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Sean McHenry

Associate Producer

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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)

Corner Office from Marketplace

Running a contemporary art museum is a balancing act

Feb 10, 2020
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For "The Walking Dead's" Scott Gimple, a story needs sadness to make the happiness real

Oct 30, 2019
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Dick's Sporting Goods' Ed Stack on taking a stand

Oct 7, 2019
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Dany Garcia runs one of the most influential companies you probably haven't heard of

Sep 25, 2019
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Latest Stories (399)

Janet Yellen to depart the Fed, once Powell is confirmed

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Nov 20, 2017
It may not be much of a surprise, but Yellen's departure does leave some questions about the future of the Fed.
Federal Reserve Board Chairwoman Janet Yellen testifies before the Joint Economic Committee on Capitol Hill
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For producer DeVon Franklin, Christian films merge his passion and his faith

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Nov 16, 2017
DeVon Franklin didn't come to Hollywood over 20 years ago to make Christian films. But that's the genre where he made his name.
DeVon Franklin speaks during the MegaFest Leading Men In Hollywood Panel at the Omni Hotel on June 29, 2017 in Dallas, Texas.
Photo by Rick Kern/Getty Images for MegaFest 2017
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For $100, you can buy thousands of twitter bots

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Nov 15, 2017
The internet, for all it’s wonders, is also a place where not-so-great things happen — like harassment of various kinds. And, of course, there’s an industry for that. ProPublica reporter Julia Angwin got firsthand experience after contributing to an article on how extremist websites make money. She, and several colleagues, were the targets of an […]
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Trying to follow the competing GOP tax bills? We're confused, too.

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Nov 13, 2017
As congressional Republicans keep grinding away on their tax bill, the question is: which tax bill? The full House is planning to vote on its bill this week. The Senate Finance Committee started work on its bill today, and President Donald Trump tweeted several suggestions, including a provision to repeal the Obamacare individual mandate. There’s […]
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How do you report sexual harassment in politics when there's no HR?

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Nov 9, 2017
Lobbyist Jodi Hicks says she thinks change is coming, but I think "it's going to be uncomfortable along the way."
Most provisions of SB 731, which was signed into law recently, will go into effect in July.
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For its tax plan to succeed, the GOP may need a better pitch to the middle class

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Nov 8, 2017
Elections, it’s been said, have consequences, and last night’s local contests were no exception. The Republican losses come at an awkward time in the politics of the American economy — specifically, the tax overhaul plan the GOP’s trying to get through Congress. And even more specifically, in light of the results last night, making the […]
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What it will take to end sexism on Wall Street

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Nov 7, 2017
Change is coming from the ground up, not the CEOs, says author Sallie Krawcheck.
Sallie Krawcheck, co-founder and CEO of Ellevest, speaks onstage during TechCrunch Disrupt NY 2016 at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal on May 11, 2016 in New York City.
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What the corruption arrests in Saudia Arabia mean for the economy

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Nov 6, 2017
How will it affect efforts to modernize the country? Bloomberg investigative reporter Peter Waldman discusses it with us.
Saudi Arabia's Deputy Crown Prince and Defense Minister Mohammed bin Salman, second from left, arrested more than 60 people over the weekend.
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Trump's Fed chair nominee is a lot like Yellen. So why replace her?

by Kai Ryssdal and Sean McHenry
Nov 2, 2017
The key difference? Jerome Powell was selected by Trump and Yellen wasn't.
President Donald Trump nominated Jerome Powell for Federal Reserve chair.
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Why Bill Ackman sees activist investing as a moral crusade

by Kai Ryssdal , Bridget Bodnar and Sean McHenry
Oct 31, 2017
For the Pershing Square Capital Management CEO, activist investing is just as much a moral calling as it is a lucrative one
Bill Ackman attends the Hamptons International Film Festival SummerDocs Series screening of 'Betting On Zero' at Guild Hall on August 6, 2016 in East Hampton, New York.
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