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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.

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United States

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Government

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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.

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English


Episodes
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Chugging Along

5/10/2024
Michael Farr welcomes Jim Lebenthal for a discussion on the markets as they digest the first quarter run up and maybe, maybe, are finally coming to terms with the new monetary environment. Dan Mahaffee joins to review the Trump trial, and what it means for the elections. And for our special guest, we welcome Allan Schweyer from The Conference Board for his insights into the changing labor markets and how that is moving the needle in the economy and in finance. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

Duration:00:47:36

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If Indeed an Economist Can Feel at All

5/3/2024
This week's FarrCast is a don't miss for sure! Michael Farr welcomes special guest Dr. Jay Bryson for a look forward into the economy. It's not all rainbows and unicorns -- but the likely path is far from bleak as well. Michael and Dan Mahaffee talk about the campus unrest and the ongoing human tragedy in Palestine. And to kick it off, Jim Iuorio checks in on the markets. Bringing you Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!

Duration:00:54:53

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Coming Back From the Moon

4/26/2024
It's another great FarrCast as Michael Farr goes around the horn with Kenny Polcari and Dan Mahaffee on Wall Street and Washington, then welcomes special guest Liz Young, Chief Strategist from SoFi, for an in depth look at the changes in the investment landscape. The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

Duration:00:41:25

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Put Your Behind in the Past

4/26/2024
Michael Farr welcomes Jim Lebenthal, Dan Mahaffee, and Jenny Harrington this week. Jim and Michael talk about the market stall, and the importance of patience in finding bargains. Dan Mahaffee gives inside baseball on the travails of Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and his attempts to govern, and Jenny Harrington shares her insight into what monetary policy means -- and doesn't mean for the markets. Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!

Duration:00:49:33

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If You Throw a Tantrum, You Don't Get a Cookie

4/12/2024
The FarrCast welcomes back fan favorite Lester Munson with his decades of experience in foreign policy to help untangle some of the threads in geo-politics. But first, Michael Farr welcomes back Kenny Polcari with a primer on bargain hunting, and Dan Mahaffee with a look at The Hill. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

Duration:00:46:34

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Very Interesting & Oftimes Correct

4/5/2024
On this week's FarrCast, Michael Farr welcomes Bond Trader Scott Stroud for a discussion on what investors need to know about fixed income now that interest rates are closer to longer run historical norms. But first, Jim Iuorio joins for a review of the stellar first quarter in the markets, and Dan Mahaffee breaks down the, well, breaking down of the political parties. Never breaking down, it's the FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

Duration:00:49:21

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Podiatry Jokes from Here on Out

3/29/2024
The stock market posts it's best first quarter in five years as we finish March at new record highs. Michael Farr welcomes Jim Lebenthal for a discussion on what to do when the markets are at all-time highs -- and can it continue? Dan Mahaffee gives insight into the latest in DC, and for our special guest, Michael welcomes back Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, former President of the Richmond Federal Reserve. Jeff has been in the room while the Fed makes decisions and he gives outstanding insight into what the pundits -- and too many investors -- are missing about the Federal Reserve's next steps. It's another great FarrCast bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World. Listen today!

Duration:00:53:19

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Try Not to Fixate on the Pint

3/22/2024
The first quarter is drawing to a close and the stock market flirts with Dow 40,000! Michael Farr welcomes Jim Lebenthal, political analyst Dan Mahaffee, and special guest Jack Bouroudjian for a trip around the horn. Can the economy keep chugging along? Can the markets keep rising? Where are the threats? It's another great FarrCast bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

Duration:00:46:28

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When I'm in an Airplane, I Root for the Pilot

3/15/2024
The FarrCast returns with Michael Farr talking markets and strategy with Jim Lebenthal, politics and diplomacy with Dan Mahaffee, and in the special guest segment, Michael welcomes first time guest, Mike Singleton from Invictus Research. Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!

Duration:00:54:53

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Your Wariness Wears Down

3/8/2024
The FarrCast is back with your fan favorites Jim Iuorio, Dan Mahaffee, and Kenny Polcari! Michael Farr recaps Wall Street, Washington, and The World, and provides insight into threats, and opportunities, that may lie ahead. Listen today!

Duration:00:49:30

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An American Solution

2/27/2024
Michael Farr's travels continue and this week after a quick look at Washington and Wall Street from producer Harry Jennings, Michael delivers a speech on the challenges the American economy, and more broadly, America, faces. Michael argues the exceptional nature of the American experiment gives us the privilege of taking up the mantle of history. It's a thought provoking FarrCast -- don't miss it!

Duration:00:30:04

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Any Tingle Will Do

2/16/2024
Michael Farr is traveling this week, but we were able to get Michael and Kenny Polcari together for a quick look at markets, and why investors shouldn't sweat the small stuff -- but keep an eye on the big stuff. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

Duration:00:15:16

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Democracy Is a Bus

2/9/2024
The markets creep to new highs (S&P 5000!) and Michael Farr welcomes Jim Lebenthal for insight into how to avoid a misstep. Dan Mahaffee shares the latest from DC, and special guest Joshua Huminski gives us three things he'd do if he were President. Insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!

Duration:00:51:58

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Might As Well Do the Right Thing

2/2/2024
As goes January, so goes the year, the old adage goes, and January has been a good one in the markets. Michael Farr speaks with Jim Iuorio about what's good -- and where threats may lie. Matt Leffingwell joins for insight into DC, and special guest and energy expert Daryl Owen shares his insight (and first hand experience) on Iran, the mid-east, and The World. Listen and share with friends and colleagues!

Duration:00:53:41

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The AI Is Buying AI

1/26/2024
Markets continue to climb and Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari to give insight into the positive start to 2024. Dan Mahaffee gives us a sobering primer on the mideast, and Michael welcomes Mark Hamrick, Chief Economic Analyst for Bankrate.com, who always has his hand on the pulse of the economy. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

Duration:00:52:12

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Stopgap Just Sounds Nicer

1/22/2024
A lot is happening across Wall Street, Washington, and The World, and this week's FarrCast runs a little long -- but is jam packed with information! Michael Farr welcomes our special guest, Dana Peterson, Chief Economist of The Conference Board for a dive into the year ahead. But first, Kenny Polcari catches up on the tepid start to the year in the markets, and Dan Mahaffee gives us the rundown in DC, and what the GOP infighting means for the government. Always bringing you insights -- it's The FarrCast!

Duration:00:54:39

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Microwave Market in a Slow-Cooker Economy

1/12/2024
The FarrCast is back with special guest Tony Dwyer, taking a deep dive into what has driven the growth of the capital markets in the past decade, and giving us insight into how to invest for coming decades. But first -- Jim Lebenthal joins Michael Farr to assess where the markets are now, and Dan Mahaffee returns to give us an update on DC. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

Duration:00:56:54

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New Year -- New Episode!

1/5/2024
The FarrCast kicks of 2024 with Jim Iuorio, Matt Leffingwell, and special guest, Lester Munson! Markets are starting the year with a pullback -- but that's not surprising after the hot finish to 2023. Michael Farr & Jim Iuorio discuss trends to watch (and others to ignore!) as the year unfolds. Matt Leffingwell is in this week, pinch-hitting for Dan Mahaffee, and gives us deep insight into Washington, while Les Munson helps expand our view beyond the beltway into what is the state of play in geo-politics around the world. Always bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!

Duration:00:57:27

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FarrCast Top Ten for 2024!

12/29/2023
Michael Farr's top picks for 2024!

Duration:00:33:18

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I'm Frustrated With My Age Too!

12/22/2023
The final regular episode of 2023 is a great roundup with Kenny Polcari on the markets, Dan Mahaffee on Washington, and special guest Greg McBride from Bankrate.com on consumer attitudes, and what hints it gives us about the markets in the coming year. Listen today!

Duration:00:53:40