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Backchat is RTHK Radio 3's week-daily current affairs discussion programme, with expert panels and listener participation. It airs every Monday to Friday from 9.05am - 10am (HKT).Have your say by cal... more
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.
January 27, 2021The future of social mediaOn Wednesday's Backchat, banned! - the future of social media. Twitter boss Jack Dorsey has said permanently suspending Donald Trump was the right thing to do, but at the same time it set a dangerous precedent. Should 'big tech' - social media monste......more1h 2minPlay
January 26, 2021Cameras in classrooms and lunar new year flower marketsOn Tuesday’s Backchat, cameras in classrooms, and lunar new year flower markets.Executive councillor and Liberal Party lawmaker Tommy Cheung has proposed to install CCTV cameras in classrooms to see if teachers make subversive remarks. Speaking at Le......more1h 2minPlay
January 25, 2021The latest on Covid-19 / F&B and the 6pm dinner banOn Monday's Backchat, we'll be discussing the latest on the Covid-19 situation in Hong Kong. Is a local lockdown effective? How about a 2-week quarantine for aircrew ? Should restaurants open in the evening? Let us know your thoughts, you can leave a......more1h 2minPlay
January 22, 2021New Bar Association Chair / Covid-19 and ethnic minority /New Kwun Tong walkwaysOn Friday's Backchat, we'll be talking to the new chair of the Hong Kong Bar Association, more thoughts on fighting the COVID pandemic in Hong Kong - and how about moving pavements to bring Kwun Tong to life?Let us know your thoughts, you can leave a......more1h 2minPlay
January 21, 2021The latest in US politicsOn Thursday's Backchat, the latest in US politics.Joe Biden will take the oath of office on January 20th to become the 46th President of the USA. We'll be discussing events that happen at the inauguration, the legacy of Donald Trump, and prospects fo......more1h 2minPlay
January 20, 2021The elderly transport subsidy and the unemployment rate in Hong KongOn Wednesday's Backchat, the elderly transport subsidy, and the unemployment rate in Hong Kong.The government said it may increase by as much as 50 percent the fare elderly people have to pay on public transport as it seeks to ease pressure on public......more1h 2minPlay
January 19, 2021COVID-19 and Ocean ParkOn Tuesday's Backchat, COVID, effectiveness of vaccines and Ocean Park.Hong Kong was expecting more than 100 cases on Monday, which would be the highest figure for a month. Why are figures rising? What have we learned about vaccine options? Should f......more1h 2minPlay
January 18, 2021Small-house policyOn Monday’s Backchat, the small-house policy.The Court of Appeal on Wednesday restored the full rights of male indigenous villagers to build their own homes, as it overturned a lower court's ruling that narrowed the Small House Policy.The ruling ca......more1h 2minPlay
January 15, 2021BN(O) / New air taxiThe SCMP has reported that it has learned from sources that next week's NPC Standing Committee's meeting will discuss whether to allow those with British Nationals (Overseas) passports to hold public office. Earlier, Regina Ip had called for Beijing ......more1h 2minPlay
January 14, 2021US politics and VaccinesOn Thursday’s Backchat, US politics, and vaccines. The US Vice-president Mike Pence on Tuesday has made clear that he doesn’t support using the 25th amendment to remove Donald Trump from office for inciting last week’s attacks on the US Capitol. But t......more1h 2minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.