Best Hong Kong Current Affairs Podcasts (2023)

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This Is What Democracy Looks Like? How Erdogan Won Again In Turkey 12:25

1h ago12:25

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In the months ahead of the election, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faced criticism for his government's response to devastating earthquakes and for crushing inflation. Yet, he still managed to come out ahead in this week's runoff election, extending his two-decade tenure leading Turkey by another five years. His victory was a case study in…

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Hong Kong Today

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Thursday 40:44

26m ago40:44

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By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Backchat

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China's latest space mission / Coral reefs 55:00

5h ago55:00

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On Thursday's Backchat we're talking about China's latest space mission.The Shenzhou-16 spacecraft has successfully docked with Tiangong space station after sending China's first civilian into space.And as they're orbiting around the earth around 400...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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A right to repair in Minnesota and beyond 14:56

37m ago14:56

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The right to repair movement scored a big victory last week in Minnesota, where it got legislation signed into law that requires manufacturers to let independent shops and consumers buy the parts and tools necessary to repair their own equipment. The new law could make fixing your own devices, gadgets and appliances a lot easier in states across th…

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Hong Kong Today

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Wednesday 33:03

1h ago33:03

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By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Backchat

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Suspected load-bearing wall in LOHAS Park / World No Tobacco Day 55:00

5h ago55:00

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On 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...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Iran's Nuclear Program Marches Forward, 5 Years After The U.S. Abandoned The Deal 12:36

34m ago12:36

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It's been five years since the U.S. pulled out of the nuclear deal. What followed: the U-S re-imposed crushing sanctions, over time, Iran stopped adhering to the limits the deal had set and day-by-day its nuclear program crept forward. So how close is Iran to a bomb? What can the U.S. do to stop Iran, if it chooses to pursue one? And how are region…

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Hong Kong Today

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Tuesday 28:39

26m ago28:39

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By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Backchat

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Problems faced by kindergartens / China's C919 aircraft 55:00

3h ago55:00

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On 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...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Unraveling The Evolution of Hong Kong's Civic Life 11:46

3h ago11:46

11:46

Back in March, roughly 80 people in Hong Kong marched in opposition to a land reclamation project that protesters say would increase pollution. Police were watching closely. Demonstrators had to wear numbered badges around their necks as they walked in the rain. It was a different image from the hundreds who protested in 2019. Back then, the people…

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Hong Kong Today

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Monday 24:03

18m ago24:03

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By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Backchat

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Tung Chung MTR line extension / Visa applicants required to declare prior convictions 55:00

9h ago55:00

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On 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...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Monocle Radio: The Bulletin with UBS

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Debt ceiling deadline 17:39

1h ago17:39

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Leslie Falconio and Tom McLoughlin from the UBS Wealth Management Chief Investment Office in the US join the programme to discuss the current crisis and consider the different pathways to resolution.By Monocle Radio

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What's Up With Twitter? 12:06

1h ago12:06

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign announcement on Twitter did not go as planned. A series of awkward technical glitches delayed the event for about 20 minutes. Nevertheless, it was still a big moment, not just for DeSantis, but for Twitter, too. In fact, Desantis' announcement is just one example of how the social media platform …

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The Bulletin with UBS

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Debt ceiling deadline 17:40

2h ago17:40

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Leslie Falconio and Tom McLoughlin from the UBS Wealth Management Chief Investment Office in the US join the programme to discuss the current crisis and consider the different pathways to resolution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Remembering Rock and Roll Icon Tina Turner 14:48

1h ago14:48

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Tina Turner, one of Rock and Roll's greatest stars, died this week in her home in Switzerland at the age of 83, after a long period of illness. In a career that spanned six decades, Turner left behind an indelible legacy in music, on the stage and on screen. Host Eric Deggans looks back on her tumultuous, and triumphant, life. Also we answer whethe…

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How A Jeopardy! Champ's Disappearance From The Show Left Fans Mystified For Decades 11:28

1h ago11:28

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Since its relaunch in the 1980s, Jeopardy! has had thousands of contestants. For some of the its most memorable champions, the gameshow has been a launchpad for wider success. However, the disappearance of one of the earliest champions from the show left fans mystified for decades. NPR's Sacha Pfeiffer talks with Claire McNear, a staff writer with …

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Backchat

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Alleged language discrimination on a Hong Kong-bound flight / Cheung Chau Bun Festival 54:46

4d ago54:46

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On 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...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Uvalde One Year Later 12:55

1h ago12:55

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It's been one year since an 18-year-old gunman killed 19 students and 2 teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. The tragedy reignited debates around gun safety in America and has haunted a community still seeking to fully understand how law enforcement was so slow to take down the shooter. About a month after the shooting, Congress passe…

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Backchat

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Personal injuries in restaurants and liability / HKFC Citi Soccer Sevens 55:00

3h ago55:00

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On 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...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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With The Expansion of Carbon Capture Pipelines Come Safety Fears 11:46

1d ago11:46

11:46

The United States has 27 years to reach its net-zero emissions goal. And among other initiatives to move towards that goal, the Biden administration is offering incentives for carbon capture and storage. Carbon capture is a way to suck up carbon dioxide pollution from ethanol plants, power plants and steel factories, and store it deep underground. …

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Backchat

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Eye health / Knee conditions among over 60s 54:59

3h ago54:59

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On 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...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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David Simon, Creator Of The Wire, On AI, Television and the WGA Strike 11:37

1d ago11:37

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The Hollywood writers' strike has meant three weeks of late-night comedy and soap opera reruns for television fans. And for some fans, it might feel familiar. 15 years ago a Writers Guild strike lasted 100 days. And the effect of that strike was felt on shows from Saturday Night Live to Friday Night Lights. NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with veteran TV w…

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Backchat

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San Tin IT hub / e-HKD digital currency pilot scheme 55:00

4d ago55:00

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On 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...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Monocle Radio: The Bulletin with UBS

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Metaverse 23:02

1h ago23:02

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We discuss the recent longer-term investment paper from UBS Global Wealth Management’s chief investment office, which is focused on the metaverse. Our panel explains that while the full realisation of the metaverse may take as long as a decade to occur, they expect iterative improvements in related infrastructure, AI and experiences over the next f…

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Post Roe V. Wade, A Senator Wants to Make Birth Control Access Easier — and Affordable 12:00

1h ago12:00

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A Food and Drug Administration advisory panel recently recommended allowing birth control pills to be sold without a prescription. While more than 100 countries currently allow access to birth control pills over the counter, the U.S. is not one of them. Washington Senator Patty Murray says it's important that the pill is easily available - but also…

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The Bulletin with UBS

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Metaverse 23:02

10h ago23:02

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We discuss the recent longer-term investment paper from UBS Global Wealth Management’s chief investment office, which is focused on the metaverse. Our panel explains that while the full realisation of the metaverse may take as long as a decade to occur, they expect iterative improvements in related infrastructure, AI and experiences over the next f…

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How The Class Of 2023 Survived High School In A Pandemic 14:52

18m ago14:52

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Across the country, members of the class of COVID are graduating: students who started high school before the pandemic, then spent the end of their freshman year and subsequent years navigating a new reality. And it was a very difficult path. According to many studies there has been considerable learning loss for K-12 students throughout the pandem…

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Hong Kong Today

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Friday 28:44

5d ago28:44

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By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Backchat

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Animal protection / CLP Clock Tower heritage museum 55:00

3h ago55:00

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On 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...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Parkinson's Threatened To Tear Michael J. Fox Down, But He Keeps On Getting Up 11:11

11d ago11:11

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Few stars shined brighter in the 80's than Michael J Fox, and when the '90s rolled around, he was still one of the top names in show biz. But in 1991, after a night of heavy drinking, Fox noticed a tremor developing in his right pinky, an early symptom symptom of Parkinson's Disease, a diagnosis that would change the course of his life. Fox speaks …

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Backchat

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Expanded talent list / Football betting and match-fixing 55:00

3h ago55:00

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On 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...By Radio Television Hong Kong

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Florida Guts Trans Rights 10:21

12d ago10:21

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At least fourteen states in the US have passed laws or policies that limit or restrict gender-affirming care for young people. Republican lawmakers claim the bills are meant to protect kids, but most medical groups say the treatment is safe, effective and potentially live-saving. Even so, Republican leaders like Texas governor Greg Abbot compare ge…

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