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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 and Katherine Bliss 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. 

 

The CommonHealth is produced by Marla Hiller.

Podcast Series by J. Stephen Morrison, Katherine E. Bliss, and H. Andrew Schwartz

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Using Drones to Expand Healthcare Delivery

This episode of The CommonHealth features a live discussion with Zipline’s CEO Caitlin Burton reflecting on Zipline’s work to expand its delivery network, the evolution of its partnership with African partner governments and the U.S. State Department, and what the company has learned about the potential for emerging technologies to increase health access and outcomes.

Podcast Episode by J. Stephen Morrison — September 23, 2026

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Monisha Ashok, Director of Health Investments, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC): DFC's "strategy refresh" elevates health as a priority.

Monisha Ashok, Director of Health Investments, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation lays out how health now figures in DFC's strategy following the late 2025 Congressional reauthorization that increased its investment cap by more than threefold to $205 billion with much greater flexibilities, including equity investments and engagement in high-income countries. 

Podcast Episode by J. Stephen Morrison — September 22, 2026

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Ken Isaacs, Samaritan’s Purse: "What they need are Ebola fighters."

Samaritan’s Purse (SP) has a well-established hospital and deep community ties in DRC's Ituri province. Vice President Ken Isaacs describes how SP pivoted during the unfolding Ebola outbreak, launching Ebola treatment centers.

Podcast Episode by J. Stephen Morrison — July 13, 2026

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CommonHealth Live! with Rep. Ami Bera

In this episode, J. Stephen Morrison sits down with Representative Ami Bera to discuss the future of U.S. global health security strategy in an era of redefined alliances, geopolitical competition, and the rise of transformative but disruptive technologies such as AI.

Podcast Episode by J. Stephen Morrison — June 30, 2026

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