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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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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.
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.
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,
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.
Singer and songwriter Wallis Bird joined us this week for The Culture Club!Press the 'Play' button on this page to hear her choices.
Ian Guider, Columnist for The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss Elon Musk's latest exploits.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Why is the new Troubles Legacy Act so controversial?Deirdre Heenan, Professor of Social Policy at Ulster University and Former Member of the Council of State joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
From today carbon tax has increased by €17 annually.Charlie Weston joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Sheena Mitchell, Pharmacist and Founder of the Family Health Podcast, Wondercare.ie joined The Last Word to discuss the impact global warming is having on those who suffer from hay fever.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Emergency legislation has been passed by cabinet today in order to redesignate the UK as a 'safe' country for asylum seekers. What does this mean?Danny McConnell, Editor of The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Cal Thomas the nationally syndicated US columnist and Marion McKeone, US Correspondent for the Business Post join Matt to discuss Kristi Noem 's campaign to be Trump next Vice President after she revealed in her memoir that she shot her dog.Plus they discuss continued unrest on college campuses in protest of the Israel and Hamas conflict.
Why will children's summer camps cost so much for families this year?Olive Walsh, Provest Financial Advisor joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
There have been 70 deaths on Irish roads already this year, which is 17 more than the equivalent period last year.Sarah O'Connor, Director of Partnerships and External Affairs for The Road Safety Authority joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Tensions are rising between the Irish and UK Governments over new asylum plans.Nick Ferrari, Presenter of Nick Ferrari at Breakfast on LBC.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Sarah Slattery from travelexpert.ie joined The Last Word with all of the info you need to take the Canadian road trip of a lifetime!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Following the verdict of the inquest into the death of Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick, the hospital's A&E department remains the most overcrowded in the country. Conor Sheehan, Labour Councillor in Limerick, and Conor Deasy, President of the Irish Association of Emergency Medicine joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Irish Times Columnist Brianna Parkins, and Lorcan Nyhan, Head of Training at the Communications Clinic joined The Last Word to discuss the week's biggest trending stories, including Marty Morrisey's latest party offering in Spain!Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
John Caddell joined The Last Word to discuss Electric Picnic's huge lineup for this year's summer bash.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Is Ireland's newest national park, Páirc Náisiúnta Na Mara, really a national park, and is it a positive for the environment?John Gibbons joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Why has infamous Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape charge been overturned?Marion McKeone, US Correspondent with The Business Post joined The Last Word to discuss.
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If Cal Thomas didn't have whataboutery he'd have nothing. He's a tiresome bore.
Hahaha Sarah McGuinness thinking the fake tan article had merit 😂 Absolutely delighted to see people trying to import identity politics and the makey-uppy nonsense of cultural appropriation to Ireland left with egg on their faces 😂
Jennifer Gannon - idiotic take.
couldn't hear Neale on this interview, audio very poor.
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Sorry Eoin but Harry's game by Clannad Trumps these.. Try Nils Frahm or Olafur Arnold's
Matt well done for highlighting finally the savagery unleashed on this Irish International sports star... Hopefully the Media will continue to press the powers that be into acting and supporting James , These sectarian Neanderthal knuckledraggers have no place in a progressive Society.
Kearney's a wet towel
Episodes are annoyingly frequent