{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Yah Lah But","title":"#245 - Tennis player Peng Shuai retracts sexual assault allegations in Zaobao interview & Loh Kean Yew is SG’s first badminton world champion","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/80e2bc72\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3411,"description":"Today we discuss tennis and badminton, and how SG has made waves in both racquet sports in the last couple of days. First, the mysterious case of Peng Shuai that has captivated global media in the past month sees another major twist; this time, it’s SG’s very own Lianhe Zaobao which publishes the first video interview with the tennis star since her explosive posts alleging sexual assault first surfaced on Chinese social media. Why is everyone watching and dissecting this interview? Second, SG shuttler Loh Kean Yew made sporting history by winning the BWF World Championships 2021. We discuss the significance of his achievement, and whether this is as proud a moment as Joseph Schooling’s Olympic Gold.\nBTW, it's our 250th ep coming up so... ASK-ME-ANYTHING #3! It's time for YOUR QUESTIONS so please fire away!\n \nFind us here!\nOur YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions\nYLB's TikTok featuring us dancing uwu\nOur YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews\nOur YLB IG account where we post exclusive BTS of the podcast\n\nFOLKLORY - Record a personalized podcast as an audio gift for your loved ones! We've launched the new edition of FOLKLORY.com, and can't wait to help you create a one-of-a-kind present that will be shared and cherished forever! #folklory\n\n \nTennis player Peng Shuai retracts sexual assault allegations in Zaobao interview\nLianhe Zaobao Facebook video of the interview (with English subs)\nChinese tennis star Peng denies she made accusation of sexual assault | Reuters\nLianhe Zaobao article on Peng Shuai \nAppearance of Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai does not address our concerns: WTA | The Straits Times\nPeng Shuai: Everything you need to know about the saga - A complete timeline of events\nChina condemns ‘malicious hyping’ over Peng Shuai | China | The Guardian\nSocial media users in China dodge censors to discuss Peng Shuai case online - CNA\nThe Case of Tennis Star Peng Shuai Reveals the Real Purpose of China's...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Lvk5K12uIp8q5bBqjTX7ifPJqJOT83Ao1XFNVRr_Xoo/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85ZTdl/ZGY1MDIzMGVjZThh/OWI0MzllMzQ5ZWQ2/Zjg0ZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}