Backchat

By RTHK.HK

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).

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The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.

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May 16, 2023 Cybersecurity and online fraud / Skateboard safety standards
On Tuesday's Backchat, we're discussing cybersecurity and online fraud.
The police have warned of a surge in shopping scams, revealing that more than 180 local residents fell prey, losing a total $1.3 million, in just a week.
And many mobile users h...
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55min
May 14, 2023 Transport subsidy scheme abuse / Mother's Day F&B performance
On Monday's Backchat, we talk about the HK$2 fare subsidy scheme and calls to tighten the use of JoyYou cards.
Under the scheme introduced in 2012, residents above 60 and those with disabilities enjoy a concessionary fare of HK$2 on most public trans...
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55min
May 11, 2023 Rights of critically ill patients / Hong Kong co-hosting the National Games
Health authorities have proposed an amendment of existing laws to give more rights to critically ill patients in deciding whether or not to stop receiving medical treatment.
Under the legislative proposals on advance directives and dying in place, me...
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55min
May 10, 2023 New guidelines on heat strokes at work / Difficulties faced by disabled parents
On Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about a new heatstroke warning system for outdoor workers.
Starting Monday, the government will issue amber, red and black ‘heat stress’ alerts that’ll tell people how much they’re at risk of getting heat stroke,...
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55min
May 10, 2023 Loneliness / WHO's classification of COVID
On Wednesday's Backchat, we're talking about loneliness, which has just been declared a public health epidemic in the United States.
According to a new advisory from the US Surgeon General, the health risks associated with loneliness and a lack of c...
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55min
May 09, 2023 Mental health problems among young people / New heat stroke warning system
On Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about mental health issues affecting young people.
Figures from the Education Bureau show that the number of students suffering from mental health problems rose to more than 1,400 in the last academic year -- more...
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55min
May 08, 2023 Property management fees / 48th International Exhibition of Inventions, Geneva
On Monday's Backchat, we're talking about property management fees and owners' rights.
The Consumer Council has called for greater transparency from residential developers, following a two-year study prompted by hundreds of complaints over the past ...
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55min
May 05, 2023 Tourism trends during Golden Week / Relaxed police entry requirements
On Friday's Backchat, we discuss tourism trends and the mainland's Golden Week holiday, which ended Wednesday.
Immigration records show that --throughout the 5-day period -- 625,000 mainland visitors entered Hong Kong, a higher than expected figure w...
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55min
May 04, 2023 Revamped district councils / Evictions of homeless people in Kwun Tong
On Thursday's Backchat, we're talking about the proposed revamp of the district councils.
Under the plan unveiled by the government on Tuesday, fewer than 20 percent of district councillors will be chosen by the public in future with the rest appoint...
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55min
May 02, 2023 Illegal wildlife trade in Hong Kong / Mainland driving quotas for HK vehicles
On Wednesday's Backchat, we're talking about the illegal wildlife trade in Hong Kong.
A 1.9-metre-long Siamese crocodile made a bit of a splash when she was spotted in a village in Pat Heung over the weekend.
The freshwater croc is believed to have b...
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55min

FAQs about Backchat:

How many episodes does Backchat have?

The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.