Stuart A Reid, author of the Cundill History Prize-shortlisted *The Lumumba Plot*, joins Elinor Evans to dissect the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, Congo's first Prime Minister. They delve into the chaotic aftermath of Congo's independence and the chilling role of the CIA in Lumumba's execution. The conversation also touches on the political climate of the time, Dag Hammarskjöld's peacekeeping efforts, and enduring repercussions of Lumumba's legacy, including the haunting fate of his remains and the impact on Congo's history.