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What If We? is a podcast about advocacy, persuasion, and the messages that move us. Hosted by Kaitlin Funaro from communications agency RALLY, each episode features real talk with the communications strategists, advocates, and organizers leading today's most impactful advocacy campaigns. Follow wherever you get your podcasts, and reach out to us at [email protected].
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- What We Get Wrong About The Youth Vote · 28 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 23Everyone has an opinion about Gen Z and politics. They're disengaged. They're disillusioned. They don't show up to vote. But how much of that conventional wisdom is actually…
- What Makes a Future "Radical"? · 21 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 22We know we need to move beyond resistance and burnout toward a more inclusive vision of the future that people can see themselves in. In this episode, Kaitlin Funaro sits down…
- The New Playbook for Youth Activism · 28 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 21Social movements are only as strong as their ability to adapt. But what happens when older and younger generations clash over how to build the future? In this episode, Kaitlin…
- America 250: Engaging the patriotic skeptics with WaPo’s Theodore R. Johnson · 27 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 20Fourth of July is a time to celebrate freedom and independence. Right? But what if you’re not feeling particularly patriotic these days? In this episode of What If We?, host…
- America at 250: What Young People See Ahead · 23 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 19As America approaches its 250th anniversary next month, one question looms large: what does the future look like for the generation that will inherit it? Young Americans are…
- The Hidden Power of Memes · 16 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 18Episode Description: In this episode of What If We?, host Kaitlin Funaro sits down with internet culture writer and editor Aja Romano to explore how memes shape the way we…
- Wear Orange: How a Movement Begins · 29 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 17How does a simple color become a national symbol for change? In this episode of What If We?, host Kaitlin sits down with Nza-Ari, Founder of Project Orange Tree, and RALLY Senior…
- The Faith Gap: How Advocacy Is Missing What Matters to Gen Z · 21 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 16For a lot of Gen Z and Gen Alpha, faith isn’t a political signal—it’s a core part of their identity. That deep connection between spirituality and values is a major, often…
- Did Gen Z Kill Identity Politics? Good. · 24 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 15In this episode of What If We?, Kaitlin Funaro sits down with researcher and Gen Z expert Rachel Janfaza, author of the popular Substack The Up & Up to unpack what young people…
- 15 Min FAQ: Pitching the New Earned Media - Podcasts, Substacks, YouTube and TikTok · 11 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 14What if getting press meant more than just a headline in the New York Times? In this episode of What If We?, host Kaitlin sits down with earned media experts Sara Lueders and…
- How to Reach People Conflicted About Immigration · 22 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 13During the border patrol crackdown in Minneapolis, people have shown up—loudly and visibly—for immigrant rights. That kind of mobilization is real, necessary, and powerful. But…
- 15-Min FAQ: What Stan Culture Can Teach Us About Movement Building · 17 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 12What if fandoms are doing what traditional movements struggle to achieve—building belonging, joy, and coordinated power at scale? In this episode of What If We?, Kaitlin Funaro…
- Metrics Don’t Create Community: Engagement Tips for Advocacy Communications · 21 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 11Storytelling moves people — but it’s not enough on its own. The real magic happens when stories spark engagement and build community. That’s why one of our persuasion principles…
- Main Character Energy: The Psychology of Audience Identity · 21 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 10What if we stopped thinking about audiences as demographics and started seeing them as heroes of their own stories? In this episode of What If We?, guest host, Sheri Klein…
- 'No One Trusts a Phony:' What Authenticity in Action Looks Like · 20 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 9Authenticity isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the foundation of trust, influence, and real persuasion. In this episode of The Art and Science of Persuasion series, Kaitlin Funaro sits…
- Emotions > Facts: How MTV’s 16 & Pregnant and Jersey Shore became an advocacy juggernaut · 20 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 8Why do we remember stories, not statistics? Persuasion isn’t just about presenting the facts—it’s about connecting with people on an emotional level. Today in our series The Art…
- The Art & Science of Persuasion: How We Change Minds · 27 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 7What does it mean to be persuaded? And why do so many of us resist the idea of changing our minds? Persuasion isn’t just about convincing—it’s about influence, connection, and…
- 15 Min FAQ: Becoming A LinkedInfluencer & Cracking the LinkedIn Algorithm · 17 mnt · Episode 6LinkedIn—it’s not just an online résumé. It’s a platform for storytelling, visibility, and connection. When used strategically, it helps decision-makers, partners, and allies…
- Building a Digital Community - Part 2 · 13 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 5Episode Summary In part two of our series, Building a Digital Community, RALLY’s Kaitlin Funaro is back with Jack Spiegelman and Maha Ghandour from our digital team to dive into…
- Building a Digital Community (Without Feeding the Trolls) - Part 1 · 13 mnt · Musim 1 Episode 4When you're trying to break through online, playing it safe doesn't always cut it. In part one of this two-part series, RALLY's Kaitlin Funaro sits down with Jack Spiegelman and…
