The Last Word with Matt Cooper

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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: 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 4: TV & Streaming: The Traitors Ireland Returns This Week
The Traitors Ireland returns to our screens on Sunday night, and Matt speaks to Darren Smith, Managing Director of Kite Entertainment about what fans can expect from the castle this year. Elaine Burke and Joe O’Shea also join to discuss the new series, plus the Netherlands’ decision to pull boycott Eurovision for the second year running. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.
August 24, 202620min
Number 5: Finding Humour In The Logistics Of A United Ireland
Paul Howard follows his much loved Ross O'Carroll Kelly series of books with a new satire focusing on plans for a united Ireland. In A Nation Once Again, world-weary diplomat Fiach O'Bric is asked to head up a clandestine unit in the Department of Foreign Affairs that is tasked with resolving the finer details of reunification of Ireland, such as deciding if Dublin should remain the capital and who should compose a new national anthem. Paul chats to Matt about the book and the many bureaucratic hurdles that would have to be overcome to unite Ireland.
August 31, 202617min