NPR's principal host of 'All Things Considered', Ari Shapiro, is departing due to financial constraints resulting from Trump's funding cuts.
Ari Shapiro, a stalwart of public broadcasting, is set to leave National Public Radio (NPR) at the end of September, marking the end of a 10-year run as co-host of the "All Things Considered" news program.
Shapiro, who has been with NPR for 25 years, has never missed a deadline in his career, a testament to his unwavering dedication and professionalism. His departure is unrelated to the challenges facing public radio, the news media, or the country.
The news of Shapiro's exit comes amidst a turbulent period for public media. The Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB), which provides funding to NPR and PBS, shut down after President Trump led a successful effort to kill federal funding for public media. Congress approved Trump's rescission package, which cut $1.1 billion in funding for CPB over the next two years that had previously been approved.
Shapiro's final show as host of "All Things Considered" will be on September 26. His successor at NPR is Kelly McEvers.
Throughout his tenure at NPR, Shapiro has filed stories from some of the most challenging and remote locations, including above the Arctic Circle and aboard Air Force One. He has covered wars in Iraq, Ukraine, and Israel, and his reporting has earned him three national Edward R. Murrow awards since joining "All Things Considered."
In addition to his journalistic achievements, Shapiro is also a talented singer, performing in some of the world's most storied venues. His debut memoir, "The Best Strangers in the World," published in 2023, was a New York Times bestseller. In 2023, he was also named Journalist of the Year by NLGJA.
Shapiro won the American Judges' Association American Gavel Award at the age of 25, and the Daniel Schorr Journalism Prize at the same young age. Susan Stamberg, a 54-year veteran of NPR and former host of "All Things Considered," is retiring on September 1.
In a heartfelt post on Instagram, Shapiro wrote about his decision to leave NPR, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the public and his colleagues. His departure will undoubtedly leave a significant void in the world of public broadcasting.
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