American Motherhood

American Motherhood is a civic platform grounded in motherhood making politics accessible, relevant, and human. We believe that respectful curiosity is powerful and informed participation matters - especially at the local level.

American Motherhood is a government podcast hosted by Bethany Kungle, with 30 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Bethany Kungle hosts American Motherhood, a government show with 30 episodes published.

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  Can Ohio finally get paid family leave? With Senator Dr. Beth Liston

  May 28, 202627 minS0

  <p>Most of us don't think about family leave until we suddenly need it, and by then it's too late to plan. For millions of Ohio workers, that moment of need is met with an uncomfortable truth: your job may be protected, but your paycheck is not. </p><p>In this episode, Bethany sits down with Senator Dr. Beth Liston, physician, legislator, and mother, to talk about Ohio Senate Bill 369, a proposed paid family leave program that could fundamentally change how Ohio workers navigate some of life's most demanding moments. From the birth of a child to a serious illness...

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  Schoolhouse Series: When City and Schools Align

  May 21, 202616 minS0

  <p>In the final episode of American Motherhood: Schoolhouse Edition, Yana Doughty closes the series with a focused look at how strong communities are built through powerful partnerships, as illustrated between the Ohio City of Westerville and Westerville City Schools.</p><p>Our guest, Monica Dupee, Westerville City Manager, shares how city leadership and the school district work together to support families, expand student opportunity, and strengthen long-term community stability.</p><p>Across this series, we have unpacked the systems behind education, including funding, policy, and governance, while consistently returning to the same core idea. Strong schools are built through...

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  Schoolhouse Series: Inside the School Budget

  May 13, 202628 minS0

  <p>In this episode of the Schoolhouse Series from American Motherhood, Yana is joined by Steve Osborne for a conversation about how public school budgets actually work.</p><p>Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in school finance, Osborne explains how district budgets are structured, where funding is allocated, and what drives rising costs in areas such as instruction, transportation, special education, facilities, and safety. The episode also examines common misconceptions surrounding administrative spending, local control, and school funding flexibility.</p><p>Designed as a practical guide for parents and community members, this conversation offers a clearer understanding of...

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  Bridging the Gap: Motherhood & Civic Life

  May 9, 20261h 23mS0

  <p>Bridging the Gap: Motherhood and Civic Life is a live panel conversation from American Motherhood exploring how moms navigate the intersection of parenting and public life. In this special episode, panelists Kimberly Blair, Jamille Jones, Kelley Stocker, and Kristin Sutton, alongside moderator, Ohio House Representative Beryl Brown Piccolantonio, reflect on what it means to stay engaged in civic spaces while raising a family - whether that’s staying informed, attending local meetings, volunteering, advocating, running for office, or simply having more intentional conversations in everyday life.</p><p>We’re grateful to our panelists, moderator, and the moms who join...

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  Schoolhouse Series: The Cost of a Student

  Apr 29, 202626 minS0

  <p>Welcome back to the Schoolhouse Series with American Motherhood. In this episode, Yana is joined by former Ohio legislator and longtime education policy expert, Stephen Dyer, to break down what “fair school funding” really means.</p><p>Stephen cuts through the noise to explain the difference between equity and equality, why students cost different amounts to educate, and how Ohio’s Fair School Funding Plan was designed to address those realities. We also tackle EdChoice, what it is, how it’s funded, and why it’s become such a point of tension for public school districts across the state.</p><p>Beyon...

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