Topic: Media Spin

2 chapters across the catalog

Steve Lane Interviews Lester Gibson   McClennan County Commissioner   1999 [x5BUcB HxeY]
1:44 - 3:05

Steve Lane Interviews Lester Gibson McClennan County Commissioner 1999 [x5BUcB HxeY]

Media Spin and Waco Rules of Engagement Documentary

Lester Gibson addresses the role of media perception and "spin" regarding the events in Waco, comparing it to the public image of President Bill Clinton. The discussion references the documentary Waco: The Rules of Engagement and the existence of FLIR footage showing the precinct area. Gibson argues that while he cannot control the media narrative, the physical facts of what occurred remain unchanged regardless of the broadcasted version.

You Burn It We Build It The Phoenix Project 1995 To Present Day A Lot Of Unseen Footage [iAfRzQ3gbbw]
1:36:09 - 1:38:19

You Burn It We Build It The Phoenix Project 1995 To Present Day A Lot Of Unseen Footage [iAfRzQ3gbbw]

Lester Gibson, African American Victims at Waco

McLennan County Commissioner Lester Gibson discusses the fact that approximately 33% of the victims at Waco were African American. He comments on the lack of public outrage from officials and the "spin" put on the events by the national media.