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 David Ignatius about the war in Ukraine and foreign affairs
David's Q&A with readers starts at 12 p.m. ET on Monday, August 22. Submit your questions now.
- Monday, August 22, at 12PM EDT
Need a dose of humor in your day? Chat with Alexandra Petri.
Petri's Q&A with readers starts at 11 a.m. ET on Tuesday. Submit your questions now.
- Tuesday, August 23, 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, August 23, 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, August 24, 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, August 24, at 12PM EDT
Advice on choosing a bold paint color from designer Kathryn Ireland
Designer Kathryn Ireland joins Jura Koncius to talk about the best ways to use bold paint colors in your home.
- Thursday, August 25, 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, August 25, at 12PM EDT
Past Q&As
Can you over-knead bread? Your cooking questions answered.
- Wednesday, August 17
Dining Q&A: Sommeliers explain why you should tip 20 percent on wine
- Wednesday, August 17
Ready to start entertaining again? An expert host answered your questions.
- Thursday, August 11
How do I keep cookies from burning? Your cooking questions answered.
- Wednesday, August 10
Dining Q&A: What have been D.C.’s most influential restaurants?
- Wednesday, August 10
Stress, covid, other school-year worries. Experts give parents tips.
- Sunday, August 7
Carolyn Hax chat: My boyfriend keeps asking about my weight
- Friday, August 5
A designer took questions on how to create a bedroom your child will love
- Thursday, August 4
Q&A: What are the 10 best cities for food in Europe?
- Wednesday, August 3
Could the Nats have avoided trading Juan Soto? Your questions, answered.
- Tuesday, August 2
Are Republicans blowing smoke? Eugene Robinson answered your questions.
- Tuesday, August 2
Chef Elizabeth Karmel took questions on how to care for your grill
- Thursday, July 28
Should dad run to get daughter at camp if she gets homesick?
- Wednesday, July 27
Some restaurants are charging diners for paying with a credit card
- Wednesday, July 27
Can you over-knead bread? Your cooking questions answered.
- Wednesday, August 17
Dining Q&A: Sommeliers explain why you should tip 20 percent on wine
- Wednesday, August 17
Ready to start entertaining again? An expert host answered your questions.
- Thursday, August 11
How do I keep cookies from burning? Your cooking questions answered.
- Wednesday, August 10
Dining Q&A: What have been D.C.’s most influential restaurants?
- Wednesday, August 10
Stress, covid, other school-year worries. Experts give parents tips.
- Sunday, August 7