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  • The 40-Year War Between Starbucks and Its Workers

    The 40-Year War Between Starbucks and Its Workers
    Feb 1 2026

    In this episode of The Complete History of Coffee, we go inside the Starbucks strike that shook the coffee industry. From baristas walking out to the rise of the Red Cup Rebellion, this moment marks one of the most important labor movements in modern coffee history.

    What pushed Starbucks workers to strike? How did corporate leadership respond? And what does this mean for the future of coffee culture? This episode breaks down the real story behind the headlines.

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    45 min
  • Episode 28: Age of Espresso

    Episode 28: Age of Espresso
    Dec 24 2025
    Espresso brought the world out of the Dark Age of Coffee, but how did it do this? Why have handcrafted beverages become the primary way people buy coffee? This episode we will trace espresso's origin out of Italy and its march toward dominating the world market.

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    27 min
  • Episode 27: Coffee in Africa

    Episode 27: Coffee in Africa
    Apr 6 2025
    This episode we return to the home of coffee, Africa! What’s been going on since we last left off with Kaldi and his goats? What led Africa to take off as a major player in the coffee industry again? Find all this out, and more this episode as we trace the story of coffee and chocolate in Africa up through the 1950s.

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    33 min
  • Episode 26: Coffee Dark Ages

    Episode 26: Coffee Dark Ages
    Dec 20 2024
    What happened to coffee after WWII? Why was everyone suddenly drinking instant coffee? Find out all of this, and more, as Brazil faces its worst coffee disaster yet!

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    39 min
  • Episode 25: Coffee in World War II

    Episode 25: Coffee in World War II
    Jul 14 2024
    How was the Americano created? What happened to Latin American civilians of German decent during WWII? Find out all this as we explore how coffee helped the Allied Powers defeat the Nazis and Japan.

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    38 min
  • Episode 24: The Great Depression Part 2

    Episode 24: The Great Depression Part 2
    Mar 25 2024
    How did the largest economic collapse in history affect coffee in the United States? Where did sitcoms find their origin? Why did radio takes off in America? We will answer all these questions and more this episode!

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    35 min
  • Episode 23: The Great Depression

    Episode 23: The Great Depression
    Jan 8 2024
    Find out what happens to coffee after the world hits one of the worst disasters of the modern world.

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    31 min
  • Episode 22: The Prohibition

    Episode 22: The Prohibition
    Nov 13 2023
    The Prohibition brought about speakeasies, flappers, muscle cars, and moonshine, but it also paved the way for coffee to take hold in America. Join us in the Jazz Age as we go roaring through the 20s!

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    26 min