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All Things Considered Host Ari Shapiro Plays DJ

By Robin Hilton, Bob Boilen

Published September 21, 2015 at 7:03 AM PDT

This story was published more than 9 years ago.

Ari Shapiro, new host of NPR's <em>All Things Considered</em>. — Ari Shapiro, new host of NPR's *All Things Considered*.

Ari Shapiro started his career as an intern for NPR Legal Affairs Correspondent Nina Totenberg; he went on to become a White House correspondent, among other high-profile roles. Now, he's one of the hosts of NPR's evening news program All Things Considered. In his spare time, Shapiro also sings with the artful, playful pop group Pink Martini.

On this edition of All Songs Considered, he joins hosts Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton to discuss his love of musicals, the powerful voices that draw him in, and why Paul Simon's Graceland never gets old.

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Robin Hilton

Robin Hilton is a producer and co-host of the popular NPR Music show All Songs Considered.

Bob Boilen

In 1988, a determined Bob Boilen started showing up on NPR's doorstep every day, looking for a way to contribute his skills in music and broadcasting to the network. His persistence paid off, and within a few weeks he was hired, on a temporary basis, to work for All Things Considered. Less than a year later, Boilen was directing the show and continued to do so for the next 18 years.

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