Stray Bullets
The Stray Bullets podcast, hosted by E.S. Haggan, frequently discusses the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC), often drawing on Haggan's experiences as a former RUC/PSNI officer.
The podcast delves into various aspects of the RUC, including:
- The Troubles: Haggan openly addresses policing during the Troubles, including religion, politics, sectarianism, and related ideologies.
- Collusion: Episodes explore allegations of RUC collusion with loyalist paramilitaries and related inquiries like the Stevens Inquiries.
- Catholic officers: The podcast examines the experiences of Catholic police officers within the RUC and the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI), highlighting challenges like isolation, sectarianism, and racism.
- Specific incidents: Haggan discusses specific events and atrocities related to the Troubles, using his novel "The Bitter End of Dreams" as a framework to explore these topics while avoiding potential libel.
The podcast provides a unique perspective on the RUC and the Troubles, informed by Haggan's personal experiences and detailed discussions of his novel.
Podcasting since 2021 • 69 episodes
Stray Bullets
Latest Episodes
Symbolic Dominance: Catholic Police Officers in the RIC, RUC and PSNI Part VI
The concluding (for now) episode in which I discuss the experience of catholic officers in the RIC, RUC and PSNI. BibliographyBreen, R, Beliefs about the treatment of Catholics and Protestants by the Security Force...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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1:16:18
The Starless Midnight: A Further Look at Loyalism and the Far-Right
Just a few more RUC memories stirred by recent news.
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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52:00
'Say Nothing': Catholic Police Officers in the RIC, RUC and PSNI Part V
Continuing my look at the experience of catholic officers within policing in Northern Ireland. In this episode I begin to look at issues which may affect recruitment from the Nationalist / Republican community.In the following episode I ...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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55:33
'Hoover-Gate' and the Strategy of Heading Off Disciplinary Action
The recent 'Hoover-Gate' news report brought back some old memories, as well as a look at the ongoing strategy used to delay and (sometimes) derail being disciplined or summoned to court as a defendant.I should mention also, though, that...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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28:50
Racism in East Belfast: Outsiders and the Lingering Fear of Cultural Loss
Cursory thoughts about some of the rot affecting youth culture in working-class protestant areas of Belfast and the cinema of adoration through hate. Upon reflection there's probably more I could have put into - and further expanded upon - in t...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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59:25
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