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213: Our Favorite Things

February 07, 2019 1:26:30 70.99 MB Downloads: 0

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