The Waco Siege Redux

E68 OKC Bombing, Helicopters and More with Ryan Davis

On this episode of This Just In, we visit with Ryan Davis, whose remarkable career in television news often put him high above the story — literally. For years, Ryan covered breaking news from a helicopter: car chases, disasters, crime scenes, floods, fires and moments when the story was still unfolding by the second. And if you watched coverage of the Oklahoma City bombing, you almost certainly saw his work. That unforgettable aerial shot that helped anchor the nation’s understanding of the devastation? Ryan was hanging out of the helicopter window for hours, camera in hand, chronicling history from above. It is a conversation about adrenaline, instinct, danger, journalism, and the rare ability to stay calm while flying over chaos. You don’t want to miss this one

THIS JUST IN — WACO: THE FINAL CHAPTER E67

THIS JUST IN — WACO: THE FINAL CHAPTER Thirty-three years later, the images are still unforgettable. The flames. The gunfire. The end of a 51-day standoff that shocked the world. In the third and final installment of our Waco series, Richard Ray shares firsthand stories from the last day at the Branch Davidian compound — including the unexpected tip that sent him racing to the scene before dawn and put him in position to witness the FBI’s final operation as agents began punching holes in the building and pumping in tear gas. Plus, other untold behind-the-scenes stories from the siege, the fire, the aftermath, and how the events of April 19, 1993, continue to influence America more than three decades later.

Day 51: The Fiery End to the Standoff at Mt. Carmel: Rewind Episode

We decided to rewind and refresh episode 3 of the TJI podcast to reach more listeners. The Fiery End: Day 51 at Mt. CarmelWhen FBI tanks began knocking holes in the wall and inserting tear gas at Branch Davidian compound outside Waco at 6am on Monday April 18, 1993 only a handful of journalists were there.The vast majority had left the previous Friday, convinced the standoff would drag on for weeks. But Richard Ray was party to a tip by a government agent that something big would happen that morning. That something big turned out to be a tragedy beyond comprehension when - as Rich reported live during the noon news - a fire began. What follows is an eyewitness account of why and how it all happened. Find us on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcastshttps://linktr.ee/texson

The Waco Siege Redux

In this episode, 65, Richard and Bryan decided to revisit episode 2 of the TJI podcast, The Waco Siege. It is a story that lives on and had all the elements of high drama, sex, guns, law enforcement, cults, and news coverage that didn't quit for weeks. Richard Ray was there and gives us his first person view of the situation. The podcast rewind will continue in the upcoming weeks with "The Fiery End" and "Untold Stories". Episode 65 is sure to reach a wider audience. Comments are always welcome. You can find the TJI podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube (http://bit.ly/4fD6UsH)

I'm Going To Africa: A Conversation With Richard Ray

This week, the tables are turned on the “This Just In” Podcast. As Rich prepares to board a plane for Africa on another mission trip — literally flying as this episode drops — Bryan takes over the host chair and puts Rich in the guest seat. For the first time in a long time, Rich opens up about HIS story: How a small-town kid from Minnesota with big dreams broke into the TV news business  The early years of climbing the ladder in broadcasting The moments that changed his career forever And how more than 20 years of mission work around the world has transformed the way he sees life, success, and purpose. A different kind of conversation this week on “This Just In” with Rich and Bryan. Ndoto.Org Wondervoyage.com Sponsored by Freedom Boat Club Dallas & Freedom Boat Club Tacoma Call 972-532-1901