Meghan Markle's lifestyle programme takes the world by storm, and not in the way she might have hoped, Fair City's Carrigstown gets a Lidl, and should the FIFA World Cup have a half-time show?

Aoife Barry, journalist and author of Social Capital, and Lorcan Nyhan, head of training at the Communications Clinic, join The Last Word to discuss the week’s trending stories.

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As part of The Big Busk for Focus Ireland, Matt is joined in studio by a special musical guest, rising star of Irish pop Moncrieff!

He chats to Matt about his upcoming debut album, performs his latest single and is enlisted to help with the return of Karaoke Cooper.

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Andy O'Donoghue had the latest in smart kitchen tech including a smart air fryer, smart washing machines and smart blinds.

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Fionnuala Moynihan, International concert pianist, was the latest entry into The Last Word’s Culture Club.

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Tax revenue for the first two months of this year rose to €15.2 billion, boosted by a €1.7 billion payment from Apple as part of its tax settlement.

Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss Ireland's latest exchequer returns and more of the day's business news.

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Dr Mark Rowe, GP, and expert in burn out prevention, talks about his latest book.

He outlines some of the things we can do today, from walking in nature, taking cold showers and making memories, that will improve our lives tomorrow.

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US President Donald Trump made a number of exaggerated and inaccurate claims during his first address to a joint session of Congress since he returned to power.

In a bonus installment of The Last Word on the US, Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss what Trump said during his lengthy speech as he outlined his vision for his second term as president.

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When Sarah Corbett Lynch was just eight-years-old when her father Jason was killed by his wife Molly Martens and her father Tom Martens leaving Sarah and her brother Jack orphaned.

Sarah joins The Last Word to discuss her book 'A Time For Truth: My Father Jason And My Search For Justice And Healing'.

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US President Donald Trump has paused all shipments of military aid to Ukraine following his heated meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss the latest actions from the increasingly volatile Trump administration.

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After 5 rounds of the Allianz National Football League, Donegal sit in second place in the table, level on points with leaders Galway.

However, after Donegal’s comeback win against Derry on Sunday, manager Jim McGuinness said that many teams in Division One don’t want to reach the league final because the provincial championships start just one week later.

Former All-Ireland winner with Galway, Ray Silke, and Off The Ball’s Will O’Callaghan spoke to Matt about McGuinness’ comments on Monday’s The Last Word.

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