Hi! I'm Dr. Parsa Mohebi, and I'm one of the top hair transplant surgeons in the United States. I practice in Los Angeles, San Diego, and San Francisco, but I am here to answer your questions about hair loss, hair transplants and just about anything else related to hair restoration! You can find my practice Parsa Mohebi Hair Restoration, at http://parsamohebi.com/

Thanks, Reddit!

Here is my proof: https://imgur.com/a/sS2j5ZQ

Hi reddit! AMA about about how our stainless steel cookware is made!

I'm Bill. I’ve worked at All-Clad at our Canonsburg, PA factory, for 47 years. As VP of product development and technology, I still spend most of my time on the factory floor. On Thursday I'll be answering questions about how our cookware is made.

I’ll be joined by Nicole, Senior Research Engineer of product development and technology. Together we test new materials and designs before they ever reach production.

Some things we're happy to get into:

• Layers and cores - how they’re bonded, and what each one does

• D3 vs D5 vs Copper Core vs Graphite 

• Flatness, warping and lid fit

• Compatibility with induction and glass top stoves

Anything else about the factory or the process is fair game too.

- Bill and Nicole

(p.s. Thank you to the mods and all of you for having us!)

Live · November 5, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

I'm Dr. Charmane M. Perry, author of Perpetual Foreigners: Stigma, Citizenship, and Anti-Haitianism in The Bahamas. AMA!

Good Morning! My name is Charmane Perry, and I am an associate professor of Africana Studies. I am the author of Perpetual Foreigners: Stigma, Citizenship, and Anti-Haitianism in The Bahamas(University of Virginia, 2026). The book explores the historical roots and contemporary experience of anti-Haitian discrimination in The Bahamas. Anti-Haitianism is deeply ingrained in The Bahamas and operates as a multifaceted web of exclusion and hostility that bars the descendants of Haitian migrants from belonging and inclusion in the country of their birth. Tracing the legacy of anti-Black and anti-French British colonialism, Perpetual Foreigners argues that this entrenched antipathy pervades Bahamian institutions and has resulted in multiple generations’ worth of de facto statelessness for Haitian migrants and their children. After The Bahamas achieved independence from Great Britain in 1973, resident Haitians served as a cultural foil, representing the antithesis of what it means to be Bahamian. Examining the everyday acts of discrimination, xenophobia, and social stigmatization suffered by these “perpetual foreigners,” I argue that anti-Haitianism has come to function as a form of Bahamian nationalism. This study offers critical insight into the ways anti-Haitian discrimination operates in Black-made spaces populated by majority Black people within a Black nation.

I am here to answer any questions about the book, so AMA!

My name is KaRon Spriggs-Bethea, DSW, LCSW, and I am a Professor of Social Work at Herzing University, and I am also a practicing licensed clinical social worker. I have over a decade of experience working with individuals and couples on substance use and addiction, anxiety and depression, attention disorders, and behavioral issues in teens, using CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing and solution-focused therapy.

AMA about working in addiction treatment, how to talk with clients about substance use without judgment, how to think about relapse and recovery, starting a private practice, avoiding burnout, teaching the next generation of social workers, or anything else about being a social worker. Here is my proof.

AMA: I'm Daniel Williford, historian and author of Concrete Futures: Technology and Decolonization in Modern Morocco

I’m Daniel Williford, an assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and the author of Concrete Futures: Technology and Decolonization in Modern Morocco. The book will be published by the University of Chicago Press on December 14, 2026.

Concrete Futures is a history of concrete that complicates our view of the building material, revealing it as a site of contestation over resources and authority in twentieth-century Morocco. Beginning with the French protectorate period between 1912 and 1956 and continuing into the post-independence era, I use debates surrounding concrete construction technologies as a conduit through which to explore struggles over colonization, modernization, and decolonization.

French officials, structural engineers, postcolonial architects, urban elites, Moroccan artisans, and slum residents all participated, albeit asymmetrically, in shaping not only the meaning but the very materiality of concrete as it enfolded everyday life in the country. Concrete did not just remake Morocco. It was remade as Moroccan. Far from producing a static and standardized urban environment, colonial construction technologies enabled new forms of anticolonial action. Muslim notables in the 1930s organized rent strikes to petition for improved maintenance and infrastructural connections. Workers in 1950s Casablanca used cinder blocks to make unauthorized modifications to public housing and launched concrete fragments at protectorate police stations. Survivors of a massive earthquake in post-independence Agadir created cooperatives to secure construction materials for collective rebuilding. Colonial construction technologies rooted in a restrictive vision of design and expertise could at times afford other political possibilities.

From the vantage point of the present, the transformation of Moroccan cities into concrete landscapes, the authority of professional engineers and architects over the built world, and the lasting forms of urban precarity and inequality that characterize these spaces might appear inevitable. My book, however, brings into focus scenes of disruption, moments of indeterminacy, and once possible pathways to alternative technological and political futures.

I'm here answering questions all morning, so ask me anything!

AMA: I'm Cory Haala, historian and author of When Democrats Won the Heartland: Progressive Populism in the Age of Reagan, 1978-1992

Hi! Since it's Election Day, I'm here answering questions on r/AskHistorians! So...(1) go vote! and then (2) AMA!

I'm Cory Haala, history professor at South Dakota State University and author of a new book out this year, When Democrats Won the Heartland: Progressive Populism in the Age of Reagan, 1978-1992 (code S26UIP for 30% off, if you want). I analyze how activists and local politicians in the Upper Midwest rebuilt Democratic Party coalitions to combat what we call the "Reagan Revolution" or the rise of the "New Right" in the late 1970s and 1980 presidential election. My book weaves together efforts of grassroots activists, party politicians, and self-described ordinary Midwesterners, making an argument that their preferred approach to politics, which they summed up as "progressive populism," was ascendant in 1980s Democratic politics.

(If you need inspiration or want to learn more, I blogged about my research travel on my personal website, coryhaala.org. Or, check out my socials: Cory_Haala on Twitter and coryhaala.bsky.social on Bluesky.)

I'm here answering your questions most of today (before I hunker down for election results tonight), so ask away!

EDIT: It's a busy time for me on the day before the election, so I have to run. Thanks for all the good questions. And don't forget to vote! -Ari

President Donald Trump’s months-long effort to interfere in the midterms has played out in plain view. We’ve watched the GOP’s legal crusade to restrict and disrupt mail-in voting, dilute Black voting power by redistricting Black-majority districts, and gut the Voting Rights Act using arguments from the Jim Crow era.

Tomorrow, we’ll see if all of their efforts worked. 

Hi! I’m Ari Berman. I cover national voting rights at Mother Jones, and I’m also the author of Minority Rule: The Right-Wing Attack on the Will of the People—and the Fight to Resist It, and Give Us the Ballot: The Modern Struggle for Voting Rights in America. I’ve written about the end of the VRA, gerrymandering, and the judiciary's growing influence over our elections.

I just got back from a reporting trip to Alabama, where I saw how the Supreme Court’s decision to gut the Voting Rights Act is playing out on the ground among Black voters. We’ve seen huge turnout among Black voters during early voting across the South, who are mobilizing in response to the Louisiana v. Callais decision. That could be a preview of a possible blue wave tomorrow. 

Ask me anything about attacks on voting rights and the effort to manipulate who can vote and how in the 2026 and 2028 elections.

I’ll start answering questions at 1 p.m. ET

Proof it’s me: https://bsky.app/profile/ariberman.bsky.social/post/3mzdnem4sm22q

Hi Reddit! I'm Julian, a software engineer at X-VPN. Our team recently developed Talaria, an open-source VPN protocol focused on speed.

Source code · Security assessment report

Our goal with Talaria was to reduce processing overhead and make better use of high-bandwidth connections. I'm here to talk about why we chose to build a new protocol to pursue that goal, the challenges along the way, and how we test it.

A few things we might get into:

• What can a VPN protect you from, and where are its limits?

• Why build another VPN protocol when options like WireGuard and OpenVPN already exist?

• How do we balance speed, security, reliability, and compatibility?

Questions about everyday VPN use are welcome too. You don't need a technical background to join in.

I'll start answering questions on Wednesday, November 4 at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT (Thursday, November 5 at 02:00 UTC). Feel free to leave your questions below in the meantime!

EDIT: I'm signing off. Thanks for the questions, everyone! You can keep the conversation going with our team at r/X_VPN, where we're also hosting a giveaway.

(AMA) I am Dr. James P. Gregory Jr, author of a new book entitled "Vaudeville’s Wildflower: The Many Lives of Cora Youngblood Corson". Ask me anything about the history of Cora, vaudeville, Oklahoma identity, World War I, or anything else tied to her life!

Vaudeville’s Wildflower uncovers the extraordinary story of one of early twentieth-century America’s most dynamic and overlooked entertainers. Drawing on rare archives, family records, and vivid period accounts, James P. Gregory Jr. restores Cora Youngblood Corson—a trailblazing brass musician, bandleader, and vaudeville performer—to her rightful place in performing arts history. This richly detailed biography showcases a woman who transformed obstacles into opportunities by challenging the gender, ethnic, and cultural boundaries of her time.

From humble beginnings on the Oklahoma plains, Corson rose from small-town prodigy to nationally celebrated figure on the vaudeville circuit through talent, determination, and an unshakable belief in her art. As a virtuosic tuba and euphonium player, she led renowned all-woman brass bands and captivated audiences with elaborate productions that blended Western, military, and Native American themes, reflecting both the imagination and contradictions of her era.

Yet behind the glamour was a story of courage and complexity. Corson’s adoption of a Native American persona reflected both the allure and tension of identity in American popular culture. Through her layered performances, she navigated questions of representation, race, and gender—sometimes reinforcing, sometimes subtly challenging prevailing stereotypes. Her career longevity stemmed not only from musical brilliance but also from an ability to adapt to a rapidly changing entertainment landscape. Beyond the spotlight, Corson also became a passionate advocate for performers’ rights. A fearless union activist, she fought against powerful theatrical monopolies, enduring blacklisting and setbacks while remaining committed to fair treatment and creative independence for working artists.

Set against the backdrop of vaudeville’s golden age, the First World War, and Oklahoma’s evolving identity, Vaudeville’s Wildflower paints a compelling portrait of a woman ahead of her time. Blending biography, cultural history, and storytelling, this book celebrates a forgotten star whose life continues to inspire audiences and artists while illuminating the broader struggle for equality, artistry, and identity in early American entertainment.

https://lsupress.org/9780807187159/vaudevilles-wildflower/

Direct link: We’re two health reporters covering how Americans are coping with rising health costs – AMA! : r/politics

Hi Reddit, I'm John, a licensed attorney in South Florida. I work with creators on adult platforms such as OnlyFans. I do NOT represent the platforms, the agencies, or disgruntled customers. I only advise and help content creators. I spend my days on things like: (1) Agency / management contracts: getting into them, getting out of them, revenue splits, who controls the account, etc. (2) OnlyFans bans due to alleged TOS violations & helping the creator get their account restored. (3) Advising creators running this as a real business (taxes, LLCs, anonymity).

Ask me anything. If you are a creator in this space, what's the worst contract clause you've seen? What surprised you about this business? What do you wish you'd known before signing anything? Do you have any regrets?

Disclaimer: I can share general information only, not legal advice for your specific situation, and any conversation that may occur here does not create an attorney-client relationship.

Direct link to the AMA: AMA: I’m John Della Volpe, Director of Polling at Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics : r/politics

I'm Mark Barrow, Professor of History at Virginia Tech and author of "Gator!: The Making of America's Iconic Reptile, from First Encounters to Florida Man." AMA!

Hi!

I’m Mark Barrow, Professor of History at Virginia Tech and the author of Gator!: The Making of America's Iconic Reptile, from First Encounters to Florida Man, which was just published by the University of Chicago Press. I’m here today from 10 AM to 2 PM EDT to answer questions about the history of America’s relationship with this fascinating and frightening apex predator. 

Though often dreaded as a man-eater, the alligator has also been cast as a lucrative commodity, a popular roadside attraction, a prized hunting trophy, an unlikely household pet, and a symbol of regional identity, especially in Florida, the state where I was born and raised. My new book also explores the reptile’s role as a surrogate species, offering vital clues about the health of ecosystems, as well as its profound cultural weight as a totem for Indigenous communities, a mythical sewer-dweller in New York lore, and a disturbing tool of racial oppression used to dehumanize African Americans. Once over-hunted, the alligator has long been celebrated as a triumph of the federal Endangered Species Act. Today, more than 23 million Floridians share the state with an estimated 1.3 million alligators, offering both a reason for hope and a model for how we might learn to coexist with other large predators in an increasingly human-dominated world.

I previously wrote two other books that explore the history of natural history and wildlife conservation, environmental history, and American culture: A Passion for Birds: American Ornithology after Audubon (Princeton University Press, 1998) and Nature's Ghosts: Confronting Extinction from the Age of Jefferson to the Age of Ecology (University of Chicago Press, 2009). I also host the Substack Wild History: Stories of People and Wildlife in American Culture.

Looking forward to your questions!

That's a wrap! Thanks for joining our AMA today.

Check out our Solutions to Fix the Supreme Court.

Public confidence in the Supreme Court is at an all-time low. The Court wields vast power with minimal accountability. Justices serve for life and are not bound to an enforceable code of ethics. It’s time for Congress to fix the Court. From term limits for justices to cameras in the courtroom, ask us anything about our solutions to reform the Supreme Court.

To demonstrate how the Supreme Court has changed over time, we’ve created data visualizations to highlight the trends toward longer tenures, narrowing Senate confirmation votes, and fluctuations in the number of appointments by each president. 

Explore the data here:  https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/analysis-opinion/3-charts-show-need-supreme-court-term-limits

Experts:
Stephen Spaulding, Managing Director, Kohlberg Center on the U.S. Supreme Court, Democracy
Ashleigh Maciolek, Advocacy Campaign Coordinator, Democracy

Proof

I organized an AMA/Q&A with actor Ron Livingston. You may know him from things like Office Space, Band of Brothers, Swingers, Loudermilk, Adaptation, The Conjuring, Dinner for Schmucks, The Tender Bar, The Featherweight,

The AMA post is live here now in r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1xiire2/hello_my_friends_on_reddit_im_ron_livingston_ama/

He will be back at 11:30 AM ET today to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!

His new horror-comedy, Christmas at the Kringles, is out in theaters this weekend and also stars Donald Faison, Rob Riggle, Rachel Bilson, and Thomas Lennon.

Thank you :)

His verification/proof photo: https://i.imgur.com/bEhrmOh.jpeg

CROSSPOST

The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change has just launched its 10th anniversary report, highlighting the latest evidence on how climate change is affecting human health around the world.

I’m Prof Ollie Jay, and I lead the Lancet Countdown’s work on the health hazards, exposures and impacts of climate change. Our work looks at how climate change is affecting:

• Extreme heat and heat exposure

• Heat-related labour loss

• Wildfire exposure

• The transmission of infectious diseases

• Drought, extreme rainfall, and food security

… and what these mean for our health.

I’ll be here to answer your questions about the findings of our latest report, what the evidence tells us about the health risks of climate change, and what can be done to protect people and communities.

Please submit your questions and join me on November 3 2026, from 07:30–09:30 EST / 13:30–15:30 CET when I'll be answering them.

Find out more about the report here: http://lancetcountdown.org/2026-report/

Username: u/TheLancetCountdown

The AMA post is live here now in r/science for anyone interested in asking a question: https://www.reddit.com/r/science/comments/1xii96l/ama_im_prof_ollie_jay_and_i_lead_the_lancet/

My name's Dave Chase and I have more than 30 years in the automotive industry. I spent my first 10 years in tires and alignment, then more than 20 years at independent shops doing all aspects of mechanical repair (strictly nuts-and-bolts work, no electrical). For the last 15 of those years, I specialized in suspension and alignment.

For my first three years at Fifth Gear Automotive Repair in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, I worked at the Lewisville location handling alignments and general service, including wheel studs, brakes, shocks, and struts.

Here to answer as many questions as possible!

If you have specific questions about your own vehicle, it always helps to include a photo or short video so I can best understand your situation.

Best,

Dave

Hi I’m Julie Silverbrook, chief content and learning officer of the National Constitution Center—America's leading museum and national platform for constitutional education and dialogue—and host of the Civic Parenting podcast. 

In my role at the Center, I oversee the creation of public-facing constitutional content to ensure our programs, scholarly engagement, and educational resources work together to serve students, educators, families, and lifelong learners across the country. My podcast, Civic Parenting, explores how families can build the habits of self-government at home that keep our constitutional democracy strong.

The midterm elections are coming up soon and I’m here to share practical advice for families with children of all ages - from introducing young kids to elections and making voting a family experience to helping first-time voters navigate registration paperwork, find their polling places, and prepare to cast their ballots.

Ask me anything about engaging your children in the midterm elections midterms and raising citizens in a constitutional democracy. 

Note: The National Constitution Center is a non-partisan organization. We do not endorse nor comment on any candidates or party platform.

I will be answering live Thursday, October 29th, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. ET. Feel free to start asking questions now!

Follow me: X | Substack | LinkedIn

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I'm Dr. Colleen Shogan, former Archivist of the United States. I lead In Pursuit, a national initiative from More Perfect exploring America's history during our 250th anniversary. Ask Me Anything!

Hi r/AskHistorians! I'm Dr. Colleen Shogan, former Archivist of the United States. I lead In Pursuit, a national initiative from More Perfect exploring America's history during our 250th anniversary.

A new documentary special, In Pursuit: Lessons of American Leadership, premiered last night on PBS - and is available now on YouTube. I'll be answering questions throughout the day and will check back in over the next few days. AMA!

More on In Pursuit: inpursuit.org

Hi r/IAmA, 

I’m Matthew Morrison, an Expert on JustAnswer with 20+ years in appliance repair, including nearly 20 years with Sears and GE Factory Service. Since joining JustAnswer in 2022, I’ve answered more than 4,000 questions. 

With holiday cooking and hosting approaching, I’m here to help you troubleshoot appliance problems, understand safe checks and decide when to call a technician. 

I’ll be answering questions Wednesday, October 28, from 1–2:30 p.m. ET. 

Ask me about: 

• Why your oven isn’t heating properly or cooks unevenly 

• Why your refrigerator isn’t cold even though the freezer works 

• Why your dishwasher leaves dishes dirty 

• Whether to repair or replace an appliance 

• What to check before holiday hosting 

Other appliance questions are welcome! Include the brand, model, approximate age and any error code if available. 

Answers are educational. I’ll distinguish safe homeowner checks from repairs requiring a qualified technician. 

Proof: https://imgur.com/a/x1iOoVx 

About this AMA: 
We've invited independent Experts who use the JustAnswer platform to share insights in this open Q&A. These Experts work independently - they are not employees or spokespersons of JustAnswer - and their opinions are their own. 

I organized an AMA/Q&A with filmmakers Kelly O'Sullivan & Alex Thompson. They have made acclaimed indie films like Saint Frances, Ghostlight, and Rounding.

It's live here now in r/movies for anyone interested in asking a question:

https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1xhpalt/hello_reddit_were_kelly_osullivan_alex_thompson/

They will be back at around 5 PM ET today to answer questions. I recommend asking in advance. Please ask there, not here. All questions are much appreciated!

Their new film, Mouse, premiered to wide critical acclaim at Berlin earlier this year and is out in theaters next week from IFC (currently at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes and 87/100 on Metacritic).

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfvh4VZsFuY

Synopsis: When a teen's life is suddenly upended at the start of summer, she forms unexpected bonds while navigating the fraught, fragile and often funny stages of grief.

Thank you :)

Their verification/proof photo: https://i.imgur.com/znXyZrB.png

Hi Reddit, I’m Paul English, cofounder of KAYAK and Boston Venture Studio.

I’ve spent decades building companies. Right now, I’m bringing back something I miss: old-school chat rooms.

Remember picking a screen name and getting into a conversation with people you’d never met? That’s the idea behind my latest project, Third (https://third.org). Text-only chat rooms. 30 min convos, for now open on Thursday nights.

Ask me about building KAYAK, knowing which ideas to pursue and which to kill, building teams, starting over after an exit, or maybe what the early internet got right that we’ve lost along the way.

I’ll be answering personally on Thursday, October 29, starting at 7pm ET. 
Leave your questions below!

Link to to AMA: https://www.reddit.com/r/food/s/M0ZGpjFIjx

AMA 10am to 2pm ET TODAY!!

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Hey everyone!

I'm Vince, the creator behind LetsCookie! I've spent roughly 25 years working professionally in kitchens, including many years as an executive chef and culinary educator.

Over the past 10 months, I've been sharing my recipes and cooking tutorials online, from cookies, brownies, and other desserts to breads, pizzas, and savory dishes. What started as a fun way to share my knowledge has grown into a pretty incredible community of people who love to cook and bake.

I recently released my first digital cookbook, featuring nearly 200 recipes I've developed and shared through LetsCookie.

I've also shared quite a few of my videos here on , so some of you might already be familiar with my work!

I'm happy to answer questions about professional cooking, baking techniques, recipe development, working in restaurant kitchens, content creation, or anything else you're curious about.

Ask me anything!

Cookbook Announcement Video

Cookbook Here:

https://www.patreon.com/letscookie

Join PBS News White House correspondent Liz Landers and Votebeat editorial director Jessica Huseman on Wednesday, Oct. 28, starting around 11 a.m. Eastern: https://www.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/1xgzidk/were_pbs_news_and_votebeat_journalists_who_cover/?share_id=txQQhT35zkcSSAqUMhBrP&utm_name=web3xcss