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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 12, 2014Obama’s strategy to defeat Islamic militants (ISIS) / Survey on expectation of war between China anOn Backchat, we'll talk about US foriegn policy and President Obama's strategy in combating ISIS. He has outlined strategies to "degrade and ultimately destroy" the group, which include air strikes in Iraq and Syria. Do you think the plan wil......more59minPlay
September 11, 2014Suicide and the Elderly / Plans to build car park in StanleyOn Backchat, we'll talk about suicide and the elderly. A study from HKU's Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention shows that those aged over 65 are twice as likely to commit suicide as the average person. What causes old people to be vulnerable......more59minPlay
September 10, 2014Students' Class Boycott / Lifeguards' Day StrikeOn Backchat, we'll talk about the students' boycott. Students are planning to join a one-week class boycott from Sept 22 to press for universal suffrage - meanwhile another group Alliance for Peace and Democracy have announced a hotline for parent......more59minPlay
September 10, 2014Discrimination at the Workplace / Mangrove Scandal in North LantauOn Monday's Backchat, we'll talk about discrimination in the workplace. The Equal Opportunities Commission commissioned a study that showed almost one in five employees face discrimination with the elderly facing particular problems. Have you ever......more59minPlay
September 08, 2014Discrimination at the Workplace / Mangrove Scandal in North LantauOn Monday's Backchat, we'll talk about discrimination in the workplace. The Equal Opportunities Commission commissioned a study that showed almost one in five employees face discrimination with the elderly facing particular problems. Have you ever......more59minPlay
September 05, 2014Tung Chee Hwa and Chris Patten's Calls on Universal Suffrage / MTR cracked rail on Kwun Tong LineOn Backchat, former governor Chris Patten and former CE Tung Chee Hwa join the debate about achieving genuine democracy in Hong Kong - what do you make of their comments? After 9.20, MTR's cracked rail on Kwun Tong Line. Were you affected? Call ......more59minPlay
September 04, 2014Universal Pension Protection Scheme / Salisbury Road Crossing ReopenedOn Backchat, when we'll be talking about the idea of a universal pension. Nelson Chow from HKU has suggested the government inject $50 billion for a scheme that would pay everyone $3000 a month on retirement. What's your reaction to his report? Wi......more59minPlay
September 03, 2014International reactions towards NPCSC’s framework on Hong Kong’s CE Election / Marine Parks plan amOn Backchat, we'll be talking about international aspects of Beijing's framework on HK's CE election. Do you think Beijing's framework is not up to international standards of universal suffrage? Are foreign forces meddling here? Is the UK enqui......more59minPlay
September 02, 2014NPCSC's framework on Hong Kong's CE Election / Dental School's probe of tainted waterOn Backchat, we'll be talking about universal suffrage and Li Fei's speech. Does the draft resolution meet an international standard of universal suffrage? We'll hear from all sides, and we hope from you. Call in on 23388266, text at 63935925 or......more59minPlay
September 01, 2014NPCSC’s decision on Hong Kong’s CE ElectionIt's everyone's favourite current affairs panel discussion and talkback programme. Backchat is Back! We'll talk about political reform, or the lack of it... The NPC Standing Committee will announce a draft resolution on electing the CE on Sunday......more59minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.