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Ari Shapiro, host of NPR's All Things Considered for nearly 10 years, announced his departure after 25 years at NPR, citing personal reasons unrelated to recent federal funding cuts. He plans to tour with Pink Martini and pursue various interests. The article also notes recent challenges faced by public media, including a congressional vote to rescind federal funding.
Ari Shapiro is leaving NPR after nearly 10 years as a host of All Things Considered, reflecting on his career and achievements, and expressing gratitude for his time at NPR. His final show will be on September 26, and NPR plans to find a new host while possibly collaborating with him on future projects.
Ari Shapiro, host of NPR's All Things Considered, is also a singer with Pink Martini and performs in a cabaret act with actor Alan Cumming. Shapiro shares his experiences as a journalist and performer in his new memoir, The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening. He discusses his path to becoming an NPR host, his approach to interviewing, and finding his "NPR voice." Shapiro also talks about his friendship with Pink Martini and how he ended up singing with the band.