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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.
May 08, 2014Police guidelines - When should police shoot? / Yingluck being forced to step downOn Backchat, we'll talk about police powers after a man was shot dead in Lam Tin. When should firearms be used, when is a warning shot appropriate? After 9.15, Thailand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra forced to step down. (8.30am-9.30am, cal......more59minPlay
May 07, 2014Delay of the high-speed rail lineOn Backchat, we'll be talking about the delay to the high-speed rail line between Hong Kong and Guangzhou. Who should be responsible for the whole controversy? Has the government’s reputation been hurt ? (8.30am-9.30am, call in on 233 88 266, , ......more59minPlay
May 05, 2014Review of Political Reform Consultation Period / Should more Statutory holidays be entitled for workOn Backchat, we'll review the consultation on constitutional reform. Many groups and political parties submitted their proposals on the next Chief Executive and Legislative Council election. Has Beijing's influence or demands for civic nominat......more59minPlay
May 02, 2014Ban on Mainland expectant mothers giving birth in Hong Kong / Public Toilets in Hong KongOn Backchat, we'll talk about allowing mainland mothers to give birth in Hong Kong. The Hospital Authority said public hospital should maintain the ban on admitting Mainland expectant mothers with local husbands. Should mainland mothers be allowe......more59minPlay
April 30, 2014Marriage Bill Amendment on Transgender Marriage / Direct Subsidy School Fee RiseOn Backchat, we'll talk about a change in the law on who can get married. The Court of Final Appeal decided last year that a transgender woman "W" should be allowed to marry. Should the related court decision become part of the Marriage Ordinance......more59minPlay
April 29, 2014Walkability and Pedestrianisation in Central / Problems on the MTROn Backchat, we'll talk about an interesting plan to get cars out of Central. A revitalized proposal has been put forward by a group of architects to improve the urban landscape in Central, grassing over Des Voeux Road and closing it everything......more59minPlay
April 28, 2014Toilet War / Lamma Ferry Inquiry ReportOn Backchat, we'll talk about toilet wars. A mainland child defecating in the street Hong Kong has stirred up an unlikely debate. Do you think tensions between Hong Kong and Mainland Chinese have escalated? What would change things? After 9.15, ......more59minPlay
April 25, 2014DAB's Political Reform Proposal / Hong Kong’s First Press Freedom IndexOn Backchat, we'll talk about the DAB's political reform proposal. They propose that more than half of the nominating committee wouyld have to approve any possible candidates for the next CE. Is that what you call democracy? After 9.15, Hong Kong......more59minPlay
April 24, 2014Manila Delegation's Visit to Hong Kong / Street Singing in Mong KokOn Backchat, we'll talk about the Manila delegation's visit to Hong Kong. Does the visit resolve the matter? Does it help normalise the relations between China and the Philippines? After 9.15, street singing in Mong Kok . (8.30am-9.30am, call ......more59minPlay
April 23, 2014Shatin to Central Rail delayed due to discovery of historic relics / Underground Subway connecting TOn Backchat, what price the past? The Shatin to Central Rail Link may be delayed by a year due to the discovery of historic relics. What went wrong with the previous archaeological study in the earlier construction? Is it worth a year of disrupti......more59minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.