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 (416)
Why it's so hard to agree on the causes of inflation
by
Amy Scott
and Sean McHenry
Apr 4, 2022
As inflation hits 40-year highs on several key metrics, not all economists agree on the causes.
Inflation expectations are causing this toy store owner to stock up
by
Sean McHenry
Apr 1, 2022
Irene Kesselman, owner of Ali Cat Toys, said her store's inventory is high leading up to Easter — partly because she wants to avoid future inflation.
In a time of war, "sustainability of the government is No. 1," says former Ukraine finance minister
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Mar 21, 2022
Ukraine’s economy is being strangled, says Natalie Jaresko, citing the need for international support as well as Russian reparations.
The marketing CEO trying to bridge the pay gap for Black influencers
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Mar 17, 2022
Compensation in the influencer space is like the "wild, Wild West," says LaToya Shambo of Black Girl Digital. Her company wants to change that.
Federal Reserve lifts interest rates a quarter point
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Mar 16, 2022
Citing high inflation and the tight labor market, Fed Chair Jerome Powell announces the first rate hike since 2018.
Could Russia return to a Soviet-era command economy as Western sanctions tighten?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Mar 9, 2022
Russia has been transitioning to a market economy. But its war on Ukraine and the sanctions that have followed could turn back the clock.
After 2 years in the pandemic economy, businesses still face uncertainty
by
Sean McHenry
Mar 7, 2022
But it's not necessarily the pandemic that's driving it. Three businesses on three continents share what they're seeing.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine is rippling through the customs business
by
Sean McHenry
Mar 1, 2022
Gretchen Blough, a customs broker in Erie, Pennsylvania, explains how the geopolitical turmoil is affecting her company.
Amid wave of sanctions, Russia's energy sector is getting off pretty light so far
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Feb 28, 2022
Oil and gas are key to the Russian economy, yet penalties are focused elsewhere. Could that stance change?
The CEO of homebuilders' chief trade group doesn't see shortages letting up soon
by
Amy Scott
and Sean McHenry
Feb 11, 2022
Jerry Howard, CEO of the National Association of Home Builders, discusses the challenges facing his industry.