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Jim Hopkins on Internet bullying and factless finger-pointing

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Jim Hopkins points his finger at those who point fingers without facts first.

Jim Hopkins points his finger at those who point fingers without facts first.

Jim Hopkins gets serious today on The Country as he has a go at Internet trolls. He believes if social media says one thing then the truth must be the opposite!

The water contamination crisis in Havelock North is still big news and farming is copping a lot of flak. Hopkins is deeply troubled by the finger-pointing without facts, especially at an industry which is the backbone of New Zealand.

Finally Mackay and Hopkins take a trip down memory lane and try their best to remember the 60s.

You can hear the full interview in the Soundcloud embed below:

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