We are a team of Financial and Insurance Professionals from across the state who specialize in various aspects of the industry such as life insurance, annuities, social security retirement strategies, long term care, Medicare planning, worksite solutions, voluntary benefits, individual health insurance and employee benefits and collectively, we bring well over 100 years of expertise and resources to the table.
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Join us for thought-provoking conversations that dive deep into the challenges faced by charity and nonprofit leaders. Hosted by Dhivya O’Connor, a charity CEO herself, each episode brings inspiring CEOs and social sector trailblazers, who share their powerful stories, practical insights, and valuable expertise. Whether you're leading a nonprofit or passionate about making a difference, you'll find fresh perspectives and actionable takeaways to help you navigate the journey and amplify your ...
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Welcome to Futurecast, Vitech's forward-thinking podcast dedicated to exploring the evolving landscape of the group insurance and retirement industries. Our mission is to equip industry leaders with cutting-edge insights and strategic foresight to future-proof your business in an increasingly dynamic market. In each episode, we engage with pioneering executives, innovative thought leaders, and industry disruptors from the insurance, pension, and pension risk transfer (PRT) sectors to uncover ...
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Joshua J Sheats, MSFS, CFP, CLU, ChFC, CASL, CAP, RHU, REBC is a financial planner who teaches people how to live a rich life now while building a plan for financial freedom in 10 years or less. He mixes creative approaches to lifestyle design, deep-dive financial planning techniques, and hard-core business strategy to equip you with the knowledge and inspiration you need to build financial independence.
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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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Whether you are a leader in the direct sales space, an enterprise looking to level up or brand new to the MLM industry Beyond the Network Marketing Dream is the place to learn from the very best. One of the biggest challenges in building a great network marketing company today is the enormous amount of bad advice coming from well intentioned digital marketers, influencers and sales professionals. There is no shortage of high quality coaches and trainers in these spaces and while they may be ...
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Toni Eakes running a non-profit organization that has a BIG heart for animals. We rescue animals that are in need or danger. While we primarily rescue dogs and cats, we are always willing to try and help whenever there is an animal in need.
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Tech Thursday: The Best E-Readers And Audiobook Apps
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10:29Andy O'Donoghue previewed the best e-readers and audiobook apps for every price point! To catch the full conversation, press the 'play' button on this page.
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How We’ve Become Slaves To Our Mobile Phones
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9:08‘Zombie’ traffic lights are to be installed on Tara Street in Dublin City in a bid to get people who are distracted by looking at their mobile phones to pay attention to oncoming traffic. Is this a good idea, or an indication that we’ve become too dependent on our devices? Adrian Weckler, Tech Editor at the Irish & Sunday Independent and Aoife Barr…
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Personal Finance: Families Swapping Branded Groceries In Bid To Save Money
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8:40More families are now buying own-brand products and shopping in discount stores in order to reduce the costs of the weekly grocery shop. According to figures from EY, more than half of Irish households said that price is a significant factor when deciding what to buy, and nearly half said that they use discount stores to reduce spending. Charlie We…
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DJ and producer Mark McCabe is the latest inductee into the Culture Club. He joined Matt to talk about ‘Maniac 2000 (25th Anniversary Edition)’, which was released last Friday. Hit the ‘Play’ button to hear his choices.
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RTÉ Calls For Discussion On Israel's Participation In The Eurovision Song Contest
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7:25RTÉ has asked the European Broadcasting Union for a discussion on Israel's inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest that takes place later this month due to the ongoing war in Gaza. Johnny Fallon, strategy director at Carr Communications and Eurovision enthusiast, joins The Last Word to discuss the likelihood of Israel being excluded from the conte…
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Camogie Players Protest Over Requirement To Wear Skorts
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6:17On Saturday, the Dublin and Kilkenny camogie teams took to the field wearing shorts ahead of their Leinster semi-final fixture, in protest against a rule which requires them to wear skorts during matches. Having been told by the referee that the game wouldn’t go ahead if they didn’t comply with the rules, they subsequently changed into skorts. The …
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How Trump's 100% Movie Tariff Could Hit Ireland's Film Industry
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6:56US President Donald Trump has threatened to slap 100% tariffs on movies coming into the US that are "produced in foreign lands" in a statement that has alarmed the industry. Brian Carey, Sunday Times' business editor, joins The Last Word to discuss how this could impact Ireland's significant film industry. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play'…
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The Last Word On The US: Canadian PM Carney Meets Trump At The White House
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19:52Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has met with United States President Donald Trump at the White House as he looks to reset the US-Canada relationship following months of turmoil between the neighbouring countries. Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss this significant meeting …
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Ep 53. Adela Raz, Former Ambassador of Afghanistan to the U.S. & U.N. - Keeping hope alive for Afghan women and girls
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55:40In August 2021, the Taliban swept back into power in Afghanistan after nearly 20 years, toppling the then democratic government in a matter of days. Adela Raz, was serving as Afghanistan’s Ambassador to the U.S., after having been the country’s first female Permanent Representative to the U.N. She suddenly found herself representing a government th…
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Has The Housing Tsar Controversy Exposed A Rift In The Coalition?
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11:48The Government's plan to set up a new office to speed up home delivery has snowballed into a major issue, all while it is still scrambling to find ways to address Ireland's housing crisis. Tabitha Monahan, political reporter with the Irish Independent, and Daniel McConnell, editor of the Business Post, join The Last Word to explain this latest cont…
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The number of women emigrating from Ireland has jumped 56% since the pandemic, according to a report by the Department of Enterprise. The figures also show that young women are emigrating at a much higher level than young men Sarah McGuinness, political correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, and Labour Senator Laura Harmon join The Last Word to d…
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How Extreme Panic Attacks And Anxiety Impacted A Sportswriter’s Career
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20:39Sunday and Irish Independent sports columnist Eamonn Sweeney has released his latest book “The Last Ditch: How One GAA Championship Gave A Sportswriter Back His Life”. It details how, in 2000, Eamonn developed a crippling phobia of travelling, which led to extreme panic attacks and resulted him living a solitary life in West Cork. However, he was g…
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Tech Thursday: Best New Cycling, Running & Hiking Tech
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13:44Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to talk through all the best new tech for outdoor activities. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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Out and About: Success Strategies for Teens (MoneyWise With Joshua Sheats)
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44:02Today, I share with you a recent interview I gave for Krish on his podcast MoneyWise. Krish is a teenage financial podcaster and we discussed success strategies for teens. Originally published here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5xKPog3DjtQRQ4tJr1aoMy
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Writer Louise Hegarty is the latest inductee to the Culture Club. Following the release of the her debut novel Fair Play, a classic murder mystery with a twist, Louise joins The Last Word to discuss her favourite music, books and more. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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The Last Word On Business: Government Defends Semi-State Executive Pay Plans
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6:58The government has defended plans which could see chief executives of commercial semi-state bodies in line for pay increases worth tens of thousands of euro. This decision has come under criticism from members of the opposition, with the Social Democrats’ Cian O’Callaghan saying there was a “double standard” when compared with lower-paid workers. B…
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Personal Finance: High Energy Rating Can Add Over €100,000 To Price Of Second Hand Homes
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9:35Charlie Weston, personal finance editor, Irish Independent, spoke to Matt about the implications of the carbon tax increases and also how a higher BER adds value to second-hand homes, and the cost of upgrading homes. To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.
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Kneecap Gig Cancelled Amid Backlash For ‘Kill MPs’ And ‘Up Hamas’ Comments
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21:10Kneecap continue to face backlash after videos from their shows resurfaced where members of the group appear to call for Conservative MPs to be killed and shout “up Hamas, up Hezbollah”. Dee Reddy and John Caddell join The Last Word to discuss the Irish language rap trio’s track record of courting controversy and more of the latest music news. Catc…
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The Last Word On The US: Trump's First 100 Days In Office
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19:04Global tariffs, negotiating peace in Ukraine and an immigration crackdown are just some of the many moves made by US President Donald Trump since he returned to the White House. Cal Thomas, nationally syndicated US columnist, and Larry Donnelly, law lecturer at University of Galway & columnist with The Journal join The Last Word to assess Trump's f…
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Gaelic Football: Meath Stun Dublin To Reach Leinster SFC Final
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8:04Meath and Louth will contest this year’s Leinster Senior Football Final after the Royals beat Dublin at O’Moore Park in Portlaoise on Sunday. This will be the first time since 2010 that Dublin are not in the decider. Instead, Meath will face Louth after they beat Kildare on Saturday. Former Kildare footballer Johnny Doyle and Will O’Callaghan from …
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Seville is a city of incredible architecture, amazing food and colourful flamenco dancing. Sinead Kennedy, host of wellness activity breaks and travel expert, joins The Last Word to talk about the best sites and activities in the southern Spanish city. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!…
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Tom Fitzgerald, Unite Regional Coordinating officer, and Neil McDonnell, ISME Chief Executive join Matt to discuss trade union Unite's call for Climate Leave in the event of extreme weather. Unite is seeking a meeting with the Minister for Enterprise to bring their requests into the conversation for future legislation. Listen here.…
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1093-Why You Should Move to South Dakota, Even If You Have No Plans to Live There!
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56:28South Dakota Residency: The Definitive Guide: https://escapethetechnocracy.com/?coupon-code=rpf&sc-page=south-dakota-residency-definitive-guide Privacy Post: https://privacypost.io
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Michael Dowling, managing director of Michael Dowling Mortgage and Financial Services, and Brendan Burgess, founder of askaboutmoney.com, speculate on the new mortgage product from Revolut and how it might impact the market. To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.
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Kneecap Criticised For Pro-Palestine Chant At Coachella
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12:13Belfast/Derry trio Kneecap have been criticised for pro-Palestinian chants during their Coachella sets, with TV personality Sharon Osbourne urging US authorities to revoke their visas. Given how outspoken they’ve been about political issues in the past, should we be surprised by the move? Furthermore, should we be more encouraging to artists and ce…
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The Last Word On The Environment: Was Pope Francis An Environmentalist?
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13:13Tributes have been paid to Pope Francis, whose death was announced on Monday morning. UN climate official Simon Stiell said that the Pope was “a towering figure of human dignity, and an unflinching global champion of climate action as a vital means to deliver it”. Environmental commentator John Gibbons spoke to Matt about this. Hit the ‘Play’ butto…
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From Smart Taps To Robot Lawn Mowers: The Best In Garden Tech
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9:22Andy Donoghue has his top garden gadget picks from watering systems, to lawnmowers, plant sensors, outdoor lighting and outdoor sockets. To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.
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1092-Money in Mating: Women SHOULD Care About How Much Money a Man Earns
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56:41If you'd like to increase your earning ability, join my Academy to learn how to increase it 10x in 10 years! https://RPFAcademy.com
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Will Sliney, comic book artist and creator of Draw With Will, talks to Matt about his favourite music, film, TV, books and other cultural touchstones that have influenced his life and work. To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.
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Fears For Irish Jobs As Intel To Announce Plans To Cut 20% Of Global Staff
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7:12Intel will announce plans to cut more than 20 per cent of its staff this week as part of a bid to streamline operations, according to Bloomberg news. The global tech giant employs over 5,000 people across Ireland. Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss the future of Intel and to run through more of the latest b…
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Personal Finance: Customers Paying More For Less As Health Insurers Cut Back On Benefit Plans
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13:02Insurers are cutting benefits on health plans as they hike the price of premiums, meaning that customers are now getting less value for their money. Meanwhile, the government’s take from taxes on home energy and motor fuels has topped €4bn for the first time, with Aontú leader Peadar Tóibín TD accusing the government of “cashing in” on the cost-of-…
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The Last Word On The US: Donald And Melania Trump To Attend Pope Francis’s Funeral
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21:33US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he and his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, will attend Pope Francis’s funeral at The Vatican on Saturday. Pope Francis had previously been critical of President Trump’s views on immigration, describing the program of mass deportations as a “major crisis”. Nationally syndicated columnist, Cal Thomas, and …
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Following the death of Pope Francis, Redemptorist priest Tony Flannery, theologian Gina Menzies and catholic commentator Breda O'Brien join The Last Word to discuss the legacy he has left behind. Catch the full discussion by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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1091-It's Not Too Late For You To Build Financial Security
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19:28Join me September 17-20 in Kuala Lumpur for the world's #1 internationalization event: www.NomadCapitalist.com/live
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Tech Thurs: Google Pixel 9a And Other Alternatives To iPhones
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11:03Andy O'Donoghue reviews the best and more affordable smartphones on the market from Google, Samsung and Oneplus.
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Dublin Councils Developing Plans For Tourist Tax In The Capital
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11:17Dublin's four local authorities are developing plans for a new tourist tax in the capital which they say could help fund the upkeep of the city. A working group is due to be set up later this year to consider the proposal. Sinn Féin councillor on Dublin City Council Séamus McGrattan and Paul Gallagher, chief executive of the Irish Hotels Federation…
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Acute Mental Health Patients Leaving EDs Without Appropriate Care, Report Suggests
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8:21A new report from the Mental Health Commission has said that there is an urgent need to improve mental health services at emergency departments and that steps should be taken to make access to care easier. Professor Jim Lucey, Inspector of Mental Health Services at the Mental Health Commission, spoke to Matt on The Last Word about this. Hit the ‘Pl…
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Saxophonist, member of Moving Hearts, and author of Music and Mayhem, Keith Donald talks to Matt about the culture that made him, from his early music influences and his time playing with Van Morrison and Christy Moore. To catch the full chat, press the ‘play’ button on this page.
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Pharma Giants Warn Of Investment 'Exodus' From Europe Unless There Is 'Radical Policy Change'
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6:27Pharmaceutical companies are calling for 'radical policy change' from the European Union in order to limit a potential 'exodus' of future investment in Ireland and other EU member states. Ian Guider, columnist with the Business Post, joins The Last Word to discuss the warning issued by pharma executives to European Commission president Ursula von d…
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Personal Finance: Why Are Easter Eggs So Expensive?
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11:15Easter eggs appear to be the latest products to be impacted by inflation, with a 200g egg now costing approximately €7.50. That’s more than double the price of five years ago. Charlie Weston, Personal Finance Editor with the Irish Independent spoke to Matt about this, and also about how the introduction of the auto-enrolment scheme is facing furthe…
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The Last Word On The US: Trump Blames Zelensky For Starting The War With Russia
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18:32US President Donald Trump has once again claimed that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky started the war with Russia, saying "you don't start a war with someone 20 times your size and then hope people give you some missiles." Cal Thomas, nationally US syndicated columnist, and journalist Marion McKeone join The Last Word to discuss Trump's comm…
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Irish Students Heading To The States Warned Of Potential Risks Of Activism
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10:47The Union of Students in Ireland has urged students travelling to the US on a J1 visa this summer to be "cautious and informed" about the potential risks of "activism", as US authorities continue to clamp down on university protests. Jenny Maguire, president of Trinity College Dublin Students’ Union, and Fiona McEntee, US immigration attorney, join…
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Kaitlin Murphy, Travel Writer with TravelExpert.ie joined Matt for the travel slot on The Last Word, where this week’s destination was Japan. Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear all her recommendations.
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1090-Live From Radical Family Camp 2025! (Q&A)
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1:13:01Come join me at Nomad Capitalist Live September 17-20 in Kuala Lumpur: www.NomadCapitalist.com/live
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Rory McIlroy Wins The Masters To Complete Career Grand Slam
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24:50Rory McIlroy won his first major tournament in 11 years when he was crowned Masters Champion at Augusta on Sunday night. After so much heartbreak over the last decade, McIlroy finally completed the career Grand Slam, which has only been done by five other players in history. Lawrence Donegan, Founder & Editor of McKellar Magazine, The42.ie’s Gavin …
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Mick Mulvaney, former chief of staff to Donald Trump, joins The Last Word to discuss the US President's attitude to Russia, the motive behind his tariff plan and what Trump and his administration really think of Ireland. Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!
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How To Rebuild A Life In The Aftermath Of Acquittal
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21:18Amanda Knox, podcaster, writer and exoneree, talks about rebuilding her life following her acquittal for murder in Italy, and reintegrating into life following infamy and trauma. To catch the full conversation, press the ‘play’ button on this page.
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The Week Trending: Curbing Dublin City Drinking, Young People Ditch The Home Ownership Dream & Are Pets Bad For The Environment?
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22:06Shop owners push back against outdoor drinking on a popular Dublin city street, record-high house prices push young people to ditch their dream of owning a home, and could pets be bad for the environment? Sarah McGuinness, political correspondent with the Irish Daily Mail, and Ben Finnegan, Today FM news anchor, join The Last Word to discuss the we…
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20 Years After Irene White's Murder, The Mastermind Behind It Is Still At Large
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14:46Pat Marry and Robin Schiller, authors of The Ice House Murder, detail the investigation into the murder of mother of three Irene White, at Ice House in Dundalk. To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.
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TikTok & Apple - How Could Tariffs Affect Your Tech?
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11:19As the United States and China continue to exchange tariff jibes, what will happen to the Chinese owned social media platform TikTok, which was already facing a US ban, and how expensive could Apple's iPhone become? Andy O'Donoghue joins The Last Word to discuss the impact that US President Donald Trump's escalating trade war is having on tech. Cat…
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