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Red Eye Radio

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Red Eye Radio is the pre-eminent syndicated overnight radio show hosted by radio vets Gary McNamara and Eric Harley airing Monday through Friday, Midnight to 5am Central. Targeted at long haul truckers, Red Eye Radio has broadened its mission to include virtually everyone living and working non-traditional hours. The audience includes shift workers, travelers, truck drivers and others who embrace the new 24/7 lifestyle, with many restaurants, retailers and other business establishments open round the clock. Red Eye Radio is the successor to Midnight Trucking Radio Network, a program whose roots go back 40 years. Each night the hosts of Red Eye Radio review the headlines, cover the issues that matter and keep listeners tuned-in with insight and perspective. Also on the agenda popular culture, family issues and detailed national weather forecasts.

Episodes

07-01-25 Part One - Vote-A-Rama Drama

Dan Mandis (WTN-Nashville) fills in for Gary and Eric. In Part one of Red Eye Radio, Trump's late night post on Truth Social goes after Elon Musk and the subsidies for EV's / the Senate voter-rama finger pointing continued in the Senate on Monday / Meanwhile the House is not happy with the Senate version of the Big Beautiful Bill / A Gallup poll asks "are you proud to be an American?" / Trump travels to Alligator Alcatraz Tuesday / CNN promotes an app that tracks ICE agents / Elon Musk says he'l...

Jul 01, 20252 hr 31 min

07-01-25 Part Two - Media Spins For Mamdani

Dan Mandis (WTN-Nashville) fills in for Eric and Gary. In part two of Red Eye Radio, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani once rapped about his love for the Holy Land 5, a Hamas terror funding group / CNN says Mamdani's taxing white neighborhoods comment is being taken out of context / Vote-a-rama continues into the early morning hours/ The number one rated fast food restaurant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 01, 202539 min

06-30-25 Part One - The Big Bill Gains Traction

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the guys are on vacation this week and Marconi award winner Dan Mandis fills in. We begin with the horrific ordeal from Idaho where a man started a fire and the opened fire on the responding firefighters, killing two Firefighters and wounding 11 others including a firefighter who is clinging to life. Also President Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" passed the first stage of approval as Republican senators voted 51-49 to now send the bil...

Jun 30, 20253 hr 7 min

06-30-25 Part Two - Alligator Alcatraz

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, special guest host Dan Mandis fill in this week and discusses the Florida Attorney General proposing a sort of "Alligator Alcatraz" migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades as protesters galvanize. Also back to the issue of truck drivers who are not English proficient causing issues and deadly accidents. Lots of truckers calling in to voice their opinion. More on the unspeakable act of deadly violence in Idaho as a man st...

Jun 30, 202539 min

06-27-25 Part One - The Bill Gets Big and Beautiful

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, as the Big Beautiful Bill gets close to landing on the President's desk we witness the finishing touches and final changes for Senate approval. Also appreciation for Pete Hegseth and the military accomplishments thus far under the Trump administration. Also audio from Col. Dan "Raisin" Caine on no beach volleyball (a reference to Top Gun 2: Maverick), Gary reflecting back on when he got to fly a B-2 fighter jet, the top trending pl...

Jun 27, 20252 hr 29 min

06-27-25 Part Two - Tehran's Countdown Clock

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a Jerusalem article disects the takedown of Tehran's nuclear clock and the crucial decision by Israel to destroy a 40-year build up of Iran's proxies to attack. Also the article highlights the importance of U.S. support and the timing of Donald Trump as sitting President. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED E...

Jun 27, 202539 min

06-26-25 Part One - The Hunt for a Mole

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the hunt for a mole is underway as the FBI launces an ivestigation into leaks in the intelligence community and President Trump is not happy. Also amid the great success at NATO President Trump is calling for the firing of a CNN reporter, the new far-left mayoral candidate of NYC and the "Daddy" moment at NATO goes viral. Also democrats continue to challenge the War Powers Act, a few hilarious headlines from the Babylon Bee, audio ...

Jun 26, 20252 hr 31 min

06-26-25 Part Two - Zohran Mamdani

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, voters in New York have chosen socialist Zohran Mamdani as the front runner in the mayoral primary with much bi-partisan fallout. Also audio from Ted Cruz questioning a minority witness who believes oil executives should be charged with murder and a misleading headline from Birmingham about air travelers being "bumped" from flights being overbooked. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across Ame...

Jun 26, 202539 min

06-25-25 Part One - Trump Drops the F-Bomb

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, as President Trump's frustration with Iran grows..he expressed his anger today as Iran remains defiant against any notion of peace treaties or cease fires. Also the insanity of the democratic opposition to the U.S. involvement in the war begins to unravel as their demand for impeachment falters, the liberal left doesn't want the President to experience any level of victory with the war, democratic congress woman Jasmine Crockett lo...

Jun 25, 20252 hr 31 min

06-25-25 Part Two - Democrats Desperate Vote

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, democrats spend billions on trying to learn what will capture the vote of young males to come up with the idea of lowering the drinking age. Also audio from the Secretary General of NATO recognizing and commending President Trump for achieving a cease fire with Iran, President Trump gets nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize as he encourages NATO leaders to agree on historic defense spending plan. For more talk on the issues that mat...

Jun 25, 202539 min

06-24-25 Part One - Cease Fire (on)

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Iran fires a sixth round of ballistic missiles after President Trump initiated an agreed cease fire between Israel and Iran. The Iranian state media reporting Iran has not agreed to a formal cease fire thus rejecting President Trump's declaration. The latest strikes from Israel kills nine Iranians with several wounded. Also the market's respond to the cease fire announcement, audio from John Kerry on Iran's pride and Israel prepare...

Jun 24, 20252 hr 31 min

06-24-25 Part Two - Cease Fire (off)

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Iran's defiance in agreeing with President Trump's declaration of a cease fire with Israel was apparent as missiles landed in Israel long after Israel agreed to the cease fire. Iranian state news reporting Iranian officials never agreed to an official cease fire from the President. Also audio from Jonathan Turley, Steven A. Smith and Dr. Phil shaming the democratic party for the very notion of threatening impeachment against Presid...

Jun 24, 202539 min

06-23-25 Part One - His Finest Hour

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin with an overview of where we stand some 24 hours after going to war with Iran. The President will meet with his military leaders at 1pm (EST) today to solidify a strategy moving forward. Also audio from John Bolton, Chris Christie and many others including CNN's Scott Jennings defending the President's decision as his finest hour and a seminal moment for the United States, the race to get the Big Beautiful Bill through the...

Jun 23, 20252 hr 31 min

06-24-25 Part Two - Appetite for a Third Party

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, a new poll indicates half of those polled want a third party in the U.S. based on those being disenchanted with the lack of leadership with democrats and republicans, plus much more. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW app, asking your smart speaker, or listening at RedEyeRadioShow.com. Learn m...

Jun 23, 202539 min

06-22-25 Part One - The U.S. Strikes Key Iranian Nuclear Sites

In part one of a special weekend edition of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the U.S. strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites / Trump calls it a "very successful attack" on Iran's nuclear program / IDF announces a new round of military strikes on western Iran / Some Democrats are calling the strikes unconsitutional / Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praises Trump's decision / Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin notes she's never seen such operational security...there were n...

Jun 22, 20252 hr 32 min

06-22-25 Part Two - Continued Coverage of U.S. Strikes on Iran

In part two of a special weekend edition of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the latest updates on the U.S. bombing 3 key nuclear sites in Iran / Rertired General Barry McCaffrey calls the the attacks on Iran bold and good move / How the BBC is covering the story / Foreign propaganda is all over social media claiming there was no damage in the Iranian strikes / New York City is on high alert for retaliation from Iran / Iran's foreign minister says he doesn't know how much room t...

Jun 22, 202539 min

06-20-25 Part One - A Two Week Wait

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, President Trump announces a two week timeline allowing for an Iranian diplomatic solution to the war. Also a WSJ story on how the U.S. intel on Iranian nuclear capabilities went back the the Biden administration, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously leaves California Governor Gavin Newsome and all of the "No Kings" protesters disappointed with a big win for the President and his authority to deploy the National Guard anyw...

Jun 20, 20252 hr 31 min

06-20-25 Part Two - Tapper Un-Tapped

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, discussion on how Jake Tapper's book "Original Sin" continues to implicate him as Joe Biden's cognitive condition becomes unarguably evident even among a growing number of democrats. Also his apology to Lara Trump should only be the beginning of apologies, the democratic Mayors and their openly childish behavior leaves democratic voters disappointed, the President unsure about Senator Josh Holley's request to raise the minimum wage...

Jun 20, 202539 min

06-19-25 Part One - The Causeheads

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, referencing the movie PCU the "causehead" protesters for the Israel/Iran war show up a bit late for the cause. Also democatic hearings on Joe Biden's cognitive condition, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals backs President Trump's ability to deploy the National Guard to the LA riots, audio from a CNN reporter interrupted by President Trump calling them fake news and audio from The View as Whoopi rants. Also breaking news from Tel Av...

Jun 19, 20252 hr 31 min

06-19-25 Part Two - Operation Rising Lion Intensifies

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the latest on the Isreal/Iran war as each country bombards the other with Iran damaging the largest hospital facility in Tel Aviv and Israel returning fire targeting Iran's defense and nuclear facilities. Also President Trump mitigates negotions to determine the U.S. response militarily warning Iran of an "unconditional surrender" and audio from the hearings on Joe Biden's cognitive condition. For more talk on the issues that matte...

Jun 19, 202539 min

06-18 - 25 Part One - Keeping Up With The Left

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, where will the democrats go next? Audio from Chris Cuomo on his fellow democrats, the latest on the senate bill, a look at the economic numbers, a report from Tom Holman on border patrol, audio from Arnold Shwarzenegger on "The View" on coming to America as an immigrant, a look at the market's response to the Iranian attacks and a discussion on travel bans. Also the latest on operation "Rising Lion" and much more. For more talk on ...

Jun 18, 20252 hr 31 min

06-18-25 Part Two - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the lead singer of the band Red Jumpsuit Apparatus says "if you voted for Trump, you are forever banned from our shows" (we are so sad). Also the deadline looms for approval of the President's tax bill and the Federal Reserve braces for the policy decision. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (1am-6am ET and 10pm-3am PT), download the RED EYE RADIO SHOW a...

Jun 18, 202539 min

06-17-25 Part Two - It's Good To Be The King

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, in light of the "No Kings" protest..the guys continue to "Knight" themselves in their own royal fantasy. Also more details as news breaks from Tehran as Israel strikes hard taking out the closest in command next to the supreme leader Khamenei, President Trump returns home to the White House early cutting his Canada trip short, the market's response to the latest attacks on Iran, the President posts on Truth Social that he gave Iran...

Jun 17, 202539 min

06-17-25 Part One - The Kings of Red Eye Radio!

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the guys are back and wants to be Kings! (at least not dictators). We begin with the insanity of the "No Kings" protest movement spreading across the country. Also the latest on the war on Iran including the latest attack this morning taking out the closest leader nearest in rank to the Supreme Leader Khamenei. Also President Trump warns all Iranians to evacuate Iran, the "bunker buster" attacks from Israel and audio from the lates...

Jun 17, 20252 hr 31 min

06-13-25 Part One - Operation Rising Lion

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we bigin with breaking news as Israel launches a massive airstrike on Iran taking out three top military and six nuclear scientists as well as the destruction of Iran's nuclear facilities. Additional collateral damage is yet to be assessed. Iran has quickly returned fire by launching over 100 drones toward Israel. Benjamin Netanyahu vows to strike Iran to halt a nuclear nightmare for as many days as it takes. Also President Trump w...

Jun 13, 20252 hr 25 min

06-13-25 Part Two - Israel Declares War

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the latest on Operation Rising Lion as Israel declares all out war on Iran to take out their nuclear capabilities. Also more on the congressional oversight commitee's questioning Tim Walz on defining what is a woman, the latest on the tragic Air India plane crash in India killing 241 and one survivor and audio from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announcing the declaration of war on Iran. For more talk on the issues that ...

Jun 13, 202537 min

06-12-25 Part One - Farewell to the Last Beach Boy

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we say goodbye to the founding member and brainchild of the Beach Boys, Brian Wilson. The last remaining member of the iconic group died today from a long declining demnsia related illness. Brian Wilson was 82. Also remebering Sly Stone and Loretta Swit who respectivly passed in the last few days and left an indelible mark in 70s pop culture. In the latest news, LA braces for more riots, the market's reponse to the Presidents trade...

Jun 12, 20252 hr 25 min

06-12-25 Part Two - The Ratio Game

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Democrats play the "ratio game" by making skewed numbers of comparisons of how many cars burned vs, those not burned..in ALL of California. Also hilarious headlines from the Babylon Bee, interviews from local LA TV stations demonstrating the insanity of LA residents and Deputy Mayor of LA accusing federal agents of being terrorists .. and BREAKING NEWS as an Air India flight A-171 bound to London with some 200 on board, crashes min...

Jun 12, 202537 min

06-11-25 Part One - Cocktail Wednesday

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the guys tease about turning to drinking in the face of the insanity of the LA rioters. Also curfews in place as looters and rioters run wild in the streets of Los Angeles. Arrests increase as the mayhem turns violent, Governor Newsome himself faces arrest as he continues to place blame at the President and does nothing to support an overwhelmed L.A.P.D. Also ABC fires Terry Moran over anti-Trump post on social media, a list of qua...

Jun 11, 20252 hr 31 min
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