
Marla Hiller is an associate multimedia producer with the iDeas Lab at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). She graduated magna cum laude from Boston University with a BA in international relations and a minor in journalism. Before joining CSIS, she interned with Ballotpedia.org and several magazines in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Marla produces 35 West, Building the Future: Freedom, Prosperity, and Foreign Policy, ChinaPower, The CommonHealth, Energy360, and Southeast Asia Radio. Marla joined CSIS in September 2022.

The Future Appetite for Alternative Proteins
As many countries seek more sustainable and resilient means of food production, alternative proteins may offer a solution.
Digital Report by Caitlin Welsh , Joseph Majkut , and Zane Swanson — May 4, 2023

Southeast Asia Radio
Greg Poling, Elina Noor, and Karen Lee highlight the most important news from Southeast Asia and dive into candid conversations with leading voices on the region and U.S. foreign policy. We’ll cover everything you want to know about Southeast Asia. Geopolitics in the region? Recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic? Democracy and human rights? Nothing is off limits! So join us for “Southeast Asia Radio” every other Thursday, wherever you get your podcasts.
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The CommonHealth
The CommonHealth is the podcast of the CSIS Bipartisan Alliance for Global Health Security. On The CommonHealth, hosts J. Stephen Morrison, Katherine Bliss, and Andrew Schwartz delve deeply into the puzzle that connects pandemic preparedness and response, HIV/AIDS, routine immunization, and primary care, areas of huge import to human and national security. The CommonHealth replaces under a single podcast the Coronavirus Crisis Update, Pandemic Planet and AIDS Existential Moment.
Podcast Series by J. Stephen Morrison , Katherine E. Bliss , and H. Andrew Schwartz

Energy 360°
Energy 360° examines the energy landscape from the intersection of policy, markets, technologies, and geopolitics. With commentary from leading energy and CSIS experts, we provide context and perspective on the most critical issues shaping energy today. Hosted by the CSIS Energy Security and Climate Change Program.
Podcast Series by Joseph Majkut , Lisa Hyland , Jane Nakano , and Ben Cahill

ChinaPower
Hosted by Bonny Lin, the ChinaPower Podcast dissects critical issues underpinning China’s emergence as a global power.
The ChinaPower Podcast is produced by Laurel Weibezahn.
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35 West
The CSIS Americas Program podcast looks at the politics and policies of the 35 countries in the Western Hemisphere. It especially focuses on U.S. engagement with the region, whether on trade, diplomacy, or security issues like drugs and terrorism. Guests include top policymakers from the U.S. and other countries.
35 West is produced by Marla Hiller.
Podcast Series by Ryan C. Berg and Christopher Hernandez-Roy