Jim Hightower

James Allen "Jim" Hightower (born January 11, 1943) is an American syndicated columnist, populist activist and author. Since 1993 he has produced "Hightower Radio," a daily two-minute commentary carried by over 130 affiliates. He also hosted a weekend talk show on the ABC Radio Network and a weekday midday talk show on the United Broadcasting Network (later called America Radio Network). He is a popular speaker, crisscrossing the country to give about 100 speeches each year to a variety of …