Jim Hightower

Born: 1943-01-11

James Allen Hightower (born January 11, 1943) is an American syndicated columnist, progressive political activist, and author. From 1983 to 1991 he served as the elected commissioner of the Texas Department of Agriculture. He publishes a monthly newsletter that is notable for its in-depth investigative reporting, The Hightower Lowdown.


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Fuel

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Released: 2008-11-14

Record high oil prices, global warming, and an insatiable demand for energy: these issues define...

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Bush's Brain

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Released: 2004-03-13

An examination of political consultant Karl Rove's influence on George W. Bush's candidacy.

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Koch Brothers Exposed

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Released: 2012-03-07

Koch Brothers Exposed is a hard-hitting investigation of the 1% at its very worst. This...

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Bush Family Fortunes: The Best Democracy Money Can Buy

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Released: 2004-09-28

Greg Palast has been following the Bush family around for years as an investigative reporter for...

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Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins

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Released: 2019-08-30

Molly Ivins was six feet of flame-haired Texas trouble. She was a prescient political...

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Killer at Large

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Released: 2008-11-21

Obesity rates in the United States have reached epidemic proportions in recent years. Killer at...

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The Daily Show

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First aired: 1996-07-22

The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

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First aired: 2014-02-17

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent...

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60 Minutes

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First aired: 1968-09-24

America's popular television News magazine in which an ever changing team of CBS News...

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