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Welcome to the FarrCast, hosted by Michael Farr, Chief Market Strategist of Hightower Advisors and President and CEO of Washington DC wealth management firm, Farr, Miller & Washington. Each week Michael will have guests with insights into economics, policy, finance, and the intersections between them all. Listen in not just for analysis of what has happened, but for the forecast of where the markets are going. Hightower Advisors, LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser. Securities are offered through Hightower Securities, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Government
Description:
Welcome to the FarrCast, hosted by Michael Farr, Chief Market Strategist of Hightower Advisors and President and CEO of Washington DC wealth management firm, Farr, Miller & Washington. Each week Michael will have guests with insights into economics, policy, finance, and the intersections between them all. Listen in not just for analysis of what has happened, but for the forecast of where the markets are going. Hightower Advisors, LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser. Securities are offered through Hightower Securities, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC.
Language:
English
Email:
invest@farrmiller.com
Episodes
Check Up from the Neck Up
12/5/2025
We’ve got a full FarrCast for you this week with special guest Joshua Huminski updating us on the progress, and lack of progress, in Ukraine. Plus Dan Mahaffee on Venezuela, and we kick off with Jim Iuorio on the markets.
Duration:01:00:32
Thanksgiving Update
11/26/2025
It's an abbreviated FarrCast as Michael catches up on the markets and shares his Thanksgiving wishes.
Duration:00:13:55
Speak With Greater Reverence About Ice Cream
11/21/2025
We’ve got another packed FarrCast for you this week. Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari to dive into some of the earnings reports of market leaders and what it tells us about the trajectory of the economy. Dan Mahaffee gives us insight into the immigration debate and Michael welcomes special guest Daryl Owen for look at the state of American democracy. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
Duration:00:56:54
The Arsonists Have Put Out the Fire!
11/14/2025
It’s another full FarrCast for you this week! Kenny Polcari returns and discusses the crossroads of Technicals, Fundamentals and Momentum in a deep dive on markets and investing. Dan Mahaffee helps us find the winners and losers from the shutdown as the government reopens, and Michael welcomes Ted Rossman from Bankrate.com for insight into how the big economic picture is impacting individuals every day. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
Duration:01:00:37
Recognition of Reality
11/7/2025
We've got a full FarrCast for you this week, kicking off with Jim Iuorio's insight into the market (he's bullish, but wouldn't be surprised by a correction) and his test to see if you risk matches risk tolerance. Dan Mahaffee gives us first impressions on the election, and for our special guest, Michael Farr welcomes Shelby McFaddin from The Motley Fool Investments. Shelby and Michael have a wide ranging discussion on where the cracks are developing between, and within, the economy and the markets.Don't miss this week's FarrCast, bringing you Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
Duration:01:02:19
Everything Is Negotiable
11/7/2025
This week on The FarrCast, Michael Farr welcomes Adm. Terry McKnight for a discussion of military readiness and the past and present rules of engagement for the Navy. First up though, Jim Lebenthal gives us insight into the markets and what is carrying the economy -- and why that might be a problem. And Dan Mahaffee gives us analysis on the Trump Asia tour and the latest in US-Sino relations.It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World.
Duration:00:53:08
Kill the Buzz
10/24/2025
The FarrCast is back with a full slate of guests. Jim Lebenthal tells Michael Farr that cracks may be forming in the bull market, but opportunities still abound. Dan Mahaffee takes us on a trip around the horn from the closed halls of Congress to Bibi sitting in Israel to the (now demolished) East Wing of The White House. And Michael welcomes special guest John Ritz from WCSmith Properties to explain how policies are having unintended consquences in the housing market.Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Duration:00:56:15
FarrCast Update
10/20/2025
Michael has been traveling this week, but finds the time to talk with Kenny Polcari about market highs.
Duration:00:27:17
I Excel at Humility
10/20/2025
The markets are looking toppy -- time to panic? No! It's time to listen to The FarrCast. This week, Michael Farr talks with Kenny Polcari on the markets, Dan Mahaffee on the government shutdown, and special guest Jack Bouroudjian, who talks about risk management, and why he's not worried.Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Duration:01:03:53
I Excel at Humility
10/10/2025
The markets are looking toppy -- time to panic? No! It's time to listen to The FarrCast. This week, Michael Farr talks with Kenny Polcari on the markets, Dan Mahaffee on the government shutdown, and special guest Jack Bouroudjian, who talks about risk management, and why he's not worried.Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Duration:01:03:53
Chips in the Teflon
10/3/2025
The FarrCast is back with special guest, Leland Vittert, news anchor from News Nation and author of the newly published memoir, Born Lucky. Michael Farr and Leland have a wide ranging conversation about Leland's career, his book, and his insight into current events. But first, Michael talks with a cautious Kenny Polcari on the markets, and Dan Mahaffee joins for a look at the government shutdown.Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Duration:00:56:17
OK, but Fragile
9/26/2025
This week's FarrCast features Dr. Jay Bryson, who says the risks of recession are elevated, but recession is far from inevitable (not even likely, but possible.) Dan Mahaffee previews the battle lines of the government shutdown debate, and Michael Farr kicks everything off with Jim Iuorio who says those who are getting greedy in this market are probably making a mistake.Plus, an added bonus! Kenny Polcari joins for an explanation of The Great Shoe Incident, and Iuorio invokes Sinatra.It's Wall Street, Washington, and The World (and just a bit of silliness at the end, too) on The FarrCast!
Duration:00:47:10
Just Enough Disappointment for Everybody
9/19/2025
The Fed's long awaited rate cuts have come, and The FarrCast is here to parse what it means (and what it doesn't!) This week Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari on the markets (he's cautious), Dan Mahaffee on Washington (expect a short government shutdown) and special guest, Stephen Kate from Bankrate (the rate cut means different things to different parts of the economy.)Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Duration:00:51:10
The Fed's Dilemma (Video Bonus!)
9/12/2025
Michael Farr shares his thoughts on the data, the pressure, and the stakes of the upcoming Federal Reserve decision.
Duration:00:11:17
Fed on the Fence (Season NINE Premiere!)
9/12/2025
The FarrCast is back!We kick off season NINE with Jim Lebenthal, Dan Mahaffee, and special guest, Lester Munson. Jim says he's not worried about stagflation. Dan says the enemies of the US have newfound smugness. And Les shares some inside baseball from a conversation this week with a US Senator.It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
Duration:00:56:39
How You Stay Healthy
8/22/2025
The FarrCast has a special reaction segment to Friday's Jackson Hole speech from Fed Chair Jay Powell and the market surge that followed. But first, an instructive conversation with FarrCast fan favorite Jenny Harrington on the importance of a plan, and a planner. Plus, the latest from DC with Dan Mahaffee.It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World.
Duration:00:50:20
Quantity Has a Quality All Its Own
8/15/2025
The FarrCast is back with Kenny Polcari and Dan Mahaffee. We take a quick spin through the markets with Kenny and why the markets might be getting ahead of themselves with talk of coming rate cuts. Dan Mahaffee previews the Alaska summit and the reality of life in DC.It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
Duration:00:42:41
Not Even Pretending to Reach for Their Wallets
8/1/2025
This week Michael Farr welcomes Jim Iuorio on the markets, Matt Leffingwell on the latest insider's view in Congress, and Mark Hamrick from Bankrate.com for a discussion of the latest from the Fed.Bringing you Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Duration:00:44:22
Vacation Oughta Solve It!
7/25/2025
The FarrCast is back bringing you more of Wall Street, Washington, and The World. First up, Michael Farr talks with seasoned investor and trader, Jim Lebenthal on the virtues of optimism in investing. Dan Mahaffee shares the virtues of realism in geo-politics, and special guest Shelby McFaddin of The Motley Fool joins Michael to help put it all together for the long term investor.Listen in to The FarrCast!
Duration:00:55:19
Gambling in Casablanca! Oh My!
7/18/2025
We have a double-length special guest segment this week, featuring Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, former President of the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank. Dr. Lacker takes us through some of the history of monetary policy and gives us inside baseball on how much influence the Chair of the Fed really has in practice. But first, Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari who warns us of rising complacency, and Dan Mahaffee who gives us a rundown of the latest in DC.It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
Duration:01:09:31