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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 10, 2025Donald Trump's threats to take over Greenland and Panama / Los Angeles firesOn this edition of Global Focus, we talk about about US President-elect Donald Trump’s threats to gain control of Greenland and the Panama Canal. Mr Trump refused to rule out using economic or military force, calling them critical to American nationa......more55minPlay
January 09, 2025Hong Kong 2025 property outlooks /"Storm Clouds" drama: interview with the Hong Kong Dance CompanyOn Thursday’s Backchat, we’re looking at what to expect from Hong Kong’s property market in 2025.The government is taking a cautious approach, offering only one plot of land to developers in the last quarter of this financial year.Some analysts p......more55minPlay
January 08, 2025Resignation of Canadian PM Justin Trudeau / Calls to postpone school examsOn Wednesday's Backchat, we're looking into the latest developments in Canadian politics, after the announcement from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that he intends to step down.Mr Trudeau said he'd be bringing an end to his nine-years in office afte......more55minPlay
January 07, 2025Homegrown AI scams / Escalator accidentsOn Tuesday’s Backchat, we’re talking about homegrown AI scams.The police said on Sunday said that they'd broken up a syndicate and arrested 31 people suspected of swindling victims out of at least HK$34 million.Those who'd been targeted were said ......more55minPlay
January 06, 2025Hong Kong's first breastmilk bank / Butterfly flying from Japan to Hong KongOn Monday’s Backchat, we’re talking about breastfeeding . The city's first breast milk bank – located at the Hong Kong Children's Hospital in Kowloon Bay – has just launched, and will begin collecting milk from donors starting this week. The samples......more55minPlay
January 03, 2025New Orleans terror attack / South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's arrest warrantOn Friday’s Backchat, Global Focus talks about the New Year’s Day terror attack in the US. At least 15 people were killed and 30 injured when an SUV drove into crowds of revellers in New Orleans. The US-born suspect – who is an army veteran - was sh......more55minPlay
January 02, 2025Tourism blueprint / Streamlined vehicle registration mechanismOn Thursday’s programme, we’relooking into the latest tourism blueprint. The government on Monday said it wants to nurture and develop tourism by focusing on culture, sports, ecotourism and mega-events, in a move to bring at least HK$120 billion into......more55minPlay
December 31, 2024Hill fires in Yuen Long and pollution / A look back at the life of Jimmy CarterOn Tuesday’s Backchat, we’re talking about efforts to prevent hill fires.Firefighters extinguished a major blaze on Sunday near Yuen Long, after battling the flames for more than 24 hours.Some online footage showed flames approaching residential......more55minPlay
December 30, 2024Tour group figures / Resumption of 3% accomodation tax / Restaurant performance throughout ChristmasIn the first 15 minutes of Monday’s programme, we’re be talking to a representative of the Travel Industry Authority as the city prepares to welcome 380,000 revellers for the New Year’s fireworks. Are we ready? At 9:20, we learn more about the 3% ta......more55minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.