Hanging out off Twitter for the time being, but I'm still doing my journalism thing! Check me out: averyjessachapnick.journoportfolio.com

I've been following Nathan W Pyle's comics for years. I'm so excited to have him answer my questions (and yours) on 1A at 11:20 am ET. What should we ask him on air? Listen live here: the1a.org/segments/stran…

When my investigation came out in VICE, Minnesota was one of the very few prominent DJs to not obscurely allude to the allegations against Bassnectar - but actually refer to them directly, share the reporting, and denounce predatory behavior in the bass music scene.

For no reason at all, I'm starting a thread of all the DCist/WAMU stories that have stuck with you and helped you make sense of the city. I'll start. Read Amanda Michelle Gomez on why some Black business owners on H St. NE say they're facing discrimination (dcist.com/story/23/09/11…)

Thank you listeners and readers for your support. We don’t know what will happen at this morning's meeting. But we will keep the public informed. That’s what we do. ✊ #WeMakeWAMU. #WeReadWAMU

This morning, WAMU 88.5 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.

WAMU management and American University, which owns our license, has let us and you — our listeners, readers, and members — down. They have failed to steward the service we all rely on. We know the journalism industry is struggling, but poor leadership has led us to this moment.

Listeners waking up this morning won’t hear the voices of our colleagues that WAMU 88.5 management unceremoniously laid off on Friday. Readers won’t get to click over to DCist and see their work — or anyone’s work, since the site has been taken away from our community. 🧵

It is imperative that Sylvia M. Burwell, Seth Grossman, Erika Pulley-Hayes, and Michael Tribble #UnlockDCist. It’s a matter of democracy. See our letter below. We encourage you to share:

VERY FIRST story featured in 1A new episode on Ask A Librarian is story of woman who said her daughter's life was saved by a librarian who helped her understand her medical oncology: "It takes a village, and that village includes a librarian" the1a.org/segments/ask-a… Avery Jessa Chapnick

Richard Powers is a ridiculously smart, thoughtful writer and genuinely kind guy. I'm obsessed with reading his books. What a privilege to craft the conversation that millions hear about his latest work. the1a.org/segments/autho…

I was moved to tears reading stories in our inbox from people who recently learned they're autistic and were profoundly emotionally healed by the diagnosis. I hope I did a small part in affirming and encouraging people who are on a similar journey. the1a.org/segments/what-…