<![CDATA[Coffee and Cables]]> https://rss.com/podcasts/coffee-and-cables 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.

]]> RSS.com 2026.701.120359 Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:45:28 GMT en 6df74c06-1a07-558e-a09c-eba9408787b9 https://media.rss.com/coffee-and-cables/podcast_cover_20260707_050743_6dddfdd98b36993ed4506a854c6b3155.png Coffee and Cables https://rss.com/podcasts/coffee-and-cables no Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training 2026 Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training false episodic podcast Washington, Washington, District of Columbia, 20004, USA <![CDATA[No Laugh Challenge - Foreign Service Edition]]> 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 concerts for hundreds and messy translations to Mongolian barbecues and a little too much vodka, this episode showcases the lighter side of American diplomacy and the sense of humor found in the Foreign Service. Try not to laugh as you join us for this one.

This episode was brought to you from the Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training. Thank you to our hosts, Amelia Wysoczanski 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, and TikTok @coolben1986.

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

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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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