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Jim Hightower's Radio Lowdown

Jim Hightower
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Author, agitator and activist Jim Hightower spreads the good word of true populism, under the simple notion that "everybody does better, when everybody does better." jimhightower.substack.com

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When corporations try to bamboozle us commoners, they fire three levels of deceit at us. First comes their basic lies… then they escalate to a barrage of damn lies… and finally they resort to their nuclear option: A PR campaign.

The high-tech profit... more

Warning: This is a sob story that might bring you to tears. Or make you upchuck in disgust.

It’s about hogs – both the four-legged species and the more piggish, two-legged breed of agribusiness executives. The latter have long profited from cruel ab... more

I’ve got to hand it to Washington’s Republican policy makers. They’ve come up with a truly remarkable way that, they promise, will vastly expand the number of small businesses in America. Great!

This is personal for me, for I grew up in a family tha... more

What’s wrong with us? Our nation’s moral compass, I mean.

I don’t like being a downer, just focusing on wrongs, but some wrongs stand out as morally abominable, such as this one. It’s about hundreds of thousands of our low-income elders who, toward ... more

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Jim Hightower
Longtime progressive activist, former Texas Agriculture Commissioner, author
Hightower Lowdown / Substack: The Hightower Lowdown
Episode: Friday Signpost: Hightower & Tavis Smiley on the Fight for Fundamental Fairness
Clayton Tucker
Rancher, political candidate running in Texas
Land Vessel Taxi
Episode: Watch Hightower at the Texas Democratic Convention in Corpus Christi
Molly Ivins
columnist for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Episode: Blast from the Past: Hightower, Molly Ivins and friends at Scholz Garten in 1994
Zohran Mamdani
A grassroots politician who won the mayoral race in New York.
New York City
Episode: How to Run a People’s Campaign and Win
Diane Wilson
Fourth generation fisherwoman and grassroots activist
Episode: Yes, You Can Fight the B******s… and Win!
Adam Swart
Entrepreneur and founder of Crowds on Demand, known for launching a political campaign service that fabricates grassroots movements.
Crowds on Demand
Episode: Can Our Elections Be Made Even More Vapid? Some Are Banking On It.

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Jim Hightower
Host of Jim Hightower's Radio Lowdown; noted commentator and activist with a long-running voice in populist and progressive discourse.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 363 ratings
  • Thanks

    You say more truth in a short time than any one else. It’s not a sound bite even though brief.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wholeness seeker
    United States2 years ago
  • Hero stuff

    Wish we had more voices like Jim Hightower.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rpswindspirit
    United States3 years ago
  • A Texas hero.

    Jim Hightower almost makes me proud to be a Texan.

    A true patriot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zed_55
    United States3 years ago
  • I will not lie

    I would be happy to see 4 minute episodes!

    I am grateful for every episode.

    Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NYTreview
    United States4 years ago
  • A must listen to.

    Very informative, educational.…straight to the point👍🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NEW YORK FAM
    United States4 years ago

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Fans praise the practical policy focus and accessible Texas-flavored humor.
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Overall, listeners describe the host as clear, concise, and funny while delivering sharp political critique.

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Friday Signpost: Hightower & Tavis Smiley on the Fight for Fundamental Fairness
Q: Do everyday people still believe in fundamental fairness, and how should that shape our politics?
Hightower argues that fairness remains a core value for the public, but political messaging must directly appeal to that fairness and mobilize broad-based support to counter plutocracy and corporate influence.
Friday Signpost: Hightower & Tavis Smiley on the Fight for Fundamental Fairness
Q: How are you feeling about Texas politics as we approach the election season?
Jim expresses optimism that the Texas Democratic Party is reawakening with a grassroots infrastructure, candidate energy, and a strategy focused on people power rather than money.

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A sharp, opinionated take on politics, economics, and power structures grounded in populist values. Episodes routinely critique wealth concentration, corporate power, and policy that favors elites, while advocating for working families, democracy, and social safety nets. The tone is direct, often humorous, and anchored in Texas-flavored wit, with frequent calls to action and resources for listeners to engage further via Substack. Noteworthy is the host's habit of presenting policy critiques as practical, everyday concerns for ordinary people, rather than abstract theory, making it appealing to listeners who want concise, pointed commentary on current events and systemic issues.

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