Ari Shapiro appears in the following:
Learning Lessons From Inspiration, Despite Complexity, In 'Why Fish Don't Exist'
Friday, April 17, 2020
Former NPR journalist Lulu Miller was inspired by a scientist who started again when his life's work was destroyed. Now, she writes about what she can take from his story, even when it's not all good.
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson To Reopen State Through 'A Phased Approach'
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
The Republican governor says how and when he will decide to reopen the state will depend on data in the coming weeks, including an expected surge in testing.
Play It Forward: Glenn Copeland On Patience, Positivity And The Band Bernice
Thursday, April 09, 2020
Glenn Copeland, whose ambient and electronic recordings were largely unknown for decades, talks about his late career reemergence, the power of positive thinking and the Canadian band Bernice.
'Godshot' Author Explains How Fiction Helps Us Face Real-World Adversity
Monday, April 06, 2020
"Art can help me ask the difficult questions of myself," says Chelsea Bieker. In her debut novel, a devastating drought in a California town has led residents to put their faith in a cult leader.
Caribou On 'Suddenly' And The Inspirational Beauty Of Glenn Copeland
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
In the inaugural segment of Play It Forward, Ari Shapiro speaks with Dan Snaith, who records under the name Caribou, about his new album Suddenly and the inspiration he found in Glenn Copeland.
Introducing 'Play It Forward': An Ongoing Chain Of Gratitude From Musicians
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
We introduce listeners to a new music segment called, "Play It Forward." Like our annual Thanksgiving chain of gratitude, it's an opportunity for artists to talk about the music they're thankful for.
From Symphony Orchestras To Wedding Bands, Musicians Cope With The Coronavirus
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Bigger artists may count on fan support and labels to carry them through canceled tours, but working musicians — from orchestra members and wedding singers to indie rappers — are looking elsewhere.
'New Waves' Asks: How Can We Form True Friendships In An Online World?
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
In journalist Kevin Nguyen's first novel, characters build relationships with each other online that translate to the real world — with mixed results.
Mandy Moore On Self-Forgiveness And Her Musical Reawakening On 'Silver Landings'
Friday, March 06, 2020
After a decade-long gap between albums, the singer and This Is Us star talks to NPR's Ari Shapiro about returning to music, conquering self doubt and revisiting old songs.
Twitter Vows That As Disinformation Tactics Change, Its Policies Will Keep Pace
Wednesday, March 04, 2020
Twitter's new policy attempts to flag and provide greater context for content that the platform believes to have been "significantly and deceptively altered or fabricated."
Sunny Jain's 'Wild Wild East' Is A Western-Inspired Ode To An Immigrant Father
Monday, March 02, 2020
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with the drummer and bandleader about his new album which re-invents the American cowboy myth, borrowing from Bollywood, hip-hop and traditional Punjabi music.
'Steel City' No More, Pueblo Reinvents Itself And Its Politics
Monday, March 02, 2020
Unlike postcard mountain resort towns, or Denver's booming, high-tech corridor, Pueblo is Colorado's faded industrial relic. But it's finding ways to grow into its next chapter.
Where Voters Are: Mayor Of Pueblo, Colo.
Sunday, March 01, 2020
As part of NPR's election-year project, Where Voters Are, All Things Considered host Ari Shapiro sits down with the mayor of Pueblo, Colo.
A Colorado Synagogue Struggles To Make Sense Of A Violent White Supremacist Threat
Friday, February 28, 2020
A synagogue in Pueblo, Colo. hosts a diverse group of worshipers — many of whom struggled in the aftermath of a threatened terrorist attack.
From 'Steel City' To A Service Economy, Changing Times In Pueblo, Colo.
Thursday, February 27, 2020
What does it mean to live in a booming economy? In Pueblo, Colo., good manufacturing jobs have turned into low-paying service jobs.
Human Connections Light Up 'This Brilliant Darkness'
Thursday, February 20, 2020
Journalist Jeff Sharlet's new book is a memoir told through images and stories of other people; it grew out of a series of Instagram posts about night shift workers he met and photographed.
Meet New Hampshire's Father-And-Son Political Junkies
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Jon Kelly and his 14-year-old son James have spent the primary season criss-crossing New Hampshire, trying to see every presidential candidate. Politics has become a shared bond between them.
The Addiction Crisis In New Hampshire Shapes Presidential Primary Votes
Monday, February 10, 2020
Drug addiction is a major problem in New Hampshire. For many of those affected, the issue shapes their views of the presidential elections.
Student Debt Is A Big Issue In The New Hampshire Primary
Monday, February 10, 2020
New Hampshire students graduate with some of the highest rates of student debt in the country. Several Democratic presidential candidates have plans that would forgive student loans.
Trixie Mattel Balances Genre, History And Humor On 'Barbara'
Tuesday, February 04, 2020
The drag performer and RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars champion talks to NPR's Ari Shapiro about her folk and country music icons and performs a song from her new album.