Ari Shapiro

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Award-Winning Journalist, CNN Contributor & Former NPR White House Correspondent; NYT Bestselling Author of "The Best Strangers in the World"; Co-Host of "Engagement Party" Podcast

Washington, DC, USA
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Ari Shapiro Biography

Ari Shapiro is a prominent figure in public radio, known for a 25-year tenure at NPR, including a decade as co-host of "All Things Considered," the network's flagship evening newsmagazine. A magna cum laude graduate of Yale, Shapiro began his NPR career as an intern to legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg, later working as an editorial assistant and assistant editor on "Morning Edition." He was the first NPR reporter to be promoted to correspondent before age 30, marking a significant milestone early in his journalism career.

Throughout his time at NPR, Shapiro covered major beats in broadcast journalism. After serving as a regional reporter in Atlanta and Miami and spending five years as NPR's Justice Correspondent, he transitioned to covering the White House. Before hosting "All Things Considered," Shapiro was NPR's International Correspondent based in London, following four years as White House Correspondent. He has reported from locations such as above the Arctic Circle, aboard Air Force One, and from conflict zones in Iraq, Ukraine, and Israel. During his initial years on "All Things Considered," the program experienced notable growth in listenership, with more people tuning in during a typical quarter-hour than any other radio program.

Shapiro's work in news reporting and investigative journalism has been recognized with several honors, including the American Bar Association's Silver Gavel Award, the Daniel Schorr Journalism Prize, a laurel from Columbia Journalism Review, the American Judges Association's American Gavel Award, and recognition as Journalist of the Year by NLGJA, the association of LGBTQ+ journalists. He has also received three national Edward R. Murrow awards for coverage on topics such as climate change and migration, the life and death of Breonna Taylor, and asylum policies on the US-Mexico border. His debut memoir, "The Best Strangers in the World," became a New York Times bestseller. Shapiro's 12-part course for Wondrium, "The Power of Storytelling," received a Gold Telly Award for Education and Training videos.

In addition to his journalism career, Shapiro is a regular guest singer with the band Pink Martini, appearing on four of the band's albums and performing in several languages. He has performed at venues including The Royal Albert Hall in London, L'Olympia in Paris, and Carnegie Hall in New York. Shapiro co-created the stage show "Och and Oy: A Considered Cabaret" with Tony and Emmy Award winner Alan Cumming, touring the country and performing a sold-out run at Café Carlyle in New York. He also served as host of the seventh season of the reality TV series "The Mole" on Netflix.

After leaving NPR, Shapiro expanded his presence in media by joining CNN as a contributor and co-hosting the video podcast "Engagement Party" with Audie Cornish. The show explores culture, ideas, and trends shaping online conversations. Shapiro's career spans broadcast journalism, podcasting, television, and live performance, reflecting a broad expertise in news, storytelling, and media.

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Ari Shapiro Speaking Topics

  • The Next LGBT Generation

    The Advocate magazine has named Ari Shapiro one of its "40 under 40" LGBT leaders, and Out magazine included him in its "Out 100" list of the most influential LGBT people in America. In this talk, Shapiro ties his experience as NPR's White House correspondent into his own life story and provides insight into being an openly gay professional at the nation's center of power.

  • Journalism and Investigative Reporting

    Not every scoop comes from a midnight meeting in a parking garage. Using real world examples, investigative journalist Ari Shapiro describes how reporters bag great stories. He also explores the impact the changing journalism landscape will have on the future of investigative reporting.

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Ari Shapiro Videos

NPR's Ari Shapiro focuses on optimism and hope his new book

NPR's Ari Shapiro focuses on optimism and hope his new book

Host of NPR's 'All Things Considered,' Ari Shapiro, joins Morning Joe to discuss his new book 'The Best Strangers in the World'. » Subscribe to...

Tan France, "Naturally Tan" (with Ari Shapiro) - YouTube

Tan France, "Naturally Tan" (with Ari Shapiro) - YouTube

Tan France discusses his book, "Perfectly Tan", with NPR's Ari Shapiro on 6/5/2019.From one of the stars of Netflix's Queer Eye, ...

NPR White House Correspondent Ari Shapiro

NPR White House Correspondent Ari Shapiro

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Ari Shapiro is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Next LGBT Generation, Journalism and Investigative Reporting, Behind the News of the Moment and Stories You Won't Hear on the Radio. The estimated speaking fee range to book Ari Shapiro for your event is available upon request. Ari Shapiro generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Bob Woodward, Van Jones, Katty Kay, Ben Stein and Bakari Sellers. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ari Shapiro for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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