Mike Roe joined the staff as Weekend News Editor for TheWrap in 2023. Before that, he wrote “The 30 Rock Book” for publisher Abrams and won an L.A. Press Club award for his oral history of “30 Rock’s” “Werewolf Bar Mitzvah.” Previously, Mike spent more than a decade as a journalist for NPR station LAist/KPCC, where he hosted live event series TV Pilot Club and covered arts & entertainment as well as breaking news. He also writes TV drama scripts with his wife, Kristiana. Mike’s previously written for live L.A. talk shows and been part of house sketch teams at several local comedy theaters. He’s crafted pop culture oral history articles on topics including “Parks and Recreation’s” Galentine’s Day and the Los Angeles of “Blade Runner.” In his (too little) free time, Mike reads comics, watches as much TV as possible and nerds out over spirituality, productivity and pro wrestling.
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Mike Roe
Experience:
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Idina Menzel Still Feels Weird About Playing Lea Michele’s Mom on ‘Glee’
She says it “wasn’t great for the ego” in an interview with Stellar Magazine
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Rep. Matt Gaetz Floats Himself to Be Trump’s Attorney General in 2025: ‘A Boy Can Dream’ (Video)
But the far-right Republican admits that Senate confirmation would be tough
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2016 Trump Staffer Impregnated by Boss Takes Elon Musk Up on Legal Aid Offer
The X CEO says the company will pay the legal bills for anyone “unfairly treated by your employer” for something posted on Twitter
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Channing Tatum Rocks ‘I’m the Daddy, It’s Me’ Shirt at Taylor Swift Eras Tour Show (Video)
The actor also showed he’s still got those “Magic Mike” dance skills.
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Rep. Jamie Raskin Slams ‘Deranged’ Trump Lawyer’s Defense That a Technical Violation of the Constitution Isn’t Criminal (Video)
Trump called the prosecutor in the case “deranged” the night before.
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Logan Paul Will Catch a Private Jet After WWE SummerSlam to See Brother Jake Box
He doesn’t know if he’ll make it after wrestling his match, but Logan’s giving it a shot.
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Judge Orders Trump to Respond to DOJ’s Request for Protective Order After Truth Social Outburst
Trump’s team has requested more time to respond
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Democrats Push for Donald Trump Trial to Be Broadcast on Live TV
Trump’s lawyer wants cameras in the courtroom too
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