Do They Know It's Genocide? The Band Aid Tale

For many households, “Do They Know It’s Christmas” is a holiday mainstay. Recorded to raise money for famine relief, it’s regarded as one of the finest episodes of pop music philanthropy. However, a few clicks past the headlines reveals a dark and disturbing underside. What did Band Aid’s money actually go towards, and how should we feel about the charity effort today? Check out the Bandsplainig Patreon for early-access videos and podcast follow-ups:   / bandsplaining   A big thank you to: Dawit Wolde Giorgis https://x.com/dawit_giorgis and Jeff Pearce https://x.com/jeffpropulsion