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Hightower Lowdown

In-depth discussions with the nation's top progressive commentators, featuring Jim Hightower and Bill Press.Common sense commentary from Texan populistJim Hightower has spent three decades battling the "powers that be on behalf of the powers that ought to be."Twice elected Texas Agriculture Commissioner, Hightower believes that the true political spectrum is not right to left but top to bottom, and he has become a leading national voice for the 90 percent of the public who no longer find themselves within shouting distance of the Washington and Wall Street powers at the top.As political columnist Molly Ivins said, "If Will Rogers and Mother Jones had a baby, Jim Hightower would be that rambunctious child — mad as hell, with a sense of humor."To read his latest commentaries and subscribe to his monthly, go to www.JimHightower.com Hear the host ofon AmericasDemocrats.org!is a fierce progressive with insider access to the administration -- and he's the only nationally syndicated talk radio host to attend the daily White House press briefings.Listen here for his interviews with lawmakers and prominent Democrats.Visit BillPressShow.com for more.