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Coffee and Cables
by Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training
Coffee and Cables is your unofficial guide to diplomacy. A “cable” is how diplomats communicate, official messages sent between Washington and posts around the world. We like to think of our podcast as a more relaxed version of that. We’re delivering stories, history, and insights straight to you. At Coffee and Cables, we explore Foreign Service Officer oral histories, revisit major global events, and create episodes that make foreign policy feel approachable and fun.
Episodes
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Food, drinks, diplomacy
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this week's episode, Sofia and guest co-host, Liz Dee, discuss the importance of sharing food and drink in diplomacy. We cover everything from French Thanksgiving dinners to drinking competitions in China. Food brings people together…
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So, You Want an Internship?
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this episode of Coffee and Cables, Amelia has a conversation with Fran Leskovar about finding internship opportunities, making the most of your experience, and navigating the first steps toward a career during college. Whether you’re...
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Cables & Conversations: Tom Selinger
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this episode of Coffee and Cables, Sofia sits down with Tom Selinger to talk about his work with ADST’s outreach program, where he travels to different communities and organizations to introduce people to the world of diplomacy and the...
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Spies! Part 2
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Tune in this week for Part 2 of Spies! We cover some gold ole fashioned Cold War shenanigans: Khrushchev Visits America – A Cold War Comedy of Errors, Act I, Constant Companions: KGB Stalking of FSOs, and I, Spy? Diplomatic Adventures...
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Spies! Part 1
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this week's episode, we cover some gold ole fashioned Cold War shenanigans. We’ve got 3 incredible moments we’re going to highlight today: Khrushchev Visits America – A Cold War Comedy of Errors, Act I, Constant Companions: KGB…
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The Road to Jonestown
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On this week’s episode of Coffee and Cables, Amelia and Sofia are going beyond the headlines to explore the story of Jonestown. From the rise of the People’s Temple to its move to Guyana and the tragic events of 1978, we’ll examine the...
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Black Hawk Down Debrief
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this week's historical episode, we share first-hand accounts from US diplomats during the 1993 downing of United States Black Hawks in Somalia. Sofia and Amelia unpack the political climate at the time of the event, what led to the the...
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Diplomatic Truths and Tall Tales
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. On this week’s episode of Coffee and Cables, we’re putting our knowledge of diplomacy, history, and the Foreign Service to the test with a game of Two Truths and One Lie! Amelia will share three stories and facts, but there’s a catch…
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Evacuation of Saigon and Can Tho
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. In this week's episode, we recount first hand stories from Operation Frequent Wind - the 1975 evacuation of Saigon and Can Tho. Our hosts, Sofia and Amelia, shed light on the chaos leading up to this evacuation, share the discrete...
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Cracking the Code
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. This week our hosts, Amelia and Sofia, spotlight Ms. Betty Allan, a World War II codebreaker whose work helped unlock critical intelligence during the war. We dive into the world of codebreaking, where individuals were recruited to…
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No Laugh Challenge - Foreign Service Edition
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. Who knew American diplomats had so many funny stories from their time in the foreign service? This second episode has your hosts, Sofia Lang and Amelia Wysoczanski, cracking up as we unpack some silly stories from abroad. From impromptu...
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Stars, Stripes, and State Department Parties
Hey! I'd love to hear your thoughts, send me a voice note. What does Independence Day look like when you’re thousands of miles from home? In our first episode, Amelia Wysoczanski and Sofia Lang dive into how American diplomats celebrate the Fourth of July overseas. From embassy receptions and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Coffee and Cables is your unofficial guide to diplomacy. A “cable” is how diplomats communicate, official messages sent between Washington and posts around the world. We like to think of our podcast as a more relaxed version of that. We’re delivering stories, history, and insights straight to you. At Coffee and Cables, we explore Foreign Service Officer oral histories, revisit major global events, and create episodes that make foreign policy feel approachable and fun.
HOSTED BY
Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training
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How many episodes does Coffee and Cables have?
Coffee and Cables currently has 12 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Coffee and Cables about?
Coffee and Cables is your unofficial guide to diplomacy. A “cable” is how diplomats communicate, official messages sent between Washington and posts around the world. We like to think of our podcast as a more relaxed version of that. We’re delivering stories, history, and insights straight to you....
How often does Coffee and Cables release new episodes?
Coffee and Cables has 12 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
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