Steamboat Institute Fellows Weekend Roundup

Young Voices Championing Freedom & Pursuing Truth in Journalism

For your weekend reading, dive into the latest edition of our Steamboat Institute Fellows' top reporting. Discover REAL news and insightful perspectives you won't find anywhere else!

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“The Steamboat Institute's Tony Blankley Fellowship has been a defining part of my media career. Through Steamboat, I've had the opportunity to have my own team of media bookers placing me on major news programs, have been connected with high-level sources and interview subjects, and moderated campus debates on key issues. It's been a blessing to be a part of a network of other highly successful and ambitious young conservatives in media, whether it's just to provide a "gut check" or to help connect each other to stories and sources. We have truly become a family over the years, and I couldn't imagine reaching this stage in my career without the help of Steamboat and the Blankley Fellowship.”

-Amber Duke, Fellow 2019

Now, time to dive into some headlines!

Carine Hajjar

2025-2026 Steamboat Institute Fellow

READ: What I saw in Texas as its vicious GOP Senate runoff nears the finish

Carine dives into Senate primary runoff in Texas between Trump-endorsed Ken Paxton and incumbent John Cornyn.

WATCH: "Epstein has become a problem"

Steamboat Institute Fellow Carine Hajjar discussed the rollout of the Epstein files on CNN this week.

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Brad Polumbo

WATCH: Panel ERUPTS after Destiny gets HEATED in Hasan Piker Debate!

Brad debates fellow panelists about the United Kingdom blocking progressive media stars from entering the country.

WATCH: The Meltdown is Beyond Parody

Watch this episode of Brad breaking down the political squabble involving White House advisor Stephen Miller.

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Kaylee McGhee White

WATCH: Democrats still can't escape the ghost of Biden

Catch this clip of Kaylee on Fox News discussing how the Biden administration is still affecting Democrats.

WATCH: Our cities should be the jewels of our country

Kaylee comments on the LA mayoral race and Spencer Pratt's mission to save LA.

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Sarah Bedford

WATCH: Sarah Bedford on the Hugh Hewitt show

Catch this clip of Sarah on the Hugh Hewitt show discussing Democrats' hypocrisy in ignoring Biden's fatigue as President while attacking Trump.

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Carrie Sheffield

WATCH: Carrie at the College of the Ozarks commencement

Carrie shared her story during the commencement ceremony at the College of the Ozarks.

READ: 'Let Them Eat Cake': Elizabeth Warren's Marie Antoinette Moment

Read this article by Carrie, breaking down how Elizabeth Warren wants to deny Americans' investment opportunities.

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Patrice Onwuka

READ: NLRB's Pro Labor Bent OK With Sexist, Racist, Abusive Behavior

Patrice breaks down toxic workspaces, and how labor unions and the NLRB have allowed them to flourish.

READ: Patrice will be joining our 18th annual Freedom Conference!

Patrice will be joining us at our 18th annual Freedom Conference in Beaver Creek, Colorado – learn more about the conference and register to join us here!

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Amber Duke

READ: Trump Taps 50-Year Mortgage Guy to Oversee America's Secrets

Read more about Bill Pulte's nomination to lead ODNI.

READ: The Asian Daniel Penny Shows Americans are Embracing Taking Matters into their Own Hands

Amber covers the acquittal of a store owner who says he shot a black teen in self-defense, a new approach to homelessness, and more.

READ: Trump's Plan to Repay Lawfare Victims Just Got Swallowed by the Swamp

Read more about the head of the anti-weaponization fund, Graham Platner's campaign implosion, and more.

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Saagar Enjeti

WATCH: Trump CANCELS America 250 Concert After Artists BAIL

Saagar breaks down the recent announcement of the concert cancellation.

WATCH: Graham Platner Infidelity Revelations

Saagar dives into this recent potential scandal.

WATCH: Anthropic IPO Sets Stage for TECHNOFEUDALISM

Anthropic has filed to go public - learn more about this move here!

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Philip Wegmann

READ: Trump to Convene Cabinet Meeting at Camp David

Philip covers the Camp David cabinet meeting.

READ: White House Releases Results of Trump's Physical

What do these latest results tell us?

READ: The Kennedy Who Says She Left the White House Over Concerns About CIA Spending

Philip analyzes the recent concerns about CIA spending and what Amaryllis Fox Kennedy says about the oversight of the agency.

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Tom Rogan

READ: Why Neither Trump nor Iran Wants a Return to War

Tom breaks down why the ceasefire still holds, despite continued attacks.

READ: The Military Needs More Innovative Risk Takers

Read Tom's argument for why we need more innovative, risk-taking leaders in defense, such as former leader David Berger.

READ: China, or Why Pentagon-Israel Tech Agreement Must Exclude Top US Secrets

Recently introduced legislation would require the Department of War to significantly expand technology cooperation with Israel. Tom explains why.

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Jillian Kay Melchior

READ: Hong Kong and the Shadow Fleets

The U.S. can do more to crack down on enabling entities and penalize Hong Kong for harboring them.

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