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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.
June 27, 2019Donald Tsang's Conviction / Extradition Bill and G20Two topics on Thursday's Backchat. First we discuss Donald Tsang, and the quashing of his conviction. Does this mean he was innocent all along, or just that the case is unproven? Has he had a rough deal? Is it time to reconsider his legacy? How does he......more59minPlay
June 26, 2019Hospital issues surrounding the extradition bill controversy / Tensions between US and IranOn Wednesday's Backchat, we are following up on hospital issues surrounding the extradition bill controversy. It's claimed that at least five injured demonstrators were detained while others declined to go for treatment, fearing they would be arre......more59minPlay
June 25, 2019Extradition Bill Controversy and Foreign InterferenceOn Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about the latest developments in the extradition bill controversy.What part have outside forces played? Has there been foreign interference? Even a 'colour revolution'? Or are such claims just an excuse? When does ......more59minPlay
June 24, 2019Protesters surrounding Police Headquarters and Latest on the Extradition BillOn Monday's Backchat,, we're talking about the latest developments in the extradition bill controversy.An uneasy sort of calm broken out this weekend, with Carrie Lam silent and invisible, but senior officials promising the administration will lear......more59minPlay
June 21, 2019Political side of the extradition law issueOn Friday's Backchat, we talk about the political side of the extradition law issue. Where does it leave the CE, and her relations with the pro-Government camp? What will be the effects on district elections? How should she seek to repair the damag......more59minPlay
June 20, 2019Extradition and the police action on June 12thOn Thursday's Backchat, more on the extradition bill with a focus on the police action on June 12th. Was the use of weapons appropriate? Should we set up an independent inquiry to investigate the police's use of force? Was the assembly a riot or n......more59minPlay
June 19, 2019Carrie Lam’s Apology and Suspension of Extradition BillOn Wednesday's Backchat, Carrie Lam's and the extradition controversy. The CE has offered a 'sincere apology' to all Hong Kongers in a press conference, but hasn't budged on the issue of resignation, withdrawal of the bill, or clarification of a 'r......more59minPlay
June 18, 2019Suspension of Extradition Bill and Carrie Lam's ApologyOn Tuesday's Backchat: we're following up the latest on the extradition bill. How should the CE respond to calls for her resignation? Why are so many young people so so wary of China? Is it time for an independent investigation of police action last we......more59minPlay
June 17, 2019Suspension of Extradition BillOn Monday's Backchat: we're asking is there any future for Carrie Lam, and for the extradition bill? The government has officially suspended passage of the controversial legislation, and towards the end of yesterday's massive march, the Chief Execut......more59minPlay
June 14, 2019Extradition Bill and Unrest in AdmiraltyOn Friday's Backchat: Has Wednesday's violence affected the chances of the government securing Legco's support for its extradition bill? Will any pro-establishment lawmakers switch sides? And what now for the protest movement? Should we expect to s......more59minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.