Waco Siege Explained: What Happened in 1993

In 1993, a standoff between federal agents and a small religious sect outside Waco, Texas, ended in fire, death, and lasting controversy. What began as an investigation into illegal weapons quickly escalated into a 51-day siege fueled by mistrust, apocalyptic beliefs, and critical miscalculations on both sides. The tragedy shocked the nation and reshaped debates over government power and religious freedom. Learn more about the causes, the confrontation, and the consequences of the Waco Siege on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily. Sponsors Quince Go to quince.com/dail...