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Sean McHenry

Associate Producer

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.

Latest from Sean McHenry

  • What does the crypto industry want?
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    In short, to spend less on legal fees. Trump 2.0 may help. Plus, tech investors lose interest in climate-focused firms and national forests face losing funding.

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  • BOWIE, MD - AUGUST 25: 
The expansive South Lake development will soon provide apartments, houses, retail and grocery stores, sports fields and even a charter school, as seen on August 25, 2024 in Bowie, MD. The project has been in the works for decades and will complete in an expected 4-5 years. Some have already moved into new homes on the property.

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    Some experts argue that tax breaks would encourage more construction. Others advocate for less restrictive zoning laws.

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  • Nov 7, 2024

    Import rush

    Import rush
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    How much stuff can American businesses get shipped here before Trump’s tariff plan is enacted? Plus, mergers and acquisitions as an economic indicator.

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  • The economy Trump will inherit
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    Plus, Heather Long at The Washington Post tells us what Trump’s policies could mean for the Federal Reserve.

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  • Who insures the insurers?
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    The reinsurance industry is under pressure as natural disasters intensify. Plus, how flooding in Spain could mess with Europe’s produce supply.

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  • Don’t touch that AM dial!
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    Why does Congress want all new cars to have AM radio? Plus, Kai visits a San Diego beach that’s become a climate research site for the military.

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  • Big Tech trust-busting
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    So far, anti-monopoly watchdogs have found that breaking up is hard to do. Plus, the boom in temp staffing didn’t last long.

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  • What happens if Trump brings back Schedule F?
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    It would be the biggest federal workforce shakeup in over a century, turning thousands of civil service positions into political appointments.

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  • The Bureau of Labor Statistics Building in Washington, D.C.
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    Schedule F would expand the role of political appointees in the government. So what would that mean for federal economic data?

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  • The consumer spending sweet spot
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    You could argue we’re fueling job growth while stifling inflation. Plus, car ownership will cost you and small businesses feel economically off-kilter.

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