Acclaimed author Hugo Hamilton was the latest guest to join The Last Word’s Culture Club.Along with choosing his favourite music, TV, film and podcasts, he discussed the release of his new book ‘Conversation with the Sea’.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear all his choices.
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Could AI Help Health Services To Save Lives All Over The World?
Charlotte Blease is Associate Professor at Uppsala University in Sweden and author of Dr Bot: Why Doctors Can Fail Us and How AI Could Save Lives’.She spoke to Matt about the potential of AI as a diagnostic tool and how it could revolutionise medicine.
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Why Now Is The Best Time To Start Saving For Christmas
It may only be September, but is it already time to start saving for the expensive Christmas season? Charlie Weston, personal finance editor with Irish Independent, joins The Last Word to discuss how you can start budgeting for Christmas so that it doesn't break the bank.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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Government Under Pressure To Provide Further Energy Credits In Budget 2026
The Government is under increasing pressure to include energy supports for households in the upcoming Budget to offset hikes in electricity and gas bills.Daniel McConnell, editor of the Business Post, and Tabitha Monahan, political reporter with the Irish Independent, join The Last Word to discuss what could be coming in Budget 2026 as the Government continues to insist that there will be no additional cost-of-living package. They also discuss the latest news from the presidential race as independent Gareth Sheridan gets closer to the ballot and Social Democrats TD Eoin Hayes' blackface controversy.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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The Last Word On The US: Remembering Robert Redford & Continued Fallout From Charlie Kirk Shooting
Marion McKeone and Cal Thomas join The Last Word to discuss the latest news from the United States including the death of the iconic actor and director Robert Redford and the continued fallout from the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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