The Great Battlefield A New Generation of Digital Strategists with Caleb Brock
Jan 9, 2026
Caleb Brock, Director of Digital Strategy for Congressman Ro Khanna, is a digital political strategist with a knack for building activist communities. He critiques the old-guard consultants, stressing the need for adaptability within the Democratic Party. Caleb shares his journey from local activism in Texas to leading innovative digital campaigns, emphasizing the power of young talent. He discusses the balance of fast iteration with accuracy, the importance of forging connections through social media, and calls for diverse voices in politics to meet modern challenges.
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Dropping Out To Build The Markiverse
- Caleb Brock recounts dropping out of college at 19 to join a digital nonprofit and work on Ed Markey's campaign during the pandemic.
- He used DMs and creative keyboard shortcuts to mobilize youth and helped build the "Markiverse."
A Road Changed His Politics
- Caleb describes a childhood tragedy that motivated him into local civic action to fix a dangerous road in Denton, Texas.
- That small municipal victory convinced him local government can make tangible changes and shaped his political drive.
Scale Outreach With Simple Tech Hacks
- Use simple device tricks (text shortcuts) to scale personalized outreach like DMs, phone and text banking.
- Leverage youth familiarity with phone features to make volunteer mobilization effortless and viral.