
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 427 | Founded | 21 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsNewsNews Commentary | |||

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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You say more truth in a short time than any one else. It’s not a sound bite even though brief.
Wish we had more voices like Jim Hightower.
Jim Hightower almost makes me proud to be a Texan.
A true patriot.
I would be happy to see 4 minute episodes!
I am grateful for every episode.
Thank you!
Very informative, educational.…straight to the point👍🏽
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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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