Jim Hightower Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Jim Hightower is an American journalist best known for playing Editor/Host in The Hightower Lowdown.

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Best Known For:The television program The Hightower Lowdown

Breakthrough:Established himself as a prominent national voice for populist politics via radio in 1991

Full Name: Jim Hightower
Nationality: American
Profession: Commentator,analyst,radio host,radio personality,,newsletter writer
Known For: The television program The Hightower Lowdown
Current Role: Political commentator and author
Date of Birth: January 11, 1943
Age: 83 years old
Place of Birth: Denison, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Spouse / Partner: Susan DeMarco

Jim Hightower is about 83 years old as of 2026. Jim Hightower was born in 1943.

He attended University of North Texas, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Government.

University of North Texas
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Government

Jim Hightower's career includes writing and editorial roles with The Hightower Lowdown and Texas Department of Agriculture.

Organization: The Hightower Lowdown

Role: Editor

Period: 1999–Present

Organization: Texas Department of Agriculture

Role: Commissioner

Period: 1983–1991

Details: Texas

Jim Hightower rose to prominence for his role on the digital series The Hightower Lowdown.

Digital Series: The Hightower Lowdown (Editor/Host, 1999-Present) — National monthly newsletter and commentary

Jim Hightower is married to Susan DeMarco.

Full Name: Jim Hightower
Gender: Male
Occupation: Commentator,analyst,radio host,radio personality,,newsletter writer
Nationality: American
Living Status: Alive
Ethnicity: White