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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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Episode 3: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said across the political spectrum to help give you the best chance of being informed at the ballot box.On day 6 of the campaign Fine Gael launched their childcare policies including their commitment to the 'baby bundles', The Social Democrats, Labour and Fianna Fáil all announced pledges around renters and home delivery, and Ellen Butler joins us to discuss how these housing policies stack up.
Elon Musk was one of the biggest contributors to US president-elect Donald Trump’s election campaign and now he will play a significant role in the Trump administration as he is appointed to lead a new government efficiency agency.Eric Lipton, investigative reporter with the New York Times in Washington, joins The Last Word to discuss how tech billionaire Musk and his businesses stand to benefit from Trump's presidency.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
On Wednesday, The Last Word continued its buildup to November 29th’s general election, this time looking at how immigration will affect how people cast their votes.Colm Brophy, Fine Gael TD for Dublin South-West and Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín joined Matt to discuss their positions on the subject.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.
On day six of the campaign trial, Gary Murphy Professor of Politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU, joined Matt to assess the election campaign so far, and to consider whether a Trump-style Department of Government Efficiency could work in Ireland. To listen to the full conservation, press the 'play' button on this page.
On Tuesday’s music slot, John Caddell and music journalist Zara Hedderman reacted to the news that Robbie Williams is set to play Croke Park next summer.Also up for discussion was the upcoming BBC Two documentary ‘Boybands Forever’, Olivia Rodrigo announcing a date for Marlay Park and Simon & Garfunkel’s reconciliation.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.
1This week on the Last Word on The US, Marion McKeone is joined by Larry Donnelly to discuss the first appointments to Trump's cabinet.The appointments so far suggest a massive deportation programme to come.
Author and journalist Catherine Sanz joins The Last Word to discuss her book 'Drama Drives Interest: The Web Summit Story' which looks at the rise and fall, and rise again, of the massive tech event and its notorious CEO Paddy Cosgrave.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'play' button on this page!
Episode 2: In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said across the political spectrum to help give you the best chance of being informed at the ballot box.On day 5 of the campaign we have Sinn Féin launching their housing policy, The Green Party launching their manifesto and Andrew Lowth joins Ben to discuss what parties are pledging to do with the Apple tax money.
Minister of State with responsibility for Public Procurement, eGovernment and Circular Economy and Green Party candidate Ossian Smyth and Senator Fiona O'Loughlin, Fianna Fáil candidate, join The Last Word to debate what climate actions their parties' will take if they are in the next government.Catch the full debate by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Episode 1: Over the next three weeks politicians will be pounding the pavements, knocking on doors, kissing babies and making promises. After months of speculation - a General Election will take place in Ireland. Polling day will be Friday, November 29th. In the run up to the big day, join Today FM's Ben Finnegan as he covers what's being said across the political spectrum to help give you the best chance of being informed at the ballot box.With a new episode coming every weekday evening you won’t miss a thing.To kick us off, we have Michael O'Leary's teaching moment, a housing debate and promises to end government waste.
Ireland were beaten by the All Blacks on Friday night in their opening fixture of the 2024 Autumn Internationals, ending their 19-game unbeaten run at the Aviva Stadium.Matt was joined by Paul Wallace and Will O’Callaghan from Off The Ball to discuss how Andy Farrell's side will look to bounce back against Argentina and the lack of atmosphere inside the stadium.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.
Manchester City lost their fourth consecutive game for the first time in Pep Guardiola’s career, leaving his side 5 points adrift of Liverpool at the top of the table.How concerned should Guardiola be about City’s form, and is Liverpool’s momentum sustainable throughout the season?Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer with The Independent and Off The Ball’s Will O’Callaghan joined Matt on Monday for a debrief of the weekend’s Premier League results.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.
In the first of our election debates, Eoin Ó Broin, housing spokesperson for Sinn Féin, and Paschal Donohoe, Minister for Public Expenditure and Fine Gael housing spokesperson, joined Matt to debate the housing crisis, which remains the biggest issue for many voters heading to the polls on November 29th.To catch the full debate, press the 'play' button on this page.
Fine Gael is scrambling to limit the fallout after controversial comments Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary made about teachers at a party event.Daniel McConnell, editor of the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss what's been going on in the first few days of the general election campaign.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
Orla Ryan from TheJournal.ie and Eoghan Tomás McDermott, Managing Director at the Communications Clinic, join Matt to discuss the big news stories of the week. Donald Trump’s victory hailed as ‘the biggest political comeback in US history,’ General Election 2024 gets underway at home, and fans clash in Amsterdam after Ajax vs Maccabi Tel Aviv tie. For all the week's biggest news, hit ‘Play’ now.
The 2024 general election is officially underway with just three weeks until polling day on Friday, November 29.Gary Murphy, professor of politics at the School of Law and Government in DCU, Sarah Carey, columnist with the Irish Independent, and Daniel McConnell, editor of the Business Post, join The Last Word to discuss the issues that could define the general election campaign. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Miguel Delaney, Chief Football Writer with The Independent, has released his new book “States of Play: How Sportswashing Took Over Football”. It looks at how modern football has never been more powerful, yet the injection of money into the sport is creating a host of issues on a global scale.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear his chat with Matt.
After Donald Trump was elected as the 47th US President this week, environmental campaigners have expressed concerns about his impact on attempts to tackle climate change.Environmental commentator John Gibbons joined Matt to discuss this on Thursday’s The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the chat.
Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to talk about the best home sound system tech to elevate your listening experience.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Eoghan Murphy was Minister for Housing from 2017 to 2020 and it was a tenure that received widespread criticism as homeless figures continued to rise and the housing crisis worsened.He has released his book “Running from Office: Confessions of Ambition and Failure in Politics” about his time in government and on Thursday, he joined Matt on The Last Word to discuss it.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the conversation.
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Suprised you didnt have alison o connor on matt but maybe shes exclusively rtes attack dog, as i said before what a amazing country we'd have if hacks like you pursued with the same vigor this discredited ( children's hospital 14.5000 homeless including 4000 children) rag tag "coalition" as you do the shinners, thousands marching from the service industry of which i was 1 while genocide is ongoing in the middle east but the usual tropes and the playing the man instead of the ball continues.
#Free_Palestine #Down_with_Israel
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