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Former Texas Agriculture Commissioner
New York Times bestselling author of 7 books
Award-winning radio commentator since 1992
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A Note from Hightower (and a Summer Invitation)

Clayton Tucker shakes hands with Jim Hightower at the Texas Democratic Convention, June 26, 2026Friends—You may have seen the clip. The “six Bs” excerpt from my speech from the Texas Democratic Convention has been bouncing around the internet all week now, and boy, did it feel good watching all of you share it.But here’s what I want you to know: that speech wasn’t really about me. It was about handing the mic to Clayton Tucker, a goat rancher out of Lampasas who’s picking up a fight that started at a kitchen table in his own county a hundred and fifty [...]

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Jim Hightower has been called America’s most popular progressive. A two-term Texas Agriculture Commissioner, bestselling author, and radio host reaching millions weekly — he’s been fighting for the working stiff since before it was fashionable.

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—Jim Hightower

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