In a surprising announcement, Ari Shapiro, the beloved co-host of NPR’s flagship afternoon newsmagazine All Things Considered, announced on Instagram he will leave the public broadcaster at the end of September 2025, concluding a remarkable 25-year tenure. Shapiro’s exit follows President Donald Trump’s successful efforts to defund public media, a move that has sparked widespread debate about the future of outlets like NPR. The veteran journalist shared the news in a heartfelt Substack post, reflecting on his career and expressing gratitude to listeners.
“It has been a wild privilege to spend 25 years at NPR,” Shapiro wrote. “After a decade as host of All Things Considered, I’ve decided to move on at the end of September. The work of public radio is more important today than it has ever been. I intend to continue supporting it, and I hope you will too. Thank you for listening.”
Shapiro, who joined All Things Considered as a host in 2015, has become a household name in public radio, known for his incisive interviews and evocative storytelling. His career at NPR spans roles as diverse as White House Correspondent during the Obama administration, International Correspondent based in London, and Justice Correspondent under President George W. Bush. Shapiro’s reporting has taken him from the Arctic Circle to Air Force One, covering wars in Iraq, Ukraine, and Israel, as well as pivotal domestic stories like the life and death of Breonna Taylor and the Trump administration’s asylum policies.
His work has earned him three national Edward R. Murrow Awards, including one for a groundbreaking series linking climate change, migration, and far-right political movements. Other accolades include the Columbia Journalism Review’s laurel for his investigation into veterans’ disability benefits, the American Bar Association’s Silver Gavel for exposing flaws in Louisiana’s detention system post-Hurricane Katrina, and the inaugural American Judges’ Association American Gavel Award. At just 25, Shapiro won the Daniel Schorr Journalism Prize for his investigation into methamphetamine use and HIV transmission. In 2023, he was named Journalist of the Year by NLGJA, the association of LGBTQ+ journalists.
Beyond journalism, Shapiro has carved out a unique presence as a performer, frequently singing with the eclectic “little orchestra” Pink Martini, appearing on their albums in multiple languages. He also co-created the stage show Och and Oy: A Considered Cabaret with Tony Award winner Alan Cumming, performing to sold-out audiences across the U.S., including a two-week run at New York’s Café Carlyle.
Shapiro’s departure comes at a turbulent time for NPR, as Trump’s defunding measures threaten the organization’s financial stability. While Shapiro has not detailed his next steps, he hinted at future projects in his Substack post, directing readers to arishapiro.substack.com for more. His exit follows a trend of high-profile media departures, such as the Duffer Brothers’ recent move from Netflix to Paramount, signaling a shifting landscape for creators in media and entertainment.
As Shapiro prepares to leave, his fans and colleagues alike are reflecting on his legacy. For now, Shapiro remains focused on his final weeks at NPR, continuing to deliver the thoughtful journalism that has defined his career.
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