Aoife Barry, Journalist and Author of Social Capital, and Ian Power, CEO of Spunout.ie joined the Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories, including the ever controversial topic of the price of a pint in Ireland, and Meghan Markle's jam making skills!  Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

The Week Trending

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How is the government handling those who are seeking international protection when entering the country?  Daniel McConnell - editor of The Business Post, Sinead Gibney Social Democratic candidate and Senator Barry Ward of Fine Gail join Matt to discuss.  For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page. 

How The State Is Handling Those Seeking International Protection When Entering Ireland

Environmental specialist John Gibbons joins Matt to give the full low day on 'This is earth overshoot day' For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page,

This Is Earth Overshoot Day

Just over 960m euro was spent last year on digital advertising bringing it up by another 11% Ian Guider from The Business Post joins Matt to discuss.  For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page. 

Business News: Digital Advertising Takes Over

Rylan Gosling stars in the new 'The Fall Guy' movie.  Brian Llyod from Entertainment.ie joins Matt to discuss.  For the full chat click the 'Play' button on this page.

Ryan Gosling Stars In The New 'The Fall Guy'

Singer and songwriter Wallis Bird joined us this week for The Culture Club!  Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear her choices.

The Week Trending

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