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

Jan 19, 2019
Fed Gov. Lael Brainard on the longest shutdown in history
Stuart Isett/Fortune
The economy has been "pretty healthy," she says, but the shutdown is one of the downside risks the Fed is watching.
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Jan 18, 2019
The Fed’s view on the shutdown
During periods of economic uncertainty, many people look to what central bankers say as a forecast of what’s to come. In that spirit, we have Federal Reserve Gov. Lael Brainard on the show today to talk about the longest government shutdown in history. Then, why AT&T is pulling its ads from YouTube. Plus, as always, your recap of the week’s news from our analysts.
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Jan 17, 2019
Cardi B speaks the truth
The rap superstar took to Instagram yesterday to make sure her followers were paying attention to the government shutdown: “this s**t is really f**king serious, bro.” She’s right! We’ll start the show by looking at the newly “essential” employees President Donald Trump sent back to work, and whether other federal workers might file for unemployment. Then: The USDA is trying to bring Big Dairy back to school lunches. Plus, about that 10-Year Challenge.
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Jan 16, 2019
Regulate me!
With no end in sight to the partial government shutdown, some businesses are starting to miss the regulation that shielded them from risk. Then: The fallout from yesterday’s failed Brexit vote may not be isolated to Britain. We’ll look at how uncertainty could ripple through the global economy. Plus: partially autonomous car features have the potential to save lives, but using them improperly could cause more accidents.
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Jan 16, 2019
What happens when losing a paycheck becomes a regular thing
Robyn Edgar/Marketplace
As a government contractor, Janet Martin weathered several shutdowns. But losing pay changed how she thinks about money.
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Jan 15, 2019
Deal or no deal
British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal was shot down today. We’ll kick off our show with the latest and what’s next. Then, speaking of “no deal”: Under the partial government shutdown, some Trump advisers are seeing what a smaller government really looks like. Plus, why your Netflix is getting more expensive.
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Jan 15, 2019
How the shutdown demonstrates small government
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images
The government shutdown is providing Trump advisers with a demonstration of what a leaner, cheaper and smaller government might look like, according to reporting in the Washington Post. “They feel that the shutdown has shown them something,” said the Washington Post’s Lisa Rein, told Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal. “Which is, look, we haven’t collapsed, vital […]
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Jan 14, 2019
Unknown unknowns
As of this weekend, we’re in unprecedented territory. It’s the longest partial government shutdown in history. We’ll spend some time on today’s show looking at how the effects of the shutdown could snowball over the coming days. Then: More than 30,000 are on strike today after negotiations fell out between the teachers union and Los Angeles Unified School District. A look at the economics behind America’s second-largest school district. Plus: Why taxes this year may be an even bigger headache than usual.
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Jan 14, 2019
Why the Chamber of Commerce is making a case for bipartisanship
Drew Angerer/Getty Images
The Chamber of Commerce wants lawmakers to end the shutdown. And to do it, they'll need to reach across the aisle.
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Jan 11, 2019
Does this happen in other countries?
While the American government shutdown turns into the longest ever, a crucial vote on Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal heads to Parliament next week, which could determine the fate of Britain’s future with the European Union. We’ll bring you the latest. Then: Why Amazon is making a new streaming service, and how red carpet advertising works.
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