Welcome to the FarrCast, hosted by Michael Farr, president and CEO of Washington DC wealth management firm, Farr, Miller & Washington. The FarrCast brings you up to date news from Washington, Wall St., and Main St., and discusses what it means for you and your future investments. Each week Michael will have guests with insights into economics, policy, personal 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.
On the shortened Juneteeth week, the news keeps coming, and Michael Farr checks in with Kenny Polcari and Dan Mahaffee on the Iran conflict, the dilemma facing the Fed, and what all this means (and doesn't mean) for the investor. The FarrCast -- bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World.
Michael Farr welcomes institutional investor Eric Brown for a discussion on dividend growth investing and why the strategy is appropriate for some investors. But first, Jim Iuorio shares his thoughts on the rest of 2025 and what he sees for 2026, and Dan Mahaffee gives a preview of the Israeli raids on Iran. (For an update post-air raids, listen to the bonus FarrCast Flash episode.)It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
As Israeli strikes fall across Iran, markets react and Michael Farr checks in with Dan Mahaffee for a special edition of The FarrCast, bringing you the latest analysis on the unfolding situation.
This week's FarrCast features special guest Daryl Owen, who shares some of the knock-on effects of the negotiations with China. Where geo-politics and economics collide, every action has ripple effects that aren't always obvious. Michael Farr welcomes Dan Mahaffee who peels away the layers of the Musk/Trump spat and reveals deeper rumblings of seismic shifts in the Republican Party and American politics.It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
This week Michael Farr has a double-length segment with Joshua Huminski on the state of geo-politics in the new Trump era. Joshua has recently returned from an extended trip to Europe and you won't want to miss his insights! But first -- Jim Lebenthal gives us help on the dangers of certainty, and Dan Mahaffee on The Big Beautiful Bill.It's The FarrCast! Wall Street, Washington, and The World.
Michael Farr welcomes Jenny Harrington to discuss her newly published book, "Dividend Investing." As always, Jenny has great insight into the markets and, importantly, the pitfalls for the long term investor. But first up, Kenny Polcari helps us dissect the latest market moves, and Dan Mahaffee joins for his DC round up.Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
The FarrCast is back and Michael Farr welcomes regulars Jim Lebenthal and Dan Mahaffee as well as fan favorite, Jack Bouroudjian. The markets have made up the losses for 2025 and are edging into the black. Michael and guests pose the question -- what if everything goes right from here?It's another great FarrCast giving you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World.
Jim Lebenthal joins Michael Farr to discuss the latest in the markets, and how the short term gyrations probably have less impact on the long term investor than one might think. Dan Mahaffee parses the India-Pakistan conflict, and special guest Mark Hamrick helps us see the ongoing changes in financial journalism.Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Michael Farr welcomes back Shelby McFaddin from The Motley Fool. Shelby shares her insight into the current volatility and gives advice on how to be active, without constant activity. But first, Michael catches up with Kenny Polcari on the levels of resistance the market is breaking through, and Dan Mahaffee on the levels of resistance US policy faces across the world.It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World.
The FarrCast is back this week as Michael Farr welcomes former Chief of Staff of the Senate Foreign Services Committee, Lester Munson. Plus, Kenny Polcari on the turbulence in the markets, and Dan Mahaffee gives us a rundown of DC.It's the FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
On this week's FarrCast, Michael Farr speaks with guests Jim Lebenthal and Dan Mahaffee on the long view: how do the changes of the last 80 days alter the next year, next decade, next generation? There are no easy (or absolute) answers, but The FarrCast is here to help provide perspective for you to make your best decisions.The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World
As the opening salvos of the trade war find their targets, markets try and adjust. Listen to The FarrCast for information to make your adjustments!Michael Farr welcomes Jim Iuorio on the markets, Dan Mahaffee on DC, and special guest Dr. Jeffrey Lacker for the bigger picture. (Dr. Lacker thinks recession is likely!)Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington and the World, it's The FarrCast!
Michael Farr shares his thoughts on how to navigate the new tariff regime and the instability it brings. Michael discusses the political fallout with Dan Mahaffee, who says the tariffs are in flux, but are likely to stay in some form. For our special guest, Michael welcomes Austin Branson, a small business owner directly impacted by the tariffs. Austin's insight into how his company is affected helps us to understand how the global economy works one company, one worker, at a time.Bringing you insights from Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- It's The FarrCast!
This week Michael Farr brings you two segments of the FarrCast with a dive into the latest from the Trump Administration with Dan Mahaffee and latest in the investing world with Jim Lebenthal.Whether the changes are to be eternally endured or eternally enjoyed -- we are here to help you sort out the signal from the noise. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World.
Dr. Jay Bryson, Chief Economist from Wells Fargo joins Michael Farr for a deep dive in an extended segment on the Fed, the economy, the new administration, and how it all comes together to impact the economy. It's a don't miss episode! But first, Michael talks with regulars Kenny Polcari on the markets, and Dan Mahaffee on DC.Bringing you insights into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
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
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
This week Michael Farr takes a quick look at markets, and a longer look at what we have to be thankful for.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
This week we feature the second half of Michael Farr's conversation with former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Dr. Jeff Lacker. He says recessionary pressured have eased. It's not rainbows & unicorns, but the economy is in good shape. But first, Michael welcomes Jim Lebenthal for a discussion on investing in strong markets. And a quick look in on politics. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World.
Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari, Dan Mahaffee, and special guest Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, to The FarrCast this week. Kenny gives his case for the stock market sitting in a holding pattern; Dan gives some color on the holding pattern of the presidential race; and Dr. Lacker helps us understand the cards the Fed is holding to combat inflation. (It's a great history lesson!) This and more from Wall Street, Washington, and The World on The FarrCast!
This week on The FarrCast, Michael Farr welcomes Jim Iuorio for a check in on markets. Jim explains why he doesn't look at the market as overbought and what key level he's looking for as confirmation. Dan Mahaffee joins for his thoughts on political developments, and fan favorite Les Munson is back with a look at foreign policy and the success of building coalitions on shared values. Bringing you Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
Michael Farr kicks off the eighth season of The FarrCast with fan favorites Jenny Harrington, Jim Lebenthal, and of course, Dan Mahaffee. It's 40 days in desert, masterful inaction, and more! Join us for insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World on The FarrCast!
It's the end of Season Seven of The FarrCast and Michael Farr invites Mark Hamrick, one of our frequent special guests since Season One, to join for a discussion about where the cracks in the economy are -- and which ones might be growing. First up though is Kenny Polcari, who maintains we will see significant turbulence ahead, but no imminent crash. And Dan Mahaffee helps us parse the debate and where the political tides are turning. Bring you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
As the markets moved into the angst of September, the FarrCast is with you to give you insight into what moves the markets! Michael Farr welcomes special guest Rob Ferguson for a look at real estate -- where the Fed's rubber meets the economy's road. But first, Jim Iuorio comes to us with why he expects a downdraft, but feels the markets aren't due for more than a correction. And Dan Mahaffee gives color on the latest out of the Trump and Harris camps.
As the election season is upon us, Michael Farr welcomes Joshua Huminski, Senior Vice President for National Security and Intelligence Programs at The Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress. Joshua helps dissect how the election season is changing foreign relations, and the potential paths and impacts of foreign policy under potential Harris or Trump Administrations. But first, we get a DC update from Dan Mahaffee. Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!
The conventions are over, but what are the potential policy pathways? Michael Farr welcomes Matt Leffingwell & Dan Mahaffee to bring us some notion of what is at stake for the markets in the upcoming election. But first -- Kenny Polcari joins for a discussion of the week on Wall Street. It's Wall Street, Washington, and The World on The FarrCast!
Join Michael Farr this week as he reviews the markets with Jim Lebenthal and looks forward with Stephanie Link. Plus, an update on the changing election landscape with Dan Mahaffee. The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
The week began with panic, but that subsided almost as quickly as it came. What gives? Michael Farr talks with guests Bryn Talkington and Kenny Polcari for a look at the near-correction. Is it something more than a bad day? And what is a carry trade anyway? Plus, Dan Mahaffee on the new Dem VP pick. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
The Fed stands pat, and markets wobble. Michael Farr and guests Jack Bouroudjian and Jim Iuorio dive into the details on the changing economic winds. Both Jim and Jack are constructive on the markets, but there are, as Jim says, "some holes underneath the wallpaper." Plus, Dan Mahaffee on the Veepstakes and lightning fast changes in the presidential race. It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
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.
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!
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!
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 -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!
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, and The World!
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