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Sean McHenry

Associate Producer

Sean is based in Los Angeles, California.

He works on the flagship broadcast show “Marketplace,” where he produces host interviews, first-person stories via the “My Economy” series, and directs (he’s one of the people who picks the music you hear on the show).

Sean graduated from the University of Michigan and got his formal entry to radio as an intern on Michigan Radio’s daily newsmagazine “Stateside.” Before that, his notable jobs include writing teacher, barista, and he was briefly a janitor. He enjoys being a big nerd over coffee and TV, especially sci-fi and reality TV.

Latest from Sean McHenry

  • Supply chain strain, redux
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    We’ll hear from small business owners and a drayage company about how tariffs are affecting their sectors. Plus, a recap of this week’s economic news with Greg Ip from the Wall Street Journal and Ana Swanson of the New York Times.

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  • What will Trump's trade war do to labor productivity?
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    Amid economic uncertainty — or even an economic downturn — businesses are hesitant to invest in new technology. That’s bad news for productivity. Plus, what “rebalancing” the global economy actually means.

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  • "March is ancient history"
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    Backward-looking economic data doesn’t show signs of a stagflationary economy. But what about now? Plus, digital ad sales and cross-country biking.

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  • Tariff fears likely shrunk the GDP
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    Economists expect we’re in for a GDP contraction in tomorrow’s report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis — and that data pre-dates the actual rollout of “Liberation Day” tariffs. Plus, the trade deficit and mini-retirements.

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  • Taxes due today on goods sold tomorrow
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    Importers and exporters make do in this tariff-driven economy. Plus, a check-in on New York City’s increasingly popular congestion pricing policy.

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  • In this uncertain economy, gold shines
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    Why individuals, companies and central banks are buying up gold right now. Plus, self-driving cars and a cattle rancher.

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  • Trump aims axe at community lender fund
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    Local lenders who rely on the federal program are bracing for the potential loss. Plus, a first-time homebuyer in Anchorage, Alaska, and other world leaders who have championed tariffs.

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  • Say goodbye to affordable clothing
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    The apparel sector will be hit hard by tariffs. Plus, a deep dive into ESG backlash from “How We Survive.”

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  • No job? No office phone? Thanks DOGE.
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    Verizon blames federal layoffs for declining phone subscriptions. Plus: providing care for elderly nuns, tow boatin’ and tariffs on gemstones.

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  • Boeing aircraft, duty-free no more
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    Aircraft manufacturers navigate new territory as they become a focus of the U.S.-China trade war. Plus, student visas, credit card debt and the housing market.

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