"The Dropout" is an investigative true crime podcast from ABC News that chronicles the meteoric rise and dramatic collapse of Elizabeth Holmes and her blood-testing startup Theranos. Hosted by chief business, technology and economics correspondent Rebecca Jarvis, the series blends deep journalistic investigation with courtroom drama, exclusive interviews with former employees, investors, and patients, and rare deposition footage of Holmes herself. Beyond the original narrative series, the podcast extends into bonus episodes covering trial verdicts, sentencing, and behind-the-scenes conversations with the cast and creators of Hulu's dramatized adaptation starring Amanda Seyfried. The tone is serious, journalistic, and suspenseful, appealing to listeners interested in corporate fraud, Silicon Valley culture, and the ethical failures of the tech and healthcare industries. Its audience skews toward true crime enthusiasts, business professionals, and true story followers of tech scandals, offering a compelling case study on ambition, deception, and accountability in modern entrepreneurship.
"The Dropout" is an investigative true crime podcast from ABC News that chronicles the meteoric rise and dramatic collapse of Elizabeth Holmes and her blood-testing startup Theranos. Hosted by chief business, technology and economics correspondent Rebecca Jarvis, the series blends deep journalistic investigation with courtroom drama, exclusive interviews with former employees, investors, and patients, and rare deposition footage of Holmes herself. Beyond the original narrative series, the podcast extends into bonus episodes covering trial verdicts, sentencing, and behind-the-scenes conversations with the cast and creators of Hulu's dramatized adaptation starring Amanda Seyfried. The tone is serious, journalistic, and suspenseful, appealing to listeners interested in corporate fraud, Silicon Valley culture, and the ethical failures of the tech and healthcare industries. Its audience skews toward true crime enthusiasts, business professionals, and true story followers of tech scandals, offering a compelling case study on ambition, deception, and accountability in modern entrepreneurship.
