About Reader Q&As
The Washington Post regularly hosts Q&As to answer your questions, discuss our reporting and provide context on the news of the day. Our reporters, editors and columnists want to hear your questions because it helps us do our jobs.
The Latest
Featured Hosts
Fridays
12 p.m. ET Carolyn Hax
Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and tackles your problems.
Tuesdays
1 p.m. ET Barry Svrluga
Columnist Barry Svrluga discusses all things sports-related in Washington and beyond.
Wednesdays
12 p.m. ET Aaron Hutcherson
Writer and recipe developer Aaron Hutcherson answers your cooking questions with Becky Krystal every week.
Becky Krystal
Reporter Becky Krystal answers your cooking questions with Aaron Hutcherson every week.
Thursdays
11 a.m. ET Jura Koncius
Home and design writer Jura Koncius helps you in your quest to achieve domestic bliss. She and weekly guest experts answer your decorating, homekeeping and decluttering questions.
Every other Wednesday
11 a.m. ET Meghan Leahy
Parenting coach Meghan Leahy answers questions about parenting children of all ages.
Tuesdays
11 a.m. ET Alexandra Petri
Columnist Alexandra Petri offers a lighter take on recent news and political in(s)anity.
Tuesdays
1 p.m. ET Eugene Robinson
Columnist Eugene Robinson discusses his recent columns and the latest news.
Thursdays
12 p.m. ET Perry Bacon Jr.
Columnist Perry Bacon Jr. answers your questions about the politics and news of the week.
Fridays
12 p.m. ET Jennifer Rubin
Columnist Jennifer Rubin discusses her columns, politics, policy and more.
Every other Monday
12 p.m. ET David Ignatius
Columnist David Ignatius answers your questions about U.S. foreign policy.
Upcoming Q&As
Chat with Alexandra Petri and tell her your jokes
Petri's Q&A with readers starts at 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday. Submit your questions now.
- Tuesday, October 4, at 11AM EDT
Ask Eugene Robinson about the latest news around the U.S. and world
Eugene's Q&A with readers starts at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Submit your questions now.
- Tuesday, October 4, at 1PM EDT
Have questions about dining out? Ask our food critic.
Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.
- Wednesday, October 5, at 11AM EDT
Trouble in the kitchen? Ask Voraciously your cooking questions.
Every Wednesday at noon Eastern, Aaron Hutcherson and Becky Krystal answer your cooking questions.
- Wednesday, October 5, at 12PM EDT
Love the Modern Farmhouse look? Here’s how to get it on a budget.
Amalia Graziani and Jura Koncius take questions about how to get the modern farmhouse look at home, without spending a fortune.
- Thursday, October 6, at 11AM EDT
Chat with Perry Bacon Jr. about politics and beyond
Perry's Q&A with readers starts at 12 p.m. ET on Thursday. Submit your questions now.
- Thursday, October 6, at 12PM EDT
Chat with Jennifer Rubin about her columns, politics, policy and more
Rubin's Q&A with readers starts at 12 p.m. ET on Friday. Submit your questions now.
- Friday, October 7, at 12PM EDT
Past Q&As
Simple projects you can do to refresh your home in a weekend
- Thursday, September 29
How do I become more creative in the kitchen? And other questions, answered.
- Wednesday, September 28
Dining Q&A: How should a restaurant respond to a roach in my salad?
- Wednesday, September 28
Is Aaron Judge chasing Roger Maris — or Barry Bonds? Your questions, answered.
- Tuesday, September 27
What can we expect from the Jan. 6 hearing? Eugene Robinson answered your questions.
- Tuesday, September 27
How is pumpkin spice season treating you? Alexandra Petri answered your questions.
- Tuesday, September 27
Will Putin survive this blunder in Ukraine? David Ignatius answered your questions.
- Monday, September 26
What can be done about Judge Cannon? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions.
- Friday, September 23
Carolyn Hax chat: Partner is ‘doing his best to ruin my big week’
- Friday, September 23
Will Trump settle? Answers to your questions about the new lawsuit.
- Friday, September 23
What other political terms need deciphering? Perry Bacon Jr. answered your questions.
- Thursday, September 22
Need cool-weather plants to amp up fall curb appeal? An expert gave tips.
- Thursday, September 22
How do I sear salmon? Plus answers to more cooking questions.
- Wednesday, September 21
Dining Out Q&A: Going out to eat? You better have a reservation
- Wednesday, September 21
What to do when a sister gives unsolicited parenting advice
- Wednesday, September 21
At Round House Theatre, a playwright explores the many layers of loss
- Wednesday, September 21
What is the status of the Nationals’ potential sale? Your questions, answered.
- Tuesday, September 20
‘How do you feel about candy corn?’ Alexandra Petri answered your questions.
- Tuesday, September 20
Carolyn Hax chat: Husband’s constant travelling for work is too much
- Friday, September 16
What is behind DeSantis’s cruel stunt? Perry Bacon Jr. answered your questions.
- Thursday, September 15
Remodelista’s editors answered your questions about having a stylish, eco-conscious home
- Thursday, September 15
What summer produce should I get now, more cooking questions answered
- Wednesday, September 14
Dining Q&A: Why it matters how you dress in a restaurant
- Wednesday, September 14
Can the Commanders win back the fan base? Your questions, answered.
- Tuesday, September 13
What is your favorite bird? Alexandra Petri answered your questions.
- Tuesday, September 13
What are Putin’s next moves in Ukraine? David Ignatius answered your questions.
- Monday, September 12
Should Biden pardon Trump? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions.
- Friday, September 9
Simple projects you can do to refresh your home in a weekend
- Thursday, September 29
How do I become more creative in the kitchen? And other questions, answered.
- Wednesday, September 28
Dining Q&A: How should a restaurant respond to a roach in my salad?
- Wednesday, September 28
Is Aaron Judge chasing Roger Maris — or Barry Bonds? Your questions, answered.
- Tuesday, September 27
What can we expect from the Jan. 6 hearing? Eugene Robinson answered your questions.
- Tuesday, September 27
How is pumpkin spice season treating you? Alexandra Petri answered your questions.
- Tuesday, September 27
Will Putin survive this blunder in Ukraine? David Ignatius answered your questions.
- Monday, September 26
What can be done about Judge Cannon? Jennifer Rubin answered your questions.
- Friday, September 23
Carolyn Hax chat: Partner is ‘doing his best to ruin my big week’
- Friday, September 23
Will Trump settle? Answers to your questions about the new lawsuit.
- Friday, September 23
What other political terms need deciphering? Perry Bacon Jr. answered your questions.
- Thursday, September 22
Need cool-weather plants to amp up fall curb appeal? An expert gave tips.
- Thursday, September 22
How do I sear salmon? Plus answers to more cooking questions.
- Wednesday, September 21
Dining Out Q&A: Going out to eat? You better have a reservation
- Wednesday, September 21
What to do when a sister gives unsolicited parenting advice
- Wednesday, September 21