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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

  • Jan 16, 2019

    What happens when losing a paycheck becomes a regular thing

    Retired government contractor Janet Martin endured many government shutdowns during her career, and those experiences still affect how she lives her life.
    Robyn Edgar/Marketplace

    As a government contractor, Janet Martin weathered several shutdowns. But losing pay changed how she thinks about money.

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  • Jan 15, 2019

    Deal or no deal

    British Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal was shot down today. We’ll kick off our show with the latest and what’s next. Then, speaking of “no deal”: Under the partial government shutdown, some Trump advisers are seeing what a smaller government really looks like. Plus, why your Netflix is getting more expensive.

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  • Jan 15, 2019

    How the shutdown demonstrates small government

    The U.S. Capitol is seen as people walk and ski along the National Mall on the 23rd day of a government shutdown during a winter storm Jan. 13, 2019 in Washington, DC.
    BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP/Getty Images

    The government shutdown is providing Trump advisers with a demonstration of what a leaner, cheaper and smaller government might look like, according to reporting in the Washington Post. “They feel that the shutdown has shown them something,” said the Washington Post’s Lisa Rein, told Marketplace host Kai Ryssdal. “Which is, look, we haven’t collapsed, vital […]

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  • Jan 14, 2019

    Unknown unknowns

    As of this weekend, we’re in unprecedented territory. It’s the longest partial government shutdown in history. We’ll spend some time on today’s show looking at how the effects of the shutdown could snowball over the coming days. Then: More than 30,000 are on strike today after negotiations fell out between the teachers union and Los Angeles Unified School District. A look at the economics behind America’s second-largest school district. Plus: Why taxes this year may be an even bigger headache than usual.

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  • Jan 14, 2019

    Why the Chamber of Commerce is making a case for bipartisanship

    The U.S. Capitol is seen at dusk, Jan. 21, 2018 in Washington, DC.
    Drew Angerer/Getty Images

    The Chamber of Commerce wants lawmakers to end the shutdown. And to do it, they'll need to reach across the aisle.

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  • Jan 11, 2019

    Does this happen in other countries?

    While the American government shutdown turns into the longest ever, a crucial vote on Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal heads to Parliament next week, which could determine the fate of Britain’s future with the European Union. We’ll bring you the latest. Then: Why Amazon is making a new streaming service, and how red carpet advertising works.

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  • Jan 11, 2019

    When it was supposed to be payday

    Air traffic controllers are about to miss a payday, adding stress to an already stressful job.
    Joe Raedle/Getty Images

    Thousands of federal workers with high-stress jobs won’t get their paychecks Friday.

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  • Jan 10, 2019

    How’d retailers do this holiday season?

    Going into the holidays, consumer confidence was high and retail forecasts were looking rosy. Now, more than a week into the new year, it turns out the results are a bit of a mixed bag. We take a closer look at industry news out today. Then, government employees are feeling a lot of stress after 20 days of the partial government shutdown. How is that affecting their jobs? Also: A group of big finance companies is starting a new stock exchange, Members Exchange.

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  • Jan 10, 2019

    All the business that’s not happening

    With today’s talks falling through and federal workers about to miss a paycheck, this shutdown is on its way to becoming the longest-ever, and millions in missing income has ripple effects. We’re devoting much of today’s show to that, looking at how housing, food, taxes and more are impacted. Plus: Experts weigh in on trade negotiations between China and the U.S.

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  • Jan 8, 2019

    What it means to miss a paycheck

    Friday’s payday — or it should be. If the government shutdown continues through the week, federal workers will miss out. We talked with some out-of-work employees about how the shutdown is affecting their personal economies. Then: High economic growth in the U.S. has fueled carbon dioxide emissions despite technological advances aimed to reduce them. Plus: Why are airline tickets priced like that anyway?

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