Jim Hightower

Biography

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.

Known For

The Daily Show

60 Minutes

Koch Brothers Exposed

Fuel

Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins

Killer at Large

Bush Family Fortunes: The Best Democracy Money Can Buy

Bush's Brain

All Movies (6)

• Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins2019 · as Self
• Koch Brothers Exposed2012 · as Self
• Killer at Large2008 · as Self
• Fuel2008 · as Self
• Bush Family Fortunes: The Best Democracy Money Can Buy2004 · as Self
• Bush's Brain2004 · as Self (archive footage)

All TV Shows (2)

• The Daily Show1996 · as Self
• 60 Minutes1968 · as Self