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Sean McHenry

Associate Producer

SHORT BIO

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.

Episodes by Sean (4)

Corner Office from Marketplace

Running a contemporary art museum is a balancing act

Feb 10, 2020
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For "The Walking Dead's" Scott Gimple, a story needs sadness to make the happiness real

Oct 30, 2019
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Dick's Sporting Goods' Ed Stack on taking a stand

Oct 7, 2019
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Dany Garcia runs one of the most influential companies you probably haven't heard of

Sep 25, 2019
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Latest Stories (394)

Making friends is tough. There's an industry that wants to help with that.

by Kimberly Adams and Sean McHenry
Jan 3, 2020
Apps, dating services, even matchmakers are trying to help adults find friends, for a price.
NBC/Newsmakers
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When it comes to mental health, U.S. employers are still not sure how to help

by Kimberly Adams and Sean McHenry
Dec 31, 2019
Many U.S. workers aren't getting the mental health support they need. Employers are trying to step up, but is it enough?
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My Economy

Seaweed sellers worry about tariffs, too

by Sean McHenry
Dec 26, 2019
Fiona Houston co-founded Mara Seaweed five years ago. The company is expanding, but tariffs and geopolitics have been concerning.
Fiona Houston, co-founder of Mara Seaweed, harvesting off the Scottish coast.
Angus Bremner
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"We recognize it when we make a mistake, and we adjust" — Minneapolis Fed president

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Dec 19, 2019
The central bank made a policy U-turn in 2019, cutting interest rates. Neel Kashkari says that's a good thing.
Neel Kashkari testifies before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs in 2008.
Joshua Roberts/Getty Images
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The Season

For these retailers, the holiday season is crucial — and has deadlines

by Sean McHenry
Dec 18, 2019
This holiday season, we're following several retailers from the end of November to the start of the New Year. This is part two of our series.
A holiday sale in New York City.
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How We Shop

Shopping in the gig economy after retirement

by Sean McHenry
Dec 13, 2019
One retiree earns a little extra with a shopping app.
Shipt bags on display.
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The Fed may have been wrong about the economy for years

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Dec 11, 2019
2019 saw a major shift in monetary policy. Does that mean the Fed has been wrong about the economy for years?
Fed Chair Jerome Powell speaks following the final FOMC meeting of 2019.
Alex Wong/Getty
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In a currency war, everyone loses

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Dec 2, 2019
When countries tried to undercut each other to gain a trade advantage between world wars, it led to global inflation, a University of Michigan professor says.
A U.S. dollar and Brazilian two real note.
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The Season

How much does the holiday retail season matter? Ask these retailers.

by Sean McHenry
Nov 25, 2019
Marketplace checks in with three small business retailers throughout the holiday season.
Inside of Dean's Sweets, which Kristin Thalheimer Bingham co-owns with her husband, Dean.
Melissa Mullen Photography
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How We Shop

How accessibility dictates how we shop

by Sean McHenry
Nov 22, 2019
Why one Georgia woman uses catalogs instead of going to the store.
Photo courtesy of Mark FInlay.
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