# Live Aid on The No Agenda Show Live Aid comes up in 6 chapters across 4 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from March 2010 to July 2025. - **Chapters:** 6 - **Episodes:** 4 - **Discussed:** March 2010 – July 2025 - **Related topics:** [Bob Geldof](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-geldof.md), [Ethiopia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethiopia.md), [1985](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1985.md), [Charity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charity.md), [Cia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cia.md), [Darfur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darfur.md), [Free Speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md), [George H.w. Bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-h-w-bush.md), [Lionel Richie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lionel-richie.md), [Michael Jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-jackson.md) ## Chapters 1–6 of 6 ### Stablecoin Criticism, Live Aid 40th Anniversary Pop Quiz - **Episode:** [1781: Cluster 1](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1781-cluster-1.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-13 - **Time:** 1:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1781-cluster-1/chapter/stablecoin-criticism-live-aid-40th-anniversary-pop-quiz.md Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak open the episode by addressing listener criticism regarding their lack of stablecoin coverage. The conversation shifts to a pop quiz about the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, which took place in July 1985. They recall the event's origins and the historical context of the Reagan era. Keywords: [stablecoin](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stablecoin.md), [live aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/live-aid.md), [bob geldof](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-geldof.md), [1985](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/1985.md), pop quiz ### Ethiopia Famine Relief, Live Aid and Band Aid Scandals - **Episode:** [1781: Cluster 1](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1781-cluster-1.md) - **Published:** 2025-07-13 - **Time:** 1:55–3:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1781-cluster-1/chapter/ethiopia-famine-relief-live-aid-and-band-aid-scandals.md The discussion focuses on the 1985 famine in Ethiopia and the subsequent fundraising efforts by British artists under the name Band Aid. Claims are made regarding the mismanagement of funds, suggesting that much of the cash intended for relief never reached its destination. The hosts contrast these efforts with later relief calls for Haiti. Keywords: [ethiopia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ethiopia.md), [live aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/live-aid.md), band aid, [george h.w. bush](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-h-w-bush.md), famine relief ### Show Outro and End-of-Show Parody Mix - **Episode:** [1421: Chuckle Tell](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1421-chuckle-tell.md) - **Published:** 2022-01-30 - **Time:** 3:05:45–3:13:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1421-chuckle-tell/chapter/show-outro-and-end-of-show-parody-mix.md The show concluded with a sign-off from the Texas Hill Country and Northern Silicon Valley, followed by a series of end-of-show musical mixes. The parodies focused on themes of vaccine mandates, Anthony Fauci, and the defense of free speech. The hosts encouraged listeners to support the show and return for the next broadcast on Thursday. Keywords: [live aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/live-aid.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [silicon valley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/silicon-valley.md), [parody](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/parody.md), [free speech](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/free-speech.md) ### Charity Industrial Complex, Bob Geldof, Live Aid - **Episode:** [265: Moon Base on Mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/265-moon-base-on-mars.md) - **Published:** 2010-12-30 - **Time:** 47:19–49:41 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/265-moon-base-on-mars/chapter/charity-industrial-complex-bob-geldof-live-aid.md The hosts criticize the "Charity Industrial Complex," citing Bob Geldof and the history of Live Aid as examples of media-driven fundraising that often fails to solve underlying issues. They discuss the "Glass House" stunts in the Netherlands where DJs broadcast for a week to raise money for Darfur. Keywords: [bob geldof](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bob-geldof.md), [live aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/live-aid.md), [darfur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/darfur.md), [charity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/charity.md), glass house ### We Are the World, Music Rights Reversion - **Episode:** [265: Moon Base on Mars](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/265-moon-base-on-mars.md) - **Published:** 2010-12-30 - **Time:** 55:41–58:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/265-moon-base-on-mars/chapter/we-are-the-world-music-rights-reversion.md The hosts discuss the 1985 "We Are the World" benefit and the fact that royalties from such songs often revert to the artists after a few years rather than staying with the charity. They recall Phil Collins flying the Concorde to perform in both London and Philadelphia on the same day for Live Aid. Keywords: [we are the world](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/we-are-the-world.md), [michael jackson](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-jackson.md), [lionel richie](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lionel-richie.md), [phil collins](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/phil-collins.md), [live aid](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/live-aid.md) ### Live Aid Funds and CIA Ethiopian Rebel Report - **Episode:** [179: Douchebags](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/179-douchebags.md) - **Published:** 2010-03-04 - **Time:** 1:06:06–1:10:53 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/179-douchebags/chapter/live-aid-funds-and-cia-ethiopian-rebel-report.md A CIA report claims that $63 million raised by Bob Geldof's Live Aid was diverted to Ethiopian rebels to purchase weapons. Geldof has publicly denied the allegations. 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