Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
For the longest time, author Sona Movsesian had her own ideas of what an ideal mom should be like — until she became pregnant with her two twin boys.
In her newest book, "The World's Worst Mom," Movsesian embraces the imperfections and messiness that comes with motherhood by taking readers through her own parenting journey.
KPBS Midday Edition host Jade Hindmon sat down with Movsesian to talk about what inspired her to write the book and how working under comedian Conan O'Brien prepared her for motherhood.
Then, serial killers have long been a subject of fascination in cinema. Our Midday Movies critics discuss their favorite films and series that unravel the psyche.
And finally, thinking about what to check out this weekend? KPBS arts reporter Julia Dixon Evans recommends folk music, Latinx musical theatre and more in our weekend arts preview.
Guest:
• Sona Movsesian, author, "The World's Worst Mom," (penguinrandomhouse.com/books/785801/the-worlds-worst-mom-by-sona-movsesian/) co-host of the "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend" podcast (teamcoco.com/podcasts/conan-obrien-needs-a-friend)
• Beth Accomando (kpbs.org/staff/beth-accomando) , arts reporter, KPBS
• Yazdi Pithavala, podcast host, Moviewallas (moviewallas.com/)
• Julia Dixon Evans (kpbs.org/staff/julia-dixon-evans) , arts reporter, KPBS, host of "The Finest" podcast (kpbs.org/podcasts/thefinestpodcast)
For the longest time, author Sona Movsesian had her own ideas of what an ideal mom should be like — until she became pregnant with her two twin boys.
In her newest book, "The World's Worst Mom," Movsesian embraces the imperfections and messiness that comes with motherhood by taking readers through her own parenting journey.
KPBS Midday Edition host Jade Hindmon sat down with Movsesian to talk about what inspired her to write the book and how working under comedian Conan O'Brien prepared her for motherhood.
Then, serial killers have long been a subject of fascination in cinema. Our Midday Movies critics discuss their favorite films and series that unravel the psyche.
And finally, thinking about what to check out this weekend? KPBS arts reporter Julia Dixon Evans recommends folk music, Latinx musical theatre and more in our weekend arts preview.
Guest:
• Sona Movsesian, author, "The World's Worst Mom," (penguinrandomhouse.com/books/785801/the-worlds-worst-mom-by-sona-movsesian/) co-host of the "Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend" podcast (teamcoco.com/podcasts/conan-obrien-needs-a-friend)
• Beth Accomando (kpbs.org/staff/beth-accomando) , arts reporter, KPBS
• Yazdi Pithavala, podcast host, Moviewallas (moviewallas.com/)
• Julia Dixon Evans (kpbs.org/staff/julia-dixon-evans) , arts reporter, KPBS, host of "The Finest" podcast (kpbs.org/podcasts/thefinestpodcast)
