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Ari Shapiro

1 year

I just got some news that has me shaking. "The Best Strangers In the World" is an instant New York Times bestseller, #8 on the list its first week in the world. What a crazy surreal joyful experience this has been - and continues to be.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

4 years

The coda to @NPRKelly 's interview with @SecPompeo is shocking. As described on @npratc : He screamed, swore at her, and said she couldn't find Ukraine on a map. He ordered staffers to bring a blank map. She pointed to Ukraine and thanked him for his time.

Transcript: NPR's Full Interview With Secretary Of State Mike Pompeo

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo talks to NPR's Mary Louise Kelly about U.S. policy in Iran and about Marie Yovanovitch, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

3 years

Twitter keeps asking me if I want to read an article before I retweet it and I keep being like, "B**** I wrote it!"

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

2 years

NPR just announced that my @npratc co-host @nprAudie will be leaving for other adventures at the end of this week. We’ve been friends for 20 years, since long before we were cohosts or even NPR reporters. That won’t change. But this one stings.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

3 years

I'm dead.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

4 years

For the record, this colleague of mine is the same @NPRKelly who started the week anchoring 14 hours of live impeachment coverage as a solo host. I’m full of awe and gratitude.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

5 years

<Tour group walks by my office> "That's Ari Shapiro." Me: Hi, how are you? <Tour group walks away> "Oh my God that's his voice." "Yes, it comes out of him."

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

4 years

My niece and nephew in Seattle just got a new 5th grade current events teacher. Me. I’m gonna do a weekly Skype lesson with them until school resumes. My first time teaching!

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

4 years

We’d been talking about it for years and decided—it’s finally time to turn our house into a doggy retirement home. Meet my new yoga buddy, an 8 year old pointer named Bruce.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

3 years

Leave it to the gays, this ain’t our first pandemic

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

7 years

Literally an audible cry just went up through the whole @NPR newsroom at news of Carrie Fisher's death. Objectivity only goes so far.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

5 years

A lot of celebs come through @NPR but I’ve never seen the staff quite this starstruck.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

5 years

To get a guest's voice level, we often ask what they've had for lunch. Today was a first. "Three bottles of wine, and I started with a gin & tonic." Sadly, that guest will not be on @npratc tonight after all.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

4 years

I could think about this question for days and not come up with an answer as incisive as even one of the seven observations @jiatolentino makes here:

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Ari Shapiro

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4 years

While so much in our lives has changed, take consolation in the fact that @NPR listeners have not.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

9 years

There is actually a rainbow over Dublin as the #MarRef results come in across Ireland. Pic via @karltims http://t.co/qX9NAzr5lx

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

2 years

She opened doors for me in so many ways and taught me so many things - not least how to be a host. It has been difficult this year to say goodbye to @nprgreene @lourdesgnavarro @NoelKing @RadioMirage and more. If NPR doesn’t see this as a crisis, I don’t know what it’ll take.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

4 years

Happy *50th wedding anniversary!!!* to my Mom and Dad, who are always thinking ahead. Last year they suggested the whole family gather at the Oregon Coast to celebrate their 49th, “because who knows what 2020 may bring.”

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

3 years

Finally got to see my (vaccinated) @npratc co-hosts @nprAudie and @NPRKelly in person for the first time in more than a year! Now we just need someone to photoshop in @ailsachang from the West coast.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

4 years

What was it @SecPompeo said to @NPRKelly as he was shouting and swearing at her? “People will hear about this?”

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

6 years

Dear @cnn , we appreciate your running audio of our exclusive interview with @SenatorTester but would appreciate it more if you mentioned that he was speaking to @NPR .

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

4 years

Today is the first time I experienced coming home from a trip to a dog that missed me and wow I highly recommend the experience.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

4 years

I just got to interview @StevieNicks and at the end she called me honey, so I can die happy. Tune in to hear our conversation Monday on @npratc !

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

3 years

Thing I actually texted my husband this morning: "Could you please quiet your dog I'm trying to interview the NATO Secretary General" #wfh

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

4 years

I'm about to go into the office for the first time since March, and I'm putting all kinds of crazy things on my body like SOCKS and A BELT and SHOES WITH LACES.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

2 years

Now *this* is how you deliver a dissenting opinion:

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

2 years

I’m on vacation and not planning on staying glued to twitter or email. If you’re a journalist writing about this, I’ll sing Audie’s praises to the end of time but refer you to @isalara at NPR comms for comment on why we’re hemorrhaging hosts from marginalized backgrounds.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

2 years

When will we stop saying “wherever you get your podcasts?”

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

4 years

As a journalist, I know that I may be a target of law enforcement when I cover conflicts overseas. I know I may be a target of protesters when I cover domestic conflict. But I never thought I’d see police target the press in the United States like this.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

2 years

I had hoped it wouldn’t be necessary to repost this tweet again so soon (and you can add @NoelKing to this list).

Sam Sanders

@samsanders

3 years

Look at all the incredibly talented hosts from marginalized backgrounds who've left @npr recently: - @lourdesgnavarro - @RadioMirage - @HiddenBrain - @Maria_Hinojosa - @maddie_sofia - @NBCJoshua I believe in the mission of public radio; this trend is antithetical to that mission.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

2 years

Right now the most important thing is to spend the rest of the week celebrating @nprAudie , her accomplishments, and her incredible tenure at @npr - from covering the South to Congress to hosting @NPRWeekend and @npratc to launching #ConsiderThis . Then let’s fix what’s broken.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

3 years

I just had to close my window because I'm live on the air from my guest bedroom/home studio, and people are shouting and cheering in the street outside my house.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

6 years

YOU GUYS, the city of Portland just made this Wednesday Ari Shapiro day!!! I'm going to wear a tiara and carry a scepter and make a pack of dogs pull me around the city in a radio flyer red wagon

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

2 years

Just reminding myself today that every big ambitious journalism project I've ever done has had a "this whole project is falling apart" phase

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

6 years

Spotted on my way to the airport in Evansville, Indiana. No other context that I can see

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

4 years

I am pleased not to have wasted this time during lockdown. Rather, I have improved myself through acquisition of such useful skills as eating an entire box of spaghetti in one sitting.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

4 years

@maggieNYT @liamstack To be clear, it was not an OTR. As Mary Louise explained, no one requested that it be off the record nor would she have agreed to those terms.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

3 years

This is my “I can’t believe I’m getting snapped by paparazzi” face.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

7 years

Oh my. "Frequently individuals on a treasonous path do not even realize they're on that path until it's too late." -former CIA Dir Brennan

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

3 years

A friend volunteered to work at the polls today. He was told to show up at 6 AM to help open, and that he'd be there until the last vote is cast. (And bring his own mask.) Tremendous gratitude for everyone giving their time and risking their health for our democracy today.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

6 years

I really feel like I drew the lucky straw. Not only did I get to co-host with Robert on his final day at @npratc last week, I also get to be in the host seat tonight for "shithole."

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

3 years

It took me a minute

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3 years

Wow @arishapiro

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

4 years

Are you...implying that...I...might be...a...HOMOSEXUAL?

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

3 years

Even though we've been working from home for 10 months, I still find it weird that my husband can turn on @npr in the kitchen and hear what I'm saying upstairs in our guest bedroom in real time.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

2 years

I’m not an especially sheltered person, but when I show up at a hotel and they tell me the snacks and drinks in the room are complimentary, I feel like I have achieved the Height. Of Luxury.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

4 years

I thought my 401k would be the scariest number I saw this week, but my iPhone just told me how long I’ve been staring at a screen each day. If I had a nickel for every minute it would solve my 401k problem.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

6 years

I just realized that this week marks 3 years since I started hosting @npratc . It has flown by. Don't worry (or, for some listeners, sorry to inform you), I'm not planning on leaving any time soon.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

3 years

Although I haven’t seen many of my colleagues in more than a year, I’m proud to stand in solidarity with them and with the union that’s had my back for the 20 years I’ve worked at @npr . @sagaftra @wemakenpr

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

3 years

When I got my internship 20 years ago, my mom said the same thing about @NinaTotenberg

NPR Interns

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3 years

thinkin’ about when i told my family i got this internship, and almost everyone said the usual “wow!” and “congrats!!”, except for my mom who said “does this mean i get to meet @arishapiro ”

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

3 years

My freshman year at Yale— Him: I went to Exeter. Me: What’s that? Him: A boarding school. Me: Were you sent there for behavioral problems?

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I’ll never forget my freshman year of college meeting graduates of nyc private schools who expected I would recognize their schools’ names and know general stuff about them

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

7 years

How about some catharsis to wrap up the week? Here's my conversation with @pattonoswalt about comedy after tragedy:

Patton Oswalt Explains How Pop Culture Gets Grieving All Wrong

Nevermind the superhero stories; after his wife died, Oswalt wasn't motivated to channel his loss into fitness or crime fighting. He says so far push-ups have not been a part of his grieving process.

www.npr.org

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

3 years

This morning, instead of listening to somber recaps of a year that I really don’t need to be reminded of, I decided to listen to dance music about surviving. Do what works for you, kids.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

5 years

Congratulations. After a week of days that felt like they should have been Friday, we've finally reached the real one.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

5 years

I accidentally poured maple syrup into my coffee from a container labeled half & half, and honestly I feel like this was the universe trying to provide me a treat at the end of the week. Thank you, universe.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

4 years

For days I've been telling myself, "Don't do something stupid like break your toe." Then today I sliced open my finger scrubbing bathroom tile (don't ask). I had my 1st ever video MD appointment; the doc said I'm ok; I don't think I've ever thanked/apologized to someone so much.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

2 years

I stepped outside, leaving a large uneaten salad on the table, and my dog—who is way too smart for her own good—managed to pull out each little slice of jalapeño, set it aside on the table, and eat the rest of the salad.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

3 years

Mornings when I listen to music instead of news I feel like I’m committing some sort of illicit transgression. I guess this is what passes for rebelliousness in middle age.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

3 years

Every year, I decide that the period from Christmas to New Years is "magazine amnesty," where I can recycle all the piled up back issues that I've been meaning to read without consequence or guilt. Feels great - give it a try!

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

5 years

How do I make this my twitter bio?

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

6 years

This is not a drill.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

3 years

Typically I’m a “mute” guy, but sometimes when I feel like I’ve earned a special treat I just mash that “block” button and it feels so good.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

5 years

It’s a reality that politicians and their supporters weaponize the media. That said, since well before I arrived at @NPR in 2001, we’ve aired every Presidential Oval Office address live–with fact checking and context. I’ll anchor tonight’s live broadcast the same way.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

3 years

Today @lourdesgnavarro announced that she’ll be leaving @npr next month after 17 years, including 5 as @NPRWeekend host. When we were both foreign correspondents, I’d sometimes send her stories I was struggling with, to benefit from her wise insights and creativity.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

5 years

Every year I cringe at hearing myself say, “merciless Indian savages,” and then remember it’s important to see the founders for their shortcomings as well as their triumphs.

Arnie Seipel

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5 years

LISTEN: The best NPR tradition. Another July 4th reading of the Declaration. 🎧 🎤 🇺🇸

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Ari Shapiro

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4 years

Excited to announce that starting next week, in addition to hosting @npratc , I'll help launch "The National Conversation," a daily live show on @npr from 9-10 PM ET. We'll have experts answering your questions on everything from epidemiology to economics to exercising at home.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

4 years

Sept is: • 5 years since I started hosting @npratc • 6 months of lockdown • the Jewish High Holy Days • my birthday So, I’m marking the occasions by stepping off the news treadmill for a bit. I’ll be spending my time roughly as depicted below. Hang in there everybody!

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

2 years

Here’s to @AudieCornish - my friend of nearly 20 years, my work wife, and until today, my @npratc cohost. My best stories about working with her are ones she’d never forgive me for sharing, so I’m just gonna put this here:

Audie Cornish leaves 'All Things Considered'

Current and former NPR staff look back on the work of Audie Cornish on her last day hosting All Things Considered.

www.npr.org

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

7 years

When will autocorrect learn that I will literally never mean to have typed "ducked up?"

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Ari Shapiro

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2 years

Just returned from the UK, where 7-packs of rapid home Covid tests are available for free all over. Wouldn’t that be nice in the US, as so many of us travel to see family this week? (I confess I brought a few packs home w me.)

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

4 years

Sometimes, deep in a news article, there’s one small detail that just stops the story cold.

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Ari Shapiro

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4 years

Seasonal tip: Your leftover pumpkin pie goes better with your morning coffee if you sing "Breakfast pie" to the tune of "Edelweiss" while you eat it. You're welcome.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

6 years

The hosts of @npratc might have shared a bottle of rosé tonight. Or two. Cheers, @ailsachang @NPRKelly & @nprAudie !

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

3 years

Its uncanny how much @Alancumming and I resemble ourselves

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

6 years

It's an emotional day at @npr . If you can, tune in to @npratc in a few minutes to hear Robert sign off for the last time.

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Ari Shapiro

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3 years

@hels My question is whether, in the ultimate plot twist, the NYT reporter now owns the rights to the inevitable movie about the article about the short story about the kidney donation

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Ari Shapiro

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5 years

What I’m thankful for: @nprAudie

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Ari Shapiro

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4 years

This is the first day my husband and I are *both* working from home, and he keeps asking when I’ll let him be in my show. I’m afraid he’s plotting to host @npratc via insurgency.

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Ari Shapiro

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4 years

In a statement, @NPR 's Senior VP for News @nancycbarnes says, “ @NPRKelly has always conducted herself with the utmost integrity, and we stand behind this report.” May I add- the tone of these two contrasting statements says as much about the people involved as the content.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

5 years

So many journalists have had this exact nightmare. My thoughts and prayers go out to the @nytimes at this difficult time or My schadenfreude knows no bounds

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5 years

Oh god the New York Times accidentally published both versions of the Brexit vote in its story

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Ari Shapiro

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4 years

Badge of honor to stand with my female colleagues whose voices on air are constantly policed and critiqued.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

4 years

So here’s a testing story, as the the US sees 40,000 new covid-19 cases in a day. My friend in DC waited in line 2.5 hours to get a test. That was 10 days ago. They still don’t have his results. “If it’s urgent you can get tested again,” they told him. 😱 🤬🤪

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Ari Shapiro

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4 years

I just tried to record the top of our show and said "April twentyfurth" THREE TIMES IN A ROW. But hey, at least its Friday!

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Ari Shapiro

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3 years

Your move, @npr .

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Ari Shapiro

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1 year

I have been in Minneapolis less than 12 hours and my accent from Fargo - where I haven’t lived since I was 8 - just came roaring back. “Oh yer fine!”

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Ari Shapiro

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5 years

I’m not trying to further alarm an already-stressed-out DC, but it’s the day before Passover and the Whole Foods on P street has run out of horseradish.

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Ari Shapiro

@arishapiro

6 years

Happy 40th birthday to this guy, who isn't on social media and rarely allows me to post photos of him here.

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Ari Shapiro

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6 years

As a person who grew up in Portland and now works in public radio, it's taken me a long time to feel comfortable saying this: I don't love quinoa. #SpeakingMyTruth

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Ari Shapiro

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2 years

It’s a “put maple syrup in your coffee” kind of morning.

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Ari Shapiro

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3 years

How can the words “leopard” and “leotard” be so similar, yet pronounced so differently? I mean ffs they don’t even have the same number of syllables.

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Ari Shapiro

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1 year

I'm very disappointed that not once yesterday did I see a single news organization run the headline "Let Us Give Tanks"

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Ari Shapiro

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4 years

What if this summer, to make up for the whole covid thing, we get a break from mosquitos? Just for the one season is all I’m asking!

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Ari Shapiro

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5 years

The great thing about spending Super Bowl Sunday at the theater is that when the show breaks for intermission, Maroon 5 doesn’t play.

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Ari Shapiro

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4 years

I have so many thoughts about this statement by @SecPompeo . But I think it’s best to let @NPRKelly ’s journalism and reputation...and this official statement by the Secretary of State...speak for themselves. Go listen to the interview at the top of this thread if you haven’t yet.

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Ari Shapiro

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2 years

I WIN

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6 years

I always like it when I spill coffee on my light-colored clothes first thing, because then I don't have to spend the rest of the day dreading the inevitable.

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Ari Shapiro

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6 years

I’ve gotten coffee at @roosroast in Ann Arbor every morning this week. Today, on my last day in Michigan, they asked if I wanted a frequent guest punch card. And then they asked if I was Ari Shapiro.

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Ari Shapiro

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4 years

@johnson_carrie @LindseyGrahamSC The difference between primary race Graham and general election Graham is...striking.

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Ari Shapiro

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5 years

Doesn’t matter how fast I’m running, I will always stop mid-stride to bury my face in a lilac bush.

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Ari Shapiro

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4 years

Yknow how we consider all things on @npratc ? Yeah well tonight @taylorcrumpton and I are considering WAP. We'll be using our @NPR voices. You're welcome.

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Ari Shapiro

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4 years

Even in a pandemic, @npr ’s gonna NPR.

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