The Last Word with Matt Cooper
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The Week Trending - A Look At The Other Stories Making Headlines This Week
Aoife Moore and Mick Clifford sit down with Matt to give you the weekly lowdown on what's trending this week. For the full chat click the play button below.
How To Talk To Your Children About The Return To School
Helen Vaughan, psychotherapist at Maynooth counselling joins Matt to dicuss how you can talk to your kids about returning to school. For the full chat click the play button below.
The Last Word On Health: Cystitis
Dr Illona Duffy joins Matt to discuss cystitis and what you can do to treat it. For the full chat click the play button below.
Junior Infants Over-Prepared Academically But The Can't Put Their Coats On, New Report Says
Jen Hogan, Parenting Columnist with the Irish Times and Dr Seaneen Sloan, Assistant Professor at the UCD School of Education and lead researcher of the report join Matt to discuss the latest report on Junior infants lacking in 'everyday skills' For the full chat click the play button below.
Huge Rise In Immigration Sparks Biggest Population Rise In 14 Years
Alan Barrett, CEO, ESRI and Celine Clarke, head of advocacy and communications, Age Action join Matt to talk about the huge rise in immigration. For the full chat click the play button below.
Movies: Official Competition, Starring Penelope Cruz
Roe McDermott, movie editor with Hot Press joins Matt to fill him in on the latest movies lowdown. For the full chat click the play button below.
70% of People Could Be In Energy Poverty This Winter
Jack Horgan Jones, Political reporter with the Irish Times and Don Moore, Chair of the Irish Academy of Engineering. Energy and Climate action committee and former head of ESB international join Matt to discuss the energy charge crisis. For the full chat click the play button below
Dermot And Dave Celebrate 20 Years On Air Today
Dermot Whelan and Dave Moore from 'Dermot & Dave' join Matt to discuss how they met, some funny stories and where they're going. Will they last another 20 years? For the full chat click the play button above
Personal Finance: Mortgage Misery
Charlie Weston joins Matt to chat all thing mortgages For the full chat click the play button below.
Schools Experiencing ‘Severe’ Teacher Recruitment And Retention Crisis
Michael Gillespie, general secretary, Teachers Union of Ireland and Niamh Murray, principal, Rutland National School join Matt to discuss the latest teacher crisis. For the full chat click the play button above.
US With Cal And Marion: Trump Sues To Stop Further Investigation Of Mar A Lago Files
Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated columnist and Marion McKeone, US Corr, Business Post Join Matt for their weekly US segment. For the full chat click the play button below.
Tech Tuesday: Back To School Road Safety Tech
Andy O'Donoghue joins Matt to discuss back to school road safety tech For the full chat click the play button above
Last Word On Music: Muse Album To Be Sold As An NFT
Dee Reddy and John Caddell join Matt for their weekly music round up. Things get pretty heated with the weekly picks. For the full chat click the play button below.
TV And Streaming: The Rose Of Tralee Is Back Amidst Controversy Over Its Alleged Lack Of Diversity
Joe O'Shea and Grace McKeever, entertainment.ie join Matt to fill you in on all the latest tv happenings. They even deep dive into the return of 'The Rose Of Tralee' For the full chat click the link above
The Last Word On Travel: Sani Resort In Greece
Fancy a cheeky trip away? Sarah Slattery, from thetravelexpert.ie joins Matt to talk all things travel. For the full chat click the play button above.
Why Michael Collins Continues To Have Such A Hold On The Irish Psyche
Playwriter Jimmy Murphy and musician and historian Paddy Cullivan join Matt to discuss Michael Collins on his 100-year anniversary. For the full chat click the play button above.
English Footballs Greatest Rivarly?
Jim White and Phil McNulty, co-authors of Red On Red join Matt to discuss their latest book release. For the full chat click the play button above.
Regulator May Target Peak Times For Electricity Charges
Could reducing electricity demand during peak hours be a solution to avoiding blackouts this winter? Niall Farrell and Celine Clarke joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
How African Immigration Is Helping Irish Sport
With Ireland becoming more diverse everyday, it is clear immigration is contributing to Irish sport in an extremely positive way. Kieran Cunningham joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
The Week Trending
Calls for transport police and a night out with Finland's Prime Minister, Lorcan Nyhan and Roe McDermott joined the Last Word to discuss the Week Trending. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Is Manchester United For Sale?
What is the possibility of the Glazer family selling their majority shares in Manchester United Football Club? Jim White and Phil McNulty joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Movies : Fisherman's Friends - One And All, Imelda May's Acting Debut
It's not unusual for musicians to cross over into the acting world, and we can now see Imelda May making her acting debut in the new 'Fisherman's Friend' sequel. Roe McDermott joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Last Word On The Environment : How Golf Courses Damage The Environment
Golfing is one of the world's most popular pass times, but what affect are golf courses having on the environment? John Gibbons joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
The Last Word On Health : Hypotension
We all worry about being told we have high blood pressure, but more people actually display symptoms of having low blood pressure. What does this mean? Dr. Illona Duffy joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Renewed Calls For Transport Police Following Assaults On Staff And Passengers
Recent assaults on staff and passengers on public transport have renewed calls for a dedicated transport Garda unit to ensure safety. John Lahart and Dermot O’Leary joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
How Gone With The Wind Helped Poison US Politics
'Gone With The Wind' is considered a Hollywood classic, but how has it affected US politics? Sarah Churchwell, professor of Public Humanities & American Literature at the University of London joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Culture Club : Pollyanna McIntosh
We're joined this week for the Culture Club by 'Walking Dead' and 'Vikings' actor Pollyanna McIntosh to discuss music, movies and more! Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Personal Finance : Are The Main Banks About To Make A Killing On Mortgages?
ICS have effectively taken a step back from the mortgage market by deciding to offer only two and a half time a borrowers salary. Will the big banks make a killing on mortgages as a result? Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Calls For Zero Tolerance Over Assaults On Healthcare Workers
More than 12 healthcare staff a day are subjected to physical, verbal or even sexual assaults, a new report has said. Edward Matthews and John McCamley joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
US With Cal & Marion
Former US president Donald Trump has scrapped his plans to visit Doonbeg, Co. Clare! Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Last Word On Music : Gorillaz To Play Dublin
The biggest selling animated band of all time, 'Gorillaz' are set to play Dublin Wednesday night! John Caddell and Dee Reddy joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Tech Tuesday : Back To School Tech
With schools returning in a couple of weeks time, Andy O'Donoghue joined the Last Word to discuss his picks for the best back to school tech available. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
‘It's Not Often I Come Up Against Such Naked Aggression and I’m Not Going To Lie - I’m Scared’
Have you ever been a victim of or witness to anti-social behaviour on public transport in Ireland? Charlie Taylor joined the Last Word to discuss his recent experience on Dublin's Luas. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
TV & Streaming
'House Of The Dragon', HBO's Game Of Thrones spin off starts this weekend. Can it possibly live up to the massive hype of the original series? Joe O’Shea and Grace McKeever joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Are Local Authorities Taking Dog Fouling Seriously?
What is the point of having laws if they are never enforced? 11 out of 22 local authorities across Ireland have issued 0 fines for dog fouling this year. June Tinsley and Hazel Chu joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Last Word On Travel : Mid-Term Break Deals You Should Snap Up Now
Schools will be back soon, and for anyone who's already been on their Summer holidays, it's a great time now to start looking ahead to the mid term break. Sarah Slattery joined the Last Word with some fantastic mid-term holiday deals! Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Tory Leadership Race Enters It's Final Weeks
The race to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister is in full pursuit. Meanwhile the British economy sits stagnant with bills rising to frightening new heights. Nick Ferrari joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Mortgage Lender Caps Loans At 2 ½ Times Salary
ICS Mortgages have announced they will now cap loans at 2 ½ times the borrower's salary, as apposed to the traditional 3½ times cap. Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
The Week Trending
After a week of heatwave action, it's time to look back on the biggest trending stories around the world. Mark Paul and Brianna Parkins joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Thousands Of Incidents On Public Transport, But Only 65 Arrests
Why is public transport in Ireland still so unsafe? Mark Gleeson joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
The Last Word On The Environment : Rainwater No Longer Safe To Drink
There is no longer a single place on Earth where rainwater is safe to drink. John Gibbons joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
The Last Word On Health : Heartburn
Most of us have experience heartburn in our lives. What brings it on and how can it be avoided? Dr. Ilona Duffy joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Donald Trump Invokes 5th Amendment Rights & Refuses To Answer Questions
The bizarre story of the investigation into Donald Trump continues as the former president exercises his 5th amendment rights, refusing to answer questions from prosecutors. Eli Attie joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Personal Finance : Rent Prices Hit All Time High As Supply Drops To Lowest Ever
The average national rent has hit €1,618, up about 12.6% this year, an all time high. Charlie Weston joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Sporting Boards To Have 40% Women By 2023
€25 million has been announced by Sport Ireland in funding for sporting bodies around the country, however 4 key objectives have been set out alongside it, one of which states sporting boards must hit 40% female representation by 2023. Jack Chambers joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
US With Cal & Marion
The FBI have raided Donald's Trump's private office in Florida, leading to Trump supporters protesting outside of Mar-A-Lago house. Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
The Last Word On Music
Olivia Newton-John has sadly passed away at the age of 73 and Kasabian are set to release a new album. Dave Hanratty and Dee Reddy joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Last Word On Travel : Family Holidays In Dubai
It's not the first place that comes to mind when you think 'family holiday', but Dubai offers some fantastic and extremely accessible options for families looking for a great year round sun holiday. Sarah Slattery joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
Tech Tuesday : Whatsapp Unveils New Privacy Features
In an effort to make users feel more secure, Whatsapp has announced an update to it's privacy features. Andy O’Donoghue joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.
The Premiere League Kicks Off
There's a lot to catch up on in the world of soccer as the Premier League kicks off with a bang! Mark Lawrenson, Tony Cascarino and Miguel Delaney joined the Last Word to discuss. Catch the full chat by pressing the Play button on this page.