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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 Corona... more

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Since January 2025, the United States has confirmed more than 3,000 cases of measles across multiple states - with South Carolina reporting nearly 1000 cases in just the first two months of 2026. The economic costs of these outbreaks pose a burden to... more

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Gilead Sciences, the Trump administration, and the Global Fund have joined in partnership to bring lenacapavir, the new twice-yearly injectable prevention tool against HIV/AIDS, to two million persons at-risk in ten African countries in three years. ... more

This episode of The CommonHealth features a discussion of the recently published book, Deployed: A Physician on the Front Lines of Global Health, by Kevin M. De Cock.

In Deployed, De Cock details an insider’s perspective confronting infectious disea... more

Andi L. Fristedt, former senior official at CDC, FDA and the Senate HELP Committee, heads up a newly established Washington, D.C. office of the Parkinson’s Foundation. The Foundation acts in close allegiance with Michael J. Fox and his foundation; ad... more

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Recent Guests

Emily Gibbons
Head of Government Affairs for Gilead Patient Solutions, part of Gilead Sciences; Head of Partnerships for Lenacapavir
Gilead Sciences
Episode: Emily Gibbons, Gilead Sciences: the lenacapavir partnership
Kevin De Cock
Global health leader and author of Deployed
Johns Hopkins University Press (publisher of the memoir)
Episode: Book Event: Deployed by Kevin De Cock
Andi Lipstein Fristedt
Inaugural Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Policy Officer at the Parkinson's Foundation
Parkinson's Foundation
Episode: Andi L. Fristedt, Parkinson’s Foundation: “The data (on paraquat) is clear.”
Linda-Gail Bekker
Medical doctor, research professor, CEO of the Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation
Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation
Episode: Prevention Intention: Linda-Gail Bekker on HIV Prevention with Purpose
Marianne Wentworth
President and CEO of Management Sciences for Health, has a rich background in healthcare and organizational management, with prior extensive experience at Merck.
Management Sciences for Health
Episode: Marian Wentworth, MSH: "I have been working since I was 13."
Dr. Richard Brennan
Career humanitarian and emergency medicine expert focusing on conflicts and recovery.
Former WHO Emergency Director
Episode: Dr. Rick Brennan: “This is not good for the American soul.”
Seth Berkley
CEO of Gavi and head of COVAX during the pandemic
Gavi
Episode: Fair Doses: An Insider's Story of the Pandemic and the Global Fight for Vaccine Equity
Keizo Takemi
Former Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan
Episode: Keizo Takemi, recent Japan Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare: "I am quite lucky."
Dr. Celine Gounder
Internist, infectious disease specialist, epidemiologist, and CBS News medical contributor
KFF Health News
Episode: Dr. Celine Gounder, KFF Health News: "Silence was paralysis"

Hosts

J. Stephen Morrison
Host of The CommonHealth; CSIS Bipartisan Alliance for Global Health Security
Katherine Bliss
Host of The CommonHealth; CSIS Bipartisan Alliance for Global Health Security

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 80 ratings
  • I really enjoyed listening this podcast show as it keeps me updated on recent news on the healthcare industry!

    Podchaser
    5
    podcastguestoutreach
    2 years ago
  • Gold

    Such gold. Constant gold from CSIS.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ShelleyChalker
    United States3 years ago
  • Mediocre host, great objective source of information

    Great source of objective Covid-19 related information with great selection of guests such as Fauci. That being the case… I felt like the life was being sucked out of me with your introduction of Fauci in your newest episode. I didn’t realise there was a question in there 🤷🏻‍♀️😂 slow down, take a breath, make the question known. that’s all that’s required. Cheers for a great resource.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Skrinkles.
    Australia4 years ago
  • Globalist nonsense

    Far left perspective is of no value given how wrong they have been on Covid19.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ZackOconner1981
    United States6 years ago
  • CSIS

    This is a highly informative podcast from the CSIS podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    brill574
    United States6 years ago

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Occasional political framing noted by some listeners; scientific rigor is valued by others.
Prospective sponsors should note the reception of objective, data-driven conversations.
Informative and high-quality global health discussions.
Strong guest lineup and practical insights on health security and vaccines.

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Book Event: Deployed by Kevin De Cock
Q: What are the top messages you want readers to take away?
That field experience is the currency of global health, leadership requires humility balanced with resolve, and public health is political but must be grounded in credible science and clear, responsive communication.
Book Event: Deployed by Kevin De Cock
Q: Tell us what motivated you to write this book and who is the intended audience?
He aimed to share stories with lessons relevant to global health, written for a broader non-medical audience including younger professionals, to convey what the life in global health has taught him.
Amb. (ret) Karl Hofmann, Health X Partners: “Not everyone curtails their job in Paris.”
Q: How did your career unfold leading to global health?
Hofmann explains the non-linear journey of his career, emphasizing the unexpected turns and his early experiences in Rwanda that fueled his passion for health issues.
Prevention Intention: Linda-Gail Bekker on HIV Prevention with Purpose
Q: What do you think is important for young women considering careers in scientific research?
Passion for the field and collaboration with mentors and peers can help navigate the challenges of scientific careers, especially in the current climate of funding uncertainty.
Prevention Intention: Linda-Gail Bekker on HIV Prevention with Purpose
Q: What led you to become a doctor and specialize in infectious diseases?
Linda-Gail shared her personal journey from Zimbabwe, her acceptance into medical school, and her experiences during the HIV epidemic that spurred her to specialize in infectious diseases.

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What is The CommonHealth about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A policy-focused health and global security program that centers on pandemic preparedness, HIV/AIDS, immunization, and primary care. Episodes frequently feature leading researchers, policymakers, and humanitarian leaders discussing real-world challenges in outbreak response, vaccine equity, health diplomacy, and health system resilience. Noteworthy strengths include high-level guest lineups and in-depth discussions on funding, governance, and cross-sector partnerships, making it valuable for listeners involved in public health strategy, government, or global health NGOs. Potential sponsors or guests may appreciate the rigorous, nonpartisan approach and emphasis on practical solutions and policy impact, though some listeners perceive occasio... more

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6. Dr. Richard Brennan
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