The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Joining Matt this week for The Last Word On The Environment is Environmental and Climate Change Researcher Sadhbh O’Neill. They discuss the more than 40,000 fish that have been killed in the River Blackwater in Cork, how wildfire smoke is more dangerous than previously thought and how Donald Trump is reducing tax subsidies for wind and solar energy initiatives. Hit Play on this page to Listen Now.

Co-producer of the Netflix documentary on the same case, Brian Carroll sits down with Matt to discuss his new book A Deadly Marriage. In his book he reveals new details about the murder of Jason Corbett by his wife Molly Martens and her father, Thomas. Hit Play on this page to listen now.

Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, Minister for Health, spoke to Matt about the roll out of the RSV immunisation programme for children. The minister also addressed the controversy surrounding continued waiting times for children needing scoliosis surgery and delays with the completion of the National Children's Hospital. To listen to the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

Andy O'Donoghue joins Matt to run through all of the Back to College Tech essentials and chats about the best practice for AI use by students. Hit Play on this page to Listen Now

Actor Frank Blake is the latest guest to be inducted into the Culture Club! He joins The Last Word to discuss his favourite music, movies, TV and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon joined Matt to discuss life after politics, her hopes for an independent Scotland, her meetings with Queen Elizabeth and her new book, Frankly. To catch the full conversation press the 'play' button on this page.

New figures have shown that people aged over 50 are the biggest group seeking personal insolvency solutions in Ireland. Mitchell O’Brien of IRS Ireland found that most of his insolvent clients are over 50, and many are nearing retirement age. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent, spoke to The Last Word on Wednesday. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Ireland didn't make the cut for the annual ranking of the world's richest countries published by The Economist magazine because it is not "truly rich". Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss whether Ireland’s wealth ranking is a true measure and more of the latest business news. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

European leaders went on the charm offensive in their visit to the White House with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as they sought to ensure that US President Donald Trump's doesn't bow to Russia in an attempt to end the war in Ukraine. On The Last Word, Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas are joined by Edward Burke, lecturer in war studies at UCD, to discuss where things stand between Trump, Uk...

Award-winning Irish author Sally Rooney has said she would donate her earnings from her books to support Palestine Action, with Downing Street warning that she risks facing a terrorist offence if she does so. The group was recently proscribed as a terrorist organisation in the UK. Mark Paul, London Correspondent with the Irish Times, spoke to Frank Greaney on Tuesday’s The Last Word. Hit the ‘Play...

With incredible wildlife, mesmerising culture and stunning white sand beaches, Sri Lanka has so much to offer. Sarah Slattery from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word to give her guide to visiting the beautiful island in the Indian Ocean. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

The lineup for this year’s Strictly Come Dancing has been revealed, which features former footballer Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Game of Thrones actor Kristian Nairn and reality star Vicky Pattison. Elsewhere, the Rose of Tralee kicks off on Monday night and Ryan Tubridy is set to return to Irish television screens. Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined Frank Greaney for The Last Word on TV & Stream...

Oasis brought the house down over the weekend with two unforgettable gigs at Croke Park. Fans basked in the sunshine on Saturday and Sunday as the Gallagher brothers rolled back the years with over two hours of hits. Frank Greaney and Alison Healy both attended Sunday night’s show, and they discussed what made the weekend so special. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

The new season of the Premier League kicks off on Friday night as current holders Liverpool play host to Bournemouth at Anfield. Can Arne Slot's side win back to back titles, will Man City recover after a disappointing season last year, or could Mikel Arteta's Arsenal finally get over the line? Daniel McConnell was joined by former Republic of Ireland international Tony Cascarino, Sportswriter wit...

Tennis star Emma Raducanu's request for a crying child to be removed during her match sparks debate about child free zones; Sylvanian toymaker drops its lawsuit against Irish social media creator; and should the president of Ireland have more than a cúpla focal? Sarah McGuinness, political correspondent with Irish Daily Mail, and Cathal O’Sullivan, assistant producer on 98FM, join The Last Word to...

Andy O'Donoghue was back to give his rundown of the very best in back to school tech, from laptops, to iPads, and reusable notebooks. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

The biggest gigs of 2025 are almost here as thousands of fans look set to descend on Croke Park to see Oasis. It will be the first time Noel & Liam Gallagher play Ireland since they headlined Slane Castle in 2009, and excitement has been building all summer. Today FM’s news and sport anchors, Ben Finnegan and Stephen Doyle, are two Oasis superfans and will be attending the concerts across the...

An explosive new book about the House of York includes revelations about Prince Andrew's links to the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and physical fights amongst members of the royal family. Historian and author Andrew Lownie joins The Last Word to discuss his book 'Entitled: The Rise and Fall of the House of York'. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Temperatures have continued to soar across Europe, with parts of Paris experiencing 39 degrees Celsius this week. Far-right leader Marine Le Pen said that she would deploy a “major air conditioning equipment plan” around the country if her party came to power. She accused the French government of “forcing ordinary citizens to endure unbearable heat”. Sadhbh O’Neill, Environmental and Climate...

Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI has made a longshot €34.5 billion bid for the world's most popular web browser, Google Chrome. Brian Carey, business editor of the Sunday Times, joins The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest business news, Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Ahead of the Gaiety production of The Secrets of Primrose Square, actor Marion O'Dwyer was our latest inductee in the Culture Club where she discussed all the cultural influences in her life To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.

According to the latest Irish Independent Doddl.ie Mortgage Switching Index, up to 100,000 mortgage holders in Ireland are overpaying on their home loans. While fixed rates have reduced significantly over the last 18 months, the same cannot be said for variable rates. Martina Hennessy of Doddl.ie said that “unless more borrowers actively review their rates and switch, there’s no pressure to bring...

US National Guard troops are arriving in Washington DC on the order of President Donald Trump who has declared a "public safety emergency" in the city. Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas join The Last Word to discuss this and more as Trump also prepares to sit down with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Many have described Israel's offensive in Gaza over the last 22 months as genocide, something which the Israeli government has strenuously pushed back on. Omer Bartov has a unique perspective on this, not only as professor of Holocaust and Genocide Studies at Brown University in the United States, but also as a former member of the Israeli Defence Forces. He joins The Last Word to explain why he b...

In June, Sinn Féin tabled a motion which sought extend presidential voting rights to Irish citizens in Northern Ireland and abroad. At the moment, only citizens living in Ireland can vote in the presidential election. Why is this the case, and does it alienate those residing abroad? TV Producer Paddy Duffy, who is originally from Donegal but now lives in the UK, and Gary Murphy, Professor of Polit...