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People interested in tech fraud, startup culture, and white-collar crime; fans of The Dropout TV series who want the deeper journalism behind it.
Verdict: Must listen. The Dropout traces how Elizabeth Holmes convinced the world she'd revolutionised medicine — an eight-episode cautionary tale about ambition, fraud, and Silicon Valley's culture of belief.
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Eight-part ABC News podcast tracing the rise and fall of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes — the Silicon Valley darling who defrauded investors and patients with blood tests that didn't work, featuring interviews with employees and investors.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Dropout?
- People interested in tech fraud, startup culture, and white-collar crime; fans of The Dropout TV series who want the deeper journalism behind it.
- Is The Dropout worth listening to?
- Must listen. The Dropout traces how Elizabeth Holmes convinced the world she'd revolutionised medicine — an eight-episode cautionary tale about ambition, fraud, and Silicon Valley's culture of belief.
- Where can I listen to The Dropout?
- The Dropout is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify.
- Where should I start with The Dropout?
- Start with: Episode 1 — must listen in order
- What format is The Dropout?
- Serialized — approximately 8 episodes ~30-45 min each; easily binged in a weekend each.
- What type of crime does The Dropout cover?
- The Dropout covers White-Collar Crime, Fraud.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Journalistic, investigative, incredulous
- Episode length
- 8 episodes ~30-45 min each; easily binged in a weekend
- Binge factor
- 8/10
- Best to start
- Episode 1 — must listen in order
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