Roop Raj
Hi there, I am the evening anchor and host of Let it Rip on FOX 2 News.
My career started at age 14 when I produced and hosted my own television program in Troy, Mich. In my first two years at Michigan State University, I was on the air at the CBS & ABC stations in Lansing, Mich.
I was then hired to anchor the news in Flint, Mich. where I did news and weather for four years. That was followed by seven years at NBC in New Orleans. After 24 hurricanes including Katrina, I moved to Detroit in ‘09 where an economic storm was brewing. I am an ardent believer in the city’s future.
FOX 2 led the way during the 2020 elections, bringing you more exclusives than any other station in town. I was proud to have nailed down three exclusive, one on one interviews with then candidate Joe Biden. I also secured three, one on one exclusives with former President Trump. My final interview landed me in the Rose Garden with a one on one with Trump for 15 minutes at the White House. Election Day was exciting. After getting access to candidate Kamala Harris in Detroit, I decided to call the White House and ask if former VP Pence would be game for a phone interview. He called my cell phone minutes later, capping off an extraordinary political season.
I believe getting exclusives is about building relationships with people. I am committed to continuing this connection with our community so that we can bring you stories you won’t see anywhere else.
I am also a public speaking coach and keynote speaker. At TEDxDetroit In 2019, I headlined with my talk highlighting the gifts of rejection.
I live with my wife, Julie, and our boxer pup Louise. In my spare time I enjoy cooking, traveling and reading. I hate wearing winter caps but I love a good baseball cap on the weekends as we hack around parks throughout the area.
My parents live down the road and I am so happy they are able to watch me on TV every night. There’s nothing like coming home.
The latest from Roop Raj
James Craig confirms he is running for US Senate for Debbie Stabenow's seat
"I swore an oath to Protect and Serve the people of Michigan. That promise didn't come with an expiration date," he posted.
Former Metro Detroit woman's Hawaii trip ends with terrifying evacuation during wildfires
"About 5 o’clock in the morning my husband said, the power went out," Shari said. "And being from Michigan, Pontiac area, you figure a day or two, everything would be fine."
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer talks 1-on-1 about new state budget, power outages and Covid policies
"Of course it concerns me. People deserve to know that their power is going to be reliable and affordable," she said. "We also know that the severe weather events are going to continue."
'We need Congress to act': VP Kamala Harris talks what needs to happen to handle border crisis
Vice President Kamala Harris sat down with FOX 2's Roop Raj to discuss issues at the border.
Drag racing suspects tracked down by state police, found hiding in dumpster
It started with a call reporting cars drag racing on Woodward near Davison in Highland Park. Shortly after that, troopers saw several Dodge Chargers speeding. They tried to stop one of them, but the driver took off.
Bankruptcy and student loans: why it's easier now to wipe out that debt
If you're struggling to pay bills and are considering bankruptcy, the Biden Administration has made it easier to get bankruptcy relief from your student loan debts.
Michigan Governor Whitmer on abortion, COVID policies, electric vehicle evolution
This week, Governor Whitmer gave us a little more than 15 minutes to talk about the same topics that challenger Tudor Dixon spoke about last week.
Michigan Republican for Governor Tudor Dixon on abortion, guns, COVID policies
With less than two weeks before the 2022 Midterm Elections, the race for governor is inching closer to completion as Republican challenger Tudor Dixon looks to take down incumbent Democrat Gretchen Whitmer.
Mayor Mike Duggan talks Detroit Auto Show's big comeback following pandemic hiatus
"There is more construction going on in this city than there's been in 50 years," Duggan said. "And people who haven't been here in two or three years say, 'I can't believe everything that's new.'"
Gov. Whitmer talks Michigan-made electric vehicles at Detroit Auto Show
Whitmer, who also made a political speech at the auto show today, stopped to talk to our Roop Raj about the tech on display. She mentioned the industry's push for electric vehicles and the role our state plays in the change.