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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.
December 27, 2024Backchat special holiday programme: world events to watch out for in 2025...more55minPlay
December 26, 2024Backchat special holiday programme: Sumatra tsunami 20 years anniversary...more55minPlay
December 25, 2024The meaning of Christmas / SPCA's dog walking event / AIA CarnivalOn this Christmas holiday programme, we’re delving into the origins of Christmas. Observed on this very day by around one third of the global population, Christmas remains one of the world’s most celebrated holidays.Initially observed among Christian......more55minPlay
December 24, 2024Holiday aviation sector forecasts / Christmas dating trendsOn Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about aviation forecasts throughout the Christmas holidays.Writing on her blog, Secretary for Transport Mable Chan said that daily traffic throughout the holiday season was expected to reach pre-pandemic peaks o......more55minPlay
December 23, 2024Ombudsman's report on after-death arrangements / Total Diet Study findingsOn Monday's Backchat, we’re talking about after-death arrangements. The Ombudsman has called on authorities to cut through the red tape and make it easier to complete after-death arrangements online, instead of burdening next of kin with cumbersome ......more55minPlay
December 20, 2024Leadership crisis in France and Germany / Devastating cyclone in the French territory of MayotteOn Friday’s Global Focus, we’re looking at the latest developments in the European Union.From the collapse of the French government earlier this month to the dismantling of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition over a no-confidence vote, the two......more55minPlay
December 19, 202425th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Macau SAR / Swire Coastal Outreach HubOn Thursday’s Backchat, we’ll be assessing Macau’s development as the SAR marks 25 years since its return from Portugal to China.Chinese President Xi Jinping is currently visiting Macau where he will oversee the inauguration of its new Chief Executi......more55minPlay
December 18, 2024Claw machine phenomenon / "E-commerce" phishing scams / Use of aerial photos to analyse slopesOn Wednesday's Backchat, we're talking about the claw machine phenomenon.The Consumer Council has called for a review of regulations governing the devices amid an increasing number of complaints against operators.It's been reported that some machin......more55minPlay
December 17, 2024Hong Kong 2025-26 budget consultation / Hospital Authority's plan to reorganise cluster systemOn Tuesday’s Backchat, we’re talking about next year’s Budget, with a public consultation exercise now underway. The Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, has stressed the need to manage Hong Kong’s public finances more “prudently”, while driving economic......more55minPlay
December 16, 2024The future of education / Redevelopment of State Theatre building in North PointOn Monday’s Backchat, we’re talking about the future of education.From evolving technologies to societal changes, educators are on a constant race against time to develop curriculums keeping abreast of the latest trends. A big one, AI, has been inc......more55minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.