Author Jane Casey is this week’s inductee into The Last Word’s Culture Club, as she marks the release of her new book ‘Everything She Didn’t Say’.Hit the 'Play' button on this page to hear her choices.

Bank of Ireland has warned music fans to be aware of online fraudsters and to only purchase tickets from verified sellers. Charlie Weston, of The Irish Independent, tells Matt how to avoid getting scammed ahead of Irish festival season.To hear the full chat, press 'PLAY' on this page now!

The state paid more than €1 million for a single deportation flight when returning 42 adults & children to South Africa in June.Fianna Fáil's Seamus McGrath, and Aontú's Peader Tóibín, join Matt to discuss the reasoning behind this high travel bill.To hear the full chat, press 'PLAY' on this page now!

US President Donald Trump has backed down on his plans to charge a 20% toll on cargo going through the Strait of Hormuz and will instead have “Trade and Investment Deals” with Gulf states, he said.Cal Thomas and Marion McKeone to discuss the renewed chaos in the region as the US and Iran face off over the vital waterway and more of the latest news from the United States.Catch the full discussion by hitting the ‘Play’ button on this page!

The Licensed Vintners Association has released a study which claims 67% of people have struggled to get a taxi home after a night out. Donall O'Keefe, CEO of the LVA, tells us about who is most effected and what other options we have. To hear the full conversation press play on this page now!

Last week, Social Democrats TD Gary Gannon wrote a piece for TheJournal.ie detailing his walk home across Dublin city centre.He detailed how he witnessed addiction, poverty, drug dealing, and what he described as a lack of political will to rejuvenate O’Connell Street.He speaks to The Last Word about the current state of the city centre, and if there’s any solutions.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

Medical drama The Pitt has received 25 nominations for this year's Emmy Awards, with comedy Hacks just behind with 24 nods.The awards will take place in LA on September 14th and will be presented by actress Mariska Hargitay.Joe O’Shea and Elaine Burke join The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play’ button on this page to hear the piece.

Kaitlin Murphy from thetravelexpert.ie joins The Last Word for a city break special!Kaitlin has three great travel guides for Copenhagen, Budapest and Berlin.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page!

Tips for staying cool during a heatwave aren't just for us humans.Laura Mock, Head of Veterinary services at Irish Blue Cross, informs us on how to protect our pets from heatstroke throughout the high temperatures. Hit Play on this page to listen now!

This week on The Week Trending, Matt is joined by Journalist Kate Henshaw and Broadcaster Padraig Wilson McCarthy to discuss the week's stories.They discuss Nigel Farage v Count Binface, a potential English World Cup Bank Holiday, the heatwave and much more.Hit Play on this page to listen now