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.
'There are no facts, only interpretations.'
Friedrich Nietzsche
Stray Bullets
Latest Episodes
Drumcree in light of Stormont's Kakistocracy
A hopefully less impassioned look at Drumcree, sectarianism and our continuing comfort in division and bitterness.
Drumcree: The Hill Unionism Will Die Upon?
Seriously, what the hell?! I had just intended to record a very brief 'many thanks' to all the folks who'd sent kind messages via the Buzzsprout app as I can't directly reply other than by these means. But... Drumcree... I didn't realise Unioni...
Ignobly Disbanded: Final Stray Bullets Episode
Thank you to everyone's who's listened. I hope you got something from my podcast, no matter how small or fleeting. It's time to call time on the whole enterprise. There's a number of reasons, some I talk about in the podcast, but also the fact ...
Fan Mail
At last I’ve found a podcast that cuts through the bullshit peddled by people who only want to make a quick buck from The Troubles. Full of honesty. Stuff I never thought I’d hear from an RUC cop!
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