{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Yah Lah But","title":"#238 - Are the vaccines effective against Omicron & MrBeast’s viral Squid Game video sparks discussion","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/f5bbb6f5\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3261,"description":"In the past week, a new variant of COVID was identified in South Africa, and it was named the Omicron variant. The CEO of Moderna has said that the current vaccines are likely to be less effective against this variant, and several countries have shut their borders to prevent its spread. What about here in SG? Elsewhere, YouTuber MrBeast created a jaw-dropping real Squid Game competition and setup for his latest video, and like its source material, the video went crazy viral worldwide. However, is it really as big of a deal as many people are claiming?\n \nFind us here!\nOur YLB Subreddit for detailed show notes and mindblowing discussions!\nYLB's own TikTok featuring 2 boom-llenials attempting to connect with Gen Z uwu\nOur YLB YouTube channel to watch videos of all our guest interviews!\nOur NEW YLB IG account run by our intern, Daras!\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! Check out the sample that we've included in this week's podcast! #folklory\n\n \nAre the vaccines effective against Omicron?\nThe Omicron Variant: We Still Know Almost Nothing - The Atlantic\nModerna CEO says vaccines likely less effective against Omicron, markets tumble - TODAY\nBiden says Omicron 'not a cause for panic' as G7 urges action - TODAY\nDo Covid-19 vaccines work against Omicron? 5 things to know about the new variant\nWhen and how we’ll know if Omicron is worse than Delta\nLambda, Mu ... Omicron? Why the WHO skipped ‘Nu’ and ‘Xi’ to name latest coronavirus variant \n \nMrBeast’s viral Squid Game video sparks discussion\n$456,000 Squid Game In Real Life!\n'Squid Game' Halloween Costumes Are Missing the Point\nA YouTuber Is Facing Criticism For Spending $3.4 Million Recreating ‘Squid Game’ For Views\nIRL 'Squid Game' gets 100 million YouTube views in 4 days\nMr Beast vs. Netflix Squid Game Reaction Gets Completely...","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}