On Backchat, reviving Hong Kong's rural heritage. A conference is being held on ways to rethink our countryside - to bring new life to villages through sustainable development, tourism and new settlers. What are the successful models and how far...

On Backchat, how did the candidates do in the first US Presidential Election Debate? Did Trump show discipline and restraint? Did Clinton's jabs hit home? Will this affect polling?  After 9.20, air pollution.  (8:30-9:30am, call in on 233 88 266,...

On Backchat, two years on from Occupy Central. What is its legacy, now that some of those who led it are in Legco, rather than jail? Blue Ribbon supporters fared badly in the election - does that signify anything? Was the movement the last gasp ...

On Backchat, working conditions for domestic helpers. There are calls for helpers to stop being forced to clean windows after a number fell to their deaths. Who guarantees working and living conditions for helpers? Why are new arrivals particularly...

On Backchat, the CE race. What did this week's press conference tell us about the relationship between CY and John Tsang? What effect did the elections have on CY's chances of re-election? If there's a real contest between the FS, the CE, Tsang Yok...

On Backchat, more on the Wang Chau development controversy. Has the CE cleared the air with his joint press conference? What have we learned about his administration's actions, and his own relations with John Tsang?  (8:30-9:30am, call in on 233 88...

On Backchat the gig economy. There's a growing trend for people to work for themselves, making use of their own skills and assets without a boss or, sometimes, a license. Today you can drive for Uber, rent out your place on Airbnb, sell products...

On Backchat, development in Wang Chau.  28  legislators have signed an open letter to CY Leung, asking him to explain the government’s role in the controversial public housing project . It follows an Apple Daily report su...

On Backchat, Central Market. It closed back in 2003 and still stands empty.  But there may finally be progress as the Town Planning Board has now agreed to a revitalisation blueprint. There's a new, transparent facade, and stalls retained for meat,...

On Backchat, the role of the Liaison Office. James Tien says the Mainland organ tried to stop his party nominating Ken Chow, who later complained of intimidation . It's widely thought that the Liaison Office plays an active role in Legco electio...