The Last Word with Matt Cooper

What is the possibility of the Glazer family selling their majority shares in Manchester United Football Club? Jim White and Phil McNulty joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

It's not unusual for musicians to cross over into the acting world, and we can now see Imelda May making her acting debut in the new 'Fisherman's Friend' sequel. Roe McDermott joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Golfing is one of the world's most popular pass times, but what affect are golf courses having on the environment? John Gibbons joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

We all worry about being told we have high blood pressure, but more people actually display symptoms of having low blood pressure. What does this mean? Dr. Illona Duffy joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Recent assaults on staff and passengers on public transport have renewed calls for a dedicated transport Garda unit to ensure safety. John Lahart and Dermot O’Leary joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

'Gone With The Wind' is considered a Hollywood classic, but how has it affected US politics? Sarah Churchwell, professor of Public Humanities & American Literature at the University of London joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

We're joined this week for the Culture Club by 'Walking Dead' and 'Vikings' actor Pollyanna McIntosh to discuss music, movies and more! Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

ICS have effectively taken a step back from the mortgage market by deciding to offer only two and a half time a borrowers salary. Will the big banks make a killing on mortgages as a result? Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

More than 12 healthcare staff a day are subjected to physical, verbal or even sexual assaults, a new report has said. Edward Matthews and John McCamley joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Former US president Donald Trump has scrapped his plans to visit Doonbeg, Co. Clare! Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The biggest selling animated band of all time, 'Gorillaz' are set to play Dublin Wednesday night! John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

With schools returning in a couple of weeks time, Andy O'Donoghue joined the Last Word to discuss his picks for the best back to school tech available. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Have you ever been a victim of or witness to anti-social behaviour on public transport in Ireland? Charlie Taylor joined the Last Word to discuss his recent experience on Dublin's Luas. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

'House Of The Dragon', HBO's Game Of Thrones spin off starts this weekend. Can it possibly live up to the massive hype of the original series? Joe O’Shea and Grace McKeever joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

What is the point of having laws if they are never enforced? 11 out of 22 local authorities across Ireland have issued 0 fines for dog fouling this year. June Tinsley and Hazel Chu joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Schools will be back soon, and for anyone who's already been on their Summer holidays, it's a great time now to start looking ahead to the mid term break. Sarah Slattery joined the Last Word with some fantastic mid-term holiday deals! Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The race to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister is in full pursuit. Meanwhile the British economy sits stagnant with bills rising to frightening new heights. Nick Ferrari joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

ICS Mortgages have announced they will now cap loans at 2 ½ times the borrower's salary, as apposed to the traditional 3½ times cap. Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

After a week of heatwave action, it's time to look back on the biggest trending stories around the world. Mark Paul and Brianna Parkins joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Why is public transport in Ireland still so unsafe? Mark Gleeson joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

There is no longer a single place on Earth where rainwater is safe to drink. John Gibbons joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Most of us have experience heartburn in our lives. What brings it on and how can it be avoided? Dr. Ilona Duffy joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The bizarre story of the investigation into Donald Trump continues as the former president exercises his 5th amendment rights, refusing to answer questions from prosecutors. Eli Attie joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The average national rent has hit €1,618, up about 12.6% this year, an all time high. Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

€25 million has been announced by Sport Ireland in funding for sporting bodies around the country, however 4 key objectives have been set out alongside it, one of which states sporting boards must hit 40% female representation by 2023. Jack Chambers joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.