The Dropout: The Rise and Fall of Theranos & Elizabeth Holmes

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"Money. Romance. Tragedy. Deception. The story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos is an unbelievable tale of ambition and fame gone terribly wrong. How did the world's youngest self-made female billionaire lose it all in the blink of an eye? How did the woman once heralded as "the next Steve Jobs" find herself facing criminal charges -- to which she pleaded not guilty -- and up to 20 years in jail? How did her technology, meant to revolutionize healthcare, potentially put millions of patients at risk? And how did so many smart people get it so wrong along the way?"


  • 1

    Myth-Making

    The Dropout

    45:27 | Jan 23rd, 2019

    10 recommendations

    On the premiere episode of The Dropout, you'll meet a young Elizabeth Holmes. Convinced of her own destiny even as a young child, she would come to drop out of Stanford in her late teens, intending to...Show More

    mm recommended:

    Oh wow. Holmes sounds much worse and more problematic than what was reported in the media. The interviews with advisors and employees are insightful.

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    The Enforcer

    The Dropout

    38:31 | Jan 30th, 2019

    4 recommendations

    Elizabeth brings on an unexpected character as her right-hand man at Theranos and it turns out they are hiding a big secret. They strike a monumental deal with Walgreens that could potentially put mil...Show More

  • 3

    A Star is Born

    The Dropout

    41:38 | Feb 6th, 2019

    3 recommendations

    Elizabeth becomes a celebrity as Theranos breaks out of stealth mode and onto the main stage. The media can't get enough, and neither can many investors as Theranos Wellness Centers start popping up a...Show More

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    The Whistleblower

    The Dropout

    42:42 | Feb 13th, 2019

    4 recommendations

    With Theranos technology now being used by real customers, many employees are at a breaking point. They are horrified by what they believe to be widespread deception and dangerous practices, but Thera...Show More

    mm recommended:

    Another episode that's a knock out of the park! Thank goodness for the bravery of Schultz' grandson, Tyler.

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    The Downfall

    The Dropout

    40:40 | Feb 20th, 2019

    3 recommendations

    Elizabeth Holmes, once the darling of Silicon Valley, is under a different kind of spotlight. Now under investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission, she is forced to answer tough questions...Show More

    mm recommended:

    Another great episode exploring the downfall of Theranos. Also interesting that the Vanity Fair article of Holmes' final days at Theranos was released at the same time. Wondering if it was timed...Her...Show More

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    What Now?

    The Dropout

    37:19 | Feb 27th, 2019

    2 recommendations

    As Elizabeth Holmes awaits a criminal trial, how is she spending her days? A former employee who had a chance encounter tells us some surprising new details about just that, while an old classmate eme...Show More

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    The concluding episode to this incredible journey into Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos scam. Some interesting tidbits about Elizabeth Holmes from a classmate, her current life, an analysis of the entire...Show More

  • 7

    Recode Decode: John Carreyrou

    Decoder with Nilay Patel

    1:06:24 | May 21st, 2018

    Wall Street Journal investigative reporter John Carreyrou talks with Recode's Kara Swisher about his new book, "Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup." Carreyrou explains how Stanfor...Show More

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