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!

Carine Hajjar

2025-2026 Steamboat Institute Fellow

WATCH: Is There a Way Forward for the Democratic Party?

Carine joined The Lead with Jake Tapper on CNN to discuss the challenges facing the Democratic party, including a lack of a centralized message and a strong leading voice.

WATCH: "Voter ID Is Actually a Really Popular Issue"

Carine discussed the politics of passing a voter ID law on CNN.

WATCH: Are Republicans Feeling Duped?

In this clip, Carine dives into the pressures Republicans are feeling in the current political climate.

READ: Will Maine Uproot Susan Collins? I Went to a Potato Festival to Find Out.

Carine breaks down the current political dynamics in Maine's Senate race, examining Susan Collins's strategy and chance of success.

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Brad Polumbo

WATCH: Famous College Invents New Way to Light $250,000 on Fire

Brad reacts to ASU's decision to launch their "how to be an influencer" college degree program.

WATCH: Zohran DOUBLES DOWN on Most Insane (Anti-White) Campaign Promise!

Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on his support for discriminatory policies; watch Brad break down this interview!

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Kaylee McGhee White

WATCH: The Democratic Party is NOT For the Working Class

Kaylee explains how the Democratic party is leaving the working class behind with their extreme policies and out-of-touch candidates.

WATCH: "The Democratic Party is Just All Over the Place"

Kaylee discusses the Democratic Party's breakdown after the dramatic Graham Platner exit.

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Carrie Sheffield

READ: EU's Push to Restrict Kids' Social Media Access is an Overreaching Approach

Carrie covers the EU's recent restrictions on screen time for kids.

READ: How a Father's Musical Legacy Echoes America's 250 Journey

Carrie reflects on her musical journey and her father's complicated legacy, and shares how her path led her to sing at the Great American State Fair.

WATCH: Practically Political

Catch this moment of Carrie joining the Practically Political podcast to debate the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the conflict with Iran, and election integrity.

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Patrice Onwuka

READ: Two Truths and a Lie: Welfare Reform

Patrice dives into the history of welfare spending and reforms.

READ: Back to School: Kids' Financial Checklist

Dive into the economic insights of back-to-school shopping from Patrice!

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Amber Duke

READ: Dating Has Become Another Luxury Young Americans Can't Afford

Amber dives into the economic factors of the current dating scene, and how these factors might be impeding people from pursuing relationships.

READ: The Academic Discipline Waging War on Society

How deep is the left-wing bias rot in modern academia?

READ: Welcome to the 'Wokesonian' - Fire Them All, Cancel the Checks

The left is trying to cancel Mickey Mouse? Will the cancel culture Social Justice Warriors ever be happy?

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Saagar Enjeti

WATCH: 'NO NEGOTIATIONS': Professor Marandi Says Iran is Done Talking

Watch Saagar interview Professor Seyed Marandi about the state of the war in Iran.

WATCH: Prosecutor ASSASSINATED After Investigating Trump Alleged War Crimes

Saagar comments on the report that an Ecuadorian prosecutor investigating a U.S. boat strike was assassinated.

WATCH: 'AI' Hedge Fund BLOWN OUT as Bubble Fear Grows

Saagar debates if there truly is an AI bubble and how that concern is being reflected in the markets.

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Philip Wegmann

READ: Young Conservatives Have an Unlikely New Icon: Richard Nixon

Philip dives into the new trend of 'Nixonmaxxing,' which includes swag and TikTok trends.

READ: The Secret Trip That Turned Laura Loomer from Ukraine Skeptic to Supporter

Philip writes about the factors that convinced this right-wing provocateur to have a change of heart.

READ: U.S. Retaliates Against Iran for Tuesday's Surprise Attack

Philip covers the latest air strikes on Iran after Trump's vow to strike Iran as a "powerful response" to Iran's missile attacks on U.S. forces in Jordan.

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Tom Rogan

READ: Iran Wants to Kill Melania Trump, but its Assassination Video is Absurd Propaganda

Tom dives into the newly released video from Iran, titled "Where to Kill Melania?"

READ: Russia is a Devoted Enemy That Attacks Us Relentlessly

Russia is a devoted enemy, regardless of whether they are sharing deadly intelligence with Iran.

READ: Why Trump is No Longer Targeting Iranian Regime Change

Why have the goals in the Iranian War shifted? Tom dives into the factors playing into President Trump shifting from a push for regime change, to pressuring Iran to return to the negotiating table in good faith.

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