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Author, Founder Of Woodson Center Says Defunding Police Will Not Solve Violent Crime In Cities

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Robert Woodson, Sr. is an author and founder of the Woodson Center. Mr. Woodson joins us to talk about violent crime in cities and how his organization is working to establish violence-free zones in communities across the country. 

Mr. Woodson is a 2008 recipient of the Presidential Citizens Medal. He is also a 1990 MacArthur Foundation Fellow. His new book "Lessons from the Least of These: The Woodson Principles" is out now. 

Anthony Moreno serves as the Director of Content at KRWG Public Media. He also is host and executive producer for "Fronteras-A Changing America" and "Your Legislators" on KRWG-TV.