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NPR Star Ari Shapiro Joins CNN
15 Apr
Summary
- Ari Shapiro will be a CNN contributor.
- He will co-host a new video podcast with Audie Cornish.
- Shapiro brings nearly 25 years of journalism experience.

Ari Shapiro, a veteran journalist formerly with NPR, has been appointed as a contributor to CNN. This move marks a reunion with Audie Cornish, his ex-"All Things Considered" co-host, who also transitioned to CNN in 2022.
Shapiro's engagement with CNN will span its linear network and digital content. Additionally, he and Cornish are set to launch a new video podcast, "Engagement Party," premiering on May 22. The podcast will delve into cultural topics and ideas that fascinate them.
Shapiro departed NPR last October after a distinguished nearly 25-year tenure. His career there included roles as a justice correspondent, White House correspondent, and international correspondent based in London. He concluded his time at NPR as a co-host of "All Things Considered" for a decade.
Beyond his broadcast journalism, Shapiro hosted Netflix's reality competition "The Mole" in 2024 and published his memoir, "The Best Strangers in the World," in 2023. He is a three-time Edward R. Murrow award winner for his impactful reporting.