# Netflix's Waco Documentary Is Government Propaganda

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Podcast: [Paranoid American](https://stenobird.com/podcast/paranoid-american-6597042)
Published: 2026-04-21T09:00:27+00:00
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## Resource

Waco: American Apocalypse, a 2023 docuseries presents the government's side of the 51-day standoff through never-before-seen interviews with ATF agents, FBI negotiators, snipers, and surviving Branch Davidians. Unlike previous documentaries, this series humanizes federal agents while painting David Koresh as a dangerous cult leader. But is it balanced reporting or sophisticated propaganda designed to cement the official narrative for future generations?

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