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Weekly Schedule: Live Online


Live Q&As: Feb. 8 - 12, 2010

Get a jump on the conversation and submit your questions ahead of time! All Q&As subject to change or cancellation.

Monday, Feb. 08, 2010

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11:00 a.m. Outlook: Why are liberals so condescending to conservatives?
Gerard Alexander, associate professor of politics at the University of Virginia, discusses his Outlook article titled 'Why are liberals so condescending to conservatives?'
Sarah Palin's hand, GOP health-care summit, more -- Post Politics
The Post's Perry Bacon Jr. takes your questions about the latest political news and previews the week ahead.
12:00 p.m. Dr. Gridlock: Snow storm cleanup, Metro service in storm and more
Dr. Gridlock discusses Metro and its fare hike, a rough weather weekend and the District's new parking fees.
Shales on TV Live: Super Bowl ads; Letterman, Oprah, Leno
Post columnist Tom Shales discusses the Super Bowl ads.
Movie brides (and what they mean for women)
Post movie critic Ann Hornaday on how Hollywood weddings have captured the ever-changing role of women in American culture.
1:00 p.m. Dick Armey on theTea Party movement: The new majority?
Dick Armey, former House Majority Leader (R-Tex.), chairman of FreedomWorks and a leader in the Tea Party movement, discusses the party's first grass-roots convention, how he feels the movement will impact this year's midterm elections and the importance of Sarah Palin.
Advice from Slate's 'Dear Prudence'
Need help getting along with partners, relatives, coworkers... and people in general? Ask Prudence! Emily Yoffe, a.k.a. Slate's advice columnist Dear Prudence, takes your questions on manners, morals and more.
Dana Milbank on Scott Brown, John McCain, more
Post columnist Dana Milbank discusses his recent columns about the swearing-in of Scott Brown, his longing for the iconoclastic version of John McCain and he takes your questions about the latest political news.
Washington Capitals vs. Pittsburgh Penguins recap
Washington Post staff writer and Capitals Insider blogger Tarik El-Bashir takes your questions about the Caps after their win over the Penguins, their 14th win in a row.
1:15 p.m. The Chat House with Michael Wilbon: Super Bowl, Drew Brees, Sean Payton, Wizards, NBA and more
Post columnist Michael Wilbon discusses the Super Bowl, Colts Saints aftermath, the Wizards, the NBA and all the latest sports news.
2:00 p.m. Talk about travel: Travel staffers help you plan great escapes
Have a travel-related question, comment, suspicion, warning, gripe, sad tale or happy ending? The Post Travel section's editors and writers are at your service.
Snowpocalypse, Snowmageddon . . .
Ian Livingston, forecaster for the Capital Weather Gang, discusses the next storm to hit the region.

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Tuesday, Feb. 09, 2010

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11:00 a.m. How to Deal Live
If you've got questions about human resources issues, workplace laws or just everyday workplace survival, washingtonpost.com's How to Deal columnist Lily Garcia is here to listen.
Post Politics Hour
Discuss the latest news about the Obama administration and the world of politics with Ben Pershing, who writes for The Post's 44 blog.
11:30 a.m. D.C. Sports Bog Live: Redskins, Caps, college basketball and more
D.C. Sports Bogger Dan Steinberg will be online to break down the Super Bowl, college basketball, the latest Atlantic 11, the Redskins, other sports news and your questions and comments about his latest bog posts.
12:00 p.m. Fierce winter storm to pack one-two punch
Jason Samenow, chief meteorologist with the Capital Weather Gang, discusses all the details of what to expect with the next winter storm to hit the region.
Fashion fix: What to wear and where to find it
Janet Bennett Kelly and Holly Thomas answer questions about the latest fashions, how to make the runway trends work for you and how to shop wisely.
1:00 p.m. Snowbound kids a test of parenting skills
With more snow in the forecast, many area parents have already exhausted all their tricks for keeping a snowbound child entertained writes Post columnist Petula Dvorak. She discusses the up-and-downs of being trapped with kids suffering from cabin fever.
Pop Culture With Paul Farhi: Snow totals, Super Bowl commercials
Washington Post staff writer Paul Farhi talks about the latest news and topical issues in the pop culture world of TV, radio, movies and trends.

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Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2010

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11:00 a.m. Post Politics Hour
Washington Post White House reporter Michael Fletcher discusses the latest news about the Obama administration, Congress and more.
Pearlstein: It's penny wise and pound foolish not to spend more money on snow removal
The Washington Post's Steven Pearlstein discusses why it's penny wise and pound foolish not to spend more money on snow removal.
Ask Tom: Our food critic talks shop
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema answers your questions, listens to your suggestions and even entertains your complaints about Washington dining.
12:00 p.m. The Reliable Source
Washington Post columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, celebrity sightings and their recent columns.
1:00 p.m. Eugene Robinson: Kidnapping of Haitian children was no act of charity
Washington Post opinion columnist Eugene Robinson discusses his recent columns.
Free Range on Food: Staffers solve your cooking conundrums
The experts of the Washington Post Food Section discuss all things culinary.
The Web Hostess: Vent your Snowverkill frustrations
A weekly chat about the latest developments in Web culture, the best ways to kill time online and the latest and greatest viral content.
2:00 p.m. The 'Lost' Hour: Season 6, 'What Kate Does'
Join Liz Kelly and Jen Chaney, authors of the Post's "Lost" dueling analysis and both obsessive "Lost" fans, as they try to get to the bottom of the show's mysteries -- Wednesdays at 2 p.m. ET.

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Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010

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11:00 a.m. Post Politics Hour
Washington Post national congressional correspondent Paul Kane takes your questions about the latest political news.
Home Front: Great design for small spaces
Home Section writer Jura Koncius helps you in your quest to achieve domestic bliss. Joining her will Ernesto Santalla who will discuss great design for small spaces, the topic of the Local Living story today about a one-bedroom apartment he designed in Penn Quarter.
11:30 a.m. College Basketball: Maryland Virginia, Virginia Tech North Carolina State, ACC struggles and more college basketball
Washington Post college sports writer and The 65 blogger Eric Prisbell will be online to take your questions about the Maryland Virginia game, Virginia Tech North Carolina State, Georgetown's hit and miss dominance, the latest college basketball news and his latest blog posts on 65.
1:00 p.m. Got Plans?

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Friday, Feb. 12, 2010

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1:00 a.m. Murtha special election, Sarah Palin's soundbytes, 2010 midterms, more -- The Live Fix with Chris Cillizza
Every Friday, The Fix goes live, as Chris Cillizza discusses the latest news about Congress, the Obama administration, upcoming elections and all the latest political news.
11:00 a.m. Real Wheels
Washington Post cars columnist Warren Brown will discuss the auto industry. Plus, he'll give purchase advice to readers.
12:00 p.m. Carolyn Hax Live: Advice columnist tackles your problems
Carolyn Hax takes your questions and comments about her columns and any other questions you might have about the strange train we call life.

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