What happened to Elizabeth Holmes on ‘the dropout’?
Starting August 31st, 2021, in a series of new episodes, “The Dropout: Elizabeth Holmes on Trial” will take you inside the courtroom, breaking down the evidence and keeping score for both sides until 12 jurors decide the fate of the Theranos founder and new mother. Three years after she was first charged, we find out how this saga finally ends.
Who are the witnesses in the Elizabeth Holmes trial?
Nine weeks into the criminal trial of Elizabeth Holmes, we’ve heard from dozens of witnesses -- Elizabeth’s colleagues, board members, investors, clients, scientists, accountants and corporate executives. It's impossible not to feel the repetition.
Who is Elizabeth Holmes and what is Theranos?
Elizabeth Holmes is the former CEO of Theranos, a blood testing company which claimed to detect diseases, including cancer, with just a few drops of blood. The company claimed to allow people to self-administer faster, inexpensive and less-intrusive blood tests.
What happened to Elizabeth Holmes?
ABC News' #1 podcast is back with new episodes, available on Tuesdays. Holmes stunned the court with her testimony claiming she was sexually abused by her business partner and boyfriend. Money. Romance. Tragedy. Deception. The story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos is an unbelievable tale of ambition and fame gone terribly wrong.
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Is there a Theranos podcast?
In March, Hulu premiered the original series The Dropout, a dramatization of Theranos and Holmes' rise and fall that was based on an ABC podcast series of the same name. Below is our guide to everything you can watch, listen to, and read to learn more about Holmes and Theranos.
Why do they call Elizabeth Holmes The Dropout?
The title refers to the fact Holmes left Stanford University to start Theranos when she was just 19 years old. "The Dropout" is also the title of an ABC News podcast hosted by Rebecca Jarvis.
Why did Elizabeth Holmes change her voice?
Former Theranos employees have claimed that Holmes' signature deep voice was fake, and that she taught herself to speak at a lower register to be taken more seriously in the male-dominated world of Silicon Valley. Holmes' family has denied that she intentionally altered her voice.
Where can I listen to The Dropout?
The Dropout | Podcast on Spotify.
Did Theranos use Siemens machines?
Because of this, when Walgreens tapped Theranos to bring its seemingly miraculous blood-testing tech into clinics, the startup turned to the Siemens machines to perform the tests—even as Holmes maintained that Theranos' technology was capable of doing what the company promised.
How true is The Dropout?
The legal side of "The Dropout" is more fictionalized. However, Shultz has said he once had a conversation with his grandfather before the senior Shultz later revealed two lawyers were upstairs listening in on their discussion. Tanner's encounter with Tyler in the series was clearly inspired by that real encounter.
Does Elizabeth Holmes still speak with a deep voice?
Holmes was known for her surprisingly deep voice in interviews, panels and discussions. But on occasion, the medical entrepreneur slipped up and returned to her natural speaking voice, which happened to be more high-pitched.
Who blew the whistle on Theranos?
I probably disturbed my neighbors," said Shultz, an ex-Theranos employee who helped expose the once-hyped blood-testing startup. "I had a lot of nervous energy." For Shultz, the moment had been building for some time. He blew the whistle on Theranos when he was just 22 years old.
Is Theranos still open?
Theranos officially shut down in 2019.
How many episodes of The Dropout podcast are there?
All eight episodes of The Dropout are now on Hulu.
How do I get ABC podcasts?
Listening to podcasts is easy if you have a smartphone. You can get all your favourite shows on the ABC listen app (available for free in the App Store and Google Play). Just click "explore" and browse by genre. If you have an iPhone or iPad, you're ready to go.
How old is Elizabeth Holmes now?
38 years (February 3, 1984)Elizabeth Holmes / Age
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The most important stories, explained through the lens of business. A podcast about money, business and power. Hosted by Kate Linebaugh and Ryan Knutson. The Journal is a co-production from Gimlet Media and The Wall Street Journal.
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Kate Linebaugh is the co-host of The Journal. She has worked at The Wall Street Journal for 15 years, most recently as the deputy U.S. news coverage chief. Kate started at the Journal in Hong Kong, stopping in Detroit and coming to New York in 2011.
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Ryan Knutson is the co-host of The Journal.
The Journal
The most important stories, explained through the lens of business. A podcast about money, business and power. Hosted by Kate Linebaugh and Ryan Knutson. The Journal is a co-production from Gimlet Media and The Wall Street Journal.
Kate Linebaugh
Kate Linebaugh is the co-host of The Journal. She has worked at The Wall Street Journal for 15 years, most recently as the deputy U.S. news coverage chief. Kate started at the Journal in Hong Kong, stopping in Detroit and coming to New York in 2011.
Ryan Knutson
Ryan Knutson is the co-host of The Journal.
Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos Documentaries
When the shocking news broke that Theranos was a fraudulent business, several documentaries and news specials broke down the unbelievable story.
Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos Podcasts
Along with documentaries and TV specials, several podcasts about Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes have been produced. Find out where to listen to them below!
Picks of the week
The Dropout (available from 31 August) The polo neck wearing, deep voice-imitating, Stanford dropout turned entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes – who fell from grace when her billion-dollar blood-testing company was hit by allegations of fraud – is a memorable figure.
Producer pick: Song Exploder
Behind the music ... Nine Inch Nails’ Trent Reznor. Photograph: Ethan Miller/REUTERS
Talking points
Pod fans assemble: the London Podcast Festival returns to Kings Place, N1, from 2 to 12 Sep. Alongside big names including Griefcast, The Guilty Feminist and the Allusionist, there are live recordings of recent hits such as Nikesh Shukla’s Brown Baby and The Battersea Poltergeist.
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What is the story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos?
The story of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos is an unbelievable tale of ambition and fame gone terribly wrong.
Who is Rebecca Jarvis?
Rebecca Jarvis is the ABC News Chief Business, Technology & Economics Correspondent. Jarvis is the host and creator of “The Dropout,” a top rated podcast which chronicles the rise and fall of Elizabeth Holmes and her company, Theranos; Jarvis also hosts and created the “No Limits with Rebecca Jarvis” podcast; and the Host and Managing Editor of “Real Biz with Rebecca Jarvis”. Jarvis reports for all ABC News programs and platforms including “Good Morning America,” “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “Nightline,” “20/20,” and “This Week with George Stephanopoulos.”
