Larak Island
Place
An Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, near the strategic shipping route at the entrance to the Persian Gulf.
4 episodes featuring Larak Island
Pod Save America
Trump’s choices deepen Republican risks before the 2026 midterms
The episode connects war, trade, election oversight, constitutional disputes, and AI backlash to mounting political and institutional risks for Republicans.
Sep 1, 2026 · 1h 45m
Global News Podcast
Hormuz fighting widens as disasters and cultural losses mount
The episode connects renewed conflict over a vital shipping route with humanitarian disasters, attacks on cultural identity, and stories of resilience in medicine and science.
Aug 31, 2026 · 33 min
Up First from NPR
Oil access tests Washington’s Venezuela strategy
The episode connects a high-stakes oil agreement to questions about democracy, military escalation, government funding, and Republican strategy before the midterms.
Aug 31, 2026 · 15 min
The Bulwark Daily
Iran conflict tests Democrats’ leverage over Trump
The episode connects military secrecy, economic pressure, and congressional inaction to a broader debate over how Democrats can constrain the administration.
Aug 31, 2026 · 57 min