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

READ: 'Kind of Embarrassed' in Vance's Hometown, I Saw Patience Running Thin

Carine writes about her experience visiting Vance's hometown of Middletown, Ohio.

Follow Carine on X

Brad Polumbo

WATCH: Remember Rob Reiner for THIS

Brad breaks down the shocking news of this Hollywood star's murder.

WATCH: He Spread VIRAL LIES After a Shooting

What does this popular TikTok star's reaction to the shooting at Brown University tell us about the mentality on the left?

Follow Brad on X

Kaylee McGhee White

WATCH: Is Jingle Bells Racist?

Watch Kaylee react to this new, ludicrous claim.

Follow Kaylee on X

George E. Bogden

READ: The EU Needs a Critical Minerals Community

Join George and dive into this piece on the critical needs for minerals, and how this staple would be so important for the EU.

Follow George on X

Sarah Bedford

READ: Why Democrats May be Structurally Screwed

Sarah writes about how Democrats are poised to lose their advantage in potentially dozens of congressional seats.

Follow Sarah on X

Carrie Sheffield

WATCH: Carrie Talks Healthcare

Carrie on BBC talking about recent competing healthcare bills in the Senate, and what Americans really need.

WATCH: Carrie Singing!

Catch this moment of Carrie singing at the Museum of the Bible event supporting over 300 million Christians.

Follow Carrie on X

Patrice Onwuka

READ: Oh SNAP! New Changes Take Effect to Reserve Food Stamps for the Truly Needy

Patrice breaks down the changes to the SNAP policy going into effect now.

READ: Gas Prices Down, Take-Home Pay Up: 5 Bright Stats on the Economy

What do these indicators promise for hopeful Americans?

READ: Elon Musk V. EU

What does this fight between the tech mogul and EU's blatantly biased laws mean for the future of technology?

Follow Patrice on X

Amber Duke

WATCH: "He's Been Creating Jobs"

Amber discusses President Trump's efforts to prioritize creating jobs for Americans.

WATCH: "He's Going to Be Really Going to Bat for the House as Well"

Another great moment from Amber in the news, talking about Trump's influence in other political races.

WATCH: "Somalia is A Failed State"

Watch Amber discuss recent community issues happening in three U.S. states.

Follow Amber on X

Saagar Enjeti

WATCH: Saagar EXCLUSIVE: Epstein Admitted GUILT in Hacked Emails

What does this recent development mean for the Epstein case?

WATCH: Dems FLIP Miami After Latino Revolt

Saagar discusses this latest election news.

WATCH: Epstein DIRECTED MILLIONS For Pro-Israel Wexner Foundation

Watch Saagar dive into this latest Epstein case update!

Follow Saagar on X

Philip Wegmann

WATCH: Harris Attempts a Reset

Watch Philip talk more about Kamala Harris's recent 'reset'.

READ: Pipe-Bomb Suspect's Arrest Solidifies Patel's Standing

What does this recent arrest mean for Kash Patel's current position?

READ: New Trump Doctrine: Nations Harboring Drug Cartels 'Subject to Attack'

Philip dives into this latest Trump doctrine cracking down on drug cartels.

Follow Philip on X

Hadley Heath Manning

READ: Out-Of-Touch SNL Sorority Sketch Becomes the Joke

How does this SNL sketch illustrate how unaware these actors are about the current crisis of women in sororities?

READ: Low Birthrates Aren't About Cost

Hadley dives into the real reason behind consistently falling birthrates.

Follow Hadley on X

Tom Rogan

READ: Europe Absolutely Does Not Have Freer Speech Than the US

Tom breaks down the differences in free speech in Europe and the US, and the much greater restrictions the people in Europe face.

READ: Raising Cover-Up Fears, Department of War Moves to Weaken Havana Syndrome Team

Read more about this ailment that attacks the nervous system and seems to be affecting diplomats specifically in Havana, Cuba.

READ: Peter Hegseth Should Demote Franklin the Turtle

What do Hegseth, Franklin the Turtle, and war crimes all have to do with each other? Read more to find out!

Follow Tom on X

Jillian Kay Melchior

READ: How Russia's Ukraine War Crosses the Polish Border

Where is Rzeszów, and why is it such a key hub for refugees from Ukraine? Read this engaging piece by Jillian!

Follow Jillian on X

What Are We Reading?

What are our fellows' current book recs?

From Hadley Heath Manning:

This time of year, I like to read short stories, especially those I can share with my family. Tonight we read "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry -- a classic! -- and next we are planning to read "A Trapp Family Christmas" by Aloise Buckley Heath. Yes, she was William F. Buckley's sister. And no, although we share the name Heath, we aren't related. I enjoy all of the stories in her collection, "Will Mrs. Major Go To Hell?"

Make a Difference in Journalism - Support the Steamboat Institute Fellowship Today!

Your support is crucial in advancing fair, principled, and insightful journalism through the Steamboat Institute Fellowship.

Help us cultivate the next generation of voices committed to truth and integrity—something we all agree America needs more of.

Donate now to champion fair and balanced journalism!

Donate today!

The Steamboat Institute promotes America's first principles and inspires active involvement in the defense of liberty.

The Steamboat Institute is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, non-partisan organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

View Email as Webpage