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 (421)
The mapping tool that's trying to make zoning laws accessible to all
by
Amy Scott
and Sean McHenry
Feb 14, 2024
Zoning laws are notoriously arcane, but a new tool from the National Zoning Atlas is turning them into something like a Google map for land use laws. "We want people to understand what zoning says and what it does," said Sara Bronin, the National Zoning Atlas Director.
China's economy has "downshifted fundamentally over the past couple of years"
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Feb 13, 2024
"If we have a China that's growing more slowly, there's less opportunity" globally, says economist Adam Posen.
Hallmark movies may be "a little cookie-cutter," but audiences don't seem to mind
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Feb 12, 2024
"They are very cozy and comforting," said Danyel Smith of The New York Times Magazine. "Especially in these times."
Buying a house means more opportunities for this first-time owner
by
Sean McHenry
Jan 31, 2024
"As a result of me being a homeowner ... if I need to take money out, I can do that," says Monique Coleman of West Virginia.
Teens have "kept the economy going," and their workforce numbers show it
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Sarah Leeson
and Sean McHenry
Jan 29, 2024
"About 37% of teens worked last year," says Abha Bhattarai of The Washington Post. "These teens are really excited," employers tell her.
Google Search may be the most powerful arbiter of internet content
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jan 22, 2024
Websites are making content "to try to game Google results," says Mia Sato of The Verge. What has that done to human creativity?
Alan Greenspan's greatest legacy may be the Fed's independence
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jan 10, 2024
Greenspan ignored political pressure to cut interest rates so that he could bring down inflation, says author Sebastian Mallaby.
Women getting their wings as angel investors
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sean McHenry
Jan 9, 2024
The practice of personal investment in startup companies is becoming more diverse. That’s influencing which startups get funded.
Why Warren Miller is the "godfather" of the ski film
by
Amy Scott
and Sean McHenry
Jan 1, 2024
The late Warren Miller created the genre of the ski "stoke" film, designed to get people excited about skiing. The latest film released under his name takes a look at Miller's legacy.
When politicians visit diners, who are they trying to reach?
by
Kimberly Adams
and Sean McHenry
Dec 25, 2023
Diners are often romanticized as democratic restaurants, but are they really for everyone?