Leila Fadel appears in the following:
His Family Fled Afghanistan 30 Years Ago. Now He's Watching It Happen Again
Wednesday, September 01, 2021
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Haris Tarin of the Afghan American Foundation about how his family fled Afghanistan 30 years ago, and what it's like to work with the new wave of refugees fleeing now.
WHO Weighs In On Countries Offering A Booster Shot
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Dr. Margaret Harris, spokesperson for the World Health Organization, about the organization's position on booster shots.
After 3 Failed Attempts To Flee Afghanistan, A Family Clings To Hope
Tuesday, August 31, 2021
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Syvash, one of the thousands of Afghans trying to leave the country. Over the last two decades, he's worked on various projects for both the U.S. and the European Union.
Louisiana Power Provider Shares How — And When — The Company Will Repair Outages
Monday, August 30, 2021
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Rod West, group president of Entergy utility operations, which provides power to New Orleans and throughout Louisiana. He discusses the city's power outages.
Hospital President In Louisiana Describes Hurricane Ida's Impact
Monday, August 30, 2021
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Dr. John Heaton, president and chief medical officer of LCMC Health, about the state of the system's hospitals post-Hurricane Ida.
As Withdrawal Deadline Nears, Kabul Airport Crowds Grow Increasingly Desperate
Monday, August 30, 2021
NPR's Leila Fadel talks with Washington Post's Afghanistan bureau chief Susannah George about Sunday's drone strike that killed a civilian family, including several children.
News Brief: Kabul Attack, Evacuations To Continue, Eviction Moratorium Ruling
Friday, August 27, 2021
The U.S. pledges to continue evacuations, despite an attack in Kabul. For President Biden, the attack is a major test of his Afghan strategy. The Supreme Court strikes down an eviction moratorium.
Biden Vows To Strike Back After Attack Kills 13 U.S. Service Members In Kabul
Friday, August 27, 2021
Thursday's attack in the Afghan capital Kabul killed dozens of people. What does the attack mean for the U.S. evacuation efforts in the Afghan capital, and for U.S. national security?
Pakistan Warns A Power Vacuum In Afghanistan Would Be Catastrophic
Friday, August 27, 2021
Pakistan's neighbor has long been associated with the Taliban. The group controls most Afghan territory after decades of war with the U.S. Afghan refugees are trying to cross into Pakistan.
News Brief: Kabul Security Threats, Haiti's Quake Aid, Biden-Bennett Meeting
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Americans outside the gates of Kabul airport are warned to leave. Eleven days after an earthquake, aid reaches Haiti's rural areas. Israel's new prime minister meets with President Biden Thursday.
Johnson & Johnson Says A Booster Shot For Its Vaccine May Have Big Benefits
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
The company said that when study participants were given a second jab after six months, their antibody levels were nine times higher than they were 28 days after a first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Vice President Harris Is In Vietnam, The Last Stop On Her Southeast Asia Trip
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
The visit was aimed at showing the Biden administration's commitment to a region which was largely ignored by ex-President Trump. It's also aimed at countering China's growing influence in the region.
News Brief: Afghan Evacuations, Asylum-Seekers Ruling, House Passes Budget Plan
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Biden says Aug. 31 remains the deadline for the U.S. to leave Afghanistan. The Supreme Court orders the "Remain in Mexico" policy reinstated for asylum-seekers. A Democratic budget stalemate ends.
Lawmakers In The House Narrowly Approved A $3.5 Trillion Budget Blueprint
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
The approval of the budget resolution follows an impasse between House leaders and centrist Democrats that threatened to derail progress on the vast majority of President Biden's domestic agenda.
'Remain In Mexico' Policy For Asylum-Seekers Is Reinstated By The Supreme Court
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
The high court dealt a blow to the White House's efforts to cancel a Trump-era immigration program. Immigration advocates said it is a dangerous policy for thousands seeking humanitarian aid.
Biden To Receive A Classified Report On The Origins Of COVID-19
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
It has been 90 days since President Biden ordered a review into the origins of COVID-19. Many scientists believe it likely came from nature, others say it may have leaked from a lab in China.
News Brief: Afghan Refugees, House Budget Stalemate, Origins Of COVID-19
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Afghan refugees are being flown for processing in Bahrain, Germany and Qatar. Moderate Democrats threaten to withhold their vote on the budget. Biden gets an update on how COVID-19 may have began.
Gov. Cuomo Was Brought Down By Scandal And Threat Of Impeachment
Monday, August 23, 2021
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo marks his final day in office on Monday. Cuomo resigned after a sexual harassment scandal and will be replaced by Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Henri Inflicts The Northeast With Heavy Rain And Power Outages
Monday, August 23, 2021
A tropical storm hitting the Northeast has weakened into a tropical depression. The storm unleashed downpours over a region already saturated by heavy rain.
News Brief: Gunfire At Kabul Airport, Afghanistan Evacuations, COVID Surge
Monday, August 23, 2021
There's been a firefight at the northern gate at the airport in the Afghan capital Kabul. President Biden insists evacuations are picking up speed. New COVID-19 cases hit a high on Friday.