
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2927 | Founded | 20 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

There's still time to order Christmas present online and Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to run through some tech gifts that everyone will love!
He has 3D printers, family games, speakers and even a high tech pet feeder.
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Musician David Keenan is the latest guest on the Culture Club.
David recently released his third album 'Modern Mythologies' and the making of the album is documented in the award-winning Irish language documentary ‘Focla ar Chanbhás'.
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Matt is joined by Russell Alford and Patrick Hanlon aka The Gastrogays to discuss the best cookbooks of 2025
They give you all the recommendations you'll need to cook up a storm or the perfect Christmas present idea
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Today, the Dail debated a new bill from the Social Democrats aimed at tackling mistreatment of dogs at puppy farms.
Matt is joined buy Social Democrats TD for Wicklow Jennifer Whitmore to discuss the bill
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Remember this presenter during the scam demic
I like the content but the segments are either updated irregularly or not at all. I often miss them live but try to catch them later on the pod and a lot of the time they’re just not there
I really enjoy the segments especially the weekly one with Cal and Marion. It would be great if all the content was uploaded as podcasts as it seems to be hit and miss on what gets shared.
I love it just to listen to Cal Thomas elegantly swat away the righteous bleating and squealing from Matt & Marion on the US segments….looking forward to each weekly dose for the next 4 years!
Matt is high on his left wing PC nonsense
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Intelligent opinions and dynamic debates characterize the content, focusing on current affairs and topical issues that resonate with Irish audiences. Frequent discussions span politics, culture, public safety, education, and various societal matters, providing a critical examination of events and trends affecting everyday life. Noteworthy segments include expert insights, guest commentaries, and lively exchanges between hosts and participants that challenge conventional narratives and provoke thought. This approach not only informs listeners but also encourages engagement by addressing both local and international topics, making it quite distinct in its tone and scope.
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Recent guests on The Last Word include:
1. Judith Boyle
2. Matthew Sadlier
3. Cian Farrell
4. Trina O'Connor
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6. Jarlath Regan
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8. Timothy Gay
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