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Athens News Matters: 12/11/2020

This week on Athens News Matters:

  • Dr. Biao He (Professor at the Department of Infectious Diseases at UGA's College of Veterinary Medicine) joins us to discuss the development of his single-dose COVID-19 vaccine.
  • We sit down with Judge Lisa Lott and Chief Judge Eric Norris from the Western Judicial Circuit to talk about how local courts are adjusting to the pandemic.
  • The panel discusses this week in news and politics including the status of local hospitals and how they’re dealing with a surge in COVID-19 cases.
  • Community leaders Shawanda Johnson (FC-CIS Neighborhood Leader) and Rev. Dr. Daryl G. Bloodsaw provide insight into why there is distrust in the Black community when it comes to the COVID-19 vaccine.
  • We are joined by local bird watchers to discuss the National Audubon Society's 121st Christmas Bird Count, and how you can get involved.
  • Our hosts remind you of how, when, and where to vote in the January 5th runoff elections for the US Senate.
  • The ANM team compiles a list of their favorite holiday tunes.

Chris Shupe was the Program Director of WUGA from 2014-2022. Shupe may be best known as The Athens King, a tribute to Elvis Presley, which often included an 8 piece show band! After two years as a part-time announcer, Chris Shupe joined WUGA full time as the station’s Morning Edition Host and Assistant Operations Director. He was later promoted to PD in 2014.
Alexia Ridley joined WUGA as Television and Radio News Anchor and Reporter in 2013. When WUGA TV concluded operations, she became the primary Reporter for WUGA Radio. Alexia came to Athens from Macon where she served as the News Director and show host for WGXA TV. She's a career journalist and Savannah native hailing from the University of Michigan. However, Alexia considers herself an honorary UGA DAWG!
Martin Matheny was formerly WUGA's Program Director and a host and producer of our local news program 'Athens News Matters.' He started at WUGA in 2012 as a part-time classical music host and still hosts WUGA's longest-running local program 'Night Music' which was heard on WUGA and GPB Classical. He is now the Morning Edition Host for Delaware First Media.
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