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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

  • Shop for “the drop”
    Riccardo Milani/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images

    Why brands like Trader Joe’s and Crocs are offering limited product collections. Plus: office gossip, dance lessons, and how many people dropped health insurance last year.

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  • A small town's fight against ICE
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    The town of Newport, Oregon comes together against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Plus: unemployment claims, pharmacy deserts, slow home sales, and the climate cost of war.

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  • When will the Fed shift focus to the job market?
    Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images

    The central bank kept rates as-is at this week’s meeting. Plus: Vegetables, seafood, emergency child care, and personal credit history.

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  • Gas price vibe check
    Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images

    The consumer psychology of high gas prices. Plus: Patient advocates, GPS deadzones, and tax deductions.

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  • When will oil be too expensive?
    Heather Diehl/Getty Images

    The U.S. economy can weather higher oil prices, but only to a point. Plus: AI scam prevention, dentistry, and “plant-based” products.

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  • Tariff whack-a-mole
    Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images

    The White House launched unfair trade practice probes aimed at reviving permanent tariffs. Plus: SNAP rules, counterfeit skincare, and prediction market regulation.

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  • Refineries brace for crude drought
    David McNew/Getty Images

    War in Iran could shutter refineries that rely on Middle East crude oil. Plus: ski resorts, Paralympics, and a cattle rancher.

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  • Mar 11, 2026

    CPI, demystified

    CPI, demystified
    Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images

    Egg prices have cooled, and natural gas prices are rising. Plus: tariffs put a damper on inflation — but at a cost — and clothing retailers make it hard for women to find a perfect fit.

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  • Jet fuel prices soar as war continues
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    Airlines will likely raise the cost of some flights. Plus: Pay what you can, right to repair, a romance book store, and Oracle AI.

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  • Consumers were pessimistic before the war. Now what?
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    How much could Trump’s war in the Middle East eat into an already-negative mood? Plus: commodities prices, a Texas supermarket bonanza, and ube’s big moment.

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