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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

12-24-24 Part One - The Democrat brand is in the toilet

Merry Christmas from Red Eye Radio! Dan Mandis (WTN-Nashville) fills in for Gary and Eric. In part one President Biden has commuted the sentences of 37 out of 40 federal death row inmates reducing their penalty to life in prison without parole; The House Ethics Committee releases their report on Matt Gaetz; Democrat strategists says the Democrat brand is in the toilet; The movement from blue states to conservative states is making places like Texas more red; AOC is confronted about illegals in N...

Dec 24, 20243 hr 31 min

12-24-24 Part Two - Report on Matt Gaetz is released

Dan Mandis (WTN-Nashville) fills in for Eric and Gary. In part two of Red Eye Radio, Rand Paul's annual Festivus report on government's wasteful spending includes horrific experiments on cats; Rand Paul also says in the report House Speaker Johnson will be gone in 2025; Matt Geatz House Ethics report seems more like a smear job; New York Times has put out a story that is bad news for Democrats. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday ...

Dec 24, 202439 min

12-23-24 Part One - Trump at Turning Point USA

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, it's Christmas week and filling in for the guys is our friend and Marconi award winning host Dan Mandis. Dan begins discussing Donald Trump's speech for Turning Point USA addressing issues like the radical trans-gender agenda, China exerting control over the Panama Canal, WOKE has to stop. Also NY Governor Kathy Hochul touts on social media how safe the subway system is while a Guatemalan migrant kills a lady on a subway by lightin...

Dec 23, 20243 hr 31 min

12-23-24 Part Two - Panama Canal

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, our guest host Dan Mandis discusses Donald Trump keeping the Panama Canal neutral territory and many other topics. 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 more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 202439 min

12-20-24 Part One - Republicans serious about spending cuts?

In part one with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, it's a very special holiday edition of Red Eye Radio along with the top stories of the day; Is DOGE just a lot of talk and hoopla? Texas Rep (R) Chip Roy says Republicans are not serious about reducing the deficit; Gary and Eric's annual telling of their favorite Christmas morning gifts from their childhoods; Murder hornets have been eradicated from the United States; Prosecutor Fani Willis removed from Georgia election case against Trump; Reported...

Dec 20, 20243 hr 31 min

12-20-24 Part Two - Fiscal conservatives vote no

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Eric Harley and Gary McNamara, more on the the failed spending bill; It's a given Democrats would vote against it. Republicans are to blame; Wall Street Journal story on Biden's cognitive decline. 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 more about your ad...

Dec 20, 202439 min

12-19-24 Part One - Trump Opposes The Funding Bill

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Trump is against the continuing resolution; Speaker Johnson makes a political mistake; Senator Dick Durbin takes a shot at the media; CNN sees it's lowest viewership in it's 44 year history; One of the biggest stories of the year is the diversification of the media; Matt Gaetz is back in the news; Senator Josh Hawley talks about the continuing resolution; Are there concerns about RFK Jr as head of the HHS in the incoming Trump Admi...

Dec 19, 20243 hr 31 min

12-19-24 Part Two - The Fed And Inflation

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Eric Harley and Gary McNamara,The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point and U.S. stocks tumbled; Fed Chair Jerome Powell has never been serious about inflation sending mixed signals to the market; Now there are drones sightings in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area; The conversation then turned to the subject of sophisticated model airplanes/jets and the type of jet engines they use. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen ...

Dec 19, 202439 min

12-18-24 Part One - DOGE And The Spending Bil

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Stephen A. Smith is upset and it's not sports related; Congressional Republicans react to the 1,500 page government funding deal; NCAA president okay with transgender misogyny; 41 percent of those under the age of 30 say the killing of the Healthcare Insurance CEO is acceptable; Starbucks union baristas agree to strike; Trump backs possible port strike over automation; Nothing new was learned at a Congressional hearing on the drone...

Dec 18, 20243 hr 31 min

12-18-24 Part Two - Technology And Automation

In part two of Red Eye Radio, Eric Harley and Gary McNamara discuss the lack of perspective of where we are as a society today compared to where we were 200 years ago when it comes to technology and automation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 18, 202439 min

12-17-24 Part One - Trump Holds A Press Conference

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Biden is sabotaging everything before Trump takes office: From Axios: GOP Senator Josh Hawley pushes huge increase to child tax credit; Political turmoil in Canada; Trump holds a press conference; The B.S. moment of the day; Kamala Harris promises a comeback; Bill Clinton on inclusive tribalism; Trump plans to sue the Des Moines Register and Iowa's top pollster for brazen election interference. For more talk on the issues that matt...

Dec 17, 20243 hr 31 min

12-17-24 Part Two - Trump's Media Lawsuits

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Eric Harley and Gary McNamara, the defamation lawsuit against George Stephanopoulos and ABC News; Texas Rep Jasmine Crockett, a Democrat, has accused many Hispanic voters of having a slave mentality for supporting Trump; Trump wants to get to the point of deposition in the Des Moines Register - pollster lawsuit to see if the polling was legitimate. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday 12am-5am CT (...

Dec 17, 202439 min

12-16-24 Part One - Recalibrating Resistance To Trump

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, drone speculation continues; Democrats are pounding Biden in the media: The left is recalibrating their resistance to Trump; Another insane moral equivalency from MSNBC; Tim Walz wonders how they lost to a billionaire; A new report on the Canadian health care system and it's not good; WNBA's Caitlin Clark back tracks on white privilege statement; Trump considering privatizing the postal service; For more talk on the issues that mat...

Dec 16, 20243 hr 31 min

12-16-24 Part Two - Privatizing The Post Office

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Eric Harley and Gary McNamara, more on Trump considering privatizing the post office; The latest on the pollster who said Kamala Harris was leading Trump in Iowa by a large margin days before the election; Actor Michael Rappaport offers to fly ousted "Free Palestine" squad members to West Bank; An update on Gary's famous banana bread! 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...

Dec 16, 202439 min

12-13-24 Part One - FBI Informants At Jan. 6th

Dan Mandis (WTN-Nashville) fills in for Gary McNamara and Eric Harley. In part one, drone sightings continue over New Jersey; White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby says there is no evidence at this time that the reported drone sightings pose a national security threat. Meanwhile Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene disagrees and says the Pentagon is full of crap; NJ State Senator Jeff Van Drew says he has credible sources drones can be linked to Iran; Trump rang the open...

Dec 13, 20243 hr 31 min

12-13-24 Part Two - Border Czar & NYC Mayor agree

Dan Mandis (WTN-Nashville) fills in for Gary McNamara and Eric Harley. In part two, President-elect Donald Trump’s Border Czar, Thomas Homan, met with New York City Mayor Eric Adams Thursday, discussing how the sanctuary city can work with the incoming administration; Homan's appearance on Sean Hannity Thursday night; Radio host Charlamagne The God says Biden should not give preemptive pardons. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Friday ...

Dec 13, 202439 min

12-12-24 Part One - Drone Mothership Claim

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the drones over New Jersey story continued Wednesday with the claim an Iranian "mothership" is behind the sightings; First Lady Jill Biden unintentionally uses VP Harris' "joy" line in a speech and audience laughter ensues; Van Jones talks about the problem with the Democratic party; Senate Democrats hold a hearing on mass deportations and it shows they don't care about American citizens; Elton John says legalizing pot is one of th...

Dec 12, 20243 hr 31 min

12-12-24 Part Two - Heated Deportation Hearing

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Eric Harley and Gary McNamara, Michigan Governor Whitmer is willing to work with Trump saying he clearly cares about Michigan; At a mass deportation hearing, Senator Lindsey Graham says the endless cycle of mass illegal immigration must come to an end; Also, Congressman Josh Hawley on the economic impact of mass illegal immigration; Climate doomers dismayed that climate change continues to rank last as an issue of concern; Breaking news: President Biden commutes...

Dec 12, 202439 min

12-11-24 Part One - Changes at MSNBC

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, MSNBC and Morning Joe are getting a shake-up just days after host Joe Scarborough went on a 20-minute rant at critics who claimed he was trying to appease the incoming Trump administration. Also audio from Geraldo Rivera as he gives a nod to Pete Hegseth, profiling Luigi Mangione, audio from MSNBC's Joy Reid going off on assassins, the black and white of the Daniel Penny case, drones over New Jersey and much more. For more talk on ...

Dec 11, 20243 hr 31 min

12-11-24 Part Two - The Social Media Impact

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the onset and impact of social media and the power of influencers. Also a suspect arrested after accosting Nancy Mays on the Capitol grounds over her stance on trans-genders, audio from the blow up with Scott Jennings on CNN and 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 sm...

Dec 11, 202439 min

12-10-24 Part One - A Penny's Worth Of Justice

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we start with the headlines. Daniel Penny found not guilty of murder and the arrest of Luigi Mangione who could be very guilty of murder dominates the headlines. The guys break these stories down in detail as well as Monday Night Football and a resurgence of Matt Gaitz supporters. Also trying to process and understand the mind of a killer and the "why" behind this crime, how to "de-Biden" the White House, Donald Trump is already Pr...

Dec 10, 20243 hr 31 min

12-10-24 Part Two - Immigration Polls

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the latest polls on how Trump should handle immigration and deportation. Also the Wall Street Journals report on the transition of power, predictions of Trumps timeline and 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 ...

Dec 10, 202439 min

12-09-24 Part One - The Lefts Not Right

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, audio from the White House press conference as the press corp drilled for why Joe Biden lied and made them look like fools. Also the democrats refuse to accept the GOP agenda, democrats angry at Hunter Biden, Joe Biden protects his Presidential library, Obama's downplay and disappointment with Biden. Also comments on the Daniel Perry trial and the murder of United Healthcare Executive Brian Thompson, the big business of the NFL, as...

Dec 09, 20243 hr 31 min

12-09-24 Part Two - Pardon Envy

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the failure of Joe Biden as the leader of the free world remains evident in the abuse of his pardoning power. Also the audio cut of the day with Donald Trump on Meet The Press on NATO, the newspaper culture and how reading the news has changed and 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 ...

Dec 09, 202439 min

12-06-24 Part One - The Numbers Are In

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Gary flies solo today as Eric is a bit under the weather. Gary starts with the economy and the Federal Government's hand in making cuts and Donald Trump's impending overhaul of the system. Also the first poll is out on the pardon of Hunter Biden (most do not support it), polls also on California raising the minimum wage to $20 per hour, the Wall Street Journal reports on the pardoning power of Joe Biden. Also tomorrow's anniversary...

Dec 06, 20243 hr 32 min

12-06-24 Part Two - The Liberal Firing Squad

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, with Eric (and his voice) out Gary features audio from Rachel Maddow and her support of the Biden pardon as well as audio from the confused radical trans gender supporting liberal media, reflections on life as a kid, the audio cut of the week featuring a Chicago black woman reprimanding the mayor on spending, the possible return of The Village People and much more. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio sta...

Dec 06, 202439 min

12-05-24 Part One - Sold At 14 Trillion!

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we start out with the audio cut of the week featuring an auctioneer congressman trying to keep up with the national debt using his auctioneer voice. Also the credibility of news anchors, the issue of gender re-assignment surgery for minors and decisions that face the Justices in the Supreme Court, the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Also audio from Charlamagne guesting on The View, the guys discuss celebrities and o...

Dec 05, 20243 hr 31 min

12-05-24 Part Two - It's All About The Money

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Chicago mayor gets land blasted from a resident over spending issues and over inflated salaries. Also democratic spending and how it's a threat to the average family, political commentators remain in a defensive uproar as the Trump administration is set to begin work and colleges and universities face closures as student population drops. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday...

Dec 05, 202439 min

12-04-24 Part One - Introducing Liberall

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, "Liberall" seems to be the new (drug) to euphorically cope with all the drama in the wake of the Presidential transition. * Legal Note: Do not take Liberall while operating heavy machinery or while pregnant. Liberall may become addictive. Also on a more serious note, audio from CNN's Scott Jennings challenging the liberals on the panel, Trump rally anthems like YMCA reviving the song for the artists, the Supreme Court's ruling toda...

Dec 04, 20243 hr 31 min

12-04-24 Part Two - Up On The Roof

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the guys discuss the fear and no fear of putting Christmas lights on the roof. Also more audio from CNN's Scott Jennings on immigration policy and supporting Trump's ability to make important changes and lead the country as it should be, and 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, a...

Dec 04, 202439 min