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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.
March 04, 2019Public Toilets / India and Pakistan ConflictOn Monday's Backchat, public toilets. The government is setting aside $600 million to upgrade 240 public toilets around town . How do you evaluate our conveniences? What's the worst WC and the best bog? How could cleanliness be improved? Should cleaner......more59minPlay
March 01, 2019Review of budgetOn Friday (March 1st) morning 8-9am, a special phone-in with a chance to put your comments and questions directly to the Financial Secretary Paul Chan. After 9am, review of budget with special guests on Backchat....more29minPlay
February 28, 2019Review of Budget 2019 / Trump-Kim Summit in HanoiOn Thursday's Backchat the Budget. Financial Secretary Paul Chan said HK$10 billion will be set aside for any additional expenditure the Hospital Authority may run up as it struggles to cope with overwhelming demand for services at public hospitals. H......more59minPlay
February 27, 2019Think Tanks in Hong Kong / Ban on Milk PowderOn Wednesday's Backchat, think tanks in Hong Kong. A 'Policy Innovation and Coordination Office' has replaced the Central Policy Unit for the Government, and plays a big part in putting together the annual policy address. Now it's head Betty Fung says......more59minPlay
February 26, 2019Racial Discrimination Ordinance / Oscar Winners and LosersOn Tuesday's Backchat, racial discrimination. There's pressure on the administartion to change the law on Racail Discrimination, which has been in place for a decade. As it stands, the Government's functions and powers (including for example many pol......more59minPlay
February 25, 2019Private Recreational Leases / Smart system to tackle illegal parkingOn Monday's Backchat, private recreational leases. The Home Affairs Bureau recently released the results of the public consultation on Hong Kong's private recreational leases, covering 24 private sport clubs including golf, yachting and cricket. It's r......more59minPlay
February 22, 2019Greater Bay Area Development Plans / Legacy of Karl LagerfeldOn Friday's Backchat, more on the Greater Bay Area. Thursday's symposium, Co-organised by the People's Government of Guangdong Province, the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Government of the Macao Special Administrativ......more59minPlay
February 21, 2019Housing Plans on Fanling Golf Course / Remembering Peter MossOn Thursday's Backchat, the Fanling Golf Course. The Executive Council has accepted the Task Force's recommendations including developing part of the Fanling Course. Its reported this would mean retaking 32 hectares. The course's private recreational l......more59minPlay
February 20, 2019Country Parks Enhancement / Thailand's General Election in MarchOn Wednesday's Backchat, country parks. The AFCD has launched a consultation on enhancing the recreation and education potential of country parks and special areas. It covers enhancing existing facilities, including the visitors' centres; open museums;......more1h 2minPlay
February 19, 2019The Greater Bay Area / Disneyland Hong Kong's resultsOn Tuesday's Backchat, the Greater Bay Area. The government is announcing an outline development plan for the Pearl River area. How is it different to previous plans? Is it Central Planning? Will it be good for our economy, or put us at risk?Afte......more59minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.