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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.
February 17, 2015Setting up of Innovation and Technology Bureau / Lamma Ferry Accident VerdictOn Backchat, we'll talk about not setting up the Innovation and Technology Bureau. Legco's Finance Committee has failed to vote on a $35 million funding request to set up the new bureau. Are you disappointed by the filibustering among the legislato......more59minPlay
February 16, 2015Selection of HKU's Pro Vice-Chancellor / Latest on ATVOn Backchat, we will talk about the selection of HKU's pro vice chancellor. CY Leung has denied allegations that have come from many quarters that he or people close to him have been meddling in the selection process. Do you believe him? After 9.2......more59minPlay
February 13, 2015Tax Evasion, Money-Laundering and Compliance / Illegal Ivory TradeOn Backchat, we will talk about tax evasion, money laundering and compliance. HSBC has been facing allegations that its staff at Swiss Bank helped wealthy customers to dodge tax; and there has been a massive increase in reports of money laundering......more59minPlay
February 12, 2015Remembering Prof Anthony Hedley / Michael Lynch resigns West Kowloon Cultural District BoardOn Backchat, we will remember Professor Anthony Hedley who died in December. What sort of man was he, and what were his contributions to public health in Hong Kong? What can we learn about advocacy and air pollution from him? After 9.20, Michael ......more59minPlay
February 11, 2015Domestic Helpers' Live in RuleOn Backchat, we will be joined by Indonesian helper Erwiana to talk about live-in rule for domestic helpers. After her employer has been convicted for abusing her, should the live-in rule for domestic helpers be reviewed or be lifted? (8:30-9:30......more59minPlay
February 10, 2015Protests Against Parallel Trading / Bitcoin ControversyOn Backchat, we will talk about protests on parallel trading in Tuen Mun. Over 150 protesters clashed with the police and some shoppers were closed as a result. How should parallel trading activities......more59minPlay
February 09, 2015Property Price / Regina Ip's Email Account being HackedOn Backchat, we will talk about the cost of where you live. Price and rental indexes for private homes have hit a record high. Are you worried that the price will climb further? Should government introduce more property price cooling measures, or......more59minPlay
February 06, 2015Academic Freedom / Worsening air pollution in ChinaOn Backchat, we will talk about academic freedom. Former law dean of the University of Hong Kong Professor Johannes Chan has been blamed for the faculty's poor research performance - are pro Beijing forces trying to stop his advancement? If academ......more59minPlay
February 05, 2015Town Planning Board and its Planning Procedure / Climbing death tolls of FluOn Backchat, , we will talk about the Town Planning Board and its planning procedures. The High Court has quashed the Board's earlier tightening of height restrictions. Should the Town Planning Board review its planning and meeting procedures? A......more59minPlay
February 04, 2015Functional Constituencies – should FC be abolished? / Setup of Innovation and Technology BureauOn Backchat, functional constituency seats in Legco. Should they stay or should they go? Are they are valid as bargaining chips? Are they simply institutionalized corruption? After 9.20, do you support the setup of the Innovation and Technology B......more59minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.