The Steamboat Institute Fellowship was established to honor the legacy of Tony Blankley by elevating principled voices committed to free thought, civil discourse, and honest journalism.

Our Fellows offer journalistic and subject matter expertise across a wide range of public policy issues including foreign policy, trade and economics, and domestic and cultural affairs. They are available to speak at conferences, campus events, policy forums, and other public programs. Fellows are also available for interviews, commentary, and media appearances.

To request a Fellow for a speaking engagement, please contact: speakers@steamboatinstitute.org

For media requests, please contact: annie@athospr.com

Carine Hajjar

2025

Opinion Journalist and Editorial Board member of the Washington Post

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Brad Polumbo

2024

Host of Brad v. Everyone

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Kaylee McGhee White

2023

Fox News Contributor

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George Bogden

2023

Senior Counsel for Trade at Continental Strategy

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Sarah Bedford

2022

Political and investigative reporter at the Washington Examiner

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Carrie Sheffield

2021

Senior Policy Analyst at Independent Women

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Patrice Onwuka

2020

Political Commentator and Director of the Center for Economic Opportunity at Independent Women

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Saagar Enjeti

2019

Cohost of Breaking Points on YouTube

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Amber Duke

2019

Editor-in-Chief at the Daily Caller

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Philip Wegmann

2018

White House Reporter for The Wall Street Journal

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Kelsey Bolar

2017

Founder of IW Features at Independent Women

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Hadley Heath Manning

2016

Director of Steamboat Institute’s Fellowship for Public Policy and American Exceptionalism

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Tom Rogan

2014

Commentary Editor and Foreign Policy Reporter at the Washington Examiner

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Jillian Melchior

August 2015- June 2017

London-based Member of The Wall Street Journal Editorial Board

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