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Henry Epp

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Henry Epp is a reporter for Marketplace based in Burlington, Vermont.

He began his public radio career in 2012, as a reporter for New England Public Media in western Massachusetts. He became the station’s local host of “Morning Edition” in 2014. In 2017, he moved north to host “All Things Considered” at Vermont Public, where he also co-hosted the station’s daily news podcast and covered business and infrastructure issues.

Henry grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is a graduate of Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts. In his free time, he enjoys playing the saxophone, gardening and rooting for the Minnesota Twins.

Episodes by Henry (22)

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Consumer sentiment declines

Jul 12, 2024
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Higher prices eat into snack sales

Jul 11, 2024
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Powell says rate decisions won’t be influenced by the election

Jul 10, 2024
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Existing home prices hit a record

Jun 21, 2024
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Housing starts drop to a four-year low

Jun 20, 2024
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EV startup Fisker files for bankruptcy

Jun 18, 2024
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Nasdaq, S&P 500 hit record highs

Jun 17, 2024
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Live Nation hit with another antitrust lawsuit

May 24, 2024
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U.S. markets fall across the board

May 22, 2024
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Most Americans say they’re doing OK financially

May 21, 2024
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You may soon be able to "buy now, pay later" for your takeout

by Henry Epp
Mar 24, 2025
The payment company Klarna is partnering with the delivery service DoorDash to offer what is essentially short term credit.
DoorDash wills soon be offering buy now, pay later installment plans through Klarna for purchases over $35. 
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Copper prices are typically a leading economic indicator. But maybe not this time.

by Henry Epp
Mar 21, 2025
Copper prices have surged to their highest level in nearly 10 months. What does this tell us about the overall economy?
Tariff threats are driving up copper prices right now.
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There are signs consumers are losing their appetite for big grocery spending

by Henry Epp
Mar 20, 2025
General Mills is the latest food company to lower its sales outlook for the year. Campbell's and Kraft Heinz have done it too.
Rising prices have made trips to the grocery store a lot harder for many Americans in recent years.
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Why private equity has taken an interest in pro sports

by Henry Epp
Mar 19, 2025
The San Francisco Giants are selling a 10% ownership stake to private equity firm Sixth Street.
Above, Giants players stand for the national anthem at Oracle Park in September.
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How government-issued credits have supported Tesla and other EV makers

by Henry Epp
Mar 18, 2025
Companies that make gas-powered vehicles need regulatory credits. Tesla and Rivian have plenty to sell to them.
In 2024, Tesla's revenue from selling regulatory credits rose by 54%.
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Spending at bars and restaurants declined slightly in February

by Henry Epp
Mar 18, 2025
Consumers spent 1.5% less than they did in January. Is this a worrying sign for the economy?
When you're uncertain about where the economy is headed, dining out less is an easy way to cut back on spending.
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The electric grid's battery capacity expanded 66% last year, and there's more to come

by Henry Epp
Mar 12, 2025
Batteries facilitate the adoption of renewable energy. Their installation costs, as well as the price of lithium, have come way down.
Batteries used to store solar and wind power are a small but fast-growing component of energy infrastructure in the United States.
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The new car shortage three years ago is raising used car prices today

by Henry Epp
Feb 27, 2025
Supply-chain issues back then are causing supply issues now.
New car leases commonly last three years. And three years ago, pandemic-induced disruptions snarled the vehicle supply chain.
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Tariffs on Canadian energy could hit power bills in the Northeast U.S.  

by Henry Epp
Feb 25, 2025
Utilities and policymakers have worked for years to bring more Canadian power to New England and New York's energy grid.
Vermont Electric Co-op, a small electric utility, gets about 40% of its power from Canada. Tariffs could push up prices for its customers.
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The U.S. added a record amount of solar energy generating capacity in 2024

by Henry Epp
Feb 20, 2025
Solar's big year helped push the proportion of power generated by renewables up to 24%.
The U.S. added tremendously to its solar power capacity in 2024, said a report from Bloomberg and the and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy.
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