Haili Blassingame

producer for @1a from @wamu885 and @npr // spelman alumna // i also write things. only on here to check my horoscope, follow me on IG instead @hailistoptalking

[Haili Blassingame @shutuphaili]

After literal months of inactivity on here, I’m popping in for 5 seconds to say I have a new substack!!! I hope you’ll check it out <3 ok byeee. https://t.co/2KfMRvHYzz

[Haili Blassingame @shutuphaili]

@RubenNavarrette Hi Ruben! I'm a producer for NPR's 1A. I'm working on a show for next Tuesday on Latino voters and the election and would love to have you on as a guest! If you're interested, please drop me a line at [email protected] hope to hear from you!

[Haili Blassingame @shutuphaili]

@Urban_Ecology_ Hi Michael! I'm a producer for NPR's 1A. I'm working on a show for next Wednesday on rats and would love to chat with you about possibly coming on the show! If you're interested, please drop me a line at [email protected]. Hope to hear from you!

[Haili Blassingame @shutuphaili]

@JRubinBlogger Hi Jen! I'm a producer for NPR's 1A. I'm working on a show for Monday about centrist politics and would love to talk to you about being a possible guest for this! If you're interested, please drop me a line at [email protected]. I hope to hear from you!

[Haili Blassingame @shutuphaili]

@YairZivan Hi Yair! I'm a producer for NPR's 1A. I'm working on a show for Monday about centrist politics and would love to talk about possibly have you on as a guest! If you're interested, please drop me a line at [email protected]. I hope to hear from you!

[Haili Blassingame @shutuphaili]

@blkplaywright Hi Erika! I'm a producer for the NPR show 1A. I'm working on an upcoming show on theater, democracy and the political power of theater. I'd really love to chat with you about being a part of the show! If you're interested, please drop me line: [email protected].

[Amanda Williams @amandwms]

On Monday @1a is going to be talking about the decline of local news across the country and what it means for our democracy. We'd love to hear what you think!
How important is local news to you?
Email me a voice memo: [email protected] or call us at 855-236-1212.

[Amanda Michelle Gomez @amanduhgomez]

Because some of you asked, you can donate funds to impacted @WeMakeWAMU @wamu885 @DCist staff.

Our major gifts officer is collecting donations on Venmo ✊🏾: @ Sarah-Cumbie

[Chris Remington (he/him) @chrisremmedia]

Let me echo this sentiment. The reporters let go today are some of the best audio feature reporters in the business. They also regularly produced important breaking stories for our newscasts. I’m devastated for my colleagues — and frankly the state of journalism in the DC region

[Jennifer White @JWhitePubRadio]

I’m heartbroken for my colleagues and the audience that relies on our local news coverage. This steady loss of local coverage is devastating for communities and our democracy.

[Elliot C. Williams @ecwilliams30]

Jenny is one of the best in the business. Please uplift and support @jennygathright.. and if you're smart, you'll hire her!!

[Haili Blassingame @shutuphaili]

My heart aches for my amazing and brilliant colleagues. My words are failing me right now. I feel a lot of sadness, an incredible amount of anger, too. I hope wherever you land next, you feel valued there. You and your work are irreplaceable ❤️

[WeMakeWAMU is a union @WeMakeWAMU]

This morning, @wamu885 management informed us they are laying off 15 vital people from our organization. These individuals are the lifeblood of our journalism. Our hearts are broken. We can’t believe we are losing our colleagues and friends.

[Gabrielle Healy @g_healy_]

sending so much love and solidarity to my talented, diligent and creative former colleagues at
@WeMakeWAMU. they're the best.

[jenny gathright @jennygathright]

I’ve been laid off from my job covering criminal justice at @wamu885/ @DCist. Thank you to all of the DMV residents who trusted me with your stories. It was an honor and I felt like I was just getting started. Please support my colleagues at @WeMakeWAMU

[Héctor Alejandro Arzate @hectoraarzate]

Thank you all for the kind messages. I’m going to take some time to figure out what’s next for me, but if you’re looking for a journalist — who speaks Spanish and can report and produce audio features — please keep me in mind for future freelance and hiring opportunities 💪🏽

[Héctor Alejandro Arzate @hectoraarzate]

Hi. I’m one of the @DCist @wamu885 reporters laid off. I’m deeply saddened to no longer cover the immigrant communities who make D.C. & our region so special. I’m beyond proud of the reporting I’ve done on air and our website since starting this beat from scratch 2 years ago ❤️

[Haili Blassingame @shutuphaili]

@pang Hi Kevin! I'm a producer for the NPR show 1A. I've been trying to get in touch with your press people about having you on the show this month, but haven't had any luck. Would you drop me a line if you're interested? I'm at [email protected]. Thanks!

[Haili Blassingame @shutuphaili]

@itsmeglinehan Hi Meg! I'm a producer for NPR's 1A. I'm working on a show for this Thursday about the Women's World Cup and would love to talk with you about being a guest! If you're interested, please drop me a line at [email protected]. Hope to hear from you!

[Haili Blassingame @shutuphaili]

@jwanjeri Hi Julia! I'm a producer for NPR's 1A. I'm reaching out because I'm working on a show for next Thursday about the Women's World Cup and would love to get in touch with you about it! If you're interested, please drop me a line at [email protected]. Thanks!

[Haili Blassingame @shutuphaili]

@_shireenahmed_ Hi Shireen! I'm a producer for NPR's 1a. I'm working on a show for next Thursday about the Women's World Cup and would love to get in touch with you about it. I sent an email to Burn It All Down, but if you're interested, drop me a line at [email protected]. thnx!