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Bob Woodson
 presents insights and solutions to some of Americas most troubling societal problems.</description>
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<title>The Importance of Family Formation in Reducing Poverty-Bob Woodson:  The Marriage Movement</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jeff discusses the emerging marriage movement in America, as well as how his organization and others collaborate to help each other promote strong marriages.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:51:38 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Importance of Family Formation in Reducing Poverty-Bob Woodson:  Stronger Families</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jeff explains how he became with Stronger Families after his time in the NFL, and how they are working with other similar groups to promote healthy marriage in the US.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:50:55 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Importance of Family Formation in Reducing Poverty-Bob Woodson:  Embracing Republicans</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jeff and Bob debate why more African-Americans are not more supportive of Republicans or the Conservative agenda.  Bob also explains why America must look to Apollo 13 as a metaphor for the failure of social programs in America.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:50:03 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Transformation II:  Returning from Incarceration to a Positive Life-The Bob Woodson Show: Faith and EFFORTS</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rachel discusses the importance of faith to what she is trying to accomplish, and also talks about the changes she would make if she was in charge of the prison systems.  She stresses the importance of  creating positive options as the key.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:39:08 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Transformation II:  Returning from Incarceration to a Positive Life-The Bob Woodson Show:  Lives Affected by EFFORTS</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michelle describes how her relationship with her family has changed since she completed the program, while Clarence explains the reaction he got from his people on the streets.  They also explain what makes EFFORTS so different than other programs that deal with ex-offenders.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:38:21 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Transformation II:  Returning from Incarceration to a Positive Life-The Bob Woodson Show:  EFFORTS</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rachel talks about where the idea for EFFORTS came from, and the programs humble beginnings.  We also meet Michelle & Clarence, two graduates of the program, who talk about what makes this program so different, and why it works so well.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 10:37:40 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Transformation I: A Real Cure that Works for Drug and Alcohol Addiction-Bob Woodson: The Past and Future of House of Help</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bishop Shirley describes the humble beginnings of House of Help, and how they were able to prosper and grow,   We also get some final thoughts from James and Angie.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:47:58 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Transformation I: A Real Cure that Works for Drug and Alcohol Addiction-Bob Woodson:  The Success Stories of James and Angie</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[James and Angie Woods describe their experiences with House of Help, and why this program was successful for them when others werent.  They also discuss why they decided to become involved with the ministry, and the reaction of their families.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:47:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Transformation I: A Real Cure that Works for Drug and Alcohol Addiction-Bob Woodson:  Conquering Addiction through Faith</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bishop Shirley tells Bob her personal story, and why she gave up everything to care for recovering addicts.  She then gives her opinions on why faith-based practices get such a bad rap, and her centers unique approach to battling addiction.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:46:17 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Role of Faith in the Restoration of Young People, Families, and Communities-Bob Woodson:  Leading by Example</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The panel discusses the principal of self-governance, and if that is what the Founding Fathers has in mind when establishing a framework for our nation.  They also talk about communities that lead by example.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:51:35 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Role of Faith in the Restoration of Young People, Families, and Communities-Bob Woodson:  Faith and Renewal</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The panel discusses if religion can provide the solace, fulfillment and moral content that many inner city children sorely need.  Jennifer then talks about the work the DeVos Center for Religion and Civil Society is currently doing, and what they hope to accomplish.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:44:21 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Role of Faith in the Restoration of Young People, Families, and Communities-Bob Woodson:  Picking Programs that Work</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jennifer describes her work with grassroots leaders, and the impressions she gets once she has a chance to leave the beltway & see results first hand.  The panel then discusses why trillions of dollars are being spent on programs with no impact, and why character and moral fiber never determine where the funds are sent.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:43:18 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Deeper Impact of Reducing Youth Violence-The Bob Woodson Show: Funding Programs that Work</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[William explains why you must look at many factors & outcomes before you judge whether an anti-violence program is successful or not.  The panel also discusses ways community based organizations should approach their funders, and why the current budget crisis may be a blessing to programs such as the Violence-Free Zone.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:49:09 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Deeper Impact of Reducing Youth Violence-The Bob Woodson Show:  Why Youth Advisors Work</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kwame explains how they select their youth advisors, and why they are successful, while other programs are not.   Then, the panel discusses whether credentialed people are actually qualified to work in social services if all they offer are programs that dont work.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:52:20 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Deeper Impact of Reducing Youth Violence-The Bob Woodson Show:  The Panel's Projects</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kwame provides a detailed description of the Violence-Free Zone, how they work with teachers, and make them less afraid to do their jobs.  Then, Bernice Sanders Smoot tells us what Saint Wall Street is, what it does, and the value of what it is providing to the community.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:43:38 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Two Veterans Talk About How to Reduce Youth Crime and Violence-The Bob Woodson Show: A New Brand of Leadership</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Youth violence is a disease that is infecting and destroying communities.  Billy and Bookman explain what they represent an antibody to those diseases.   Then,  a discussion on the right ways to change a school environment.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:47:45 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Two Veterans Talk About How to Reduce Youth Crime and Violence-The Bob Woodson Show: Turning Youth Away from Violence</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bookman & Billy give their opinions on what it takes to transform youths, and the best techniques to do so.  They talk about some of the schools they have helped transform, and the relationships they have with law enforcement in those areas.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:47:40 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Two Veterans Talk About How to Reduce Youth Crime and Violence-The Bob Woodson Show: Bookman and Billy</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part one of our conversation, we learn about our guests.  First, Bookman tells Bob about his background,  why he decided to help stop the violence, and how he used his business to reach out.   Then, we learn more about Billy, and the path that led him from the suburbs & college into a life of crime, and the spark that inspired him to change.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:47:31 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Rediscovering Our Principles and Reclaiming Our Future-Encouraging Independence</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bob, Matthew & William explain why independence must be encouraged, not dependence, and the relationship between certification and qualification.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:45:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Rediscovering Our Principles and Reclaiming Our Future-Pushing Self-Governance</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The panel talks about the need for communities to rediscover their principles, and lead by example, instead of relying on the government to help.  The also examine the need to get government out way, and let the people solve their own problems.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:41:43 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Rediscovering Our Principles and Reclaiming Our Future-Following the Founding Fathers</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bob, Matthew & William examine how the Founding Fathers ideas are being used today.  They then discuss the overreaching hand of government as it relates to solving social issues, and why we need to return to self-governance to truly solve them.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:40:36 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>The Tyranny of the Helping Hand-Fresh Ideas for Solving Problems</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[John McKnight describes the Neighborhood Innovations forum, and how it is used to share ideas between communities.  The panel also discusses other models for solving problems that have been effective, and the challenges of getting others to embrace their approaches.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 10:46:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Tyranny of the Helping Hand-Finding Solutions</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bob, John & William discuss what we can learn from low-income communities. They also examine the Woodson/McKnight approach to social problems, and why no on eis trying to apply this model to bigger problems.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:16:47 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Tyranny of the Helping Hand-ABCDs John McKnight</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[John McKnight talks to Bob & William Schambra about his journey in serving the cause, and his work with the Asset-Based Community Development Institute.  He also explains the dryer test he uses for his researchers.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:14:46 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Who Has the Power to Transform High-Risk Youth?-The Bob Woodson Show: A View of the Future</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In closing, we find out whats next for these young men.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:24:04 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Who Has the Power to Transform High-Risk Youth?-The Bob Woodson Show:  Connections and Resistance</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lance and Todd talk about why they feel they can successfully connect with youth, and why reading & education are such a strong component of their approach.  The panel also talks about the resistance to Lance and Todd due to their criminal pasts.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:22:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Who Has the Power to Transform High-Risk Youth?-The Bob Woodson Show: King of Kings</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lance and Todd Feurtado talk about their organization and its unique approach to youth violence.  Lance also explains what he learned from his time in prison, and addresses some of the attacks on his organizing by the New York media.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:24:12 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Small Business Development: Key to Overcoming Poverty-The Bob Woodson Show: Creating Opportunity</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Paul and Cliff discuss the need to be more inventive when creating business opportunities.  They also talk about what can be done to reverse the negative trend on entrepreneurship in the black community.]]></itunes:summary>
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<title>Small Business Development: Key to Overcoming Poverty-The Bob Woodson Show: The Anchor of the Private Sector</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[6 of 10 educated blacks work for the government  Is the black middle class anchored in the private, and is this a bad trend? Then, what are the keys to getting blacks back into entrepreneurship, and what are some of the common problems they face when trying to obtain startup funds.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:24:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Small Business Development: Key to Overcoming Poverty-The Bob Woodson Show: Inspiring Entrepreneurs</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part one, we learn more about Paul Pride and Cliff Henry & their backgrounds.  They then discuss why the business creation rate is so low for blacks and Hispanics as opposed to other ethnicities, and why young black students arent taking up the mantle of entrepreneurship]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:24:35 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Youth Violence: How Well Intended Policies Put Children in Peril-Making it Work</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Omar & Pastor Barrett explain why their programs are so successful,  what  can be done to market the types of programs they run, and why they arent being embraced on a larger scale.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:11:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Youth Violence: How Well Intended Policies Put Children in Peril-An Unexpected Problem</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Omar Jahwar discusses some of the consequences children must face when they are forced to travel to different neighborhoods after their school has closed.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:12:36 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Youth Violence: How Well Intended Policies Put Children in Peril-Policies and Peril</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pastor Barrett talks about his background, his organization and how they help children & young adults in trouble.  He also talks about the ongoing problems with youth violence in Chicago, what programs are working to curb the violence, and which ones arent.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:08:22 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Black History: The Lesser Known Achievements-The Bob Woodson Show: The Black Middle Class</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bob & Dr. Gant try to determine the reasons why the children in black middle class families arent succeeding like their parents have.  They also discuss the mindset of dependency that seems to exist in the community, and why it needs to be changes.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:54:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Black History: The Lesser Known Achievements-The Bob Woodson Show:  The Path to True Reform</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bob & Dr. Gant wonder:  If Dr. King were alive today,  what would he be putting his emphasis on?  Then, Dr. Gant explains why so-called reformers are putting the emphasis on the wrong types of programs, and what he would personally push for if he was in charge.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2016 21:50:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Black History: The Lesser Known Achievements-The Bob Woodson Show: Standing in the Way of Education</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Gant discusses the need for education reform, what needs to be accomplished, and why black leaders seem to be standing in the way of such reforms.  Plus  where are the voices of criticism in the black community.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 15:53:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Another Youth KillingWhat Does It Take to Prevent Violence and Transform Violent Youth?-Maintaining the Transformation</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[What are young people are yearning for?  Omar & Pastor Arson share their opinions.  They also explain how they are able to sustain the transformation of former gang members, and why they both plan on staying on this path for a long, long time.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:36:10 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Another Youth KillingWhat Does It Take to Prevent Violence and Transform Violent Youth?-The Impact of Culture</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Omar & Pastor Arson discuss techniques they use to deal the toxic cultural influences youths are exposed to on a daily basis.  They also talk about the film The Blind Side, and the positive influence it has had.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:33:34 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Another Youth KillingWhat Does It Take to Prevent Violence and Transform Violent Youth?-Transforming Youth</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Omar & Pastor Arson introduce themselves, explain  what they do and how their paths in life led them there.   They talk about what it takes to transform a predator into an ambassador, and how they are able to influence at-risk youth to a more positive path.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:31:41 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King: The Issues That Dont Get Discussed.-Keeping the Legacy Alive</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bob, Buster & Dr. Butler wonder why no one has come forth as a leader for the black community since Dr. Kings death. They also discuss how to act in the spirit of Dr. King, and how to counteract some of the negative images of African-americans on television & in the media.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:53:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King: The Issues That Dont Get Discussed.-The Lasting Legacy of Dr. King</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bob, Buster & Dr. Butler examine the legacy of Dr. King, and how in some ways,  that legacy has been misinterpreted.  They also wonder what Dr. King would make of black media figures and the hip hop culture.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:52:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King: The Issues That Dont Get Discussed.-Beyond the Dream</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Kings influence on America was broader than the I Have a Dream speech.  In part one, Bob, Buster & Dr. Butler explain why Dr. Kings Letter from Birmingham Jail was much more important than the Dream.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:52:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Overlooked Resource in Domestic and National Security-New Solutions</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our panel discusses why people must be open to new ideas when it comes to combating problems such as terrorism, instead of relying on the same old failed solutions.]]></itunes:summary>
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<guid>http://www.talkzone.com/episodes/156/191443.html</guid>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 17:12:51 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Overlooked Resource in Domestic and National Security-Violence, Terrorism and our Youth</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Our panel discusses some of the reasons and factors that make youths turn to violence, and in some cultures, terrorism.  They also debate on the market system and how it works against efforts to curb violence.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:59:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Overlooked Resource in Domestic and National Security-The Association of Christian Schools International</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Bernard Gant shares some details about his background, and the purpose of his organization.  He also shares some insight on why people turn to terrorism, and offers some surprising statistic about the economic status of terrorists.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:45:07 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Role of the Community in Reducing Crime and Violence-The Benning Terrace Youth Opportunity</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Charlie talks his positive work in the community, and gives us some details about his program & how its helping young adults behave better in schools and the community.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:27:08 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Role of the Community in Reducing Crime and Violence-The Truce at Benning Terrace</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Charlie Penny, founder of the Benning Terrace Youth Opportunity, joins the program to talk about what life was like growing up in the warzone of Benning Terrace in Washington DC.   Arthur Rico Rush  of the Alliance of Concerned Men talks about the truce they negotiated between the rival gangs, and how its influence spread across the country.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:25:49 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Role of the Community in Reducing Crime and Violence-Chief Rodney Monroe</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Chief Monroe discusses the drop in violence around the country in the past year, and why he believes there was a turnaround.  He also talks about the lessons he took out of his time working in the violence-plagued areas of Washington DC.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2010 16:24:30 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Youth Violence: What is the Solution?-Pastor Torrey Barrett Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pastor Torrey Barrett discusses some of the positive outcomes of the work he has done with kids at the Center,  the steps he is taking to reduce the violence further, and possibly introducing the Violence-Free Zone to Chicago.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:29:06 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Youth Violence: What is the Solution?-Pastor Torrey Barrett</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[ur Second Guest today on the subject of youth violence is Torrey Barrett, Pastor, and founder of the K L E O Community Family Life Center in Chicago;  a non-profit organization and facility dedicated to strengthening families and providing a safe haven through education, training, support, and fun for people of all ages in the Washington Park community.  Mr. Barrett talks about the recent rash of student violence in Chicago, and what is being done about it by the communities.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:28:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Youth Violence: What is the Solution?-Superintendent William G. Andrekopoulos Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part two of our conversation,  William discusses how his anti-violence programs are working in his schools, how they have impacted academic performance,  and how teachers and students have reacted to them.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:26:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Youth Violence: What is the Solution?-Superintendent William G. Andrekopoulos</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[William G. Andrekopoulos is known as Mr. A and he has been the superintendent of Milwaukee Public Schools since August 2002.  Mr. Andrekopoulos talks about how violence is interfering with a childs ability to gvet an education, and the unconventional ways he is fighting the problem.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:25:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Youth Violence:  South Division-The South Division Story  Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Jesse Garcia, a Youth Advisor and Violence-Free Zone worker at South Division, talks about his own violent past, and how he became involved with the program.  He and Amelia talk about their interactions with the students, and the techniques they use to discourage violence.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:22:58 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Youth Violence:  South Division-The South Division Story  Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Andre Robinson, Director of the Violence-Free Zone in Milwaukee and Amelia Stuckart, the Assistant Director, talk about how the program works, and how the programs Youth Advisors use their own personal experiences to help others.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:22:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Youth Violence:  South Division-The South Division Story  Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Former South Division High School Principal Mark Kuxhause talks about his tenure at the school, the problems he faced, and how they were about to combat the problem of your violence.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:21:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>YOUTH VIOLENCE: Measuring Results-What the Results Mean</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Byron Johnson and William Wubbenhorst explain the significance of their findings in the way we address the problem of youth violence.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:18:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>YOUTH VIOLENCE: Measuring Results-Measuring the Results of the Violence Free Zone</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kwame Johnson, National Director of the Violence-Free Zone program of the Center for Neighborhood Enterprise joins the conversation. Kwame explains the importance of measuring outcomes in the Violence-Free Zone program, and how they get their measurements.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:17:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>YOUTH VIOLENCE: Measuring Results-Researching the Violence Free Zone</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Byron Johnson and William Wubbenhorst discuss why they decided to study the violence free zone project, how they approached the research, and how they selected which schools to study.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:16:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Law Enforcement Perspective on Youth Violence-The Law Enforcement Perspective</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[David M. McCoy, Assistant Chief of Police for Richmond, Virginia talks about the problems of youth violence in his areas school system,  some techniques they had previously tried to combat the problem, and the effectiveness of the violence-free zone since they introduced it.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:12:02 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Law Enforcement Perspective on Youth Violence-A District Attorneys View</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Milwaukee District Attorney John Chisolm talks about the problem of youth violence in his community,  some of the remedies he is trying for this problem, rather than prosecution and incarceration,   and how the Violence Free Zone has affected not only the area schools, but the court system as well.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:11:19 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>The Law Enforcement Perspective on Youth Violence-An Attorneys View</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Richmond VA area Attorney Heidi Abbot discusses how her efforts are bringing the police force & community together to combat the problem of youth violence, and how the Violence-Free Zone was introduced to the area.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:10:29 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Can Todays Violent Youth Be Changed?-Buster Soaries Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bob & Buster talk about why they feel the school system has been ineffective in the fight against youth violence, and also about the hidden industry built on the problem of youth violence.  Plus,  the 9/11 of the black community that no one seems to talk about, even though it happens over and over.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:07:02 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Can Todays Violent Youth Be Changed?-Buster Soaries Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bob and Buster converse about some unconventional way to fight youth violence, and explain why conventional solutions arent effective.  They then talk about why people need to be made more aware of the problems, as well as the solutions, of youth violence.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:05:54 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Can Todays Violent Youth Be Changed?-Buster Soaries Part One</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bob & Buster discuss the problem of youth violence, how it is reaching into affluent suburbs & elementary schools, and what can be done to get the public to pay attention to the crisis.  They also discuss why mentors are not as effective as peer councilors.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 11:03:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Building on Strengths in the Black Community-Building On Strengths Part Three</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Hill, Dr. Tolson & Bob Woodson talk about the difficulties of trying to teach our children in a hostile environment,  and how the Violence-Free Zone is helping to transform the attitudes of children and educators.]]></itunes:summary>
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<guid>http://www.talkzone.com/episodes/156/189165.html</guid>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:59:28 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Building on Strengths in the Black Community-Building On Strengths Part Two</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Dr. Hill, Dr. Tolson & Bob Woodson discuss why there are no easy answers to the problems the black community is facing, and why we need to look beyond race to solve these societal problems.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:58:33 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Building on Strengths in the Black Community-Building On Strengths</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bob & his guests discuss some of the problems facing the black community, and why most statistics & research on the community are basically flawed.  They also examine how many common problems of the black family have evolved throughout the years.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:57:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Part I: The Path To RedemptionHow to Reduce Violence and Redeem Lives-Life After Gangs</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Geanie Kase talks about some of the new things shes experienced since leaving the gang lifestyle, and what her life is like now.  She also has some personal advice for lessening youth violence.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:48:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Part I: The Path To RedemptionHow to Reduce Violence and Redeem Lives-Victories Over Addiction</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[More with Bishop Shirley on her House of Help, City of Hope.  Then, Geanie Kase talks about her journey from gang member to gang mediator. She also explains some of the factors that contribute to a young person joining a gang, and what can drive them to say enough is enough, and want to get out.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:47:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Part I: The Path To RedemptionHow to Reduce Violence and Redeem Lives-House of Help, City of Hope</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Bishop Shirley discusses her lifes path, and how she came to found House of Help, City of Hope.   She also explains what makes her shelter more than just a shelter, and the steps thru the program.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:46:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Part II: The Path to Redemption: How to Reduce Violence and Redeem Lives-Motivating Good Behavior</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Omar & Brian talk about the people they surround themselves with in their efforts to help young people, and how their interaction with the kids helps them construct positive solutions to their problems.  They also discuss the misconceptions about celebrity and happiness.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:38:48 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Part II: The Path to Redemption: How to Reduce Violence and Redeem Lives-Vision Regeneration</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Omar Jahwar, founder of Vision Regeneration explains the purpose of his organization, and where it is headed.  Omar stresses the importance of giving young people back their youth, and why more positive role models are needed in the entertainment community.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 10:37:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Part II: The Path to Redemption: How to Reduce Violence and Redeem Lives-Step Afrika</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[C. Brian Williams talks about the legacy of step,  and what led him to start Step Afrika.  He also discusses the message and impact of his program on the community.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2016 21:51:42 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Financial Literacy: Repairing Credit and Getting Back on Track Financially-Buffalo Weed and Seed Program Director Antwan Diggs</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Antwan talks about his organization and how they became involved in the CNEs financial literacy program.   He gives some details on the workshops & seminars he conducts.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:44:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Financial Literacy: Repairing Credit and Getting Back on Track Financially-CNE Financial Literacy Program Director Charles Perry</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Charles talks about his work with HSBC, and his work with the community through their financial literacy programs.  He talks about some of the strategies they use to educate people about their finances, and the positive results hes seen that tell him the programs are indeed working.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:43:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Financial Literacy: Repairing Credit and Getting Back on Track Financially-HSBC Vice President Loretta Abrams</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Loretta discusses her responsibilities with HSBC, and their work with the community.   She also discusses some of the affordable services they offer for managing your money, and innovative ways they are teaching financial literacy.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 10:42:25 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>What Young People Say about Their Lives-Looking Towards the Future</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[We hear from Sylvester Stewart, a High School Student from Milwaukee, who tells us how the Violence Free Zone transformed his life.  Bob & Kwame react to his story, and talk about why transformation is possible for these children.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:34:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>What Young People Say about Their Lives-Stories of Hope</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Kwame talks about what has made the Violence-Free Zone so successful, and how it is spreading across the country.  We will also hear two more powerful testimonies from students on how the Violence-Free Zones changed their lives.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:33:37 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>What Young People Say about Their Lives-Stories of Success</title>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[National Violence-Free Zone Director Kwame Johnson describes the Violence-Free Zone,  how it works and what it does for the school environment.  He talks about what makes this approach to violence suppression different, and why this approach seems to work better with students.   We then hear a success story from the Violence-Free Zone.]]></itunes:summary>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:33:20 -0500</pubDate>
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