Spectator Out Loud: Colin Freeman, Harry Ritchie, Max Jeffery, Michael Gove and Catriona Olding

This podcast features several segments, each focusing on a different article from *The Spectator* magazine. Colin Freeman details Islamic State's growing influence in the Congo, highlighting the lack of international attention to the violence. Harry Ritchie discusses language extinction, citing the book *Rare Tongues* and noting that only 500 of 7,000 languages are expected to survive the century. Max Jeffery profiles a boxing academy that uses boxing to improve the behavior and academic performance of at-risk youth, while Michael Gove reflects on his time as Education Secretary, discussing challenges and successes of educational reform. Finally, Catriona Olding describes her Provence-based memoir club and its members' contributions. The podcast offers a diverse range of topics and perspectives from various contributors.