Ari Shapiro

Ari Shapiro is an award-winning journalist, broadcaster, and author, recognized for his extensive career at NPR and his diverse artistic endeavors. After becoming NPR’s first reporter to be promoted to correspondent before age 30, Ari Shapiro established himself as a leading voice in broadcast journalism and a versatile performing artist. He commenced his distinguished career at NPR in January 2001 as an intern for legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg, swiftly advancing through roles as an editorial assistant and assistant editor on Morning Edition. Shapiro further honed his reporting skills as a regional reporter based in Atlanta and Miami before dedicating five years as NPR’s trusted Justice Correspondent.

His debut memoir, ‘The Best Strangers in the World: Stories from a Life Spent Listening,’ published in 2023, quickly became a New York Times bestseller. That same year, Shapiro was recognized for his journalistic excellence, being named Journalist of the Year by NLGJA. Continuing to diversify his portfolio, Shapiro was announced in 2024 as the host for the seventh season of Netflix’s reality TV series, The Mole. He concluded his tenure with NPR in September 2025, marking a significant transition in his distinguished career as he expands his work across new media and artistic ventures.