February 07, 2019

213: Our Favorite Things

1 hour 26 minutes

Rebecca Jarvis joins our hosts to go in-depth on Theranos and Elizabeth Holmes. She's the resident expert, producing and hosting the podcast The Dropout for ABC. We also talk about Angela Ahrendt's legacy at Apple, as Deirdre O'Brien takes over a SVP of Retail + People. Then, the SS7 exploits that have allowed hackers to drain bank accounts in Europe. Finally Christina, Brianna, and Simone also discuss the massive media layoffs that hit this month.

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Guest Starring:

Rebecca Jarvis

Links and Show Notes Support Rocket with a Relay FM Membership 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

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