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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.
June 30, 2015Same-sex Marriage Legalized in the US / Powder Explosion in TaiwanOn Backchat, we'll be asking will Hong Kong ever allow same sex marriage? Equal Opportunities Commission chief York Chow has called it “an inescapable issue” in the wake of last week’s historic US Supreme Court decision on the issue. Do you agree? A......more59minPlay
June 29, 2015Preview of July 1 Rally and the Latest on the Whatsapp-gate / High-speed Rail Construction CostOn Monday's Backchat, we will talk about the latest of the whatsapp gate and preview of the turn out of July 1 rally. How would the Liaison Office and Beijing react to the whatsapp group chat among the pro-establishment lawmakers? Will there be hig......more59minPlay
June 26, 2015Whatsapp-gate in Legco's vote and Filibustering in the Finance Committee / Rise of International andOn Backchat, we will talk about filibustering in the Legco's Finance Committee. Fresh divisions in the Legislative Council ahead of an important Finance Committee meeting today which many had expected would see at least a temporary halt to the fili......more59minPlay
June 25, 2015TSA and Exam-oriented Culture / Regulation of Beauty IndustryOn Backchat, we will talk about TSA and exam-oriented learning among students. A survey done by the Professional Teachers' Union shows that around 70% of primary school teachers are calling for abolishment of the territory-wide system assessment. ......more59minPlay
June 24, 2015CY Leung's Third Work Report / Clearance at Tim Mei AvenueOn Backchat, we will talk about CY Leung's third working report. CY Leung said the government will concentrate on developing economy and improving people’s livelihood after the work of political reform. How effective has the......more59minPlay
June 23, 2015Pan-Democrats's Future after the Legco's vote / Fewer Mainland Students plan to study in Hong KongOn Backchat, we will talk about changes in the democratic camp after Legco's vote on political reform. Ronny Tong has announced that he has left the Civic Party and will give up his role as legislator. Will moderate democratic groups such as his......more59minPlay
June 22, 2015Fallout of Legco's vote on political reform / Role of Fathers in ParentingOn Backchat - further fallout from the reform that never happened. What should we make of the mainland response, and the tearful statements from legislators. After things have settled a little, can we see more clearly where we are now? After 9.20, ......more59minPlay
June 19, 2015Political Reform being voted down in LegcoOn Backchat, we will talk about the spectacular failure of the political reform proposals. The package has been decisively voted down in Legco, with an embarrassing misstep by its supporters. How do you feel now? Disheartened? Amused? Relieved? Bo......more59minPlay
June 18, 2015Debate on political reform / Work-life balanceOn Backchat, more on the debate on political reform which has started at the Legislative Council. Is it an opportunity lost, or a trap avoided? What would you vote if you were a Legislator. Tell our guests! After 9.20, work-life balance.(8:30-9:3......more59minPlay
June 17, 2015Legco's Vote on Political Reform / Trade Practices of Beauty CentersOn Backchat, Legco finally gets to consider the motion concerning the amendment to the method for choosing the CE. Its been a long bruising battle, so was it worth it? If, as seems likely, the motion is not passed by a two-thirds majority, where......more59minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.