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Presenter：Azam Khan

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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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)

Tag: Aerospace,US Politics,Flu

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25/12/2025

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24/12/2025

2026 Population Census / Oscars award show moving to YouTube / Couple Christmas spending survey / PSG ordered to pay Kylian Mbappé 60 million euros

足本 Full (HKT 09:00 - 10:00)

2026 Population Census

Academy Awards moving to YouTube

Couple Christmas spending habits

Kylian Mbappé's €60 million payout

23/12/2025

Home Ownership Scheme flats set for 2026 / Kai Tak Sports Park ranked third globally in ticket sales / Changes in the city's sparrow population

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Home Ownership Scheme flats launch

Kai Tak Sports Park record ticket sales

Changes in the city's sparrow population

22/12/2025

UN funding cuts / AI education funding

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UN funding cuts

AI curriculum school grant

19/12/2025

Central-Kowloon bypass / AI smart vest to help ADHD children / Japan's megaquake advisory

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Central-Kowloon bypass opening

World's first AI‑empowered smart vest.

Recent Japan earthquake

18/12/2025

Privacy watchdog's guidance on deepfake technology / US-Venezuela tensions / HIV testing month

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AI-generated deepfake technology warning

US-Venezuela tensions

HIV testing month

17/12/2025

Sydney's Bondi beach shooting / Viral copypasta trend on Threads

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16/12/2025

New testing regimen for scaffold nets / AI-assisted bridge inspection tool / Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur

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New testing regimen for scaffold nets

AI-assisted bridge inspection tool

HKETO Malaysia opening

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China's Mars mission / The rise of AI / Children's book featuring ethically diverse women / Psychiatric rehabilitation service

Presenter：Azam Khan

On Tuesday's holiday edition of Backchat, we covered a wide range of topics, starting with a discussion about space exploration, to the need to adopt a mindful approach when using AI.

We then found out from an expert about a children's activity book that features inspiring stories of ethnically diverse women in Hong Kong, before wrapping up the programme by talking to a group that is going all out to help people struggling with mental health conditions.

Segment 1:

China's Mars sample return mission
Speaker: Quentin Parker, Director of HKU’s Laboratory Space Research

Segment 2:

The boom of AI and its potential impact on people’s critical thinking skills

Speaker: Raj Shroff, AI Consultant

Segment 3:

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Belonging Laboratory (DEIJB Lab) at HKU has launched the first-ever children’s activity book featuring stories of ethnically diverse women of Hong Kong.

Speaker: Professor Puja Kapai of HKU’s DEIJB Lab

Segment 4:

Phoenix Clubhouse, a community adult psychiatric rehabilitation service under the Queen Mary Hospital, earlier put up 10 sets of clothing on exhibition. The outfits are designed by a patient (Mei-ling) with mental disorder. The display is aimed at showcasing the patient’s talent and boosting her confidence.

Speakers: Francez Leung, Phoenix Clubhouse in charge & Advanced Practice Occupational Therapist at Queen Mary Hospital; Mei-ling, Phoenix Clubhouse member