Stuart A Reid
Author of "The Lumumba Plot," a book detailing the CIA's role in Patrice Lumumba's assassination.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 28min
Chaos in Congo
Michaela Rong, an expert on Rwanda and Congo, and Stuart Reid, author of "The Lumumba Plot," dive deep into the ongoing turmoil in the Democratic Republic of Congo. They discuss the devastating impact of the M23 rebel group’s takeover of Goma and unravel the tangled web of international interests, especially U.S. complicity. Rong and Reid shed light on the CIA’s hidden role in Congo's history, the assassinated leader Patrice Lumumba's tumultuous path to independence, and the lasting scars of colonial machinations.
Dec 6, 2023 • 1h 48min
12/6/23: Bibi Shouted Down By Freed Hostages, Tapper Spars With Israeli Rep, Putin Meets With MBS, Pakistan Deepfake Smear Of The Intercept, Tuberville Folds On Military Hold Up, GOP Pushes To Impeach Biden, And How The CIA Helped Assassinate Lumumba
Stuart Reid, author of "The Lumumba Plot," reveals the CIA's shocking role in the assassination of Congo's first Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba during the Cold War. He discusses how Lumumba's request for Soviet support made him a target. The conversation also touches on geopolitical tensions as Putin meets with MBS, and domestic political maneuvering with GOP impeachment efforts against Biden. They explore media dynamics, especially concerning Israeli-Palestinian relations, and the emotional toll on hostages caught in the conflict.
