Leila Fadel is an American journalist and co-host, morning edition for NPR.
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Best Known For:Morning Edition
Breakthrough:Named as the fourth co-host of NPR's flagship morning news program, Morning Edition in 2022
10 Quick Facts About Leila Fadel
- Full Name: Leila Fadel
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Media Personality
- Known For: Morning Edition
- Current Employer:NPR
- Place of Birth: Lebanon
- Marital Status: Single
- Gender: Female
- Specialization: Radio Host / Radio Personality, Correspondent, and Journalist
- Beats: International / Foreign Affairs
Leila Fadel Age
Leila Fadel's exact age is not publicly confirmed.
Education
She attended Northeastern University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Journalism.
- Northeastern University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Leila Fadel's career includes news and reporting roles with NPR, a public radio network and NPR (Morning Edition).
Organization: NPR
Role: Host
Period: 2022–Present
Organization: NPR (Morning Edition)
Role: Co-host
Period: 2022
Organization: NPR
Role: International Correspondent
Period: 2012–2017
Details: Cairo, Egypt
Organization: The Washington Post
Role: Cairo Bureau Chief
Period: 2010–2012
Details: Cairo, Egypt
Rise to Fame
Leila Fadel rose to prominence for her role on the radio program Morning Edition.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Morning Edition and Up First.
Podcast
- Podcast: Up First (Co-host, 2022-Present)
Other
- Work: Morning Edition (Co-host, 2022-Present)
Notable Coverage
- Arab Spring — The Washington Post — 2011 — <p>On-the-ground reporting during the Egyptian revolution.</p>
Awards & Achievements
- George Polk Award — Long Island University — Foreign Reporting
Personal Information
- Full Name: Leila Fadel
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Media Personality
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Middle Eastern / Arab
Birth & Background
- Place of Birth: Lebanon
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Single
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://x.com/LeilaFadel
