In Cleveland With Cuz

A year ago, my family started a journey that would eventually lead to my mom receiving a heart transplant. Looking back, I've realized that while I was focused on helping her get through it, I never really stopped to process what the experience was doing to me. In this episode, I share what it's been like becoming a caregiver, watching a parent face a life-threatening health crisis, and na...

Cleveland's young Black men are facing challenges that can't be solved with arrests, headlines, or social media debates alone. In this episode of Cleveland With Cuz, I sit down with King Kareem of The Safety Unit to have an honest conversation about what's happening to Black boys and young men in our city, and more importantly, what can be done about it. We discuss the root causes of v...

In Cleveland we talk alot about “saving the youth.” In this episode, I sat down with Ossie Mae Neal, the woman leading the Spread The Love Foundation, the nonprofit connected to Krayzie Bone and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. We talked about working with kids inside juvenile detention, why music therapy has been changing behavior inside the detention center, what it really takes to run a nonprofit in Cleve...

In this episode, I break down the real story behind Cleveland losing the Browns, and it goes way deeper than one person. We get into the full history of the stadium situation, what the Modell Law actually says, how it was changed, and how the state of Ohio betrayed the city of Cleveland in favor of Brown's ownership. I walk through the money, the politics, and the key players involved so we ca...

Cleveland schools are closing, staff getting laid off, and families have been left trying to figure out what went wront, so I sat down with County Councilman Michael Houser Sr. to get some real answers.

Councilwoman Stephanie Howse-Jones joins me for a real conversation about what is actually going on in Cleveland right now. We get into community funding, leadership, and the biggest issues going on in Cleveland. If you live, work, or play in Cleveland, this episode is worth your time! Follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with somebody who needs to hear this.

Peace CLEVELAND! We gotta talk about East Cleveland. A lot of people laugh at it, avoid it, or straight up act like it doesn't exist, but the story of East Cleveland is deeper than most think. This city went from Millionaires’ Row and Rockefeller to potholes, boarded-up houses, and mayors getting indicted. And today, I’m breaking it all down: How East Cleveland was built—and who really lived t...

Peace Cleveland! What really happens to your house when you die in Cleveland? If you don’t have a will, the answer might surprise you. Probate court could decide what happens to your property, and trust me, that’s not a process you want your family to face. In this episode, I’m breaking down Cleveland’s probate process, how it affects your home, and why having a solid plan is the best way to prote...

Our city has one of the highest lead poisoning rates in the country, and it's still affecting over 1,500 kids every year. In this episode, I break down what lead is, how it damages the body (especially in children), and why this issue is still hitting Cleveland so hard. 🔗 Resources & More Info: Cleveland Lead Safe Certification: clevelandohio.gov Lead Safe Cleveland Coalition: leadsafecle...

The city just wrapped up budget hearings for this year, and if you live in Cleveland, this affects you. These hearings decide where your tax dollars go, which departments get funding, and what services might get cut. So today, I'm breaking it all down: How the budget process actually works. The biggest winners and losers in this year’s budget. What these decisions mean for your neighborhood an...

On this episode of In Cleveland with Cuz, I’m giving you the rundown on 3 major issues that will shape Cleveland in 2025. I’m breaking it down so you know exactly what’s happening in your city and how it could affect you and your family. Tap in, CLE! Subscribe for more real Cleveland conversations! https://youtube.com/@inclevelandwithcuz?si=DPdpezUOUrgcz2GF

Welcome to In Cleveland with Cuz ! I’m Cousin Nita, and on this show, I'm giving you the real deal on everything Cleveland—politics, real estate, education, culture, and all the things that make this city tick. No fluff, just straight talk. Whether you’re from the 216 or just curious about what’s going down in Cleveland, this is the place for you. So tune in, let’s talk real, and I’ll see you...