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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.
June 13, 2025International Conference on Roads and Railways 2025 / Hong Kong Streetathon / Digital Education WeekOn Friday's Backchat, we looked at the International Conference on Roads and Railways 2025, which is co-organised by the Highways Department and the Hong Kong Institution of Highways and Transportation. The theme of the event is “Building Smart and Gr......more55minPlay
June 12, 2025Maritime fuel bunkering / MPF enhancement proposals / Football frenzyOn Thursday's Backchat, we learned about what the SAR is doing to enhance its status as a green maritime hub. Just recently, Hong Kong successfully completed its largest single liquefied natural gas, or LNG bunkering operation and marked a significant ......more55minPlay
June 11, 2025Pianist Aristo Sham's Cliburn Competition win / Botulism cases / July 1 freebiesOn Wednesday's Backchat, we spoke to a music critic about local pianist Aristo Sham's outstanding performance, having recently won the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Next, we talked to a dermatologist about two women who are believed t......more55minPlay
June 10, 2025Fish restocking exercise / Students' mental health / Basketball bettingOn Tuesday's Backchat, we took a deep dive into ocean conservation. Local authorities recently released over 83,000 juvenile fish into Hong Kong waters, as part of a string of events to enrich marine resources. The initiative tied in with the annu......more55minPlay
June 09, 2025Slope safety / Chat with Mahesh Harilela / Boao Forum for AsiaOn Monday's Backchat, we learned more about slope safety as Hong Kong enters the rainy season. The government has launched numerous projects over the years to minimise the chances of landslides, resulting in a substantial drop in serious incidents.......more55minPlay
June 06, 2025South Korea's new president / Chinese opera for deities / Elderly mental health initiativeOn Friday's Backchat, we talked about South Korean politics. The country new president Lee Jae-myung wasted little time holding his first cabinet meeting to focus on the economy, after winning the snap presidential election earlier this week. We spoke ......more55minPlay
June 05, 2025Government takeover of Tai Lam Tunnel / Retail sales / Hajj pilgrimageOn Thursday's Backchat, we talked about the government's takeover of the Tai Lam Tunnel in the New Territories. The tunnel recorded a surge in traffic after cheaper fees were introduced over the weekend. Transport Secretary Mable Chan said she hopes ......more55minPlay
June 04, 2025Tianwen-2 space mission / Free breast cancer screening / Renewable fuel adoption trends / "Comic FunOn Wednesday's Backchat, we ventured into space to find out more about China's latest mission. Last week, the Tianwen-2 successfully lifted off from the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre, and is now en-route to sample a near-Earth asteroid before embarki......more55minPlay
June 03, 2025Concert economy / Home price rebound / Paragliding tipsOn Tuesday's Backchat, we looked at how Hong Kong is gearing up to welcome top artists, with K-pop sensation Blackpink set to hold two shows at Kai Tak Stadium in January next year. On top of that, the MAMA Awards are returning to the city after......more55minPlay
June 02, 2025Manchester United's Hong Kong tour / Tariffs and business confidenceOn Monday’s programme, we looked back at Manchester United’s recent Hong Kong tour. The Red Devils returned to the SAR after a 12-year absence, playing a friendly match against Hong Kong, China at Hong Kong Stadium on Friday. They secured a convincin......more55minPlay
FAQs about Backchat:How many episodes does Backchat have?The podcast currently has 2,732 episodes available.