Haili Blassingame
Biography
Haili Blassingame
Haili Blassingame is a producer for the NPR program “1A.” She has written for publications like The New Republic and The New York Times, in which she published the viral “My Choice Isn’t Marriage or Loneliness” for “Modern Love.” She was one of 12 essayists selected to write a follow-up piece for the column’s 20th anniversary in October 2024. She’s also been a guest on the “Modern Love” podcast, NPR’s “Life Kit,” and NPR’s “1A.” She previously worked on NPR’s “Code Switch” and “Weekend Edition.” She is pursuing an MFA in creative writing from American University. She lives in Washington, DC.
Haili Blassingame
