The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Have businesses successfully adopted the 4 day working week? Are there really any benefits for businesses? Matt speaks to Margaret Cox the Director of ICE Group and Peter Cosgrove the MD for Futurewise about the benefits and pitfalls of scheme.

Nelofer Pazira-Fisk, documentary-maker and author discusses Night of Power, The Betrayal of the Middle East, written by her late husband, Robert Fisk

John Gibbons is with us for The Last Word on the Environment. Trump is looking likely to win the US election in November, so what will that mean for climate change and environmental protection? Some good news; Ireland managed to reduce its carbon emissions by almost 7% last year. A fire at the world's biggest wetland is spreading, but how will that impact Ireland? Hit 'play' to get all the latest.

Andy O'Donoghue is with us to discuss the big Summer tech products. Carry-on luggage is getting an upgrade, now you can charge your phone with your carry-on bag, The Pocket Talk S Translator is here to save you from awkward moments abroad, To hear all this and more press 'play' now.

With the planned release of Roscommon woman Tori Towey , International human rights lawyer David Haigh joined The Last Word to discuss the real dangers of Dubai.

Sarah McGuinness has this week’s business news. Are first time buyers getting choosing variable or fixed rate mortgages? We get an update on the Aer Lingus pay dispute. Hit 'play' and find out the latest in Irish business news

Playwright Enda Walsh is the latest inductee into the Culture Club, where he picked his favourite music, TV, films, books and loads more. Click the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear his choices.

Independent TD Michael Healy-Rae talks about his impassioned plea in the Dáil yesterday, where he said 'derogatory' images of his late mother were put online. To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button below.

Nicki Minaj turned up nearly 90 minutes late to her gig at Malahide Castle and only performed a 45 minute set. Fans are outraged and calling for refunds Dee Reddy and Dave Hanratty join Matt to give us the inside scoop.

Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join Matt to discuss Biden's call into MSNBC to stop rumours that he is stepping down. Could he be replaced? And if so, by who?

The government has published its Summer Economic Statement, indicating that €8.3bn will be available for spending in October’s budget. Minister for Finance Jack Chambers spoke to Matt about today’s announcement. Press the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.

Research conducted by the Economic and Social Research Institute has found that disruption and mess associated with retrofitting residential properties impacts homeowners’ willingness to undertake such projects. Professor John Curtis, Research Professor with the ESRI, joined Matt to explain the findings of the report. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.

Roderic O'Gorman has just been appointed the fourth ever leader of the Green Party in Ireland. He joins Matt to discuss his new role and the state of the party.

Today FM courts correspondent Frank Greaney discusses the updates within the ongoing case of the taxi driver Raymond Shorten as new information has arisen.

Limerick’s bid for a historic 5 All-Ireland hurling titles in a row came to an end on Sunday when Cork defeated them in the semi-final on a 1-28 to 0-29 scoreline. They’ll play Clare in the decider in two weeks’ time after the Banner defeated Kilkenny on Saturday. Matt was joined by former Limerick hurler Joe Quaid and Will O’Callaghan from The Hurling Pod to chat about the games. Matt and Will al...

This week Sarah Slattery, from the travelexpert.ie , is taking us to Norway, Finland and other places to escape extreme heat. To catch up on the conversation, click the 'play' button below...

Sarah McGuinness, Assistant News Editor with the Business Post and environmental commentator John Gibbons joined Matt for the Week Trending. They covered the BBC’s and Channel 4’s coverage of the UK general election, Dublin’s traffic plan and a controversial Newsweek article questioning Taylor Swift's credentials as a role model. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.

Nick Ferrari, presenter of Nick Ferrari at Breakfast on LBC Radio, joins The Last Word to discuss Labour's landslide victory in the UK general election. Matt is also joined by journalist Amanda Ferguson to outline Northern Ireland's election results and Daniel McConnell, editor of The Business Post, to discuss what all of the results could mean for Anglo-Irish relations. Catch the full chat by pre...

New Report says that people are aware of climate change but there is no urgency to do anything about it. John Gibbons joins Matt to discuss the findings from the report. Plus we're busting the myths around electric vehicles.

Have you heard of the new app No Place? Andy O'Donoghue reveals all about the app that's reached number 1 in the app store as well as all tech tech updates to home gym equipment.

New figures released by Drinks Ireland have shown that the sale of non-alcoholic beer grew by 18% in 2023, which is an almost 100% increase in market share over the last four years. Ian Guider, Columnist with the Business Post, joined Matt for Thursday’s daily business news. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the full chat.

Mat Fraser, star of Loudermilk and American Horror Story, talks about the world premiere of Unspeakable Conversations, a play at this year's Galway International Arts Festival. To catch the full conversation press the 'Play' button below.

What updates are there to the investigation into this assault? Security and crime editor for the Irish Times Conor Lally, and Janet Horner, Green Party councillor for Dublin’s North Inner City join Matt to discuss these updates.

Matt is joined by best-selling author Lucy Foley on her latest thriller, Midnight Feast.

Hospitality groups are calling on the Government to reinstate the 9% reduced VAT charge for food services to help them manage increasing costs. Pat Crotty, chief executive of the Vintners Federation of Ireland, and Owen Reidy, general secretary of the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, join The Last Word to debate whether hospitality businesses should be on a lower VAT rate. Catch the full chat by pr...