Weekly Schedule: Live Online
Live Q&As: Nov. 2 - 6, 2009
Get a jump on the conversation and submit your questions ahead of time! All Q&As subject to change or cancellation.
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| 11:00 a.m. |
Outlook: How the Berlin Wall came down Mary Elise Sarotte, a professor of international relations at the University of Southern California and a Bosch public policy fellow at the American Academy in Berlin discusses her Outlook article titled "How the Berlin Wall came down." |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Post Politics: Afghanistan, Va. and N.J. races, more The Post's Perry Bacon Jr. takes your questions about the latest political news, and previews the week ahead. |
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Balance of Power with Tucker Carlson and Ana Marie Cox Two commentators -- conservative Tucker Carlson and liberal Ana Marie Cox -- offer their analysis of the Obama presidency and other goings-on in the world of politics. | |
| 12:30 p.m. |
NFL review and Redskins News With the Redskins on a bye, did you spend Sunday cleaning out the gutters? Searching for inner calm? Post NFL Editor Cindy Boren takes your questions about the latest Redskins news and discusses results from around the league. |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Dr. Gridlock tackles your traffic and transit issues Dr. Gridlock takes all of your traffic and transit questions. |
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Bravo: TV's unlikely moral center Bravo, writes Hank Stuever, has found a way to make reality shows like "Real Housewives of Orange County" and "Tabatha's Salon Takeover" into lessons about right and wrong. He'll take your questions about the cable channel's approach and the shows premiering this week. | |
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Rep. Alan Grayson on Health care, Afghanistan, Elections, Heated Rhetoric, More Rep. Alan Grayson (D-Fla.)discusses health-care and the House's passage last week of a reform bill, his stand on Afghanistan urging President Obama to pull troops out of the country, his use of controversial rhetoric in referring to the Republicans' health-care plan and another incident using an off-color word to describe a female Federal Reserve advisor, his reaction to Republican Web site, MyCongressmanIsNuts.com, and more. | |
| 1:15 p.m. |
The Chat House With Michael Wilbon Post columnist Michael Wilbon discusses the Redskins, the NFL, the NBA season, the latest sports news, his columns and anything else that's topical. |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Slate: Advice from '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. |
| 3:00 p.m. |
Talk about travel: Your all-time best fall walks 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. |
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| 11:00 a.m. |
Post Politics: Election Day analysis of Va., N.J. and N.Y. 23 races Discuss the latest news about the Obama administration and the world of politics with The Post's Ben Pershing. |
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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. | |
| 11:30 a.m. |
D.C. Sports Bog Live: Redskins, Caps, Nats, MLB Playoffs, NFL and College Football D.C. Sports Bogger Dan Steinberg discusses the Redskins, Caps, Wizards and all the latest sports news. |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Shales on TV live: Barry Levinson's take on Hollywood and politics Washington Post Style columnist and Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Shales discusses television, its cultural impact and his columns, including today's, which looks at film director Barry Levinson's 'PoliWood,' his take on politics and Hollywood. |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Paul Farhi on pop culture: Dying not a bad career move Further proof that dying isn't a bad career move: Chris Farley is shilling for DirecTV, Michael Jackson has a new movie out, and Billy Mays just will not go away. Can't they just let the dead rest? |
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Talking fashion: Wide calf boots, fall nail polish colors, cute winter coats, plus sizes and 'downsizing' 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. | |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Opinion focus with Eugene Robinson: Obama's Afghanistan conundrum, Lieberman's choice, just another election day? Washington Post opinion columnist Eugene Robinson discusses his recent columns and the latest news. |
| 2:30 p.m. |
Sarah Palin and today's elections -- Referendum on Obama, Republican sweep? Scott Conroy and Shushannah Walshe, authors of "Sarah From Alaska: The Sudden Rise and Brutal Education of a New Conservative Superstar," discuss their book and today's elections in Virginia, New Jersey and New York. Will it be a referendum on the Democrats and President Obama or a Republican sweep? How much influence does Sarah Palin have? |
| 7:00 p.m. |
Election 2009: Va. and N.J. governor races, Va. attorney general race, NY-23, gay marriage in Maine, More Washington Post Metro columnist Robert McCartney discusses and analyzes the 2009 primary and general election returns for Virginia governor and attorney general, the New Jersey governor's race, the NY-23 election, gay marriage in Maine and more with the latest news throughout the evening. |
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| 10:00 a.m. |
McDonnell and GOP Win Virginia: Triple Sweep Washington Post staff writers Anita Kumar and Rosalind Helderman discuss election results and the significance of the Republican wins and the Democratic losses in the commonwealth of Virginia |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Pearlstein: Business v. labor story is getting old The Washington Post's Steven Pearlstein discusses the relationship between unions and big business. |
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Post politics hour: election review and latest news Washington Post White House reporter Michael Fletcher discusses the results of Tuesday's elections, as well as the latest news about the Obama administration, Congress and more. | |
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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: Scientology church, Sasha and Malia, Agassi, January Jones, Mel Gibson, more Washington Post columnists Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts discuss your favorite gossip, recent celebrity sightings and their recent columns. |
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Teen Heroin Ring in Centreville: Parents Talk Greg and Donna Lannes, the parents of Alicia Lannes, who was one of four fatal overdose victims connected to a heroin ring that operated among a group of more than 50 teens and young adults in Centreville, Va., will be online with writer Caitlin Gibson to discuss the story. | |
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OnLove: Bridal fashion trends TheKnot.com's fashion editor Heather Levine takes your questions and discusses latest bridal fashion trends. | |
| 1:00 p.m. |
The Web Hostess: The Best of the Internet in Only an Hour Our Web Hostess, Monica Hesse, sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners, and the next great meme. |
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After Obama: What the Republican victories in N.J. and Va. mean, was NY-23 about national issues? Where should the Republican party go next? Reihan Salam examines the ideological struggle for the future of American conservatism and how to revitalize the Republican party. | |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Free Range on Food: Staffers Solve Your Cooking Conundrums The experts of the Washington Post Food Section discuss all things culinary. |
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| 11:00 a.m. |
Post Politics Hour Washington Post congressional reporter Paul Kane takes your questions about the latest political news. |
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The Killer Next Door: The Cleveland Rapist Ernie Allen, president and CEO of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, discusses the discovery in Cleveland of 11 bodies in one home in a run-down neighborhood that has relatives of the presumed victims wondering how such a gruesome scene could have gone unnoticed for perhaps years. | |
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Ask Boswell: World Series, Redskins, Nats, Caps and More Washington Post sports columnist Thomas Boswell will be online to take your questions about the World Series, the Redskins, the NFL, the Nats, Orioles and the latest sports news and his recent columns. | |
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Home Front: Your Design and Decor Dilemmas, Solved Post Home Section staffers Jura Koncius and Terri Sapienza take questions on your decorating and design dilemmas. Joining them will be Kelly Porter, a designer and color consultant from Ellicott City, Md. | |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Color of Money Live Personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary answers your personal finance questions and discusses other money matters. |
| 1:00 p.m. |
Economy Department with Ezra Klein: Spiderman backs the public option Post blogger Ezra Klein takes your questions about economic policy, collapsing banks, cap and trade, health care reform and pretty much anything else you can attach a chart to. |
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Inside Obama's election win: David Plouffe, campaign manager, tells how he did it David Plouffe, campaign manager for Barack Obama during the 2008 presidential election, discusses his book, "The Audacity To Win: The Inside Story and Lessons of Barack Obama's Historic Victory," explaining how his team, through social networking and a grassroots movement, was able to beat Republican challenger John McCain. | |
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Got Plans? Every Thursday, Going Out Guide experts share their best bets for local flavor, great dates and family fun. Got plans? Great. Need plans? Just ask. | |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Celebritology Live Join Celebritology blogger Liz Kelly to gab about the latest celebrity pairings (and splittings), rising stars (and falling ones) and get the scoop on the latest gossip making waves across the Web. |
| 3:00 p.m. |
The 'Lost' Hour: Season 3 Review 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. Bring them your questions, comments and theories (no matter how far-fetched) about just what the heck is going on. |
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| 10:00 a.m. |
The Live Fix: Why Deeds lost, election hangovers, Crist vs. Rubio, DINOs and RINOs, Cillizza's new role on 'Vampire Diaries' 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. |
Ft. Hood: The latest from the Pentagon Washington Post staff writer Ann Scott Tyson discusses the latest news from the Pentagon about what happened at Ft. Hood, where an army psychiatrist killed 13 people and wounded 31. |
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Security Fix Live Security Fix blogger Brian Krebs answers your technology questions and offers ways to protect yourself from online security threats. | |
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Real Wheels Washington Post cars columnist Warren Brown discusses the auto industry. Plus, he'll give purchase advice to readers. | |
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Redskins Insider: Previewing the Falcons game Jason Reid, Washington Post staff writer and Redskins Insider blogger, will be online to discuss the Redskins and how they match up with the Falcons. | |
| 12:00 p.m. |
Ft. Hood: Crime in the Military. What Motive? Tom Kenniff, attorney, Army JAG officer and Iraq war veteran who served in Tikrit, discusses what happened at Ft. Hood, crimes committed in the military, possible motives and what circumstances can lead to such occurrences. |
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John Kelly's Washington: Tiber Creek, lame ankles, leaf season, Oreo-dunking inventor John Kelly chats about the long-lost Tiber Creek, the heartbreak of weak ankles, the dreams of a local inventor and anything else that's on your mind. | |
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Carolyn Hax Live: I'm a hottie with an oldie, My wife can't handle our new baby, Intercourse, Pa., Tabasco snorting, Hootenanny rewind, and much more 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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Washington Sketch: Milbank on Michele Bachman, More Post columnist Dana Milbank takes your questions about the things politicians say -- and the absurd ways they find to say them. | |
| 1:00 p.m. |
The TV column: 'V,' Oprah, Leno, geography mistakes and more Post TV columnist Lisa de Moraes takes your questions about the drama, comedy and heartbreak of the world of television -- both onscreen and behind-the-scenes |
| 2:00 p.m. |
Ft. Hood: Military Reaction to the Shootings Military analyst and four-star General Barry McCaffrey, discusses military reaction to the Ft. Hood shootings and what may be done to avoid another tragedy. |
| 4:00 p.m. |
Fort Hood: Community Reaction in Texas Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Tex.) discusses the latest news about Fort Hood, how it is affecting the community and the investigation into the shootings. McCaul is the ranking member of the Homeland Subcommittee on Intelligence. |
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| 4:00 p.m. |
The OT: Redskins Postgame Live Chat Welcome to the eighth edition of "The OT", the postgame Redskins chat with Washington Post staff writers on the scene at FedEx Field and around the league. Submit your questions during the game or the during the chat after the final whistle. |
