Leila Fadel
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Director Hasan Hadi talks about his debut film 'The President's Cake'
NPR's Leila Fadel interviews writer-director Hasan Hadi about his debut film "The President's Cake," Iraq's official submission for the Academy Awards' Best International Feature Film category. Opening in select theaters on February 6, 2026, and expanding nationwide on February 27, 2026.
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Did Trump's State of the Union speech reach Independent voters ahead of the midterms?
NPR's Leila Fadel asks political consultant Frank Luntz whether President Trump positioned his administration and Republicans to reach Independent voters in his State of the Union address.
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Morning news brief
Trump touts economy, attacks political foes in State of the Union address, Trump tries to sell voters on his view of the economy, U.S. House rejects aviation safety bill.
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GOP strategist on what he thinks Trump should focus on in State of the Union address
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with GOP analyst and speechwriter Mike Ricci about Tuesday night's State of the Union address, and how the norms surrounding the speech have changed.
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Morning news brief
Trump to deliver first State of the Union address of his second term, what's next for Mexico after killing of cartel leader, NPR investigation finds DOJ withheld some Epstein files related to Trump.
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Ukrainian-born composer says music was his way to process Russia's invasion
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Ukrainian-born, Brooklyn-based pianist and composer Vadim Neselovskyi about his new album inspired by Ukraine's struggles since Russia's invasion.
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Businesses face uncertainty as Trump races to replace tariffs struck down by SCOTUS
The Trump administration is working quickly to impose new tariffs to replace the import taxes struck down by the Supreme Court. That's creating new uncertainty for businesses and trading partners.
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BAFTAs come under fire after guest with Tourette syndrome uses slur during ceremony
The BAFTAs were disrupted by an audience member with Tourette syndrome who shouted slurs at Black presenters. TV critic Eric Deggans examines the criticisms of the show's organizer and broadcaster.
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Former DEA official on Mexico's drug-fighting future after cartel leader's death
NPR's Leila Fadel asks former Drug Enforcement Administration official Mike Vigil what the killing of one of the world's most powerful drug lords signals about Mexico's drug-fighting future.
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The political implications of the Supreme Court's ruling on Trump's tariffs
The Supreme Court has found some of President Trump's tariffs to be illegal. What are the political implications?