shannon LNG development and just how necessary they believe it is. For the full chat press the play button below.

Have you heard about the recent payment technologies failing? Andy O’Donoghue, tech journalist, joins Matt to discuss just this! For the full chat click the pay button below.

Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist and Marion McKeone, US Corr, Business Post join Matt to discuss Bidens latest warnings. For the full chat click the play button below.

Dee Reddy and John Caddell join Matt to discuss the latest in music! For the full chat click the play button below.