Cover Up: The Pill Plot

Cover Up: The Pill Plot

Sony Music Entertainment

Episodes 7
Avg. Duration 45m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 2.8 (11)
Since Mar 2026
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Daily
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97%
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Back in the ‘90s, a ragtag group plotted an international drug smuggling scheme and set up a secretive lab to cook up tablets. But they weren’t trafficking narcotics—they were fighting to bring the abortion pill America. The new season of Cover Up—The Pill Plot—will take you inside the epic struggle facing activists who battled presidents, the Supreme Court, militant anti-abortionists, would-be assassins and murders. Cover Up: The Pill Plot is brought to you by The Binge - subscribe to listen to all episodes, all at once, ad-free right now. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. Follow The Binge Crimes and The Binge Cases to get new stories on the first of the month, every month. Hit ‘Subscribe’ at the top of The Binge Crimes show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession.

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Mar 06, 2026 45m

The pros at the Population Council try to take over, with patent rights finally coming in from Europe, but Larry won’t be sidelined that easily. We hear from women who have taken the pill—something…

5. Blood in The Streets

Mar 05, 2026 46m

With Bill Clinton’s election, it feels like the pill might finally come to the U.S. But anti-abortion forces are on the defensive, and a period of extreme violence ensues. We follow the trail of…

4. Irons in The Fire

Mar 04, 2026 44m

The Supreme Court makes its decision, and even though not everyone is happy, Larry is ready for it. He has another trick up his sleeve. Turns out, he has some extra pills, and he establishes a secret…

3. Showtime

Mar 03, 2026 47m

The pill plotters fly to London and secretly obtain a dose of RU486. They break British and American laws as they travel back to New York City with the medication—which is immediately taken into…

2. The Blueprint

Mar 02, 2026 35m

We meet the mastermind behind the pill plot, a wealthy gadfly named Larry Lader. He builds a team of fixers who will help search for the “Jane Roe for the 1990s.” A wild goose chase ensues as the…

1. Light a Fuse

Mar 01, 2026 40m

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How many episodes does Cover Up: The Pill Plot have?

Cover Up: The Pill Plot has published 7 episodes since March 2026, covering topics in Documentary, Society & Culture.

Is Cover Up: The Pill Plot still active?

Cover Up: The Pill Plot is currently dormant with new episodes daily. Average episode length is 45m.

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