Ian Haworth has spent a lifetime warning of the dangers of cults, after his own terrifying experience. He talks to the BelTel podcast about what happened, and how he managed to escape. Host: Ciarán Dunbar. Guest: Ian Haworth

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'How a cult brainwashed me, and how I escaped'

Michael Stone is one of the most notorious gunmen of the Troubles. Known in loyalist circles as a gun for hire, he murdered 3 people at an IRA funeral in Milltown Cemetery, west Belfast. Following his release from prison in 2000, he carried out a foiled attack on Stormont which he claimed was ‘performance art’. How did he rise to become one of the leaders of the ‘Ulster Freedom Fighters’?
Host: Ciarán Dunbar Guests: Martin Breen and former & Ed Curran

Michael Stone: The life and crimes of the notorious gunman of the troubles

Former show jumper Jonathan Creswell was standing trial for the murder and rape of showjumper Katie Simpson, but hours into the trial, the 36-year-old took his own life. In the wake of his death, there have been revelations, confessions and accusations that have left people wondering how many women suffered at his hands - and why so many people fell under his influence.

Successful show jumper, convicted abuser and murder accused – the shocking story of Jonathan Creswell

It’s that time again as the local and European elections draw near, but the list of candidates for the ballots has raised eyebrows. A self-styled ‘shock jock’, a former Eurovision Song Contest host and all sorts of anti-establishment headline-makers.  Why are we seeing so many ‘celebs’ on the ballot paper this time around?  

Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Kevin Doyle  

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