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Leila Fadel is newest NPR host at Morning Edition and Up First

Fadel is named the fourth host of Morning Edition, joining cohosts Steve Inskeep, Rachel Martin and A Martinez. She replaces Noel King.
Leila Fadel has been selected as the fourth host of Morning Edition.

NPR has named Leila Fadel as the newest host for one of its defining programs, Morning Edition.

Fadel, who will become the show's fourth host, comes from within NPR where she was most recently a national correspondent based in Los Angeles covering race and identity.

"The beautiful thing about hosting is you get to dive into all

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