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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
When Posture Turns to Policy
3/14/2025
The headlines are coming thick and fast, and Michael Farr welcomes Jim Lebenthal, Dan Mahaffee and special guest Joshua Huminski from the Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress to help make sense of it all. Don't panic -- get informed! With The FarrCast
Duration:00:51:01
Lines in the Sand
3/14/2025
Michael Farr welcomes Jim Iuorio -- who describes the lines in the market; Dan Mahaffee -- the lines in Congress, and special guest Daryl Owen who gives us some insight into the fallout of the lines that have been crossed.Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Duration:00:52:30
A Caddy With the Left Blinker On
3/3/2025
Mahaffee says an extended government shutdown is likely!But first up, Michael Farr and Kenny Polcari discuss how investors shouldn't read too much into the actions of others. And for our special guest, Michael welcomes Shannon Martin of Bankrate.com to discuss some of the impacts on the California fires and Florida hurricanes that have impacts across the economy.It's the FarrCast -- insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
Duration:00:46:19
The Baby Face Can't Talk to the Heel
2/21/2025
The markets keep chugging along even as the political volatility increases. Join Michael Farr as he talks with Kenny Polcari, Dan Mahaffee, and special guest Jenny Harrington to help you parse signal from noise in today's evolving economic and investing landscape.Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Duration:00:56:27
There's Not Another Canada
2/14/2025
On this week's FarrCast Michael Farr and Dan Mahaffee dive into the new administration's negotiation tactics and plausible ways American policy will unfold. Plus Mark Hamrick shares his views of the economy from his perch at Bankrate, and a check-in with market insider, Kenny Polcari.Insight from Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Duration:00:51:51
We Just Get Irritated
2/7/2025
Michael Farr welcomes long time Washington insider and analyst Greg Valliere for a look at how the initial salvos fired by the incoming administration are changing the political, and investing, landscape. But firs, Michael checks in with our regular guests Jim Iuorio and Dan Mahaffee to catch you up on the week.Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Duration:00:49:29
May Not Be the Whole Story
1/31/2025
Can we find anything to talk about on Wall Street, Washington, or the The World this week? Oh boy can we! Michael Farr talks markets and the AI wobble with Kenny Polcari; DC and the Trump honeymoon (such as it is) with Dan Mahaffee; and the international reset with special guest Lester Munson. (Plus some silliness in the latest research from AEI.) It's The FarrCast!
Duration:00:47:37
Subtlety Is Not the Word That Comes to Mind
1/24/2025
It's a great treat on The FarrCast as Michael Farr welcomes, for the first time to The FarrCast, Tyler Mathisen, longtime CNBC anchor and former Managing Editor. Tyler gives his insight into the economy and markets, and a look at the changing face of media in 21st Century America. But first, Michael talks with Jim Lebenthal on the markets and Dan Mahaffee on DC. Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Duration:00:52:46
Yeah, You Look Alright
1/16/2025
Michael Farr is back with a new FarrCast and a fantastic discussion with Dr. Jay Bryson, Chief Economist from Wells Fargo on the outlook (and uncertainties) for 2025. But first up, it's the inimitable Kenny Polcari for a look in to markets, and Dan Mahaffee with a dive into DC. It's The FarrCast! -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World.
Duration:01:02:58
The Story Is . . . (And WHY!)
1/10/2025
Michael Farr opens the show with a fantastic discussion with Jim Iuorio on the market opening of 2025. Jim discusses what he sees as the fundamental investment story AND what levels he is looking for as a trader. Next up, Dan Mahaffee gives us insight into the incoming Congress, and finally Michael welcomes the ever-insightful Joshua Huminski for a look at the changes around the world, and how it impacts US interests (and your money!) It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
Duration:00:50:28
We'll Workshop That
1/3/2025
Happy New Year from The FarrCast! This week, Michael Farr chats with Jim Lebenthal on why he sees uncertainty (read: risks) rising in 2025, and with Dan Mahaffee previewing the politics of the year. Always bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- It's The FarrCast!
Duration:00:40:14
Top Ten for 2025!
12/30/2024
The Top Ten is here! The FarrCast is back with Michael Farr's yearly Top Ten list. Listen in for insight to how Michael evaluates stocks for the coming year.
Duration:00:28:00
For the Cost of a Snickahs Bahh
12/13/2024
Kenny Polcari joins host Michael Farr for a discussion of inflation -- and Kenny's prediction that more rate cuts will not be forthcoming in 2025. Dan Mahaffee takes us around the horn in DC. In our special guest segment, Michael welcomes first time guest Shelby McFaddin from Motley Fool Asset Management, and she shares her top down look at the economy and how investors can take a bottom up approach to grow their wealth. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
Duration:00:46:26
Every Man a Manchin
12/6/2024
The FarrCast is back with our monthly check in with Jim Iuorio. Jim explains the wisdom of rebalancing -- and why it can be so painful. Dan Mahaffee outlines the new battle lines in DC. And Michael Farr welcomes special guest Jack Bouroudjian, who is bullish on the coming years in the markets. Bringing you insight from Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Duration:00:50:00
Growing Together (A Thanksgiving Message from Michael Farr)
11/27/2024
This week Michael Farr takes a quick look at markets, and a longer look at what we have to be thankful for.
Duration:00:14:04
I Think I'm Just Being Rational
11/22/2024
The FarrCast is back this week as Michael Farr welcomes guests Jim Lebenthal, Dan Mahaffee, and Bryn Talkington. The markets are adjusting to the coming Trump Administration and we bring you insight from across Wall Street, Washington, and The World to decipher what comes next.
Duration:00:47:56
47 and Foggy
11/15/2024
The FarrCast is back and Michael Farr talks to insiders from Wall Street, Washington, and the World to bring you insight into these tumultuous times. Kenny Polcari makes a case for interest rates rising; Dan Mahaffee gives some clarity into the opening gambit of the Trump transition; and Stephanie Link gives her thoughts on investing today -- and for the coming years.
Duration:00:49:07
This Wasn't Even Knee and Neck
11/8/2024
The elections are over, and Michael Farr welcomes Matt Leffingwell to help us sort out what happened, and what happens next. It's a special election week edition of The FarrCast.
Duration:00:19:50
We Need More Power Scotty
11/1/2024
On this week's episode, we get a primer on the power demands of AI from Daryl Owen, and how it's more than just the electric bill -- national security and economic growth are at stake. But first, Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari for a look at the tumultuous October past, and why Kenny is constructive on the coming year. Plus, Dan Mahaffee gives us a last look at next week's election. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
Duration:00:49:25
No Storms Yet (But Watch the Cloud on the Horizon)
10/24/2024
Dr. Jay Bryson, Chief Economist from Wells Fargo is Michael Farr's special guest this week. From his perch the economy isn't perfect -- but it's chugging along pretty well. He shares the one threat he sees on the horizon, but no storms appear to be approaching. Michael begins with Kenny Polcari looking at the market and a discussion of how beat up is beat up enough to invest? And Dan Mahaffee returns this week and Michael makes an apology. It's Wall Street, Washington, and The World on The FarrCast!
Duration:00:51:44