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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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Recent Guests

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.
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Episode: How to Run a People’s Campaign and Win
Diane Wilson
A fiery fourth generation fisherwoman from the Texas Gulf Coast and environmental activist.
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Episode: Yes, You Can Fight the Bastards… and Win!
Adam Swart
Entrepreneur and founder of Crowds on Demand, known for launching a political campaign service that fabricates grassroots movements.
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Episode: Can Our Elections Be Made Even More Vapid? Some Are Banking On It.

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Jim Hightower
Author, agitator, and activist; host of a daily progressive commentaries show distributed via Substack; known for sharp, humorous Texas-inflected political analysis.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 361 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 States2 years ago
  • A Texas hero.

    Jim Hightower almost makes me proud to be a Texan.

    A true patriot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zed_55
    United States2 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 States3 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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