A podcast hosted by Matt Cooper featuring intimate, in-depth and insightful interviews with guests from across the worlds of entertainment, business, sports, politics and more. Audiences are long familiar with Matt’s skill as an interviewer through his radio and TV work. Now for the first time, his podcast offers him (and his guests) the opportunity to chat more personally than we’ve heard before. It’s a Matt Cooper interview, magnified.
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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 might not always agree, but you'll never want to miss a Word.
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Matt Cooper is joined in conversation by some of the biggest names in Irish sport to discuss the events, the people and the moments that inspired them in their sporting lives.
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Hosted by Real Estate Entrepreneur, Matt Cooper, the Rags To Riches Podcast shares inspiring stories from some of the world’s most relentless influencers, entrepreneurs, and experts. Find out what it really takes to make it BIG as an Entrepreneur regardless of how young you may be. Tune in each week for a new episode on Rags To Riches!
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Premier League: Tottenham Heap More Misery On Man United
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14:42Manchester United now sit in 15th place after losing 1-0 to Tottenham Hotspur yesterday, in what Miguel Delaney of the Independent described as the worst Premier League match he attended all season. Meanwhile, after dropping points against Everton in the Merseyside derby last week, Liverpool got back to winning ways on Sunday when they beat Wolves …
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S05 Ep10: Pat Farrell Is Magnified
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1:00:12Pat Farrell is Chief Executive of Irish Institutional Property, but has a CV that covers an extensive range of roles and industries. Among them include General Manager at Sligo General Hospital at just 24 years of age, Chief Executive at the Irish Banking Federation and General Secretary of Fianna Fáil between 1991 and 1997. In this week’s Magnifie…
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Extreme Day Trips – European Cities In One Day
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10:35If time and budgets are limited, Sarah Slattery, thetravelexpert.ie, suggests affordable day trips to European cities, from Paris, to Bergamo, to Amsterdam. To catch the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.
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Concerns Grow Over Levels Of Knife Crime In Dublin After Fatal Stabbing
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8:47A 34-year-old man has died after he was stabbed in Dublin city centre in the early hours of Saturday morning. Meanwhile, new figures released by An Garda Síochána shows that the number of knives that were seized in Ireland is up by 58% between 2015 and 2024. So, what’s being done to tackle the issue of knife crime in Ireland? Matt spoke to criminol…
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The Week Trending: Trump's Fight Against Paper Straws, 'Ag Insint Bréaga' & Tourists Told To Cover Up
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25:01Donald Trump bans paper straws in Federal Buildings, Sinn Féin's Mary Lou McDonald accuses Taoiseach Micheál Martin of calling her a liar and tourists heading to the Algarve this summer could be fined for walking around in swimwear. Journalist Lise Hand and Lorcan Nyhan, head of training at the Communications Clinic, join The Last Word to discuss t…
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How Worried Should We Be By Trump’s Tariffs Plan?
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18:34Paul Colgan, financial journalist, and Kate English, chief economist with Deloitte Ireland, discuss Trump’s latest announcement on ‘reciprocal’ tariffs for the EU and what that means for industries in Ireland. Shane O’Donoghue, editor, CompleteCar.ie, considers how tariffs might impact the car market and American imports.…
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The Last Word On Movies: Bridget Jones – Mad About The Boy
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9:21‘Warm and funny’, Roe McDermott, movies editor with Hot Press, recommended the latest in the Bridget Jones series – Mad About The Boy. To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.
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European Countries Insist They Must Be Involved In Ukraine Peace Talks
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16:41European powers have said that there can be no negotiation about the war in Ukraine without Ukraine and Europe at the table. It comes as US President Donald Trump said he had spoken to Russian President Vladimir Putin about bringing an end to the war. Shona Murray, Europe correspondent with Euronews, Larry Donnelly, law lecturer at University of Ga…
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On The Last Word, Andy O'Donoghue has the latest in home fitness equipment from stationary bikes to bouncing boots. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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Government Makes LNG Facility A Priority, Despite Warnings From Scientists
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13:51The government is set to make the a liquefied natural gas facility a priority, with an estimated cost of €500m over ten years. It has received criticism from climate campaigners who have fought against the plan. Environmental commentator John Gibbons joined Matt for Thursday’s environment slot. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the convers…
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Former member of Spandau Ballet Gary Kemp was the latest inductee into The Last Word’s Culture Club this week. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear all his choices!
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Should The Taoiseach Visit President Trump In The White House If He’s Invited?
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25:17Daniel McConnell, Editor with the Business Post, had the details of the 40 Government representatives who are travelling abroad for St Patrick’s Day celebrations. Neale Richmond, Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Ruth Coppinger, TD, People Before Profit-Solidarity debated the merits of nine senior Government members travell…
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“Cost Of Loving” Crisis Increases Prices For Valentines Day Spending
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8:39The cost of flowers, chocolates and dining out have all increased since Valentine’s Day last year, according to recent analysis. Meanwhile, the average person is now spending €3,600 on engagement rings, with over half of customers thinking that it’s not something they’d consider insuring. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor at the Irish Indepen…
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The Last Word On Music: Kendrick Lamar Makes Political Statement With Super Bowl Performance
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21:54On Sunday night, Donald Trump was the first sitting US President to attend a Super Bowl but reportedly left his seat at half time during Kendrick Lamar’s performance. Samuel L Jackson made fleeting appearances as Uncle Sam, hinting at political unrest and attempted to “silence” Lamar throughout the show. Lamar also grabbed the headlines when he ref…
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