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Strategic Moves Podcast

Empowering Black voices through strategic commentary and culture.

Strategic Moves Podcast

Empowering Black voices through strategic commentary and culture.

Black CulturePolitical CommentaryCommunity Activism

72+ episodes of bold political commentary

Audience driven by Black culture and activism

Rooted in Cleveland, relevant nationwide

Spotlight on real-world impact and community power

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About Strategic Moves Podcast

Empowering Black voices through strategic commentary and culture.

Welcome to @StrategicMovesShow – where smart commentary meets Black culture, politics, and community power. Hosted by Cleveland native and political strategist Kenn Dowell, this show is a platform for Black excellence, truth-telling, and strategic leadership. We elevate community activists, independent journalists, and bold voices creating real change. Expect unapologetic analysis of the Democratic Party, GOP, and movements shaping our future. Get sharp takes on Biden, Harris, Trump, Obama, and policies like Project 2025. We highlight Black men, organizers, and everyday heroes who lead with purpose, as well as Black excellence in business, media, faith, and grassroots organizing. Black culture, Black politics, Cleveland politics, community activists, Strategic Moves Show, Black excellence, political commentary, DEI, Black entrepreneurs

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Black Culture Audience Reach

You reach listeners passionate about Black leadership, Cleveland politics, and national policy shifts via weekly episodes and shorts.

Unfiltered Political Conversations

You join candid, host-led interviews that challenge party lines and uplift community-first solutions.

Hosted by a Political Strategist

You speak with Kenn Dowell-a Cleveland-based strategist whose lens brings credibility and insight to every conversation.

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Cleveland Politics, National Impact

Explore how local movements like the No Kings Rally shape broader political narratives.

Local activism City deals Community-led change

When Policy Becomes a Threat

Break down Project 2025 and its implications for civil rights and democracy.

Policy analysis Conservative agendas Black community impact

Organizing for Power

Share how grassroots leadership is shaping the future of Black political power.

Community organizing Black men leadership Activist strategy

Truth-Telling in a Biased System

Discuss justice, inequality, and how the law fails to remain neutral for Black communities.

Legal system critique Civil rights Systemic bias

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Your insights help our audience think critically about policies, power, and purpose in Black communities.

Hot Topics

• Grassroots organizing vs. institutional politics

• Unpacking policy threats like Project 2025

• Local activism as a model for national change

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Hosted by a seasoned political strategist

Features activists, entrepreneurs, and elected leaders

Focused on real-world impact and truth-telling

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You're a great fit if you're a community organizer, Black entrepreneur, policy expert, or truth-teller with bold views on race, politics, and power.

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