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Henry Epp

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Henry Epp is a reporter for Marketplace based in Burlington, Vermont.

He began his public radio career in 2012, as a reporter for New England Public Media in western Massachusetts. He became the station’s local host of “Morning Edition” in 2014. In 2017, he moved north to host “All Things Considered” at Vermont Public, where he also co-hosted the station’s daily news podcast and covered business and infrastructure issues.

Henry grew up in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is a graduate of Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts. In his free time, he enjoys playing the saxophone, gardening and rooting for the Minnesota Twins.

Episodes by Henry (15)

Marketplace Minute

Live Nation hit with another antitrust lawsuit

May 24, 2024
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U.S. markets fall across the board

May 22, 2024
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Most Americans say they’re doing OK financially

May 21, 2024
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China sanctions U.S. defense companies

May 20, 2024
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Leading economic indicators fall for the second straight month

May 17, 2024
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Housing starts rebound in April

May 16, 2024
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A closely watched inflation index rises

Mar 29, 2024
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GDP revised up for the fourth quarter

Mar 28, 2024
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Moody’s: Shutdown could hurt U.S. credit

Sep 25, 2023
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U.S prisoners released from Iran

Sep 18, 2023
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Latest Stories (121)

United Auto Workers strike would hit the Upper Midwest hard

by Henry Epp
Sep 11, 2023
Contracts with Ford, GM and Stellantis all end at the end of Thursday, and the president of the United Auto Workers union has made clear that members are prepared to strike.
Some United Auto Workers members in Detroit gathered after the city's Labor Day parade in early September.
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More private companies are investing in passenger rail — here's why

by Henry Epp
Aug 28, 2023
Passenger rail needs a public subsidy to work, experts say.
Private company Brightline planned to extend its passenger rail line in Florida, but this extension has been delayed.
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News and live sports have kept cable TV alive. That might not last much longer.

by Henry Epp
Aug 25, 2023
CNN and ESPN are looking at more streaming in their futures.
CNN is planning to stream its top shows in real time on Max, formerly known as HBO Max.
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How the buyer of Subway could turn around the struggling sandwich chain

by Henry Epp
Aug 25, 2023
A private equity firm has agreed to buy Subway. It may need to close stores in the U.S., but expand overseas.
Subway has struggled for the past decade. The chain has suffered from a scandal with its longtime spokesperson, tough competition, and an excess of franchise locations.
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Why Yellow's trucking terminals are attracting billion dollar bids

by Henry Epp
Aug 24, 2023
As Yellow is sold for parts in bankruptcy court, one group of assets is getting all the attention: Its terminals.
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A Warmer World

Buyouts prevented some damage in Vermont's July flood, but more will be needed

by Henry Epp
Aug 14, 2023
While property buyouts helped prevent flooding in some parts of Vermont, the process is rarely easy or efficient.
A kayaker paddles through floodwaters in Montpelier, Vermont, on July 11. After recent flooding, dozens of property buyouts may be needed.
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Will demand for oil slow or remain steady in 2024?

by Henry Epp
Aug 11, 2023
The International Energy Agency expects demand to grow, but more slowly than this year. OPEC expects it to stay about the same.
As oil demand grows around the world this year, agencies are divided on next year's demand projections.
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New study examines the viability of turning empty office blocks into homes

by Henry Epp
Aug 9, 2023
The paper considers whether tax breaks might incentivize developers to take on the conversions.
Converting empty office buildings into apartments can add affordable housing, bring more people into downtowns and cut carbon emissions, according to the paper.
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What's behind the UAW's demand for a 40% worker raise?

by Henry Epp
Aug 7, 2023
The union is making its case for the increase citing the higher cost of living and strong auto industry profits.
United Auto Workers rally at a Ford plant in July. The UAW is pushing for a 40% pay increase in its next contract with GM, Ford and Stellantis.
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Homeowners are gaining equity, but it may be going untapped

by Henry Epp
Jul 31, 2023
A new report finds the rate of mortgage borrowers considered "equity rich" increased to 49% in the second quarter.
"Why would you refinance if you've got a mortgage of 3%, at a mortgage rate of 7%?" says Susan Wachter of the Wharton School.
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