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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.
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Episodes

4-8-25 Part One - An Exit Strategy For Trump On Tariffs

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, A Wall Street Journal article titled "A Win Win Exit Strategy For Trump On Tariffs" written by Arthur Laffer and Stephen Moore; Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the White House and said Israel will work to even out the trade imbalance; The truth behind the CNBC story that Trump would put a 90 day pause on the tariffs; The Supreme Court 5-4 ruling allows the Alien Enemies Act to continue; ESPN's Stephan A. Smith says he has no desir...

Apr 08, 20252 hr 31 min

4-8-25 Part Two - AOC Battles Inequality By Flying First Class

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Eric Harley and Gary McNamara, a Politco headline reads "An anti-Trump Republican for governor tries to defy gravity in New Jersey’s primary"; Senator Rand Paul says tariffs are a tax and a terrible idea; AOC flew first class to a Bernie Sanders event titled "Fighting Oligarchy"; Border Czar Homan is not happy with the pace of deportations and the lack of border funding. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Mond...

Apr 08, 202539 min

4-7-25 Part One - Trump's Tariff End Game

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, an update on weekend developments with the Trump tariffs; On Air Force One Trump said tariffs will remain until there is even trade with every country; If stocks continue to tumble, at what point will Congress intervene? Elon Musk appears to have split with Trump on tariffs; There is now a legal challenge to Trump's China tariffs; The weekend "hands off" protests; Manufacturers say there are currently more job openings than workers...

Apr 07, 20252 hr 31 min

4-7-25 Part Two - Anti-Trump Puppets

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Eric Harley and Gary McNamara, Jay North, who played Dennis The Menace, has died; Elon Musk goes after the puppet masters of this weekend's hands-off protesters; Trump keeps changing what the goal is with his tariffs; Warnings of economic troubles ahead. 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 ...

Apr 07, 202539 min

04-04-25 Part One - There's A New Tariff In Town

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, possible negotiations in the President's "non-negotionable" tariffs as the world responds to the possibility of higher prices and the markets tumble. Also colleges are not dropping DEI courses, Neil Young fears he'll be banned from the U.S, a survey of trans bathrooms, a few headlines from the Babylon Bee, audio from Steve Forbes on the possibility of massive tax increases and much more, For more talk on the issues that matter to y...

Apr 04, 20252 hr 31 min

04-04-25 Part Two - The Fear of Neil Young

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the crossroads of politics and rock-n-roll. Neil Young fears the Trump administration won't allow him back in the US. A "wave" of other artists have the same concerns. Also the various countries involved in assembling cars, national security counsel firings 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 E...

Apr 04, 202539 min

04-03-25 Part Two - The Economic Impact of Tariffs

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, as the tariffs are imposed Trump's tariffs won't be used as an international bargaining chip. Also the economic impact for investors, Canada already vows to fight the tariffs. Also some international companies begin to build in America creating jobs and offering competitive marketplace, 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 1...

Apr 03, 202539 min

04-03-25 Part One - Livation Thursday

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we all may need a "livation" after Liberation Day arrived as President Trump issued reciprocal tariffs with every country across the board. Also the effects on the economy and the markets, Elon Musk leaving DOGE by the end of May, Trump's new strategy on affordable housing, audio from Amy Koblachar on judges defying Trump's orders, remembering the Joplin, MO tornado and much more. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, lis...

Apr 03, 20252 hr 31 min

04-02-25 Part Two - Remembering Val Kilmer

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we remember the life and movie legacy of actor Val Kilmer who died today of pneumonia at 65. Also Gary reveals the history behind his name. 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 podcastcho...

Apr 02, 202539 min

04-02-25 Part One - Liberation Day

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we start by remembering the life of actor Val Kilmer who has died at the age of 65. Also President Trump launches Liberation Day with reciprocal tariffs across the board, Florida and Wisconsin races and the outcome's effect on the mid-terms, a discussion on voter confidence, San Francisco launches a new law under Governor Gavin Newsome that issues speeding tickets based on income. Also Hunter Biden no longer able to practice law, a...

Apr 02, 20252 hr 31 min

04-01-25 Part One - We're No April Fools

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, after a night of not being live, we are back to being live tonight (no foolin). The Babylon Bee gives us 11 reasons why Donald Trump could serve a third term, the DOGE team interview with Bret Baier, reciprocal tariffs raising the cost of living, The president needs to be transparent with the American people about his intentions on tariffs. Also an ACLU update on men playing women's sports, audio from Scott Jennings on blanket voti...

Apr 01, 20252 hr 31 min

04-01-25 Part Two - Liberal's Mindless Hatred

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, various audio clips on the latest news from the astronauts to Bill Maher. Also the mindless hatred of the democrats, a variety of less publicized news stories 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 more about...

Apr 01, 202539 min

3-28-25 Part One - Elon's DOGE Team Interview

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, DOGE engineers appear on Fox News and talk eliminating waste and fraud; CNBC's Joe Kernen tells Dem Rep Ro Khanna he's out of his mind for saying Medicare and Social Security are efficient; A Fox News reporter asks Rep Jasmine Crokett why she won't apologize to Governor Abbott; Senator Josh Hawley grills a liberal lawyer who opposes the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil; Secretary Of State Marco Rubio on deporting students with visas; ...

Mar 28, 20252 hr 31 min

3-28-25 Part Two - Democrats' Cursing Strategy

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Eric Harley and Gary McNamara, A 7.7 magnitude earthquake has hit Thailand; National Review has the headline "The Democrats' Profanity Campaign Is Stupid By Design"; More of Fox News' interview with Elon Musk and his DOGE team; Tim Walz and Beto O'Rourke held a rally near Houston on Thursday. 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 S...

Mar 28, 202539 min

03-27-25 Part One - Political Activists

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Gary goes solo tonight as Eric is off for a few days. Gary begins with the media bias of political activists and the government subsidies to news agencies. Also "Signal Gate" with audio from Marco Rubio, wasteful funding to Ivy League schools, government funding to NPR and PBS, audio from Representative Eric Burleson on free speech, a classic children's song from Mr. Roger's Neighborhood on "boys will always be boys and girls will ...

Mar 27, 20251 hr 55 min

03-27-25 Part Two - Mr. Roger's Neighborhood

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the relevance of a classic children's song from Mr. Roger's Neighborhood on "boys will always be boys and girls will always be girls". Also 43% of democrats support keeping migrant gangs in this country and audio on taxpayer dollars spent on public television. 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 SHO...

Mar 27, 202539 min

3-26-25 Part One - Crockett Mocks Disabled Governor

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Democrat Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett calls wheelchair bound Governor Abbott "hot wheels"; Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard says Iran is not developing a nuclear weapon; DOGE talk is good but now Congress needs to act; Trump signs executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections; The marijuana Laffer Curve; A mom blames energy drinks for the death of her 28 year old daughter; CNN's Scott Jen...

Mar 26, 20252 hr 31 min

3-26-25 Part Two - The Same Old Rhetoric From Democrats

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Eric Harley and Gary McNamara, a Politico headline reads "A Rising Democratic Star Is Ready for New Leadership — Without Chuck Schumer"; Trump signs executive order requiring proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections; Former Attorney General Bill Barr says federal judges are obstructing Trump's agenda; Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and former presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke to host a townhall near Houston. For more talk on the issues that matter to yo...

Mar 26, 202539 min

03-25-25 Part One - The Signal Heard Across The Atlantic

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we begin with a discussion about the Signal conversation about war plans allegedly sent to Jeff Goldberg at The Atlantic news organization from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth earlier this month. Also audio from Scott Jennings on the matter, news and media options via on demand, the class warfare of the radical left, audio from Elon Musk on fraudulent SBA loans to children. Also watch your language!, a bill introduced by Maine to no...

Mar 25, 20252 hr 31 min

03-25-25 Part Two - Interviews of the Uninformed

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, basic political questions posed to college students on spring break shows a failing grade and a sorely uninformed youth. Also Heart vocalist Ann Wilson is under fire because of her comments about being embarrassed to be an American, the outspoken democrats, funny headlines from the Babylon Bee 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...

Mar 25, 202539 min

03-24-25 Part One - Liberal Canada

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, we start the week off with reasons why not to make Canada the 51st state. Also the democratic party meltdown, audio from Bernie Sanders walking off an interview with Jonathan Karl, audio from Rosie O'Donnell on fleeing the country, the lies about the origin of COVID, Tim Walz fights like a girl, a breakdown on employment numbers, as well as Gavin Newsome's unwanted podcast and much more. For more talk on the issues that matter to y...

Mar 24, 20252 hr 31 min

03-24-25 Part Two - The Case Against Musk

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the liberals continue their rants against Elon Musk as home grown terrorists torch Tesla's and damage personal property all in protest of Musk's position with DOGE and his alliance with President Trump. 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 RedEyeRa...

Mar 24, 202539 min

03-21-25 Part One - Chuck's Cheesburger

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Chuck Shumer's bad week with all the criticism from his own party, as we say "he put the cheese on the burger way too early". Also the shutdown of the Department of Education and the benefits of turning it over to the states, the challenges republicans are facing, details from the newly released JFK assassination files and much more. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radio stations across America Monday-Frid...

Mar 21, 20252 hr 31 min

03-21-25 Part Two - The Crazy Democrats

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the crazy juvenile antics the democrats are doing in childish protest to the Trump administrations new policies. Also the liberal's misogyny against women 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 more about you...

Mar 21, 202539 min

03-20-25 Part One - Tesla Attacks On The Rise

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, it's spring break and gas prices are affected, audio from The Daily Show on Tesla property damage across the country, Tim Walz celebrates the drop in Tesla stock, audio from Senator John Kennedy on the democratic party and the corruption of the judicial system. Also audio from Mark Cuban from 2017 and his about face now, the emasculation of Tim Walz, Joy Behar's tirade on Elon Musk's nationality and much more. For more talk on the ...

Mar 20, 20252 hr 31 min

03-20-25 Part Two - Biden's Hidden Pipeline

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the truth emerges as Department of Energy releases hidden information on the Biden administration's study of the Keystone pipeline related to global warming resulting in the firing of thousands of union workers. Also the political left's inconsistency 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 RAD...

Mar 20, 202539 min

03-19-25 Part One - Tesla Drivers Be Aware

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Tesla owners are extra vigilant as Musk haters reek havoc on innocent drivers. Also another strange video posted from AOC, audio from Tim Walz on the Gavin Newsome podcast, Tina Fey says no side hustle needed, The View calls out Chuck Shumer, Tim Walz' attempt at masculinity, audio from Chuck Shumer on CBS This Morning, a poll shows younger voters are men and much more. For more talk on the issues that matter to you, listen on radi...

Mar 19, 20252 hr 34 min

03-19-25 Part Two - Tim Walz Attempt at Masculinity

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, the continued failed attempts by Tim Walz to prove his masculinity. Also Gary's health check-up, Chuck Shumer's new book, the bizarre world of identity politics, media commentator's remarks on the deportation of militant gang members 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, askin...

Mar 19, 202539 min

03-18-25 Part One - A Cease In The Ceasefire

In part one of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, Israel Begins attacks in Gaza ending the ceasefire after Hamas refuses to release hostages. Also the district judge debacle, a survey of opinions on Gavin Newsome, the shame of democrats actually supporting the notion of giving legality to Venezuelan gangs and other migrants defying President Trump's mandate, it's time for Chuck Shumer to go, printing more money than the marketplace can handle, Democratic strategists discuss what's...

Mar 18, 20252 hr 31 min

03-18-25 Part Two - Trump Brokers World Peace

In part two of Red Eye Radio with Gary McNamara and Eric Harley, President Trump becomes "broker-in-chief" negotiating world peace from Israel vs.Gaza to Russia vs.Ukraine. Also the democratic circular firing squad over ______ (fill in the blank) and "never put the cheese on the hamburger before it's done". 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 you...

Mar 18, 202539 min
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