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    #213: Our Favorite Things

    February 7th, 2019 · 86 minutes

    Rebecca Jarvis joins our hosts to go in-depth on Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes. We also talk about Angela Ahrendt's legacy at Apple and the exploits that have allowed hackers to drain bank accounts in Europe.

    Guest Starring: Rebecca Jarvis

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    Links and Show Notes

    The Dropout by ABC News on Apple Podcasts
    How Elizabeth Holmes sold the idea of Theranos to employees, investors: Nightline Part 1/2 - YouTube
    Carolina Milanesi on Twitter
    Retail is broken. Angela Ahrendts has a plan
    Angela Ahrendts departing Apple in April, Deirdre O’Brien named SVP of Retail + People - 9to5Mac
    Criminals Are Tapping into the Phone Network Backbone to Empty Bank Accounts - Motherboard