Michael Farr

The FarrCast : Wealth Strategies

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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 HightowerSecurities, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC.

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Michael Farr

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Latest episode

Apr 19, 2026

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Episodes

Did We Miss Anything? 26.07.2024

With the assassination attempt on former President Trump, and the decision not to run for re-election from President Biden, this has been one of the most momentous fortnights in American political history. This week, Michael Farr has extended discussions with Dan Mahaffee and with former Senator Don Nickles, on what just happened, and what might happen next.

Essential at a Shipwreck 10.07.2024

We hope The FarrCast is essential for you! This might be our best episode yet; this week Michael Farr talks with fan favorites Jenny Harrington, Jim Lebenthal and Dan Mahaffee. It's too good to miss!

Feeling It, But Not Seeing It 02.07.2024

Michael Farr welcomes Jim Iuorio this week, and Jim shares why he's looking for a pullback, but doesn't expect levels to fall too much. Dan Mahaffee helps dissect the debates and the Supreme Court decisions, and Michael closes with a special Fourth of July essay on why we celebrate. It's the FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

There Is No Certainty in This Game 27.06.2024

Our special guest this week is Dr. Claudia Sahm. Her research is flashing warning lights for a possible recession -- but things are going okay for the moment. Michael Farr and Dr. Sahm take a deep dive into the economy and explore the conundrum. Plus, it's debate time, and Dan Mahaffee gives us the lay of the land as we reach the end of the beginning of the political season. The FarrCast -- Wa...

Because One Is Too Little and Three Is Too Much 18.06.2024

Dr. Jeff Lacker returns after last week's preview of the Fed to give us a review of what we learned from the FOMC. The Fed continues to thread the needle, and Dr. Lacker gives his opinion on why not should the Fed stay put through the end of the year, but why they will. But first we catch up with Kenny Polcari on markets, and Dan Mahaffee on DC. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington...

The Fed's Not Sure 12.06.2024

But we are sure The FarrCast will help you see the economic landscape more clearly! This week is the "preview" episode of the Federal Reserve's June meeting, and next week, we'll be back again with special guest Dr. Jeffrey Lacker to review the meeting, and how Powell presented the committee's decision. It's The FarrCast! Wall Street, Washington, and The World.

Sliding a Stack of Chips 06.06.2024

Summer heats up, but Jim Iuorio is looking for the markets to cool down! Listen to this week's FarrCast as Michael Farr discusses the mid summer choppiness in the market, and why Jim expects rougher days to come. Stay on for special guest Daryl Owen as he gives a Washington insider's perspective on the 2024 election. "The only certain prediction is that in five months we'll all be...

A Little Bit of a Step Back 31.05.2024

It's the start of summer but The FarrCast still brings you information and discussion to help you discern the signal from the noise on Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

Now I've Got Ethel Merman in My Head 24.05.2024

Markets have AI on the brain, and Michael Farr and Jim Lebenthal say buckle up -- the trajectory does look up, but certainly not smooth. We go around the horn with Dan Mahaffee, then Michael welcomes Bankrate's Mark Hamrick for a deep dive into the drivers of the economy. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

Momentum Is Great! (If It's Moving Up) 17.05.2024

The markets are at all time highs with the Dow kissing 40,000 and the FarrCast is here with insight on how to stay disciplined with the markets are high. First up, Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari for a talk about the upsides, and pitfalls, of momentum. Dan Mahaffee joins for the lastest on presidential debates -- yes, we have an agreement on presidential debates. And special guest Joshua Humin...

Chugging Along 10.05.2024

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...

If Indeed an Economist Can Feel at All 03.05.2024

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...

Coming Back From the Moon 26.04.2024

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!

Put Your Behind in the Past 26.04.2024

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...

If You Throw a Tantrum, You Don't Get a Cookie 12.04.2024

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!

Very Interesting & Oftimes Correct 05.04.2024

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&...

Podiatry Jokes from Here on Out 29.03.2024

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 Reser...

Try Not to Fixate on the Pint 22.03.2024

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 Wor...

When I'm in an Airplane, I Root for the Pilot 15.03.2024

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!

Your Wariness Wears Down 08.03.2024

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!

An American Solution 27.02.2024

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&#3...

Any Tingle Will Do 16.02.2024

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!

Democracy Is a Bus 09.02.2024

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!

Might As Well Do the Right Thing 02.02.2024

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...

The AI Is Buying AI 26.01.2024

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!

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