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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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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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