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

Last Updated on November 6, 2026: By Dennis Deleted

Jim Hightower is an American journalist and syndicated columnist / radio commentator for Hightower Radio.

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Best Known For:The television program Hightower Radio
Breakthrough:Launched 'The Hightower Lowdown' progressive political commentary letter in 1999

10 Quick Facts About Jim Hightower

  • Full Name: Jim Hightower
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Commentator,analyst,radio host,radio personality
  • Known For: The television program Hightower Radio
  • Current Role: Syndicated columnist / radio commentator
  • Place of Birth: United States
  • Gender: Male
  • Specialization: Commentator / Analyst and Radio Host / Radio Personality
  • Beats: Politics / Government
  • Media Level: National
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Jim Hightower Age

Jim Hightower's exact age is not publicly confirmed.

Education

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

Career & Work

Jim Hightower's career includes sports broadcasting roles with The Hightower Lowdown and Hightower Radio, a radio network.

Organization: The Hightower Lowdown
Role: Editor / Columnist
Period: 1999–Present
Details: Austin, TX · Publishes a monthly progressive political newsletter and syndicated newspaper columns.
Organization: Hightower Radio
Role: Radio Host / Commentator
Period: 1990s-Present
Details: Austin, TX · Produces and distributes progressive daily radio commentaries and public radio programs.

Rise to Fame

Jim Hightower rose to prominence for his role on the radio program Hightower Radio.

Notable Works

  • Radio Program: Hightower Radio (Host) — A syndicated public affairs and commentary broadcast

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Jim Hightower
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Commentator,analyst,radio host,radio personality
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive

Birth & Background

  • Place of Birth: United States

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $80,000–$349,000 (Estimated range)
  • Net Worth: $406,000–$5,796,000 (Estimated range)
  • Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work

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