The Last Word with Matt Cooper

Early indications of Ghislaine Maxwell's sentence are being discussed as her sentencing trial begins. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined the Last Word for our weekly US spot. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

With gigs on constantly at the moment, there's no shortage of topics to discuss this week on our weekly music spot with John Caddell and Claire Beck. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Since the beginning of the issues in Dublin Airport this year, there have been calls for the Defense Forces to get involved in smoothing out delays caused by staff shortages. It has been announced that the army are to be put on standby to take up such responsibilities if necessary, but will it and should it happen? Gerard Guinan joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Keeping optimistic about having good weather this summer, Andy O'Donoghue is back for part 2 on the best tech for hosting your summer barbeques this year! Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

With a multitude of flights being cancelled, what are you entitled to if you find yourself grounded while travelling? Paul Hackett and Donal O’Donoghue joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

It's time to set you up for the week with our TV and streaming spot! Joe and Jenn joined the Last Word to discuss their picks for you to enjoy this week. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The US supreme court have made a decision today that many are calling a step backwards for the rights of women in America. Marion McKeone joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

It is a well known fact that there is a major shortage of affordable homes in Ireland. Could existing empty homes be a solution to this issue? Jude Sherry and Kate English joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The quick witted Mick Lynch, fines for urinating in the sea, some bad publicity for Dublin and a creepy new Amazon Alexa feature. This and more on the Week Trending with Dave Hanratty and Brianna Parkins. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

An Elvis Presley biopic is finally hitting theatres, but should we buy into the hype? Roe McDermott joined the Last Word to discuss all of the latest movie releases. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Karin Slaughter is one of the world's best selling crime writers with over 40 million books sold. Her latest offering is 'Girl Forgotten' and is available now. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

David Gough is a Gaelic football referee from County Meath. He is also the GAA's first openly gay top-level match official. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

If you're spending the money to go away this summer you'd better keep yourself as healthy as possible so you can enjoy it! Dr. Ilona Duffy joins the Last Word for our weekly health spot. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

4,000 public servants earning over €150,00 per year are about to receive pay increases. Why is this happening? Daniel McConnell, Lisa Chambers and Peadar Toibuin joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

A series of rail strikes are taking place across Britain, making a serious impact on many aspects of day to day life in towns and cities. Who is Mick Lynch, the leader of the charge? Nick Ferrari joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Charlie Weston is back for our weekly personal finance spot, with some good news for Laya Healthcare customers, along with all of the latest on the banks and cost of living crisis. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Barbeque season is in full swing, so it's only fitting that Andy O’Donoghue fill us in on his tech picks for cooking up a feast this summer. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Ireland is currently experiencing a major shortage of taxis partially as a result of the pandemic. Would it be wise to allow Uber and Lyft to operate in Ireland to the capacity they do in other countries? Vinny Kearns, Noeline Blackwell and Neale Richmond joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

A bizarre new beef has surfaced in the world of American talk show television involving Stephen Colbert and Tucker Carlson. Catch up with all the latest from the US with Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Paul McCartney turns 80, Kendrick Lamar to play Glastonbury and Beyoncé releases new music! Not to mention two great picks of the week from John Caddell and Dee Reddy. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The incredible story of Rose Dugdale, an English Heiress turned Irish Republican is told in Sean O'Driscoll's book 'Heiress, Rebel, Vigilante, Bomber'. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Meditation has become extremely popular in mainstream wellness culture, but why is it thought of as being so beneficial? Mediation teacher and author of 'The Truth About Love', Conor Creighton joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Does the world really need a Squid Games reality show? Netflix seem to think so. Catch up here on the latest in TV and streaming with Jenn and Joe. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

An ancient city in Italy on top of a rocky mountain with lush green valleys below, Matera is a gorgeous holiday destination which was also featured in the most recent James Bond blockbuster. Sarah Slattery joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Parts of Europe are experiencing extreme heat with record breaking temperatures leading to warnings. John Gibbons joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Riverdance is returning to Dublin after a 2 year Covid hiatus. Co-founder, John McColgan joined the Last Word to discuss the history of the show, and what audiences can expect. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Backlash for magazine after Rebel Wilson story, Michael D Higgins both praised and criticised for housing comments, and 'Squid Games' to become a reality show. These stories and more on the Week Trending with Lorcan Nyhan and Roe McDermott. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The era of reboots and prequels continues with Disney's latest offering from the Toy Story universe, 'Lightyear'. Brian Lloyd joined the Last Word to chat about this movie and much more. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

A new study lead by Queen's University in Belfast and Cornell University in the United States has suggested that restoring native predator mammal populations in Ireland could help to keep problematic invasive species in check. Padraic Fogarty joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Up to 10,000 people a year in Ireland die as a result of coronary heart disease. What preventative measures can be taken and how often should you be visiting your GP for a check up? Dr. Ilona Duffy joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

With threats of strike action from Ryanair employees in the near future, will this cause a major disruption to international flights over the summer? Marketing Director at Ryanair, Dara Brady joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The price of Ryanair flights are to increase significantly over the next few months. How will this effect demand? Paul Hackett and Joan Scales joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page

After the president's strong remarks on Ireland's housing crisis, it has been observed that the government's reaction was less than positive. Gabija Gataveckaite and Dr. Laura Cahillane joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The price of petrol is resulting in road users having to cut back on basic necessities such as food to keep vehicles moving. Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

With festival season in full swing, it's time to look ahead at the some of the Irish acts taking to the stage at Glastonbury this summer. Dave Hanratty and Dee Reddyjoined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Donald Trump has blasted the US Capitol riot hearings, calling them a 'mockery of justice' and 'kangaroo court'. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

A new system which should be introduced at the end of 2022 will focus on more thorough screening of anyone who wishes to donate blood, which will include donors being asked for details on their sex life. Tomas Heneghan joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

As if from the beginning of a science-fiction movie, a Google engineer has been put on leave after claiming that Google AI has developed sentience. Andy O’Donoghue joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Following a brilliant victory for the Republic of Ireland on Saturday over Scotland, the question is whether or not the team can repeat the effort going forward. Kieran Cunningham joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Love Island is back, is it worth talking about this year or not? This and more on our weekly streaming spot with Joe O'Shea and Grace McKeever. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Following on from our story last week on the rise of cocaine use across the general population, a study has shown a massive increase in treatment for cocaine addiction in Ireland over the last 7 years. Dr. Gareth McGovern and Dr. Suzi Lyons joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

It's not always possible to plan a holiday months in advance, and with prices on the rise a good deal can be hard to come by! However our travel expert Sarah Slattery is here to save the day with some great summer holiday deals for 2022. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

The world of golf has been thrown into chaos with the beginning of the Liv series in London. What is going on behind the scenes? Lawrence Donegan joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

With inflation at a near 40 year high with the cost of food, energy and other essentials increasing. Could a mini budget be effective in tackling the issue? Damien English and Pearse Doherty joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Photo opportunities, fake Irish accents and more on the Week Trending. Mark Paul and Gabija Gatavechkaite joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

This week Matt caught up with John Gibbons to discuss why wildlife should have their own bridges to cross motorways, Pollution compensation and 1m species face extinction. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Charlie Weston and Martine Hennessy join Matt to discuss mortgage hikes as ECB to raise interest rates in July. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page

With the summer months in full swing hay fever is a very common complaint. Matt is joined by Dr Ilona Duffy on ways to combat the coming months. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Refunds, Rights and Covid, we cover it all in this episode. Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie joined Matt to answer all your traveling questions. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.

Are remote hubs the future of work spaces for companies? What are the benefits of transitioning to remote hubs? Tracy Keogh and Geraldine Herbert joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.