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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 31, 2023Suspected load-bearing wall in LOHAS Park / World No Tobacco DayOn Wednesday's Backchat, we're looking at building safety after a flat-owner at the LOHAS Park complex in Tseung Kwan O apparently knocked down a load-bearing wall without authorisation.Sharp-eyed observers had noticed in a viral video showcasing ren......more55minPlay
May 30, 2023Problems faced by kindergartens / China's C919 aircraftOn Tuesday's Backchat, we're discussing the decline in the numbers of kindergarten students.A questionnaire conducted by the Hong Kong Federation of Education Workers suggests that nearly 84 percent of surveyed pre-schools are bracing for a reduction......more55minPlay
May 29, 2023Tung Chung MTR line extension / Visa applicants required to declare prior convictionsOn Monday's Backchat, we're talking about the planned extension to the Tung Chung MTR line.A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Thursday to mark the start of construction work. Scheduled for completion in 2029, the project will include two new sta......more55minPlay
May 25, 2023Alleged language discrimination on a Hong Kong-bound flight / Cheung Chau Bun FestivalOn Thursday’s Backchat we’re talking about the sacking of Cathay cabin crew who were apparently caught on tape disparaging a mainland passenger. An audio clip that has sparked outrage on mainland social media contains what seems to be a conversation be......more55minPlay
May 24, 2023Personal injuries in restaurants and liability / HKFC Citi Soccer SevensOn Wednesday's Backchat, we're talking about legal liability in the catering industry.The debate has been raging for years over who should be responsible when people are scalded by hot food or drinks at restaurants.Last week an 8-year-old girl suffe......more55minPlay
May 23, 2023Eye health / Knee conditions among over 60sOn Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about a recommendation for people of all ages to have their eyes checked regularly.The Hong Kong Ophthalmological Society and the College of Ophthalmologists Hong Kong have urged residents to get checked more often......more55minPlay
May 22, 2023San Tin IT hub / e-HKD digital currency pilot schemeOn Monday's Backchat, we learn more about plans to establish a major technology hub as part of the Northern Metropolis development.Aspiring to become "Hong Kong's Silicon Valley", the 627 hectare San Tin Technopole, as it's called, could create at lea......more55minPlay
May 19, 2023Animal protection / CLP Clock Tower heritage museumOn Friday’s Backchat, we’re talking about animal protection in Hong Kong. We will discuss the recent animal abuses cases – is there a rising trend? Is there lack of education among pet owners or the public in general?We’ll also look at the propose......more55minPlay
May 18, 2023Expanded talent list / Football betting and match-fixingOn Thursday's Backchat we're talking about the government's decision to expand Hong Kong's talent list to lure more overseas professionals to work here.Medical staff, construction workers, artificial intelligence specialists and those in the perform......more55minPlay
May 17, 2023Tighter health checks for professional drivers / Labour Department's domestic helper ticket giveawayOn Wednesday's Backchat, we're talking about plans to tighten health checks for professional drivers.To help improve road safety, authorities are planning to lower the age of mandatory annual health checks for professional drivers to 65 from the cur......more55minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.