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Coffee and Cables

Coffee and Cables

By: Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training
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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.

Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training 2026
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  • Stars, Stripes, and State Department Parties

    Stars, Stripes, and State Department Parties
    Jul 12 2026

    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 cultural exchanges to unexpected challenges and memorable moments, we have it all. Blending humor, history, and firsthand accounts, this episode explores how one of America’s most iconic holidays becomes a tool of diplomacy far beyond U.S. borders.

    This episode was brought to you from the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training. Thank you to our hosts, Amelia Wysoczansk and Sofia Lang, for leading the discussion. Please be sure to follow us on our socials: Instagram @adst_diplomacy, Facebook Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training, TikTok @coolben1986.

    Music: https://pixabay.com/music/
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