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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

  • The economy that could be
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    Peer into my crystal ball … er, Tealbook, and you will see possible economic futures. Plus, AI search engines and America’s aging workforce.

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  • Cents and sensitivity
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    Why did mortgage rates rise in the second half of 2024 even though the Fed made multiple interest rate cuts?

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  • Business opportunity and a tricky balance
    Maria Hollenhorst/Marketplace

    A growing Tennessee retirement community means more residents with purchasing power. But some services are spread thin.

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  • Demographics are destiny
    Maria Hollenhorst/Marketplace

    In the U.S., there’s an aging workforce in our future. That’s why we’re visiting Cumberland County, Tennessee, where around a third of residents are over 65.

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  • Jan 24, 2025

    House brands

    House brands
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    Private label goods just had a record sales year. Are consumers abandoning brand loyalty for savings, or have in-house brands stepped up their game?

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  • Jan 24, 2025

    Still looking

    Still looking
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    Although new unemployment claims barely grew last week, continuing claims hit a multiyear high. Plus, luxury EVs and a climate-friendly home.

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  • Buy in bulk and on credit
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    That’s the recipe for the consumer spending-driven economy. Plus, wildfire relief donations and executive order mumbo jumbo.

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  • That’s a headscratcher
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    We break down some of President Donald Trump’s policy announcements that don’t track with industry realities. Plus, wage growth continues to outpace inflation.

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  • Sorry, we can’t hear you through all the economic noise
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    The fall was marked by a contentious election, natural disasters and labor strikes. Can economists still trust the numbers? Plus, corporate concentration in the retail landscape.

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  • Credit keeps consumers consuming
    Anna Barclay/Getty Images

    Of course retail sales were up in December — credit card debt hit an all-time high. Plus, lawyers prep for Trump 2.0.

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