# Boiler Room Archive Remix — Episode 121 (Aug 12, 2017)

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Published: 2026-05-02T00:59:18+00:00
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## Resource

Signals From the Past: Charlottesville — Breaking News & Real-Time Reactions This is a remastered archive release of Boiler Room, originally broadcast live on August 12, 2017. In this special breaking news edition, host Bryan “Hesher” McClain is joined by Fvnk$oul, Andy Nowicki (reporting from the ground), and later Patrick Henningsen, as events rapidly unfold during the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. The episode captures real-time reactions to the escalating situation, including early reports of violence, crowd clashes, and the now-infamous vehicle incident. With limited confirmed information available at the time, the panel works through live updates, eyewitness accounts, and developing media narratives as they happen. This broadcast stands as a raw snapshot of a pivotal moment—before official narratives solidified—offering listeners a rare look at how information, confusion, and interpretation intersect during a major breaking news event. 🔁 Boiler Room Archive Remix is a series dedicated to revisiting past broadcasts, preserving the record, and re-examining key moments in media, geopolitics, and culture. 🧠 Then vs Now: This episode documents the immediate response to unfolding events in Charlottesville—listeners are encouraged to compare these early impressions with later reporting and long-term narratives. 📡 Originally Aired: August 12, 2017 🎙️ Host: Bryan “Hesher” McClain 🎧 Guests: Fvnk$oul, Andy Nowicki (on the ground), Patrick Henningsen, Randy J 🎙️ Format: Audio Only (Pre-Video Era) Website: https://alternatecurrentradio.com Support: https://alternatecurrentradio.com/support/ Merch: https://alternate-current-radio.creator-spring.com/

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