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The FarrCast : Wealth Strategies

The FarrCast : Wealth Strategies

Hosted by Michael Farr

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Episodes

417

Latest episode

Aug 2026

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EN

About the show

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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August 30, 202638 min

You Gotta Have a Chair When the Music Stops

For investors, the music from AI is continuing loud and strong as NVidia posts blowout earnings. Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari for a look at the numbers and the broader implications of the AI theme to the economy. Dan Mahaffee joins for a look at the Senate races shaping up and a quick look around the world.

August 21, 202631 min

Pay Up for Remaining August

The bond market is beginning to move and the stock market is taking notice. Michael Farr begins this week with Kenny Polcari who says the AI theme is as robust and compelling as ever -- but the calculus is changing. Michael and Kenny discuss the difference and separate between a great idea and a great investment. Dan Mahaffee joins for a look at the primaries and reminds us, in case we forgot, North Korea is the bad one.

August 8, 202636 min

Everything Goes Fine Until It Doesn't

On this week's FarrBlast Michael Farr talks markets with Jim Iuorio, and presents a case that the Fed raising short term rates may actually ease pressure on the bond market, and *lower* rates on the long end. Jim shares a litany of concerns, and explains why he's still bullish. Dan Mahaffee joins for a look at the Camp David dust up and how the geo politics of the world are shifting. Start next week armed with knowledge -- listen to The FarrBlast!

April 19, 202628 min

That Ship Has, Well, Not Sailed

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April 10, 202636 min

An Exhalation -- Not a Resolution

The markets celebrated the announcement of a cease fire, and Michael Farr welcomes Jim Iuorio for a look under the hood. Is this the all-clear? Jim re-evaluates his advice from last week, and shares the technical levels he's looking for now. Plus, Michael and Jim talk about the changing mechanics of the market, and Michael shares his thoughts on the diplomacy, and lack thereof, of the day.

April 5, 202626 min

FarrFocus -- Michael Farr with guest Dr. Jeffrey Lacker

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March 27, 202634 min

The FarrBlast -- Subscribe Today!

Michael Farr and regular guests Kenny Polcari and Dan Mahaffee review the latest from the world and the markets to help you discern what's really moving markets. Listen and subscribe to The FarrBlast, Michael Farr's new podcast.

December 26, 2025Episode 1638 min

If I Were the Mouse

We have a Boxing Day FarrCast coming to you this week. Michael welcomes Jim Lebenthal for a discussion on year end allocations, and Dan Mahaffee joins for look at the geo political threats around world.

December 22, 2025Episode 151 hr 9 min

Gale of Creative Destruction

The end of the year is fast approaching and The FarrCast is here for insight into what comes next! Michael Farr welcomes Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, former President of the Richmond Federal Reserve for a wide ranging conversation over a double segment. Kenny Polcari explains why he thinks any pullback is likely to be shortlived and Dan Mahaffee gives us the latest from DC.It's The FarrCast! Wall Street, Washington, and The World!

December 12, 2025Episode 1456 min

What If AI . . . ?

On this week’s edition of the FarrCast, Michael Farr welcomes fan favorite Jenny Harrington for a discussion on how she is thinking about portfolios, and what she is looking for in the year ahead. Dan Mahaffee shares what keeps him awake at night, and we kick off the show with Kenny Polcari on the market reactions to the Fed. Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World, it's The FarrCast!

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