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The Rise and Fall of Theranos
35:36 - 39:13 (03:36)
The podcast discusses the deceptive tactics employed by Theranos, a blood-testing startup that claimed to have developed revolutionary diagnostic technology. The company engaged in a constant game of brinksmanship with the FDA and used deceptive tactics to attract investors.
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This podcast episode explores the controversial life and career of Gary Young, founder of essential oils company Young Living.
35:36 - 36:15 (00:38)
Summary
This podcast episode explores the controversial life and career of Gary Young, founder of essential oils company Young Living. From alleged axe attacks to marketing claims that led to FDA warnings, the story of Young's rise to success and eventual downfall is a wild one.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of Theranos
EpisodePart One: Gary Young: The Fake Doctor Who Drowned His Own Baby
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the advantages of pretending to be a doctor - no overheads, no medical school bills, and the possibility of earning thousands from unsuspecting clients.
36:15 - 37:05 (00:50)
Summary
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the advantages of pretending to be a doctor - no overheads, no medical school bills, and the possibility of earning thousands from unsuspecting clients.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of Theranos
EpisodePart One: Gary Young: The Fake Doctor Who Drowned His Own Baby
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The transcript discusses the creation of a plant-based company by a man who was once constantly arrested for impersonating a doctor.
37:05 - 37:53 (00:47)
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The transcript discusses the creation of a plant-based company by a man who was once constantly arrested for impersonating a doctor. His wife, an opera singer and businesswoman, had the idea to create a company that impersonates a pharmacy, but with plants that are used for medicational purposes.
ChapterThe Rise and Fall of Theranos
EpisodePart One: Gary Young: The Fake Doctor Who Drowned His Own Baby
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Young Living Essential Oils started as a rundown building in Riverton, Utah, but has since become one of the top essential oil producers in the United States, known for their high-quality products and strict chain of custody.
37:53 - 39:13 (01:20)
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Young Living Essential Oils started as a rundown building in Riverton, Utah, but has since become one of the top essential oil producers in the United States, known for their high-quality products and strict chain of custody. However, the company has also faced controversy for marketing cures and treatments for serious diseases, leading to clashes with the FDA.