Stephen's new book is called "John Hume - The Persuader". In this episode he answers some poignant questions - Who was the real John Hume? What motivated the former history teacher to reach beyond political lines? What sustained him during the bloody years of violence and how did he convince the IRA to end its long-running campaign? How did he persuade presidents and prime ministers to take risks and back his vision for Northern Ireland? (11th October 2023)