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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

Koch Brothers Exposed
Koch Brothers Exposed
Killer at Large
Killer at Large
Bush Family Fortunes: The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
Bush Family Fortunes: The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
Bush's Brain
Bush's Brain
Fuel
Fuel

Filmography

2019 Raise Hell: The Life & Times of Molly Ivins
as Self
2014 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self (archive footage)
2012 Koch Brothers Exposed
as Self
2008 Killer at Large
as Self
2008 Fuel
as Self
2004 Bush Family Fortunes: The Best Democracy Money Can Buy
as Self
2004 Bush's Brain
as Self (archive footage)
1996 The Daily Show
as Self
1968 60 Minutes
as Self