Best Michael Farr Podcasts (2025)

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The Morals and Morale of Healthcare Providers | Farr Curlin, MD 1:01:57

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Many medical trainees are driven to medicine by their moral or religious principles — only to find that they are expected to check their principles at the patient’s door. When this happens, physicians and patients may lose the opportunity for deeper, more healing relationships. Our guest on this episode is Dr. Farr Curlin, a hospitalist and palliat…

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Kill the Buzz 56:15

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The FarrCast is back with a full slate of guests. Jim Lebenthal tells Michael Farr that cracks may be forming in the bull market, but opportunities still abound. Dan Mahaffee takes us on a trip around the horn from the closed halls of Congress to Bibi sitting in Israel to the (now demolished) East Wing of The White House. And Michael welcomes speci…

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I Excel at Humility 1:03:53

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The markets are looking toppy -- time to panic? No! It's time to listen to The FarrCast. This week, Michael Farr talks with Kenny Polcari on the markets, Dan Mahaffee on the government shutdown, and special guest Jack Bouroudjian, who talks about risk management, and why he's not worried.Bringing you insight into Wall Street, Washington, and The Wo…

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The Mandate of Medicine | Jessica Zitter, MD 52:56

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Chips in the Teflon 56:17

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The FarrCast is back with special guest, Leland Vittert, news anchor from News Nation and author of the newly published memoir, Born Lucky. Michael Farr and Leland have a wide ranging conversation about Leland's career, his book, and his insight into current events. But first, Michael talks with a cautious Kenny Polcari on the markets, and Dan Maha…

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OK, but Fragile 47:10

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This week's FarrCast features Dr. Jay Bryson, who says the risks of recession are elevated, but recession is far from inevitable (not even likely, but possible.) Dan Mahaffee previews the battle lines of the government shutdown debate, and Michael Farr kicks everything off with Jim Iuorio who says those who are getting greedy in this market are pro…

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Brittany Stewart: Aligning Values to Scale for Success 31:52

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Today we're sitting down with Brittany Stewart, a seven figure team leader who has been a real estate pro for two decades starting fresh out of college. Brittany's journey is a powerful lesson in intentional growth. We'll dive into how she built her business by focusing on her personal values and not just chasing every single dollar. She'll break d…

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Just Enough Disappointment for Everybody 51:10

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The Fed's long awaited rate cuts have come, and The FarrCast is here to parse what it means (and what it doesn't!) This week Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari on the markets (he's cautious), Dan Mahaffee on Washington (expect a short government shutdown) and special guest, Stephen Kate from Bankrate (the rate cut means different things to differe…

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The Power of Data Driven Narrative in Public Health | David Agus, MD 59:10

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Editorial Note: This episode was recorded in December 2024, after the nomination of Robert F Kennedy Jr as Secretary of Health and Human Services had been announced but prior to his confirmation. Some comments by the podcast hosts and our guest will reflect this timing. Elephants rarely get cancer, ants quarantine when sick, and altruistic pigs hav…

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The Fed's Dilemma (Video Bonus!) 11:17

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Michael Farr shares his thoughts on the data, the pressure, and the stakes of the upcoming Federal Reserve decision.

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Fed on the Fence (Season NINE Premiere!) 56:39

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The FarrCast is back!We kick off season NINE with Jim Lebenthal, Dan Mahaffee, and special guest, Lester Munson. Jim says he's not worried about stagflation. Dan says the enemies of the US have newfound smugness. And Les shares some inside baseball from a conversation this week with a US Senator.It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The…

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From 0 to 500 Homes a Year: Team Building with Jake Rockwell (Ep 22) 36:22

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Today, we're with Jake Rockwell, a true entrepreneur who went from building a successful brewery and online store to leading a real estate team that consistently sells hundreds of homes a year. Jake's journey is a masterclass in turning business acumen into real estate success. We dive into how he scaled his team to over 40 agents by focusing on sy…

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How You Stay Healthy 50:20

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The FarrCast has a special reaction segment to Friday's Jackson Hole speech from Fed Chair Jay Powell and the market surge that followed. But first, an instructive conversation with FarrCast fan favorite Jenny Harrington on the importance of a plan, and a planner. Plus, the latest from DC with Dan Mahaffee.It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washingt…

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Quantity Has a Quality All Its Own 42:41

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The FarrCast is back with Kenny Polcari and Dan Mahaffee. We take a quick spin through the markets with Kenny and why the markets might be getting ahead of themselves with talk of coming rate cuts. Dan Mahaffee previews the Alaska summit and the reality of life in DC.It's The FarrCast -- Wall Street, Washington, and The World!…

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Not Even Pretending to Reach for Their Wallets 44:22

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This week Michael Farr welcomes Jim Iuorio on the markets, Matt Leffingwell on the latest insider's view in Congress, and Mark Hamrick from Bankrate.com for a discussion of the latest from the Fed.Bringing you Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!

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Medicine at the Margins of Society | James O’Connell, MD 1:00:24

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Imagine practicing medicine not within the sterile confines of a hospital, but in the unpredictable world of city streets and shelters, where every patient encounter challenges conventional notions of care, empathy, and human dignity. We explore this reality through the extraordinary journey of Jim O'Connell, MD, whose groundbreaking work with Bost…

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Vacation Oughta Solve It! 55:19

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The FarrCast is back bringing you more of Wall Street, Washington, and The World. First up, Michael Farr talks with seasoned investor and trader, Jim Lebenthal on the virtues of optimism in investing. Dan Mahaffee shares the virtues of realism in geo-politics, and special guest Shelby McFaddin of The Motley Fool joins Michael to help put it all tog…

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Gambling in Casablanca! Oh My! 1:09:31

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We have a double-length special guest segment this week, featuring Dr. Jeffrey Lacker, former President of the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank. Dr. Lacker takes us through some of the history of monetary policy and gives us inside baseball on how much influence the Chair of the Fed really has in practice. But first, Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcar…

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The Stagflation Balancing Act 32:51

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The markets, and the economy, prove to be resilient, but clouds loom ahead. Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari to discuss how to avoid complacency while markets are at all time highs. Dan Mahaffee joins to discuss the BBB and the concept of "Fiscal Dominance" as the Fed faces down threats from all directions.It's a short summer edition of The Farr…

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A Collective Voice for All Physicians | Bruce Scott, MD 54:44

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The relationship between physicians and the larger healthcare system is incredibly complex, raising difficult questions about patient care, advocacy, and the role of doctors in shaping public policy. In this episode, we explore these critical issues and the realities faced by healthcare providers today. Our guest is Bruce Scott, MD, an otolaryngolo…

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Nothing Wins Like a Win 43:48

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It's Independence Day week, but the news never stops and The FarrCast brings you analysis and insight from Michael Farr and guests Jim Lebenthal and Dan Mahaffee.Wall Street, Washington, and The World -- it's The FarrCast!

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Is There Anything to Talk About? 56:00

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Oh yes there is! Michael Farr welcomes Kenny Polcari for a game of "What would you do? What SHOULD you do?" with markets at new highs. With the international and political news coming hot and fast, Michael welcomes Dan Mahaffee and special guest Lester Munson to help parse the signal from the noise, and what it means for American power moving forwa…

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Better Looking Every Day 34:48

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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.…

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Sometimes OK Is . . . Okay. 58:46

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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…

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FarrCast Flash -- Iran Special Edition 12:48

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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.

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Walking on Dental Floss Over the Grand Canyon 42:43

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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 seis…

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Living a Full Life Amidst Illness | On Site at George Mark Children’s House 47:00

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George Mark Children's House is a pediatric palliative care center in California that provides respite and hospice for children with serious illnesses and their families. In March 2025, we heard the personal story of the House’s director. In this episode, we have been invited on site to speak with someone whose life has been touched by the House. O…

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Trump Diplomacy: Relearning the Art of the Deal 58:33

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If the Story Hasn't Changed 1:01:32

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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 Wa…