SHORT BIO
Henry Epp is a reporter for Marketplace based in Burlington, Vermont.
He began his public radio career in 2012, as a reporter for New England Public Media in western Massachusetts. He became the station’s local host of “Morning Edition” in 2014. In 2017, he moved north to host “All Things Considered” at Vermont Public, where he also co-hosted the station’s daily news podcast and covered business and infrastructure issues.
Henry grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is a graduate of Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts. In his free time, he enjoys playing the saxophone, gardening and rooting for the Minnesota Twins.
Latest Stories (115)
Canada extends its ban on foreigners buying homes for two more years
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Henry Epp
Feb 6, 2024
The ban was supposed to make housing more affordable.
The federal government wants to know how much electricity crypto uses. Crypto firms aren't happy.
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Henry Epp
Feb 5, 2024
The feds want data from crypto miners. The miners may file suit to block the request.
Labor costs are still going up, but the rate is going down
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Henry Epp
Feb 1, 2024
Bureau of Labor Statistics data shows that 2023 saw a pullback in labor cost growth. That may keep the downtrend in inflation going.
Sports betting is booming. So are calls to gambling addiction helplines.
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Henry Epp
Jan 23, 2024
Some advocates are calling for federal support to treat gambling addiction — and to enact limits on wagering apps.
To put more renewable power to use, utilities are doubling down on battery storage
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Henry Epp
Jan 16, 2024
Giant batteries can extend the reach of wind and solar power — which accounted for 22% of electricity generated last year, the EIA says.
Why Boeing's latest 737 Max accident might not lose it much business
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Henry Epp
Jan 9, 2024
While investigators are still looking into why a piece of a Boeing aircraft blew off an Alaska Airlines flight over the weekend, there aren't many rival plane suppliers.
Four years ago, used car auctions went virtual. Many haven't gone back.
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Henry Epp
Jan 8, 2024
For a long time, the only way for dealers to buy at wholesale used car auctions was to go in person. Now, many of those auctions take place online.
Is layoff season shifting away from the holidays?
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Henry Epp
Jan 4, 2024
Employees who lose their jobs at the end of they year may vent on social media. That can hurt a company's reputation, experts say.
Will labor unions maintain their momentum in 2024?
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Henry Epp
Dec 28, 2023
Unions are more visible and vocal than they've been in decades. If the labor market remains tight, they'll have negotiating leverage.
Car market could be boring in 2024. That's good.
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Henry Epp
Dec 26, 2023
The tumult in car prices moderated in 2023. Expect more of the same next year.