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Alex Cooney, Chief Executive of CyberSafeKids joined The Last Word to discuss new plans from Meta to implement age verification on their social media sites. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Rising music star Megan O'Neill joined us this week for The Culture Club. Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear her fantastic choices!

Could you be saving money on your everyday costs? Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with The Irish Independent joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Dublin is second only to London as the slowest city in the world for drivers. Michael Pidgeon, Dublin City Councillor for the Green Party (Dublin South West Inner City), and Michael Sheridan, Motoring Journalist, joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A new show in London will feature Elvis Presley as a hologram, following the success of the recent ABBA concerts. John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

New research from the ESRI has found that Ireland's nursing home sector is 'under threat of failure'. Tadgh Daly, Chief Executive of Nursing Homes Ireland joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

A laneway in Dublin city centre has been closed by the city council due to anti-social behaviour. Hazel Chu, Dublin City Councillor with The Green Party, and Nial Ring, Independent Dublin City Councillor joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Cal Thomas, Nationally Syndicated US Columnist , and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss the biggest news from the US, including the latest on Joe Biden's 2024 presidential campaign. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

One of the most lucrative partnerships in the history of sport has come to an end. Lorcan Allen, Business Editor with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Hundreds of businesses are facing closure as a result of extra costs and Covid-era tax obligations. Rebecca Feely, owner of recently closed KALE + COCO, and Neil McDonnell, Chief Executive at ISME joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Need some TV and streaming recommendations for the coming months? Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke joined The Last Word with their thoughts on the best things to watch in 2024! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Planning a trip this year? Sarah Slattery from Travelexpert.ie , and Eoghan Corry, Travel Commentator, joined The Last Word to talk travel trends for 2024! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Michael Sheridan, Motoring Journalist, and Maebh Reynolds, CEO & Co-Founder of GoPlugable, joined The Last Word to discuss Ireland's gradual move towards electric vehicles. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Conor Lally, Security and Crime Editor for The Irish Times joined The Last Word with the latest on the Christmas Eve shooting in Dublin, which has resulted in a second man dying in hospital. Listen by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Will we soon have to face a reduction in portion sizes in restaurants without a reduction in price? John Gibbons, Journalist and Environmental Commentator, and Kate Demolder, Arts and Culture Journalist joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Based on Ireland's climate in 2023, what can we expect from 2024? John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Helen Vaughan, Psychotherapist with Maynooth Counselling joined The Last Word to discuss ways to approach relationship conflicts more healthily. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What is the circular economy when it comes to technology, and why is it so important? Andy O’Donoghue joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Is the worst of inflation really over? Ian Guider, Business Columnist with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Feeling drained after the holidays? Helen Vaughan, Psychotherapist with Maynooth Counseling joined The Last Word with her guide to getting the New Year off to a great start! Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

We're looking ahead to another big year for American politics, with the 2024 Presidential Election looming. Larry Donnelly, Lecturer in Law at the University of Galway, and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post, joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

What can we expect from the year ahead in politics? Daniel McConnell, Political Editor with The Business Post, and Gary Murphy, Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU, joined The Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Conor Lally, Crime and Security Editor for The Irish Times joined The Last Word to discuss the recent Christmas Eve shooting in Dublin. Who are the people involved in this violent incident? Will this incident lead to more gang-related violence? Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

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