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Wednesday, September 18, at 11:00 a.m. EDT

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Wednesday, September 18, at 12:00 p.m. EDT

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Thursday, September 19, at 12:00 p.m. EDT

How do you move forward after divorce? Ask our Well+Being editor.

Thursday, September 19, at 1:00 p.m. EDT

Featured Chats

Are Republicans toning down the rhetoric? I answered your questions.

Eugene’s live chat with readers started at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday. Read the transcript.

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Are people still doing accent walls? Your paint questions, answered.

12 hours ago

Does this go too far? I was taking your jokes.

13 hours ago

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Welcome to the Chats, Comments & Community Hub

The Washington Post regularly hosts interactive chats to answer your questions, discuss our reporting and provide context on the news. Please join our reporters, editors and columnists in the chats and in our comments because we learn from your curiosity.

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Carolyn Hax

Advice columnist Carolyn Hax takes your questions and tackles your problems.

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Alexandra Petri

Columnist Alexandra Petri offers a lighter take on recent news and political in(s)anity.

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Eugene Robinson

Columnist Eugene Robinson discusses his recent columns and the latest news.

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Jennifer Rubin

Columnist Jennifer Rubin discusses her columns, politics, policy and more.

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Tom Sietsema

Food critic Tom Sietsema takes your dining rants and raves.

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Becky Krystal

Reporter Becky Krystal answers your cooking questions with Aaron Hutcherson every week.

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Aaron Hutcherson

Writer and recipe developer Aaron Hutcherson answers your cooking questions with Becky Krystal every week.

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David Ignatius

Columnist David Ignatius answers your questions about U.S. foreign policy.

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Media critic Erik Wemple answers your questions on developments in U.S. media.

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Tara Parker-Pope

Well+Being editor Tara Parker-Pope helps you live well with science-based advice.

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Every other Thursday12 p.m. ET

Karen Tumulty

Columnist Karen Tumulty discusses her columns, politics, the campaign trail and more.

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Spotlight: Michelle Singletary

Tax chat: How do I know if my spouse and I should file joint returns?

The tax filing deadline is April 15. Michelle Singletary and and a Betterment tax expert answered your questions on Monday, Mar. 11, at 2 p.m. eastern.

More from Michelle Singletary

SPOTLIGHT: Michael J. Coren

What are the best months to visit national parks? We answered your questions.

Travel reporter Andrea Sachs, environment reporter Kasha Patel and climate coach Michael Coren chatted with readers on Monday.

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Your Cooking Questions, answered

Election 2024: Your Questions, answered

If Trump is kicked off the ballot, will Haley get the nomination? We took your questions.

Reporters Ann Marimow and Patrick Marley answered reader questions ahead of the hearing that could decide whether Trump is eligible for the presidency.

Updated Wednesday, February 7

Can Congress refuse to certify a Biden win? Answers to your 2024 questions.

Democracy editor Griff Witte and national reporter Amy Gardner answered reader questions during a live chat on Tuesday

Tuesday, November 7

Your questions about Trump’s latest indictment, answered

The Post’s Amber Phillips and Brianna Tucker answered reader questions about the classified documents case.

Friday, June 9

More coverage of Election 2024

Past Chats

How do right-wingers respond to honest Trump criticism? I answered your questions.

Monday, September 16

Will Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Harris make a difference? Your 2024 questions, answered.

Wednesday, September 11

Did the debate do anything for swing voters? I answered your questions.

Wednesday, September 11

Cooking chat: Does maple syrup need to be refrigerated?

Wednesday, September 11

Dining chat: Just because I’m fat doesn’t mean I don’t deserve good service

Wednesday, September 11

How is this race so close? I answered your questions.

Updated Tuesday, September 10

Any thoughts on zeugma? I was taking your jokes.

Tuesday, September 10

What are the chances of a Ukraine victory? I answered your questions.

Monday, September 9

Carolyn Hax chat: My 17-year-old is dating a 14-year-old. Her parents don’t approve.

Friday, September 6

Why is it so hard for Harris to shake Biden’s shadow? I answered your questions.

Thursday, September 5

Cooking chat: Why not use bagged shredded cheese in recipes?

Wednesday, September 4

Dining chat: We ended up paying for a ‘free’ anniversary dessert

Wednesday, September 4

Do you have an all-time favorite fictional character? I was taking your jokes.

Tuesday, September 3

Carolyn Hax chat: Relative polices what everyone eats at family gatherings

Friday, August 30

How long will Trump’s MAGA legacy linger? I answered your questions.

Wednesday, August 28

Cooking chat: Is it better to cook with sea salt or kosher salt?

Wednesday, August 28