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NPR Veteran Ari Shapiro Joins CNN as Contributor
Apr 15, 2026 6:05am PT NPR Veteran Ari Shapiro Joins CNN as Contributor

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Ari Shapiro, a veteran of NPR’s “All Things Considered,” has joined CNN as a contributor, and will co-host a new video podcast called “Engagement Party” alongside longtime colleague Audie Cornish.

His hire marks the latest alliance struck between traditional news outlets and influential figures who often continue to operate independently in the media space. To be sure, news networks have long cultivated relationships with experts and analysts, but in the current era, they are seeking to establish new ties with people who may manage their own business relationships separate from the media outlet.

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