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  • What Is The New Whatsapp Username Feature?

    What Is The New Whatsapp Username Feature?
    Jul 2 2026

    Whatsapp is set to roll out a new feature which will let users chat without revealing their phone numbers.

    The move has faced some scrutiny, though, and India has requested that the rollout is paused due to concerns about fraud and phishing scams.

    Tech journalist Andy O’Donoghue explains all to Matt.

    Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.
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    10 Min.
  • Should Air Conditioning Be Installed In Homes Across Europe?

    Should Air Conditioning Be Installed In Homes Across Europe?
    Jul 2 2026

    With temperatures soaring across Europe in recent weeks, the debate about the necessity of air conditioning in homes has sparked in France once again.

    Is this an inevitable conclusion as the continent experiences high temperatures, and what would the environmental impact of the move be?

    Commentator John Gibbons joins Matt for The Last Word on the Environment.

    Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.
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    13 Min.
  • Trump Hopes Visit To Ireland Later This Year - Do We Want Him?

    Trump Hopes Visit To Ireland Later This Year - Do We Want Him?
    Jul 2 2026

    US President Donald Trump told guests at the US ambassador’s residence in Dublin on Wednesday that he hopes to visit Ireland for the Irish Open later this year.

    Larry Donnelly, law lecturer at University of Galway, and Dan O’Brien, chief economist at the Institute of International and European Affairs, join The Last Word to discuss the likelihood of such a visit and the challenges it would present.

    Catch the full chat by pressing the ‘Play’ button on this page!
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    10 Min.
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