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Weekly Schedule: Live Online


Live Q&As: Nov. 30 - Dec. 4, 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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4:00 p.m. The OT: Redskins Postgame Live Chat, Redskins vs. Eagles
Welcome to the eleventh 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.

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Monday, Nov. 30, 2009

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11:00 a.m. Post Politics Hour
The Post's Perry Bacon Jr. takes your questions about the latest political news and previews the week ahead.
11:30 a.m. Breaking down the Redskins-Eagles game and latest NFL news
Post NFL Editor Cindy Boren takes your questions about the Redskins-Eagles game and discusses results from around the league.
12:00 p.m. Media Backtalk with Howard Kurtz
Post media columnist Howard Kurtz takes your questions and comments about the media and press coverage of the news.
Health Care's 'Frequent Fliers'
Kenny Farnsworth, a homeless man, called 911 almost daily. He's known as one of health care's frequent fliers, or patients who rely on emergency room care alone. Writer Dave Jamieson takes your questions and comments about his Post Magazine cover story on Farnsworth.
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.
1:00 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.
1:15 p.m. The Chat House With Michael Wilbon: Redskins, Thanksgiving football, Wizards and more
Post columnist Michael Wilbon discusses the Redskins, the NFL, the Wizards, the NBA, the latest sports news, his columns and anything else that's topical.
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.
On Love
Actor and author Hill Harper discusses his book "The Conversation: How Black Men and Women Can Build Loving, Trusting Relationships."

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Tuesday, Dec. 01, 2009

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11:00 a.m. Post Politics Hour
Discuss the latest news about the Obama administration and the world of politics with Ben Pershing, who writes the daily Rundown for The Post's Political Browser.
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.
12:00 p.m. Shales on TV Live
Post columnist Tom Shales discusses television, its cultural impact and his latest columns.
Chatological Humor
Next Show: Dec. 1 -- Post columnist Gene Weingarten answers your questions about his column, "Below the Beltway," and more. Funny? You should ask.
Talking fashion: Advice on 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. Opinion focus with Eugene Robinson
Washington Post opinion columnist Eugene Robinson discusses his recent columns and the latest news.
Paul Farhi on pop culture
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, Dec. 02, 2009

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11:00 a.m. Post Politics Hour
Washington Post White House reporter Scott Wilson discusses the latest news about the Obama administration, Congress and more.
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 Web Hostess: Share your best online shopping secrets
Our Web Hostess, Monica Hesse, sifts the Internet so you don't have to, searching for meaning, manners, and the next great meme. This week, share your best holiday shopping sites, from Amazon to the obscure.
1:00 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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Thursday, Dec. 03, 2009

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11:00 a.m. 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.
Post politics hour
Washington Post congressional reporter Paul Kane takes your questions about the latest political news.
Home Front
Post Home Section staffers Jura Koncius and Terri Sapienza take questions on your decorating and design dilemmas.
12:00 p.m. Economy Department with Ezra Klein
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.
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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Friday, Dec. 04, 2009

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11:00 a.m. The Live Fix
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.
Real Wheels
Washington Post cars columnist Warren Brown discusses the auto industry. Plus, he'll give purchase advice to readers.
12:00 p.m. Personal Tech: Holiday Gift Guide
The Washington Post's Rob Pegoraro discusses recent reviews, answers your personal tech questions and provides tips for buying the perfect gadget gift for the holidays.
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.
John Kelly's Washington
Chat with Post Metro columnist John Kelly about the people and stories that don't make the front pages, plus his latest columns.
1:00 p.m. Real Estate Live
The Post's Elizabeth Razzi answers your questions about the local housing market.

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