NPR star Ari Shapiro, who hosts "All Things Considered," is leaving the the public radio network and its flagship program.

One of the core voices of NPR will depart the network in late September, the latest major exit since Congress stripped federal funding for public broadcasters.

Listeners of "All Things Considered" learned this week that one of the show hosts, the charismatic Ari Shapiro, has decided to step away from news coverage at NPR. In an interview with WXXI on Thursday, Shapiro talked about his decision and what's next for him.