What if We?

What We Get Wrong About The Youth Vote

Everyone 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 actua

What Makes a Future "Radical"?

We 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 si

The New Playbook for Youth Activism

Social 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, K

America 250: Engaging the patriotic skeptics with WaPo’s Theodore R. Johnson

Fourth 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?,

America at 250: What Young People See Ahead

As 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

The Hidden Power of Memes

Episode 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

Wear Orange: How a Movement Begins

How 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 RALL

The Faith Gap: How Advocacy Is Missing What Matters to Gen Z

For 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, ofte

Did Gen Z Kill Identity Politics? Good.

In 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

15 Min FAQ: Pitching the New Earned Media - Podcasts, Substacks, YouTube and TikTok

What 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

How to Reach People Conflicted About Immigration

During the border patrol crackdown in Minneapolis, people have shown up—loudly and visibly—for immigrant rights. That kind of mobilization is real, necessary, and powerfu

15-Min FAQ: What Stan Culture Can Teach Us About Movement Building

What 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

Metrics Don’t Create Community: Engagement Tips for Advocacy Communications

Storytelling 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 pri

Main Character Energy: The Psychology of Audience Identity

What 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 Klei

'No One Trusts a Phony:' What Authenticity in Action Looks Like

Authenticity 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 Funa

Emotions > Facts: How MTV’s 16 & Pregnant and Jersey Shore became an advocacy juggernaut

Why 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 & Science of Persuasion: How We Change Minds

What 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, connectio

15 Min FAQ: Becoming A LinkedInfluencer & Cracking the LinkedIn Algorithm

LinkedIn—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 al

Building a Digital Community - Part 2

Episode 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 d

Building a Digital Community (Without Feeding the Trolls) - Part 1

When 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 Spiegel