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)
The minivan is kind of making a comeback this summer
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jun 22, 2022
As travel picks up, the minivan is seeing a surge in popularity — and not just with families.
Slavery ended in the 1860s. Why hasn't the wealth gap closed for Black Americans?
by
Kimberly Adams
and Sean McHenry
Jun 20, 2022
Juneteenth commemorates Black Americans' emancipation from slavery, yet their economic emancipation continues.
"We need to act decisively and affirmatively to get inflation under control," says Atlanta Fed president
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jun 17, 2022
Raphael Bostic, president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, on why he supports this week's rate hike.
Background check reforms could reduce gun violence. Does the new bipartisan framework deliver?
by
Kimberly Adams
and Sean McHenry
Jun 13, 2022
The deal in the Senate addresses some issues related to background checks, but a critical loophole is left untouched.
Airlines might be banking on your premium seat upgrade
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jun 7, 2022
Would you pay an additional $60 for extra legroom? Airlines are betting that you just might.
For this toy store, summer is here, and so are inventory woes
by
Sean McHenry
May 30, 2022
Business is up at a North Carolina shop, but managing inventory and costs are headaches.
The hot housing market is "very bad" for this home inspector
by
Andie Corban
and Sean McHenry
May 25, 2022
With heightened competition to buy homes, many buyers are waiving inspections and other contingencies.
For this Detroit restauranteur, business is still "day to day"
by
Sean McHenry
May 18, 2022
For Lester Gouvia, chef-owner of Norma G's Detroit, business in the pandemic economy has been a "rollercoaster."
Biden's top economic adviser makes the case for an expansive government role
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Richard Cunningham
and Sean McHenry
May 13, 2022
Cecilia Rouse, chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, discusses inflation, inequality and investing in workers and infrastructure.
Is the TV industry facing a showrunner shortage?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
May 10, 2022
In the writers room and elsewhere, showrunners play key roles in TV production, but changes in the entertainment industry could make them harder to find.