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)
Latest Stories (414)
There's a new spate of working-class sitcoms, and they're not sold on the American dream
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jul 25, 2022
"They're sort of poking fun at the idea of upward mobility, of the American dream being something that's attainable," said Vulture's Roxana Hadadi.
"We're in for a little bit of a roller coaster," San Francisco real estate agent says
by
Sean McHenry
Jul 15, 2022
As mortgage rates rise, the housing market in San Francisco has come "to a screeching halt," says Cynthia Cummins.
Some homebuilders are dropping prices as mortgage rates rise, economist says
by
Amy Scott
, Richard Cunningham
and Sean McHenry
Jul 14, 2022
People "desperately want to purchase," but are stepping out of the difficult market, says Ali Wolf, chief economist at Zonda.
For this Maine chocolatier, labor is the "No. 1 cost to stay competitive"
by
Sean McHenry
Jul 13, 2022
"To keep our great team, we have raised our wages significantly," said Kristin Thalheimer Bingham, co-owner of Dean's Sweets in Portland, Maine.
"Cut!" Hollywood looks for savings as costs rise.
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Anais Amin
and Sean McHenry
Jul 12, 2022
"Productions have to start making choices" due to inflation and supply snags, says Winston Cho of The Hollywood Reporter.
Customs brokers are caught in the middle of China tariffs debate
by
Sean McHenry
Jul 8, 2022
As the White House decides the fate of the Trump-era taxes, customs broker Gretchen Blough is dealing with more uncertainty.
As inflation rises, this Michigan business owner is taking a chance on a second store
by
Sean McHenry
Jul 6, 2022
"I'm taking a very, very big risk opening another retail location," says Annie Lang Hartman, owner of the Michigan retail brand Wild Lettie.
Even a London honey stall is caught up in Britain's historically high inflation
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jul 5, 2022
"It's a bit like pushing a boulder up a hill," says London store owner Samantha Wallace.
With Roe v. Wade overturned, economic disparities are poised to get worse
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Andie Corban
and Sean McHenry
Jun 24, 2022
For millions of Americans, the loss of abortion rights may affect educational attainment and lifetime earnings for generations.
For this pandemic couple, opening a plant shop together was the answer to burnout
by
Sean McHenry
Jun 24, 2022
Larry Groves and Ricky Barosa met during the pandemic. Two years later, they're taking a chance on starting a business together.