Politics is everywhere in your face these days, and more often than not it’s more and more news about how billionaires and elites are making decisions that make your life harder. It can feel scary, infuriating, and leave you feeling powerless.

But in capitols around the country — whether it’s Capitol Hill or state capitols — there are brave people taking up courageous fights every day to make your life better. Elected officials, advocates, activists, community leaders, regular people who are fed up and want to fight for a better future.

Capitol Courage is a new podcast that will shine a light every week on these courageous fights, and a spotlight on the cowards who are not doing the work or meeting the moment.

Co-hosts Rhena Hicks and Ryan O’Toole are advocates and political strategists based in Virginia, so while you’ll hear a  ...