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A few days ago, one of the most ubiquitous live shows in the country, Shen Yun, began its latest run at Lincoln Center, drawing thousands of people to a performance that is colorful, acrobatic and — according to many of its performers — shockingly abusive.
Nicole Hong, one of the reporters behind a New York Times investigation of Shen Yun, discusses what that reporting has revealed about the secretive enterprise.
Guest: Nicole Hong, an investigative reporter for The New York Times focusing on New York and its surrounding regions.
Background reading:
- An ex-dancer accused Shen Yun of forced labor and trafficking in a lawsuit.
- Here are five takeaways from The Times’s coverage of Shen Yun.
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