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Stuff You Should Know · May 21, 2026
The 1993 Waco Siege
“Leader of the Branch Davidian sect who sexually abused minors and led the compound during the siege”
1993 Waco siege and Branch DavidiansATF raid planning and execution failuresFBI negotiation vs. tactical team conflicts
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People Who Read People: A Behavior and Psychology Podcast · Feb 13, 2026
Waco negotiator Gary Noesner shares tips on de-escalation and reading behavior
“Leader of Branch Davidian compound in Waco siege; described as extremely challenging subject for negotiation due to messianic beliefs”
Hostage negotiation tactics and de-escalationThe paradox of power in conflict resolutionCrisis intervention versus hostage bargaining
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A Whole Other Country · Oct 15, 2025
Getting Squinky
“Leader of the Branch Davidians religious cult; central figure in the 1993 Waco Siege that killed 76 people and catalyzed anti-government sentiment”
Texas Secessionism and Independence MovementsSovereign Citizen Legal StrategiesHistorical Myth-Making and Political Ideology
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