Melinda Wenner Moyer: podcast appearances and interviews

Melinda Wenner Moyer is a science journalist and author based in the Hudson Valley, New York. She serves as a contributing editor at Scientific American and writes a column for Slate. Her work focuses on science-based topics related to parenting and child development. Her first book, How To Raise Kids Who Aren't Assholes, was published by Putnam Books on July 20, 2021, and has been excerpted in The New York Times, The Atlantic, and Parents magazine. Her second book, Hello, Cruel World!: Science-Based Strategies for Raising Terrific Kids in Terrifying Times, was published on May 27, 2025. Moyer's writing combines scientific research with practical advice to address contemporary challenges in raising children.