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    Presenters:Danny Gittings and Philip Wong

    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 calling us on 233 88 266, find us on Facebook - Backchat on RTHK Radio 3, or email backchat@rthk.hk  

    Listen live on Radio 3's homepage - www.rthk.hk/radio/radio3

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    29/12/2025

    Epstein files release / First wheelchair user traveled to space / Protections against "super flu"

    On Monday's Backchat, we started by speaking to experts about the latest Epstein Files. Mandated by a new law, the US Department of Justice is steadily releasing declassified documents linked to the deceased financier and paedophile.
    However, both Democratic and Republican lawmakers were quick to point out that many names and pages remain redacted or blacked out. US President Donald Trump's name, meanwhile, has appeared more in the latest tranche of files. How much of a political danger is Mr Trump in?

    After the break, we spoke to a top Hong Kong astro-physicist regarding Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin launching the first wheelchair user into space. He also shared with us the most exciting space developments to look forward to in 2026!
    And lastly, we heared more from an infectious diseases expert, after the emergence of a “super flu” gripped headlines worldwide. Local health officials are once again reminding residents to get vaccinated.

    9:05am-9:30am: Epstein files release

    Speakers:

    Jeffrey Swartz, Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the Cooley Law School and former Miami Judge

    Robin Smith, Chair of Democrats Abroad in Hong Kong

    9:32am-9:48am: First wheelchair user traveled to space

    Speaker:

    Quentin Parker, Director of the Laboratory for Space Research, The University of Hong Kong

    9:48am-10:00am: Protections against "super flu"

    Speaker:

    Ivan Hung, Chair Professor of Infectious Diseases at the Department of Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong

    29/12/2025 - 足本 Full (HKT 09:05 - 10:00)

    29/12/2025 - More on current redacted Epstein files

    29/12/2025 - First wheelchair user to go to space

    29/12/2025 - Protections against "super flu"

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    Animal cruelty laws / Youth reading habits / Online shopping scam trends

    Presenters:Danny Gittings and Philip Wong

    In the first segment of Thursday's Backchat, we discussed ways to better combat animal abuse.

    Lawmakers and animal welfare groups say there's a need to beef up penalties for animal cruelty for a stronger deterrent effect. They also said there are loopholes with the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance.
    Others, meanwhile, are calling on the authorities to review restrictions for pets in restaurants and expand their access to public transport to make Hong Kong a more pet-friendly city.
    In the second part of the show, we explored young people's reading habits ahead of World Book Day.
    And in the last part, we spoke to the police to learn more about the latest online shopping scam trends.


    9:05am-9:30am: Animal cruelty laws

    9:05am-9:30am: Fiona Woodhouse, Deputy Director (Welfare), Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

    9:05am-9:30am: Susan Lai, founder of the Animal Rights and Welfare Association


    9:30am-9:45am: Youth reading habits

    9:30am-9:45am: Mervyn Cheung, Chairman of the Hong Kong Education Policy Concern Organisation


    9:30am-9:45am: Online shopping scam trends

    9:45am-10:00am: Baron Chan, Superintendent of Police, Cybersecurity Division



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    17/04/2025 - 足本 Full (HKT 09:05 - 10:00)

    17/04/2025 - Proposals to beef-up animal cruelty penalties

    17/04/2025 - Youth reading habits

    17/04/2025 - Online shopping scam trends