The Last Word with Matt Cooper

By Today FM

On Ireland's most cutting edge current affairs show, Matt and his guests provide a running stream of intelligent opinions and heated debates on the issues that matter most to Irish listeners. You migh... more

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Number 1: The Last Word On The US: Canada To Match US Tariffs As Trade War Escalates
Canada has announced its response to the tariffs imposed by US president Donald Trump as the trade war between the two countries deepens and both sides continue to throw insults across the border. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest news from the United States including Trump's threat to sanction countries that trade with Iran. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
August 25, 202619min
Number 2: As Killarney Suffers Worst Ever Floods, Should We All Pay Extra To Help Homeowners Who Can't Get Flood Insurance?
Residents of Killarney, Co Kerry were caught by surprise on Thursday night when torrential downpours led to "chaos" in the town. Mayor of Killarney John O’Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss what happened and the extent of the clean-up operation. John Ryan, chief underwriter at Allianz Insurance, also joins to discuss a proposal from Insurance Ireland to introduce a levy of €24 per insured household to help those who can't get flood cover. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
August 28, 202616min
Number 3: Five Dead After Car Drives On Wrong Side Of Motorway
Five teenagers were killed and four other people were seriously injured after a BMW was driven down the wrong side of the M9 in Co Kildare. This is the second crash within a week, where a car was purposely driven in to oncoming traffic. There is also a fear that reckless driving is being videoed and posted online for likes. Gardaí are also calling for more training on active pursuit of vehicles. To discuss the fatal crash and what to do about reckless driver behaviour, Matt is joined by Stephen Breen Crime Editor with the Irish Sun, Tara McManus, Assistant General Secretary, Garda Representative Association and Trina O’Connor who is a criminologist. To catch the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.
August 17, 202622min
Number 4: The Week Trending: Cork Buskers Targeted, Mark Zuckerberg’s Castle & The Return of the Train Trolley
This week on The Week Trending, Matt is joined by Journlist Lise Hand and podcast producer with the Independent and host of No Encore podcast Dave Hanratty. They discuss the ‘targeting’ of buskers in Cork, Mark Zuckerberg buying a castle in Ireland, the return of the Irish Rail trolley and more Hit Play on this page to listen now
August 21, 202624min
Number 5: The Last Word On The US: Who Is Natalie Harp? The Trump Aide Facing Claims Of 'Unhealthy' Relationship With The President
Democratic Senator John Ossoff, who is thought to be laying the ground for a presidential run in 2028, took aim at Donald Trump over the weekend over his handling of the US-Israel war on Iran. But it was Ossoff's reference to Trump aide Natalie Harp that garnered the most headlines, renewing public scrutiny of her perceived closeness to the US president. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined The Last Word to discuss this and more of the latest news from the United States. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
August 18, 202620min