Ari Shapiro
Stories
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Politics
What does a busy president want to eat? This White House chef has the answer
You know that old line, "Tell me what you eat and I'll tell you who you are"? If that's true, then Cristeta Comerford knows the last five presidents of the United States better than almost anyone.
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National
A longtime wildland firefighter talks about what the job is actually like
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Ben Elkind, a wildland firefighter based in Washington state who has traveled the country fighting fires for 17 years, about what it's like at the frontlines of wildfires.
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Arts & Life
Cristeta Comerford reflects on cooking for five presidents as White House chef
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Cristeta Comerford about retiring after nearly 30 years at White House chef. She was the first woman and first person of color to hold the White House kitchen's top job.
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In 'Look Into My Eyes,' filmmaker Lana Wilson explores the world of NYC's psychics
NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with filmmaker Lana Wilson about her new documentary called Look Into My Eyes, which explores the world of New York City's psychics.
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World
A major reshuffle is coming for Ukraine's government
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Phillips O'Brien of the University of St. Andrews School of International Relations in Scotland about a major reshuffling of Ukraine's government.
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National
Four killed in a high school shooting in Georgia
Four people were killed in a high school shooting in Georgia this morning. At least 9 were injured.
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National
Landslides in coastal California city trigger state of emergency
South of Los Angeles, the coastal city of Rancho Palos Verdes is under a state of emergency as landslides threaten the community.
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Elections
Presidential campaign cycle reaches final countdown as early voting approaches
After Labor Day, the presidential campaign cycle is counting down the final days with early voting starting in some states later this month.
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National
Longtime NYS official charged with secretly aiding China
Linda Sun worked for Democratic state officials in New York. She and her husband face charges they were also secretly working for China's communist party. They were arrested Tuesday on Long Island.
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World
Ballistic missile strike kills dozens at Ukrainian military installation
Russian missile strikes on a city in central Ukraine today killed at least 51 people and wounded more than 200. Ukrainian authorities say it’s the deadliest attack of the year.