Leila Fadel
Stories
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Cellist Maya Beiser explores women's narratives across history
Cellist Maya Beiser explores women's resilience through the centuries in her new album, "Salt," starting with the unnamed biblical figure of Lot's wife.
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Eva Victor discusses her new film, 'Sorry, Baby'
"Sorry, Baby" is a quiet, quirky film about life before and after a sexual assault. NPR speaks with Eva Victor, actor, writer and director, about bringing humor to such a serious topic.
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A look at the use of masks by federal agents during immigration arrests
NPR's Leila Fadel examines the use of masks by federal agents while carrying out immigration arrests
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Search-and-rescue efforts continue in Texas after flooding leaves more than 100 dead
Crews continue their search-and-rescue efforts in central Texas, four days after devastating flooding that left more than 100 people dead. Dozens are still missing.
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Morning news brief
An update on the deadly floods in central Texas, Trump threatens new tariffs on more than a dozen countries, medical groups sue Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his recent actions on vaccine policy.
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Will Syria's Kurds have a voice in the new government?
NPR's Leil Fadel asks Mahmoud Meslat, co-chair of the political wing of the Syrian Democratic Forces, whether Kurds in the semi-autonomous northwest region have a voice in the new government.
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Rep. Joaquin Castro discusses the deadly floods in Texas
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, about the deadly floods in his state.
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Morning news brief
An update on the floods in Texas that have killed dozens, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to meet President Trump at White House Monday, Trump shifts deadline on sweeping tariffs to August 1.
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Economist Philip Luck discusses how trade negotiations impact the U.S. economy
NPR's Michel Martin asks Philip Luck, former deputy chief economist at the State Department in the Biden administration, about how trade negotiations affect the U.S. economy.
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Arab Gulf States Institute scholar discusses Gaza ceasefire talks, new Hamas leader
NPR's Leila Fadel asks Hussein Ibish, senior resident scholar at the Arab Gulf States Institute, about Gaza ceasefire talks and the appointment of a new Hamas leader in Gaza.