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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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Latest Stories (163)

Will port strikes lead to food shortages? Consumer, business behavior both play role

by Henry Epp
Oct 3, 2024
If the strike drags on, some imported items could run low. How quickly that happens depends in part on retailers' and consumers' ability to stock up.
If customers rush to stock up, it will "create scarcity more quickly," say experts.
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High prices, interest rates, fading buyer incentives all dent new car purchasing

by Henry Epp
Oct 2, 2024
Several carmakers reported soft sales in the third quarter, and average loan rates for new cars exceeded 7%.
New vehicle prices have gone up considerably since the last time most would-be buyers purchased a new car.
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Original films like "Megalopolis" struggle to find their footing as studios chase sure bets

by Henry Epp
Oct 1, 2024
The Francis Ford Coppola passion project is the latest original film to flop at the box office.
Francis Ford Coppola self-funded the commercial flop "Megalopolis."
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Public transit agencies eye service cuts as pandemic aid runs out

by Henry Epp
Sep 30, 2024
And service cuts can send public transit into a death spiral.
The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit, or BART, is among the transit agencies considering cuts as federal pandemic aid runs out.
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Americans' disposable incomes show signs of strength and stability

by Henry Epp
Sep 27, 2024
After-tax incomes have gained 3% or more throughout 2024. With inflation easing, many of us are doing better in managing the cost of living.
Americans' after-tax incomes are outpacing inflation as measured by the PCE.
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What do activist investors do when targeting a particular company?

by Henry Epp
Sep 23, 2024
Their goal: Boosting share value
Southwest is one of several companies activist investors are pressuring to change their business practices.
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The rewards — and risks — when companies bring a CEO back

by Henry Epp
Sep 20, 2024
While a familiar face in the corner office can bring stability, there are other considerations.
Nike is bringing back former executive Elliot Hill, who previously led the sportswear brand's marketing operation. CEO John Donahoe announced his retirement Thursday.  
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The Bills hope Buffalonians will buy bonds to back the team's new stadium. Some fans aren't happy.

by Henry Epp
Sep 19, 2024
Area taxpayers will foot the bill for the debt.
Erie County, New York, will soon offer Buffalo Bills fans the chance to buy some $125 million in bonds to help pay for a new stadium. A rendering is above.
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Amtrak spars with freight train industry over rules of the railroad

by Henry Epp
Sep 10, 2024
In a rare lawsuit, the Justice Department is trying to make freight lines comply with policy giving preference to Amtrak trains on the tracks.
Amtrak relies on freight rail lines for many of its routes, but it says freight companies often prevent its trains from running on time.
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What are sovereign wealth funds, and why are U.S. leaders interested?

by Henry Epp
Sep 9, 2024
Many countries and several states have investment funds meant to grow their wealth and boost infrastructure and other projects.
Oil has generated wealth that oil-producing countries hope will last after the resource runs out.
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