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Senior Congressional Correspondent at CNN | Journalist and Speaker | Expert on Politics and Media

Manu Raju Speaking Fee: $10,000 to $20,000

Senior Congressional Correspondent at CNN | Journalist and Speaker | Expert on Politics and Media

Speaker Profile Thumbnail for Manu Raju
Speaking Fee:
$10,000 to $20,000

Travels From:
SLC - Salt Lake City, UT

Primary Topic Category:
Journalists / News Media / Global Outlook / Current Events

Secondary Topic Category:
Politics

 

Manu Raju Speaker Profile: At A Glance

Manu Raju is a prominent American journalist currently serving as the Chief Congressional Correspondent at CNN. Known for his incisive political reporting, Raju anchors "Inside Politics" on Sundays. He has been with CNN since 2015, previously working at Politico and Congressional Quarterly. Born on February 9, 1980, in Downers Grove, Illinois, he holds a degree in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Manu Raju is an award-winning journalist, renowned for his role as Chief Congressional Correspondent at CNN. Born on February 9, 1980, in Downers Grove, Illinois, Raju grew up in Darien, Illinois, and pursued his early education at Hinsdale South High School. He later graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Business Administration. During his university years, he honed his journalism skills as the sports editor for the Badger Herald. Raju's career in journalism began at WMTV in Madison, Wisconsin, before he moved to Washington, D.C., to report on environmental policy for Inside Washington Publishers. He later joined Congressional Quarterly and The Hill, where he covered Capitol Hill extensively. His significant career milestone came when he joined Politico, where he served as a top Capitol Hill correspondent for seven years. In 2015, Raju transitioned to CNN, quickly establishing himself as a leading political reporter. He is well-known for his ability to uncover behind-the-scenes political maneuvers and for his skillful questioning of key political figures. His notable interviews include conversations with former House Speakers Paul Ryan and Nancy Pelosi, as well as Senators Mitch McConnell, Marco Rubio, and Lindsey Graham. Raju's exemplary reporting has earned him numerous accolades, including the prestigious Merriman Smith Memorial Award and the Joan Shorenstein Barone Award. In 2022, he was part of a team that won the David Bloom Award for their coverage of the January 6th attack on the U.S. Capitol. Outside of his professional life, Raju is married to Archana Mehta, and they have twins, Sanjay and Sonya. The family resides in Washington, D.C., where Raju continues to be a pivotal figure in political journalism.
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