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The Dropout tells the story of the rise and fall of former Silicon Valley darling Elizabeth Holmes, the youngest self-made female billionaire. She dropped out of Stanford to launch her company Theranos -- claiming her technology could detect hundreds of diseases from a drop or two of blood. If it worked, she would have changed healthcare forever. But today, Elizabeth Holmes is under criminal indictment. She pleaded not guilty, but is facing up to 20 years in prison on wire fraud charges. So how did it all come crashing down? In exclusive interviews with former employees, investors and patients, and in and never-before-heard depositions from the people at the center of this story -- including Holmes herself -- you'll hear an unbelievable story of fame and ambition gone terribly wrong. We need your help! “The Dropout” is up for two Webby Awards: Best Crime & Justice Podcast –  General Series and Best Crime & Justice Podcast - Individual Episode. Click the links to cast your vote and help us get the wins! Plus, check out the other Webby-nominated shows from ABC Audio: “Start Here” - Nominated for Best News & Politics Podcast – General Series and Best News & Politics Podcast – Individual Episode “The View: Behind the Table” – Nominated for Best Limited-Series & Specials, Entertainment