Matt Cooper: Episode 59

Jarlath joins Matt Cooper in his studio to discuss his life and career as one of Ireland's most respected journalists. Matt talks about his work ethic, living without regrets and tells the gripping story of how he found himself travelling to North Korea with Denis Rodman to entertain Kim Jong-un. Matt gives his top tips for interviewing, speaks candidly about the anger he felt watching the country go bust and gives his view on what makes this government worse than the last.

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