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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

  • Access to federal data in flux
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    David Van Riper, an expert in improving public access to government data, discusses why the information is vital. Plus, Walmart is branching out beyond retail.

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  • Vote with your wallet
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    More than 40% of consumers say that since the last election, they’ve altered their spending habits to align with their morals. Plus, Trump threatens federal agencies’ independence and businesses decide whether to pass tariff costs on to consumers.

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  • Feb 19, 2025

    How low can it go?

    How low can it go?
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    “It” being U.S. unemployment, which sat at 4% in January. Plus, the business of Twitch streamers and how tariffs might impact inflation.

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  • All these sellers, but where are the buyers?
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    Home listings in January hit a high not seen since 2020, but demand is low. Plus, a typewriter repair shop shutters and seniors move into a housing co-op.

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  • Do you buy the retail sales number?
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    Retail sales — a grand total of how much consumers spent in this economy — fell 0.9% from December to January. What happened?

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  • Feb 14, 2025

    Time to sell!

    Time to sell!
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    Many homeowners are done waiting and want to lock in gains. Plus, waiting for fruit and veggie prices to slide.

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  • What’s next for BP?
    Ben Stansall/AFP via Getty Images

    If other energy companies are any indicator, BP will move away from renewables and double down on fossil fuels. Plus, midsize city music venues and housing costs.

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  • Feb 12, 2025

    Making waves

    Making waves
    Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images

    What if we could harness the power of ocean waves to generate renewable energy? Plus, mega factory farms and small business hiring.

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  • Some things haven’t changed
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    Amid dizzying policy change, consumers are standing pat on their economic outlook. Plus, an Ohio data center boom.

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  • Central Ohio is a key destination for new data centers and power-transmission infrastructure.
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    Journalist Mya Frazier wrote about sequoia-sized electric power poles, farmland price inflation and the impact on communities.

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