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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.
September 25, 2015Police's Image and Trust / Are mooncake boxes over the top?On Backchat, what do you think of the police? The force found themselves in the front line during last year's Occupy events, the focus of critics and the 'blue ribbon' supporters. Has there been a lasting effect on their image? Are they properly......more59minPlay
September 24, 2015Status of Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong / Xi Jinping's visit to USOn Backchat, how are ethnic minorities faring in Hong Kong? A comprehensive report suggests there are social, economic, health and education issues for many in our city? What exactly are the issues, and what are the solutions? Have laws on racua......more59minPlay
September 23, 2015Central Market’s Revitalization Plan / LeTV's Broadcast on English Premier LeagueOn Backchat, we talk about Central Market. The URA has decided to scrap the centrepiece of its conservation plan for the market. It says doing away with a "floating garden" on the roof will cut costs by almost HK$1 billion, to around HK$600 millio......more59minPlay
September 22, 2015Chen Zuo'er's remarks on de-colonization / ESF's grand planOn Backchat we're talking about Chen Zuo'er's comments on de-colonisation. Do you agree that the root cause of strife and economic woes in Hong Kong is a hangover from the handover? Is it time to get over the British legacy and embrace our Chinese ......more59minPlay
September 21, 2015US Republican debate – A President Trump? / MPF offsetting mechanismOn Backchat, will we see a President Trump in the United States. Although it once seemed unlikely, Republicans increasingly think the businessman and celebrity has the best chance of winning the election next year as their nominee. What is his appe......more59minPlay
September 18, 2015Zhang Xiaoming's remarks on separation of powers / Thumbs down on FacebookOn Backchat we return to the ongoing debate over the speech on Hong Kong's constitution by Zhang Xiaoming. He warned it might spark controversy, and that has certainly been the case. Now Tsang Yok-sing and Michael Sun are chipping in. Do you thi......more59minPlay
September 17, 2015Police criticized for revising 1967 riots accounts / Regulation on online food storesOn Backchat, the police have revised an account of their history during the 1967 riots in Hong Kong, seemingly downplaying the fact that rioters were Communists.Is this more than an attempt to be more concise, as the Chief of Police has explained? ......more59minPlay
September 16, 2015Prospect for property market ahead of US Fed meeting / Australia's new prime ministerOn Backchat we talk about the prospects for property market in Hong Kong. Later this week the US FED will say if there are plans to raise interest rates, a move that would certainly have knock on effects around the world. The Secretary for Deve......more59minPlay
September 15, 2015Zhang Xiaoming's remarks on separation of powers / Child abuse cases in Hong KongOn Backchat, we will talk about Zhang Xiaoming's comments on separation of powers. The Liaison Office director said at the weekend that CE holds a position of authority above the executive, legislature and judiciary. Is he right in interpreting the......more59minPlay
September 14, 2015Disney Hong Kong's 10th Anniversary / Singapore ElectionsOn Monday's Backchat, happy birthday to Disneyland Hong Kong. On Saturday the theme park celebrates 10 years in our town, but there are concerns about the attendance figures over that time - and doubt about what will happen when the much larger par......more59minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.