Anna Spidel
Stateside Assistant ProducerAnna joined Stateside as an assistant producer in August 2021. She is a recent graduate of Michigan State University's School of Journalism and previously worked for The State News as an intern and student government reporter. In her free time, she loves camping, finding new restaurants to enjoy, and spending time on Michigan's beautiful beaches. She has a passion for reporting on health, housing, criminal justice, and the environment. As a longtime listener of Michigan Radio, Anna is delighted to be working with Stateside.
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Today on the Stateside podcast, we heard updates on all of the legal cases related to the November 2021 shooting at Oxford High School. -
In 1970, a group of student protesters and police officers faced off on the football field. What started as a call about trespassing evolved into an annual tradition known as the Bull Bowl—or Pigs vs. Freaks. -
Three Native American tribes in Michigan are teaming up to create a joint venture that aims to bring additional revenue and stability to several indigenous communities. -
There are countless historical photos of Native American people, but often their origins are questionable. A new exhibit at the University of Michigan explores their history. -
The American Library Association reports that 2021 and 2022 have seen some of the highest numbers of book challenges in decades. -
Birding is a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors, but it's not always an accessible or inclusive hobby. On today's pod, we talk about the effort to change that. -
Earlier this week, a rare sight was caught on a privately-owned trail cam in Michigan's Upper Peninsula: a black bear with white fur. Have you ever heard of such a thing? We talked with two guests to learn more. -
At the Washtenaw County Courthouse, a new project is setting out to transform the space into a positive and healing environment through art, song, dance, and spoken word. -
Voters in Jamestown Charter Township voted to defund their local library. This, after the library faced backlash from the group, Jamestown Conservatives, for offering LGBTQ+ content. But advocates of keeping the library funded are organized too now, and two them join Stateside to talk about their plans. -
In 1992, Dr. Elaine Pomeranz decided to have an abortion after finding out the fetus she was carrying had hydrocephalus. She joined Stateside to reflect on her experience in the wake of the Supreme Court decision on Roe v. Wade.
