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Athens News Matters: How to Organize a Protest

Protests are a vital force in progressing the nation and implementing change. But what goes on behind the scenes? Aditya Krishnaswamy from the Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and Justin Simpson from the United Campus Workers for Georgia provide their experience with protest organization.

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.